The Authentic Space Echo Experience in a Compact Pedal

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