BOSS RE-202 and RE-2: Space Echo pedals without the tape
No tape required
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BOSS RE-202 and RE-2 · Source: Boss
BOSS RE-202 and RE-2- Space Echo Pedal without the tape · Source: Boss
Do you remember the leak for the Boss RE-2? Initially, the guitar world was sceptical, with some saying it was possibly a fake. Now we know for sure. The Boss RE-2 is really coming. And to the big surprise also a big boss RE-202. Two modern-day Space Echo pedals with no tape!
Boss RE-2
The smaller of the two new Space Echo effect pedals offer the typical boss form factor: indestructible, small housing with dual mono-in and dual-mono outputs. In addition, there is a CTL/EXP connection and an additional function of the footswitch, which also masters “set speed” in addition to on/off. In addition, there is finally a buffered bypass (but no switch to “True”). Overall, however, much better than Boss’s first digital space echo.
Boss RE-2 Space Echo coming in 2022 · Source: Boss
Space Echo Specs
In addition, there are a total of 7 controls accessible via staked pots, so only four physical knobs: Echo / Reverb, Intensity / Tone, Repeat Rate / Wow & Flutter and the mode, which can choose from 11 types. Unfortunately, there is no indicator of which virtual read/write heads are active here, it only helps to memorize or listen to the manual. As usual, it can also be operated by battery.
Boss RE-2 Space Echo Delay/Reverb · Source: Thomann
There is not much to say about the sound. If you love the original Roland Space Echo, you can get a really great sound here. Plus, without any of the hassle of tape and tape mechanisms. Just watch the video below. I really like it, and think you will too, especially if you need a compact pedal.
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Boss RE-202
With the larger of the two pedals, there are a few more functions. Boss even reveals how A/D is transformed: at 48 kHz and 24 bits with Adaptive Focus, an in-house technology that increases the signal-noise ratio. D/A conversion then takes place at 32 bit – and signal processing at 32 bit FP. This can be seen (and probably also heard).
Boss RE-202 Space Echo Delay:Reverb · Source: Boss
The Boss RE-202 offers 12 reverb/delay modes, but a lot more than the small RE-2. The housing is not only larger but also offers more functions: 3 footswitches, each with a second mode: On/Off and Warp, Memory and Reverb, Tap and Twist. Memory is also a buzzword that leads us to an important plus of the big model: MIDI.127 memory spaces can be occupied and managed via MIDI In and Out on the back. There is also a USB port.
BOSS RE-202 is bigger and has more functions · Source: Boss
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More Boss Information
- RE-2 product page at Boss
- RE-2 product page at Thomann*
- RE-202 product page at Boss
- RE-202 product page by Thomann
- More Boss news
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