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
Alkaline: Approx. 4.5 hours
*These figures will vary depending on the actual conditions of use.
Accessories
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
