This sounds so cool!!’ I play guitar and have the RE-20. Possibly sell it and buy the 202. But, I want to take piano/keyboard lessons in the future. It sounds soo Moroder in this way 😎😁
I'm a little disappointed they didn't put a Peak indicator on this model, - but I'm still gonna buy it. I still really like the RE-20, which I only bought last year, while getting my RE-301 serviced, - other than testing the 301 upon return, I've stuck with the RE-20 instead. It's definitely a keeper. I know a lot people say the RE-20 doesn't capture the magic of the real device, but it's still a great effect for the money, and I doubt many could tell the difference once it's in a mix. The RE-202 is therefore a no-brainer, - I too will also miss the tape speed strobe indicator.
Thanks for this! Been looking for more demos of RE-202 with synths. Sounds very good. Trying to decide if it brings something to the table that I can't get from Volante, and... Yeah, it kinda sounds like it does.
I’d go with a strymon starlab, the cv control is something that no pedal will give you, really opens up entirely new worlds. Otherwise if I’m buying something big and chunky, I go with real analogue-echofix tape echo
@@larrymonteleone1789 nope. It’s worth every penny. It sounds beautiful, is a joy to use, and is well built. I couldn’t be happier, I just used it prominently on a film score.
It doesn't really convince me. Still too 2d and the repeats are not present enough. They sound kind of flat. The saturation isn't convincing either. Imo Boss/Roland should stop with trying to recreate their old stuff, and instead use the past as inspiration to create new stuff. All this trying to emulate old stuff becomes too cheesy and not very authentic. Sorry to sound like a sour elitist. It's just, most of the times it's like this. It happens very rarely that an emulation is bang on. I don't get why companies don't give it a completely different and new design that doesn't hint to the original at all, while still being pleasing to the eye (not like Aira stuff. And being inspired by old designs without hinting to anything specific would also be a good thing). Because when companies miss the mark as with most stuff, it just ends up becoming cheesy like someone trying too hard to be someone specific, but failing because they're not just being themselves. Like they're not being authentic. I don't mind recreations like the Wazacraft series. That's something totally different. What I'd like to see from Roland/Boss instead would've been something like an actual tape delay with a completely different name and design than the Space Echo series. And it doesn't have to be made in the same way as those either. Come up with something new. If T-Rex can do it, then so can Roland/Boss most definetly as well.
Yes, you do sound like a sour elitist, lol.Just kidding....I've owned all three plus the el capistan, timeline and volante, this latest offering from Boss nails the original, espc the reverb, but if you can hear the difference through TH-cam's compression then you're ears are excellent... There is an Australian guy who has produced an RE-201 clone, of course at a boutique price. I don't see Roland resurrecting this kind of technology though...
@@GNeuman hahaha I sure do 😄 Hate when that happens 😅 I don't mind digital technology. I enjoy using software. My favorite delay plugins are FreqEcho, Sigmund and the basic Delay from Ableton Live. In hardware I've owned El Capistan, Volante, Flashback, MS-50G and Tape Core Deluxe in regards to digital. They're all great in their own way. El Capistan and MS-50G were my favorites. El Capistan I actually liked better than T-Rex Replicator Jr D'luxe. In regards to TH-cam compression. It doesn't make any sense to draw that card, becsuse everything in comparison are demoed through TH-cam compression. so it's all fair. And I've never got surprised by the sound when getting an actual unit. Always sounds as expected to me.
Seems to work well with beats/drum machine. I’d love to buy a space echo/echo fix but could I reallly be farked paying for one of them given all the other things I need- probably not. One of these will definitely suffice
I went that route some time ago. The old machines require maintenance, keeping fresh tapes, and a place to put the big heavy thing. They sound good?...yes, but I'm over it. These pedals do really well.
Really wonderful sounding pedal! I’m also craving your SH-5 filter as well as Gyrinx but can’t decide which quite yet. Hopefully SH-5 arrives back in stock at Schneidersladen again soon. Keep up the great work!
Back in the 80's I had two RE-301 chorus echos. I preferred the ability of being able to eliminate the dry signals and use the effects just for the wet. I't nice to know that there's a function that would allow this.
Great video, many thanks. I'm interested in your views on integrating it via a mixer's send/return like you have here, especially with regard to levels. The manual says the maximum input and output level is +7dBu, which worries me. Did you have any clipping issues and have to turn down your send level (and gain up the return), or did it "just work" without any issues?
it works fine no worries, just watch the input gain level pot on your mixer. On my Mackie I can solo the channel pre-fader (post input gain) to make sure it doesn't clip.
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Great stuff, I've been looking forward to getting one myself.
Proof that it fits well with synthesizers!
Nice to see a synth demo!
nice demo! thanks
"Pedals with synths" -> SUBBED.
I noticed a gap in youtube in this area. Well done for finding it!!!
This sounds so cool!!’ I play guitar and have the RE-20. Possibly sell it and buy the 202. But, I want to take piano/keyboard lessons in the future. It sounds soo Moroder in this way 😎😁
Awesome.
pretty damn cool
I'm a little disappointed they didn't put a Peak indicator on this model,
- but I'm still gonna buy it.
I still really like the RE-20, which I only bought last year, while getting my RE-301 serviced, - other than testing the 301 upon return, I've stuck with the RE-20 instead. It's definitely a keeper.
I know a lot people say the RE-20 doesn't capture the magic of the real device, but it's still a great effect for the money, and I doubt many could tell the difference once it's in a mix. The RE-202 is therefore a no-brainer, - I too will also miss the tape speed strobe indicator.
