Boss RE-202 Space Echo

Introduced in 1974, the Roland RE-201 Space Echo stands among the most legendary and sought-after effect units ever produced. This tape-based classic remained in production for over 14 straight years, and its distinctive rhythmic echo sounds, warm character, and highly playable sonic quirks still inspire musicians, producers, and audio mixers over four decades on.

Backed by intensive R&D and our latest innovations, the RE-202 faithfully delivers the authentic sound and behavior of the Space Echo like never before. Built by the company that designed the original, this advanced pedal captures the RE-201’s magic in flawless detail, from the magnetic tape and motor properties to the vibrant spring reverb and colorful preamp circuit. And to take things even further, we’ve expanded the vintage Space Echo experience with lots of new features tuned for today’s music.

The RE-202 includes many new features that extend the Space Echo for today’s musicians. Twice the delay time is available, along with a fourth virtual tape head that unlocks five additional sound combinations. There’s also an echo type that changes the distance between the heads, something not possible with the original. In contrast with the mono RE-201, the RE-202 provides true stereo I/O and selectable operation for guitar or line-level devices. For the dry sound, you can choose between the warm and fat RE-201 preamp tone or a clean signal with zero processing.

Also included is a stereo version of the original spring reverb sound from the RE-201, along with hall, plate, room, and ambience types for additional versatility. Expressive Warp and Twist effects are available as well, allowing you to launch the sound into outer space with the press of a footswitch while performing.

To complement its vintage heart and soul, the RE-202 has all the modern features you’d expect from an advanced delay pedal. There are four onboard memories for storing and recalling favorite sounds, and 123 more are accessible via MIDI program change. Tap tempo is also on hand, as well as selectable delay carryover when switching memories. It’s also possible to mute the dry signal for parallel effect setups and studio usage. Expanded control is available via external footswitches, an expression pedal, and MIDI, including real-time operation of multiple parameters at once.

• Authentically recreates the sound and behavior of the legendary Roland RE-201 Space Echo
• Classic multi-head tape echo sound with expanded delay time
• Original three-head configuration plus additional tape head for 12 unique echo combinations
• Independent stereo reverb section with original spring reverb type plus hall, plate, room, and ambience
• Saturation control for adding magnetic tape compression and preamp coloration
• Wow & Flutter control for introducing varying levels of natural tape modulation
• Choose between new and aged tape conditions
• Selectable input modes for optimum performance with instruments and line-level gear
• Warp and Twist effects with footswitch control
• Select between the unprocessed analog dry signal or the modeled sound of the original Space Echo preamp
• Four onboard memories plus the current panel settings
• Save and select 127 memories via external MIDI program change
• Tap tempo and carryover functions
• True stereo input and output
• Expandable control via external footswitches, an expression pedal, or MIDI