Description
Introduced in 1974 and produced for over 14 years, the Roland RE-201 Space Echo stands among the most legendary and sought-after effect units in music history.
Known for its distinctive rhythmic echo sounds, warm character, and highly playable sonic quirks, this tape-based classic continues to inspire musicians, producers, and audio mixers over four decades on.
With the RE-2, the authentic sound and behavior of the Space Echo is now available in the famous BOSS compact series for the first time. Backed by intensive R&D and our latest innovations, the RE-2 delivers the coveted magic of the RE-201 in a pedalboard-friendly footprint—realized in flawless detail by the company that designed the original.
Features
- Authentic sound and behavior of the legendary Roland RE-201 Space Echo in a BOSS compact pedal
- Classic multi-head tape echo sound with expanded delay time
- Original three-head configuration and 11 different sound combinations
- Vintage RE-201 spring reverb sound with modern stereo operation
- Wow & Flutter control for introducing varying levels of natural tape modulation
- Twist effect with footswitch control
- Select between the unprocessed analog dry signal or the modeled sound of the original Space Echo preamp
- Tap tempo and carryover functions
- True stereo input and output
- Expandable control via external footswitches or an expression pedal
- BOSS five-year warranty
Specifications
- Modes: 11 modes
- Nominal Input Level: INPUT A(MONO), INPUT B: -20 dBu
- Maximum Input Level: INPUT A(MONO), INPUT B: +7 dBu
- Input Impedance: INPUT A(MONO), INPUT B: 1 M ohm
- Nominal Output Level: OUTPUT A(MONO), OUTPUT B: -20 dBu
- Maximum Output Level: OUTPUT A(MONO), OUTPUT B: +7 dBu
- Output Impedance: OUTPUT A(MONO), OUTPUT B: 1 k ohm
- Recommended Load Impedance: OUTPUT A(MONO), OUTPUT B: 10 k ohms or greater
- Bypass: Buffered bypass
- Controls:
- MODE knob
- REPEAT RATE knob
- WOW & FLUTTER knob
- INTENSITY knob
- TONE knob
- ECHO knob
- REVERB knob
- CARRYOVER switch
- Pedal switch
- Indicator: CHECK indicator (Used for indication of check battery)
- Connectors:
- INPUT A(MONO) jack, INTPUT B jack, OUTPUT A(MONO) jack, OUTPUT B jack: 1/4-inch phone type
- CTL/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
- DC IN jack
- Power Supply:
- Alkaline battery (9 V, 6LR61)
- AC adaptor (PSA series: sold separately)
- Current Draw: 75 mA
- Expected battery life under continuous use (These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.): Alkaline: Approx. 4.5 hours
- Dimensions:
- 73 (W) x 129 (D) x 59 (H) mm
- 2-7/8 (W) x 5-1/8 (D) x 2-3/8 (H) inches
- Weight (including battery): 450 g; 1 lb
- Accessories:
- Owner's manual
- Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information")
- Dry battery (9 V, 6LR61)
- Options (sold separately):
- AC adaptor: PSA series
- Footswitch: FS-5U
- Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
- Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
* 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
Watch: BOSS RE-2 Space Echo | Authentic Space Echo in a Compact Pedal
