BOSS: RE-2 Space Echo

If you love the sound, quirks and functionality of the classic RE-201 Space Echo, but the not the current going price or elusiveness of units in good condition, you may be pleased to know that BOSS have condensed all of the goodness of the RE-201 sans size, price and maintenance into their new RE-2 Space Echo pedal. The RE-2 features meticulously modelled sounds, quirks and preamp bypass qualities found in its much larger ancestor, with all of the 201's controls concentrated into three concentric knobs and one rotary dial. You can run the RE-2 in mono or stereo, with or without 'carryover' (trails). And is it fun? Oh yes. Lots and lots of fun!

Today's tools:

Guitar: 2021 Charvel Pro Mod HT HSS San Dimas Sassafras. Stock with Seymour Duncan JB and SSL6 pickups.
Amp: Axe-FX III MKII running Cygnus FW 19.05 - Fender Princeton Reverb model
Power Supply: Eventide PowerMax by Cioks
Mic: Samson Airline77 (me)
Camera: iPhone 11 Pro and Canon D60
Soundcard: PreSonus Quantum & Fractal Audio Systems Axe-FX III MKII (guitar, mixing and bouncing).
Computer: 2017 Apple iMac Pro, 2.5 GHz 14-Core Intel Xeon W, 64 GB 2666 MHz DDR4, Radeon Pro Vega 64X 16 GB
Software: Logic Pro X, Apple Final Cut Pro X, Compressor.

[lundsweden]

Tbh, I had the RE-20 years ago and loved the sound, but not the size! This one is perfect!

[teknical]

Another pedal I don't need, can't wait to get one! Excellent demo as ever.

[johnhudak]

Just got mine. WORTH. EVERY. PENNY. Holy crap this thing is amazing and it introduces NO NOISE!!! Love it!!

[CarolMatzPiano]

I appreciate you so much Brett! Thanks for everything you do

[michael_caz_nyc]

It's amazing what they-pack-into these tiny pedals now. Boss has always done fantastic delays. I have the DD-500 and it's a beast. Nice job showcasing this great sounding pedal Brett. Cheers from NYC.

[sandyturner]

I just looked it up, and there's also a 202. O M G A bit pricey, though. All the new stuff coming out is just mind blowing. Thanks, Brett!

[halflovesband]

Sounds and functions so great! Love the balance modern Boss maintains between easy-to-use functionality with cutting edge technology.

[duaneanderson]

it's always a treat to see and hear your demos, thank you for your style and grace, great demo

[heavybrett-al]

Very cool, just watched Leon Todd's review of the slightly larger version, then your review popped up Brett. Now you both have convinced my brain I should need one.

[loutielli]

Excellent demo of this pedal Brett! Thank you.

[digitald]

Thanks so much for the great RE-2 review! Having owned Echoplexes and Roland Space Echos, I've always been on the fence over simulated tape. Your video totally sold me - and great playing by the way! Considering the unexpectedly good audio resolution and features, it seems like a no-brainer compared to the size, cable management, and maintenance requirements tape machines need. No more cotton swabs and rubbing alcohol! Thanks again!

[curtisburns]

Yes, I just sold my RE-20 a few weeks ago!

[awienc]

They did it…those SOBs finally did it 🥲

[Gibsonuk]

I now own a Boss RE-2! LOVE IT :) beautiful pedal and a keeper! I always have the 201 pre-amp on

[Zarfilms]

I feel a flare up of GAS coming soon! Very nice demo

[Deliquescentinsight]

I certainly remember the big 'analog' models in the 80's - the gear has got much smaller and more powerful

[ak]

Oh man, a pedal I've been eyeing and you're playing the Charvel I've been thinking about too. What a duo.

[umeshbhose]

Wow .... used a DD3 all these years .
Now it's time for a RE 2

[williamdevlin]

Thank you as always for a great demo!!!

[drewg]

This would be more of an echo delay than a reverb right? Excited to try mine out just wondering if I need another reverb pedal. It sounds like it has some reverb in the sound but mostly a echo delay.