It was released at the same time as the re 201 and is essentially its little brother as its a bit more limited but still shares the same sort of quality. About the roland space echo re 201 the roland space echo re 201 tape echo debuted in 1974. Roland space echo owners manual 24 pages music pedal roland re 301 service notes 21 pages music pedal roland re 301 service notes 26 pages. I cant help with your questions about the re201, but one thing is for sure there is no way i will ever let go of my roland re201 space echo or sre555 chorus echo. A tape echo device records incoming audio to a loop of magnetic tape, then replays the continuous loop over the playback head before it is erased again by new incoming. Re101 space echo roland re101 space echo audiofanzine. Boss re20 roland space echo re201 fender stratocaster vox ac30 fender twin reverb analogman prince of tone. The re150 space echo is ideal for a variety of applications including vocals, guitars, etc in. Roland space echo owners manual 24 pages music pedal roland re 301 service notes 21 pages music pedal roland re 301 service notes 26 pages music pedal roland gr50 owners manual. Today, it stands as being perhaps the most fondlyremembered chapter of the space echo legacy.
The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk. Find great deals on ebay for roland re201 space echo and roland space echo re 150. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex. Heres a pdf copy of the original owners manual, in english, for the re 100, re 200. I have an old roland re201 space echo unit purchased some years ago from a specialist trader in vintage music gear. Note that we also have roland tape echo operators manuals. The roland re301 chorus echo is an iconic tape delay and chorus effect. Heres a pdf copy of the original owners manual, in english, for the re100, re200. Well, because i probably wore the heads smooth on at least two re 201s and one re 555 back in the day. It was produced by the roland corporation from 1974 to 1990. Robert marcello shows off the re20 space echo during summer namm 2007.
Rolands bestselling unit was the re201 space echo, in production from 1973 through 1990. Very clean and chimey at low gain levels and then beyond half way up will overdrive most tube amps very easily. The galaxy tape echo product is not affiliated with, sponsored, nor endorsed by roland. The re201 is a vintage delay effect from the 70s using a tape loop and spring tank reverb. Amazing simulation of the famous roland re201, with the spacious, analog tone of the original space echo. The space echo was the creation of ikutaro kakehashi. Roland space echo felt kit re201, re150, re101, re. It remained in production until 1990, even during the production cycle of successive models. We have 1 boss space echo re20 manual available for free pdf download.
Roland re 101 space echo 1974 the roland re 101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re 201. This is more than a reskin though, i have added a few other features mostly borrowed from the ua version of the re201. First off, that the roland re201 is in the high end forum kinda blows my mind. Straight out of the box it feels sturdy and has a reassuring weight thankfully a lot lighter than the originals. Faithful modeling of the re201s tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation. About the roland space echo re 201 the roland space echo re 201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. Massive saving this ultimate service kit for the roland space echo re 201 and re 101 has all the parts you need to carry out a full overhaul service on your space echo.
A selftaught watch repairman who progressed to radio servicing and eventually, electrical engineering. The roland re201 is well suited for the triphop and dub genres. Jan 15, 2008 arguably, no uad1 plugin was as hotly anticipated as universal audios software implementation of the venerable roland re 201 space echo. It is a savagely beautiful emulation of the tapedelays from the 70s, and. Arguably, no uad1 plugin was as hotly anticipated as universal audios software implementation of the venerable roland re201 space echo. Tap input pedal allows delay time to be set by foot. Re 201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel variety, but made as one, continuous loop. The guts of this are mostly from michats excellent ensemble michats space echo me 201. The roland re 201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. Today, i present the roland re201 space echo audio demo w synthesizers and a tr8 drum machine. This video, via gstormelectro, takes a look at some of the ways you can use the classic roland space echo re201 with electronic music gear video summary. Then, the fact that people get so jazzed over the sound of these things when used in the studio amazes me. Unfollow roland space echo re 20 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The sound of the re201, especially the pleasing chorus effect created by the subtle wavering from the movement of the tape. I had repaired them in the past, among other vintage analog gear, but this was when i really decided to focus on space echos. By jim bybee over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. We make the efx2 tape echo, roland space echo parts, echoplex parts, tape loops for re 201 re 101 re 150 re 301 re 501 7 sre555, parts for echoplex ep1 ep2 ep3 and ep4. Boss re20 space echo delay reverb pedal musicians friend. Find great deals on ebay for roland re201 space echo and roland space echo re150. Galaxy tape echo uad audio plugins universal audio. This is its story over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. Boss re20 roland space echo re201 find great deals on the boss re20 on click here. Powerful dsp lets you use delay and modulation simultaneously for all reverbs.
