Boss RE-20 Space Echo Pedal
Best digital emulation for vintage tape echo enthusiasts.
Experience the iconic sound of vintage tape echo with this faithful digital re-creation of a legendary effects unit. It meticulously captures the warm, saturated tones and subtle imperfections like tape flutter that made the original so sought after. Modern enhancements provide intuitive control over tone, delay time, and effects parameters, making it a versatile tool for guitarists, keyboardists, and electronic musicians. Housed in a durable enclosure, this pedal offers timeless sonic character with contemporary usability for any studio or live setup.
$306.99
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#219 in Effects Processors
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Who it's for
- Guitarists seeking classic, organic delay and reverb textures
- Musicians desiring vintage tones without the hassle of analog maintenance
- Players who appreciate straightforward, hands-on sound manipulation
Who should skip it
- Guitarists with limited pedalboard real estate
- Purists who demand the absolute authenticity of physical tape
- Budget-conscious musicians exploring delay options
Performance breakdown
Tape emulation accuracy
Captures the warm, saturated character of vintage magnetic tape perfectly.
Build durability
Legendary BOSS construction survives the toughest touring and studio environments.
Parameter versatility
Eleven distinct modes offer deep sonic exploration for any instrument.
Real-time control
Tap tempo and expression pedal support provide essential live performance flexibility.
Ease of operation
Intuitive rotary controls make dialing in complex echoes surprisingly straightforward.
Signal path fidelity
Hybrid processing maintains high audio quality despite lacking true bypass.
Key Specs
Re-creation of the Roland RE-201 Space Echo
Models tape flutter and magnetic head saturation
Tap tempo footswitch for delay time
11-mode rotary selector with Reverb Only mode
Controls
Bass, Treble, Reverb Volume, Repeat Rate, Intensity, Echo Volume
Inputs
2 x 1/4 inch (Mono/Stereo)
Outputs
2 x 1/4 inch
Expression pedal input enabled
Know before you buy
Yes, it uses digital modeling to recreate the specific tape flutter, wow, and magnetic head saturation that gave the original RE-201 its distinct, warm character.
Absolutely. Because it features stereo inputs and outputs, it works exceptionally well with synthesizers, drum machines, and other line-level gear.
The RE-20 features a dedicated tap tempo footswitch that allows you to set the delay time in real-time by tapping along with your music, making it much easier to sync with a live band.
Yes, the pedal includes an expression pedal input, which allows you to control parameters like delay time or intensity hands-free while you are playing.
It includes a dedicated reverb circuit. You can use the 11-mode rotary selector to choose various echo combinations or select 'Reverb Only' if you want to use the pedal solely for its spring-style reverb sound.
No, the pedal requires an optional Roland PSA-120S AC adapter, which is sold separately.
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