Musicians longing for the legendary Roland RE-201 in a modern format will be delighted by the Boss RE-2 Space Echo Effect Pedal, a reimagined tape-echo effect that updates this classic effect in a compact pedalboard-ready chassis. Faithfully recreating the warm character and sonic quirks that made the original so massively popular, this pedal offers 11 different sound combinations to provide a wealth of vintage sonic possibilities.

Recreates Roland RE-201 Space Echo    Pedalboard-Ready Multihead Tape Echo    Expanded Delay Time, Spring Reverb    Wow and Flutter Controls    Twist Effect with Foot Control    Tap Tempo and Carryover Functions    Select Between Dry or Wet Signal    True Stereo I/O    Expandable with External Control Options

• Authentic sound and behavior of the legendary Roland RE-201 Space Echo in a Boss compact pedal
• Classic multihead tape echo sound with expanded delay time 
• Original three-head configuration and 11 different sound combinations 
• Vintage RE-201 spring-reverb sound with modern stereo operation
• Wow & Flutter control for introducing varying levels of natural tape modulation     
• Twist effect with footswitch control
• Select between the unprocessed analog dry signal or the modeled sound of the original Space Echo preamp
• Tap tempo and carryover functions
• True stereo input and output

When tape-based echoes were standard in the music world, the RE-201 was a leader in its class. Equipped with three evenly spaced tape heads and a spring reverb tank, it could produce everything from clean single delays to dense rhythmic echoes and ambient washes. The RE-201's appealing sound was influenced by many factors—from the warm compression of magnetic tape saturation to the evolving modulation produced by motor speed fluctuations, friction, and other elements. Last but not least, analog preamp circuitry was a key ingredient in the Space Echo's rich sonic recipe.

In developing the RE-2 and its big brother, the RE-202, Boss engineers have fully reproduced all the complex, non-linear behaviors that contribute to the RE-201's immortal character. We carefully analyzed several vintage RE-201s, including a pristine original unit from the Boss and Roland factory archive. Everything that influences the sound has been recreated with all-new algorithms, including the tape path, record/playback mechanism, motor variations, preamp coloration, spring reverb character, and more.

The RE-2 squeezes the complete sonic character of the RE-201 into the classic Boss compact pedal format. The 11-position mode selector lets you dial in different virtual tape heads with or without spring reverb, and you can balance the echo/reverb blend with independent level knobs. Every behavior is accurately replicated, such as the gradual pitch change that occurs with Repeat Rate tweaks and the runaway feedback that happens when maxing the Intensity knob. And with the expressive Wow & Flutter control, you can conjure all the natural modulation characteristics that are essential to the Space Echo sound.

The RE-2 takes the Space Echo experience further with versatile features for today's music. Delay time has been doubled and tap-tempo control is supported. And there's a cool Twist function for creating evocative special effects as you perform. For the dry sound, you can choose between the warm and fat RE-201 preamp tone or a clean signal with zero processing. Full stereo I/O is available, and it's possible to mute the dry signal for parallel effect setups and studio use. The RE-2 also supports expanded control via external footswitches or an expression pedal, including continuous pedal control of multiple panel functions at once.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can it be used with a Mac Studio that is already powered by the original power cable?

A: The Sonnet Echo 5 Thunderbolt 4 Hub can be used with a powered Mac Studio, and must be used with its own power supply regardless of how the host machine is powered.

Q: 2. The throughout claim of 1500MB/s per NVMe module seems to indicate two PCIe lanes per device via Thunderbolt. How realistic is it to achieve that lane allocation in a typical Apple MacBookPro ?

A: 1500 MB/s transfer speed for the Sonnet Echo Dual NVMe Dock should be achievable with any device using a Thunderbolt 3/4 connection.

Q: 3. I like toknow can you turnofftheDisplay/screen if you got visitors Coming tovisitYouyoudon'twant them to seeWhatyougotonthere?

A: You can tell Alexa to turn off your Amazon Echo Show 15 and the screen will turn off.

Q: 4. IS THIS A SINGLE, EXTERNAL UNIT? or is it made to slide into some type of dock or larger unit? thanks!

A: The Sonnet DuoModo Echo I Module is meant to be used in a Sonnet DuoModo enclosure like the Sonnet DuoModo Single-Module Desktop Enclosure, B&H # SODMENC1MD, or Sonnet DuoModo Dual-Module Rackmount Enclosure, B&H # SODMMODE1.

Q: 5. "It's also backward compatible with Thunderbolt 2 and Thunderbolt Macs when used with an adapter." Question is what adaptor will connect my 2013 MBA to this dock?

A: Because the device is self powered, Yes, it will work with a Thunderbolt 3 to Thunderbolt 2 adapter.

Q: 6. Watts on electric consumption standby

A: The Amazon Echo (4th Generation, Charcoal) BH #AME4PSSHHACH will use about 1.75 watts on standby.

Q: 7. Where is the HDMI on this Thunderbolt 4 HDMI dock? It's an HDMI dock but there are no HDMI ports.

A: The Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 HDMI Dock does not have any HDMI ports, but you can use a USB-C to HDMI cable with the unit via the Thunderbolt ports.

Q: 8. What are the audio specifications for the Sonnet Echo 11?

A: The Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock has 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack.

Q: 9. Using an M1 Max, will this work with an UltraStudio Monitor 3G Playback Device used to convert to SDI for an external reference monitor?

A: The Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock should work. It has 3 Thunderbolt 3 ports to connect the Black Magic UltraStudio Monitor 3G to. The Black Magic UltraStudio Monitor 3G would support sending 3G SDI signals to an external display.

Q: 10. Does the Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock have any functionality if it is not plugged into a power source? (i.e. will it work as a USB hub even if the power adapter is not plugged in?)

A: The Sonnet Echo 11 Thunderbolt 4 Dock does require AC power to operate properly.