BORE202

RE-202

BOSS

Musicians longing for the legendary Roland RE-201 in a modern format will be delighted by the Boss RE-202 Space Echo Effect, a reimagined tape-echo effect that updates this classic with new features tailored to today's production techniques. Faithfully recreating the warm character and sonic quirks that made the original so massively popular, this new version offers a wealth of options including tape, echo, and reverb styles to provide a wealth of vintage sonic possibilities. riptFeatures at a Glance Authentically recreates the sound and behavior of the legendary Roland RE-201 Space EchoClassic multihead tape echo sound with expanded delay time Original three-head configuration plus additional tape head for 12 unique echo combinationsIndependent stereo reverb section with original spring reverb type plus hall, plate, room, and ambienceSaturation control for adding magnetic tape compression and preamp colorationWow & Flutter control for introducing varying levels of natural tape modulation     Choose between new and aged tape conditionsSelectable input modes for optimum performance with instruments and line-level gearWarp and Twist effects with footswitch controlSelect between the unprocessed analog dry signal or the modeled sound of the original Space Echo preampFour onboard memories plus the current panel settingsSave and select 127 memories via external MIDI program changeTap tempo and carryover functionsTrue stereo input and outputExpandable control via external footswitches, an expression pedal, or MIDITape Echo Magic Tape echo was the first delay effect and one of the first effect processors available for electronic musicians. In contrast with today's CPU-based digital units, a tape echo is a simple machine that uses a motor to pull magnetic tape across one or more record/playback heads. Warm, full, and dynamic, the tape echo sound is influenced by many factors. The ever-changing input level colors the sound with varying amounts of tape saturation and compression. In addition, motor-speed fluctuations, friction, wow and flutter, and other elements introduce an appealing modulated character that's subtle and continually evolving. RE-201 Space Echo: Simply Legendary The RE-201 was a benchmark Roland product and one of the leading tape echo units of its era. It featured three evenly spaced heads that produced a wider range of echo effects than typical single-head designs, plus an innovative free-running tape system that provided superior performance with minimal tape wear. Grab-and-go controls enabled quick access to clean single delays or various head combinations for dense rhythmic echoes. A spring reverb tank was included too, making the RE-201 a one-stop shop for quality ambience effects. Last but not least, analog preamp circuitry was another key ingredient in the Space Echo's rich sonic recipe.A Masterpiece Reborn Realized through the latest technologies and exhaustive analysis of several vintage RE-201s including a pristine original unit from the BOSS and Roland factory archive the RE-202 brings the complete Space Echo experience to life in a versatile modern pedal.While previous BOSS designs captured the true sonic flavor and essential characteristics of the Space Echo, new advancements have allowed us to go much deeper than ever before. With the RE-202, our engineers have fully reproduced all the complex, nonlinear behaviors that contribute to the RE-201 s immortal character. Everything that influences the sound was carefully examined and recreated with all-new algorithms, including the tape path, record/playback mechanism, motor variations, preamp coloration, tape age, spring-reverb character, and more.Retro Sound at Your Fingertips The RE-202 delivers the full vintage vibe of the RE-201 without the need for regular tape replacement and hardware maintenance. All the core controls of the original are here, including the iconic 12-position mode selector. Every behavior is replicated with complete