Boss RE-202 Deluxe Space Echo

A Masterpiece Returns in the Modern Era

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.

Features

• 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

Specifications

Sampling Frequency

48 kHz

AD Conversion

24 bits + AF method
AF method (Adaptive Focus method) This is a proprietary method from Roland & BOSS that vastly improves the signal-to-noise (SN) ratio of the AD converter.

DA Conversion

32 bits

Processing

32-bit floating point

Modes

12 modes

Memory

127 + Manual

Nominal Input Level

INPUT A/MONO, INPUT B: -10 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: -10 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

ON/OFF switch
MEMORY switch
TAP switch
SATURATION knob
WOW & FLUTTER knob
MODE SELECTOR knob
BASS knob
TREBLE knob
REVERB VOL knob
REPEAT RATE knob
INTENSITY knob
ECHO VOL knob
MEMORY button
INPUT button
TAPE button

Connectors

INPUT A/MONO jack, INTPUT B jack, OUTPUT A/MONO jack, OUTPUT B jack: 1/4-inch phone type
CTL 1, 2/EXP jack: 1/4-inch TRS phone type
MIDI (IN, OUT) jacks: Stereo miniature phone type
DC IN jack
USB port: USB micro B-type (program update only)

Power Supply

AC adaptor

Current Draw

140 mA

Accessories

AC adaptor
Owner's Manual
Leaflet ("USING THE UNIT SAFELY," "IMPORTANT NOTES," and "Information")
Rubber foot

Options (sold separately)

Footswitch: FS-5U
Dual footswitch: FS-6, FS-7
Expression pedal: FV-500H, FV-500L, EV-30, Roland EV-5
MIDI/TRS connecting cable: BMIDI-5-35, BMIDI-1-35, BMIDI-2-35, BCC-1-3535, BCC-2-3535