Boss RE-202 Space Echo

Introduced back in 1974, the Roland RE-201 Space Echo has established itself as one of the most legendary and sought-after reverb units of all time. This classic tape echo remained in production for nearly fifteen years, and its unique rhythmic echoes, warm character, and distinctive sound features continue to inspire musicians, producers, and composers for over four decades.

Backed by an intensive research and development phase and the latest innovations from Boss, the RE-202 faithfully delivers the characteristics and sounds of the original Space Echo like never before.

Offered by the same company that designed the original unit, this pedal captures all the magic of the RE-201, from the properties of the magnetic tape and the motor to the nuances of the spring reverb and the richly colored preamplifier circuit. Furthermore, Boss has enhanced the vintage Space Echo experience with a host of new features, optimized for contemporary music.

• Recreate the sound and behavior of the legendary Roland RE-201 Space Echo in the most authentic way
• Classic tape echo sound with multiple heads and expanded delay time
• Original three-head configuration with an additional head for 12 unique echo combinations
• Independent stereo reverb section featuring the original spring reverb, along with hall, plate, room, and ambience options
• Saturation control to add magnetic tape compression and preamp coloration
• Wow & Flutter control to introduce varying levels of natural tape modulation
• Choose between new and aged tape conditions
• Selectable input modes for optimal performance with instruments and devices operating at line level
• Warp and Twist effects controlled via footswitch
• Select between unprocessed dry analog signal and the sound of the original Space Echo preamp reproduced through physical modeling
• Four internal memories in addition to the current panel settings
• Save and select 127 memories via external MIDI program change
• Tap tempo and carryover functions
• Fully stereo input and output
• Expandable control via external footswitches, expression pedal, or MIDI