I find the RE-20 to be a good delay if you don't expect it to sound like a real space echo
The sh 101 sounded great with the pedal .
Thanks for this! Been looking for more demos of RE-202 with synths. Sounds very good. Trying to decide if it brings something to the table that I can't get from Volante, and... Yeah, it kinda sounds like it does.
This is *very* different sounding from the Volante. Go on, treat yourself. You know you want to.... 👍👍👍
I’d go with a strymon starlab, the cv control is something that no pedal will give you, really opens up entirely new worlds. Otherwise if I’m buying something big and chunky, I go with real analogue-echofix tape echo
this thing KILLS the volante
@@NickHchaos echofix tape echo is way too expensive for what you get, and I was told it doesn't self oscillate, I could be wrong about that tho
@@larrymonteleone1789 nope. It’s worth every penny. It sounds beautiful, is a joy to use, and is well built. I couldn’t be happier, I just used it prominently on a film score.
It doesn't really convince me. Still too 2d and the repeats are not present enough. They sound kind of flat. The saturation isn't convincing either.
Imo Boss/Roland should stop with trying to recreate their old stuff, and instead use the past as inspiration to create new stuff.
All this trying to emulate old stuff becomes too cheesy and not very authentic.
Sorry to sound like a sour elitist. It's just, most of the times it's like this. It happens very rarely that an emulation is bang on. I don't get why companies don't give it a completely different and new design that doesn't hint to the original at all, while still being pleasing to the eye (not like Aira stuff. And being inspired by old designs without hinting to anything specific would also be a good thing). Because when companies miss the mark as with most stuff, it just ends up becoming cheesy like someone trying too hard to be someone specific, but failing because they're not just being themselves. Like they're not being authentic.
I don't mind recreations like the Wazacraft series. That's something totally different.
What I'd like to see from Roland/Boss instead would've been something like an actual tape delay with a completely different name and design than the Space Echo series. And it doesn't have to be made in the same way as those either. Come up with something new. If T-Rex can do it, then so can Roland/Boss most definetly as well.
Yes, you do sound like a sour elitist, lol.Just kidding....I've owned all three plus the el capistan, timeline and volante, this latest offering from Boss nails the original, espc the reverb, but if you can hear the difference through TH-cam's compression then you're ears are excellent...
There is an Australian guy who has produced an RE-201 clone, of course at a boutique price.
I don't see Roland resurrecting this kind of technology though...
@@GNeuman hahaha I sure do 😄 Hate when that happens 😅
I don't mind digital technology. I enjoy using software. My favorite delay plugins are FreqEcho, Sigmund and the basic Delay from Ableton Live.
In hardware I've owned El Capistan, Volante, Flashback, MS-50G and Tape Core Deluxe in regards to digital. They're all great in their own way. El Capistan and MS-50G were my favorites.
El Capistan I actually liked better than T-Rex Replicator Jr D'luxe.
In regards to TH-cam compression. It doesn't make any sense to draw that card, becsuse everything in comparison are demoed through TH-cam compression. so it's all fair. And I've never got surprised by the sound when getting an actual unit. Always sounds as expected to me.
@@nym053 nice selection you've owned! I owned an original RE201 from 2006 until 2019, it drove me round the bend keeping it running, tbh...
@@GNeuman haha I could imagine. I think they're too expensive for what they are honestly. I would rather have an El Capistan :)
@@nym053 they are great, the El Capistans, aren't they? I love the sound on sound feature too
nice video
I just wish it had a VU meter :P
Seems to work well with beats/drum machine. I’d love to buy a space echo/echo fix but could I reallly be farked paying for one of them given all the other things I need- probably not. One of these will definitely suffice
I went that route some time ago. The old machines require maintenance, keeping fresh tapes, and a place to put the big heavy thing. They sound good?...yes, but I'm over it. These pedals do really well.
I'm keeping my RE20. So far I'm not impressed by the RE202 at all. It's fiddly and it sounds too clean.
Great review. Thanks!
Really wonderful sounding pedal! I’m also craving your SH-5 filter as well as Gyrinx but can’t decide which quite yet. Hopefully SH-5 arrives back in stock at Schneidersladen again soon. Keep up the great work!
Keep an eye on Schneiders. They will have the last of the units available at this time. Won't have more until October. Parts shortage woes :(
@@gstormelectro oh dear, waiting until October for the SH-5 filter then since they’re out of stock right now…
thanks a lot, great demo and sound ☺️
Love this. While in my ideal world there would be either a desktop module or rack-mount version, I think they’ve done a great job overall.
this could be a desktop model
The sound is good.
Back in the 80's I had two RE-301 chorus echos. I preferred the ability of being able to eliminate the dry signals and use the effects just for the wet. I't nice to know that there's a function that would allow this.
LOVE my Delta!
Great video, many thanks. I'm interested in your views on integrating it via a mixer's send/return like you have here, especially with regard to levels. The manual says the maximum input and output level is +7dBu, which worries me. Did you have any clipping issues and have to turn down your send level (and gain up the return), or did it "just work" without any issues?
it works fine no worries, just watch the input gain level pot on your mixer. On my Mackie I can solo the channel pre-fader (post input gain) to make sure it doesn't clip.
@@gstormelectro Thanks, appreciate your input. So you didn't have to watch your send levels at all, just the input gain on the return?
Honestly the el cap sounds better and is cheaper ... imo
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I would have chosen another instrument to demo the RE202. Guitar, and definately vocals.
there are plenty of guitar demos, we needed a synth demo, glad we go this one