RE-2 Space Echo Delay/Reverb Pedal

The BOSS RE-2 Space Echo is a tape delay spring reverb effects pedal with a stereo signal patch, footswitch/expression pedal input, and tap tempo foot switch/expression pedal input. It is produced in Malaysia and delivers the authentic space echo experience in a compact pedal.

Introduced in 1974 and produced for over 14 years, the Roland RE-201 Space Echo is considered one of the most legendary and sought-after effect units in music history. It is known for its distinctive rhythmic echo sounds, warm character, and highly playable sonic quirks, and continues to inspire musicians, producers, and audio mixers over four decades later.

The RE-2 brings the authentic sound and behavior of the Space Echo to the famous BOSS compact series for the first time. It features the classic multi-head tape echo sound with expanded delay time, the original three-head configuration, and 11 different sound combinations. Additionally, it offers vintage RE-201 spring reverb sound with modern stereo operation, wow & flutter control, a twist effect with footswitch control, and true stereo input and output.

The RE-201 was a leader in tape-based echoes and could produce everything from clean, single delays to dense, rhythmic echoes and ambient washes. The appeal of its sound was influenced by factors such as the warm compression of magnetic tape saturation and the evolving modulation produced by motor speed fluctuations and friction.

The RE-2 has fully reproduced all the complex, non-linear behaviors that contribute to the RE-201’s character. Its 11-position mode selector allows for dialing in different virtual tape heads with or without spring reverb, and balancing the echo/reverb blend with independent level knobs. It accurately replicates behaviors such as the gradual pitch change that occurs with repeat rate tweaks and the runaway feedback that happens when maxing the intensity knob.

The RE-2 offers versatile features for today’s music, including doubled delay time, tap tempo control, and a twist function for creating evocative special effects. It also supports expanded control via external footswitches or an expression pedal, including continuous pedal control of multiple panel functions at once.

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