Boss RE-20 Space Echo Delay Pedal

Faithful simulation of the hard to find Roland Space Echo analog delay.

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* * * * * * * * * * 9 out of 10

"Expensive, but worth it"

Feature:
Plenty of tweakability, more so than others. I wish it came with an adapter, at the price it should. I am running the 6 AA batteries and they claim 36 hours which is pretty good for this hefty delay.

Quality:
I haven't used Boss pedals before, but as far as I know they are built to last. Seems very sturdy.

Value:
I wish it were cheaper, but it has the sound I want and need, so that satisfaction for me is worth the extra cost.

Sound:
Great vintage tape echo simulation. Perfect for playing psych, kraut & prog rock. Has a unique, ragged, lost in space feel that I haven't found in any other delay. Be sure you want this sound, though it is really tweakable so I suppose more modern sounds could be coaxed out of it. I am using it with keyboards in a band situation and sounds great in that situation as well as with guitar. The only thing I don't like is there is a slight treble cut when activated, but not terrible considering.

Ease of Use:
Really easy to operate. Takes some time getting adjusted to the different tape head settings. A little goes a long way with this. At loud volumes it is easy to coax into oscillated feedback.

Submitted: 4/9/2009

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"Space happy."

Feature:
Has some features that are kind of cool. But some are just useless gimicks. The "tape speed" indicator is cute for the first 30 seconds. But after that, it's just a battery waster. Doesn't really serve any useful purpose. But all of the controls do just what they are supposed to. The "oscillation" effect doesn't really seem to have a real use. (1) Since the unit sits on the floor, it would be kind of silly to have to bend down just to do some non-musical effect. With a real tape echo, you could just reach back and do it, put the speed knob back where you want it, and it's over. Here; even if you did want to look dorky and squat down just for that one silly thing, just putting the knob back doesn't take it out of that mode. Ah, the price of digital.

Quality:
Seems built lots stronger than I was anticipating. Heavier than it looks. Reckon I could chock the wheels of my car, should I need to change a tire, in a pinch and still expect it would sound just fine at the next gig.

Value:
It could have been a little less expensive. But I'm happy I have it. Even for what I paid for it.

Desirability:
Very cool. For folks who want GUITAR sounding effects, and/or a more vintage quality to their tone, this is a hot choice. Even better that the panel looks just like a miniature version of the 201. Kinda takes me back a bit every time I look down.

Sound:
VERY close approximation of the old Space Echo. Tone controls allow for nice colour adjustment of the delay sound. Reverb isn't my favourite effect. But this one is at least usable. Doesn't sound springy or fake. Seems to be a bit more sensitive to the gain of the input - especially between the difference of clean vs. distorted qualities. The sound is good for both. But I have to either set it for one character or the other; or try to find a useful compromise between them. Not perfect for both. The real Space echos didn't seem to do that near as much as this digital version. But again, a really nice modern rendition of a classic.

Ease of Use:
If one reads the names on the knobs, it shouldn't be tough at all. The only one that will take some figuring is the main settings knob. And a quick read of the manual (or the bottom of the unit) and that gets cleared up straight away. If you're used to dialing in a specific number on your digital readout, best get over that quick. Here, your ear is the only gauge of the delay tempo that will be of any use. It's old-school, but it works great if you just learn to work with the device instead of insisting that the device pander to you.

Support:
N.A.

Overall:
A good purchase. A happy customer. I still like the tone of my rig even after adding this one to the chain. I worthy addition to my music.

Submitted: 1/6/2008

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One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the Roland RE-201 Space Echo, has been reborn as the BOSS RE-20 Twin Pedal! Roland and BOSS have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. Experience the legendary tape-echo sound of the RE-201, and get “lost in space” with this retro-modern marvel.

Features
Amazing simulation of the famous Roland RE-201, with the spacious, analog tone of the original Space Echo

Faithful modeling of the RE-201’s tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation

Tap input pedal allows delay time to be set by foot

Longer delay time than the original RE-201

Control parameters such as REPEAT RATE, INTENSITY, and more via Expression pedal

MODE SELECTOR knob with 12 placements just like the original Space Echo
One of the best-ever echo pedals; reborn! Faithful analog characteristics with detailed tape-echo modeling. Set delay time with tap tempo pedal. Mode selector with 12 "spaced-out" settings. Control onboard parameters with optional expression pedal. New longer delay time.

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