A pedal effect that replicates the Roland RE -201 Space Echo, complete with new features.

Released in 1974, the Roland RE -201 Space Echo is a legendary product loved by musicians around the world. The rhythmic, warm echo sound creates a one-of-a-kind view of the world, and is highly regarded by guitarists, producers and PA engineers alike.

The RE -202 recreates the Space Echo on an unprecedented level. Knowing the original well, BOSS revealed the reason for the legend sound by thoroughly pursuing elements that had not been noticed before. In addition, the RE -202 has new features that will help inspire the creativity of modern musicians. You can now extend the REPEATRATE, change the reverb type, use a fourth playhead that doesn't exist in the original, and save these settings to the console.

The RE -202 has all the charm of a Space Echo that musicians are comfortable with.

< Main features >

・Recreate the sound and behavior of the Roland RE -201 Space Echo to an unprecedented level

・Warm, distinctive echo sounds twice as long as the original

・4 playheads combined for 12 sound variations

・A perfect reproduction of the original SPRING REVERB. Choose from a total of five reverb types, including HALL/PLATE/ROOM/AMBIENCE 5. Choose from NEW or AGED tape conditions

・Modulation effect obtained by the WOW & FLUTTER knob

・The SATURATION knob controls the amount of distortion in the preamp.

・Two INPUT modes for different device input levels

・WARP and TWIST effects activated by long-pressing the unit's footswitch

・Direct sound can be output with a choice of analog dry thru and the RE -201's unique preamp sound.

・Favorite settings are 4 memories on the main unit alone, and up to 127 memories can be recalled using controls from external MIDI devices.

・Tap tempo function allows REPEAT RATE to be set by footstep operation

・Carry over function allows you to choose whether to leave reverberation or not when the effect is turned off

・Equipped with stereo input and output jacks

・Extensive control terminals for external footswitches, expression pedals and MIDI control

・Adapter included

■What is tape echo?

Tape echo was the first effector that could produce an echo-effect, and its warm, dynamic sound attracted many musicians. In contrast to the digital delay, which is precisely effected by the computational processing of the CPU, the tape echo is a machine with a very simple structure, in which a magnetic tape is rotated by a motor, sound is recorded by the recording head, and played back by the next head. They are therefore susceptible to structural influences, and their sound can vary depending on conditions, motor speed and friction. Comfortable sound fluctuations add to the mix.