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.
- 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
- Size and Weight
- Width
- 73 mm
2-7/8 inches
- Depth
- 129 mm
5-1/8 inches
- Height
- 59 mm
2-3/8 inches
- Weight (including battery)
- 450 g
1 lb