The roland re 201 is well suited for the triphop and dub genres. About the roland space echo re201 the roland space echo re201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. Roland re 201 space echopreorder one of our stored in clean, dry home and recently serviced and cleaned. View and download roland re201 service notes online. Roland re301 space echo good condition for brilliant device, only selling as i dont play in a shadows band anymore. I started specialising in repairing the roland space echo 3 years ago after i purchased an re201 that was faulty. Nov 28, 2007 many producers will testify to this day that theres a certain mojo in the sound of the original space echo units that has not yet been matched. Echoboy is digital strawberry yogurt, uad space echo is digital slicedup strawberries in. While roland didnt invent the tape echo itself, they took a fragile and often unreliable technology and turned it into something robust and roadworthy and the re201 immediately became the touring and recording studio standard. If you like space echo and need specifically space echo, the uad re 201 fits like a glove. May 06, 2009 servicing the re 201 space echo i have an old roland re 201 space echo unit purchased some years ago from a specialist trader in vintage music gear. Back in the midseventies, the re201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. If you like space echo and need specifically space echo, the uad re201 fits like a glove.
In case mic and instrument are to be connected directly to re201. The re 201 is a simple system in which a small loop of tape records an incoming signal and immediately plays the recorded sound back over a couple. Nov 27, 20 boss re 20 roland space echo re 201 fender stratocaster vox ac30 fender twin reverb analogman prince of tone. Massive saving this ultimate service kit for the roland space echo re201 and re101 has all the parts you need to carry out a full overhaul service on your space echo. It was part of roland s popular space echo series at that time and is often considered as desirable as the re 501 unit. Apr 17, 2012 1500 echo rolan re 201 echo roland re201. 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. Owners manual roland space echo re20 owners manual 24 pages. Set of brand new replacement felts for the roland space echo series. The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. He typically scours the malaysian rural countryside for his stock, as it is said most of the best vintage instruments can be found tucked away in an obscure kampung somewhere. The roland re 201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. These were quickly superceded the following year with the re101 and the re201.
He typically scours the malaysian rural countryside for his stock, as it is said most of the best vintage instruments can be found tucked away in an obscure kampung somewhere people are generally surprised that rare music gear can be found in this part of the world. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re 201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. I cant help with your questions about the re 201, but one thing is for sure there is no way i will ever let go of my roland re 201 space echo or sre555 chorus echo they are essential parts of my studio setup. To give you complete control over your tone, this roland guitar effect pedal has a vast array of parameters. The sound of the re 201, especially the pleasing chorus effect created by the subtle wavering from the movement of the tape. The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that. This is more than a reskin though, i have added a few other features. Jammin with the roland re201 space echo with a little bit of overdrive. This guitar effect pedal creates some of its own feedback loops that can be used to provide instantaneous scifi effects. Roland space echo re201 repair this space echo didnt have anything major wrong with it, just there were a lot of small problems that made it a bit poor for performing. The roland re 301 chorus echo is an iconic tape delay and chorus effect. One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974.
One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland. Its not a synth, but a tapeecho machine for creating true analog echo effects. Kit includes replacement felt for the tape tension spring and tape path. Experience the legendary tape echo sound of the re 201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. Roland re 201 space echo 1976 junk working noisey vintage rare 1987. The roland re 201 space echo has an average rating of. We have 1 boss space echo re 20 manual available for free pdf download. Re201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel variety, but made as one, continuous loop. Even today, with the machine no longer in production, it remains a. Owners manual roland space echo re 20 owners manual 24 pages.
About the roland space echo re201 the roland space echo re201 tape echo debuted in 1974. Evolution of the roland space echo roland australia. A tape echo device records incoming audio to a loop of magnetic tape, then replays the. About the configuration of the tape echo reverb the tape echo section features an erase head, record head, and three playback heads arranged sequentially at equal intervals, such that a sound is played back three times at equal. The roland re201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank.
From subtle tape textures to mindbending chaos, this iconic contraption can be heard on classic pink floyd and david bowie, to seminal dub sides from king tubby, scientist, and lee scratch perry. This roland echo pedal has 14 inch inputs that allow you to connect your microphones or instrument and 14 inch outputs for a foot pedal. First off, that the roland re 201 is in the high end forum kinda blows my mind. Please let me know if you want me to ship with tracking.
The re201 space echo is an outboard effects unit produced by roland. For those new to the space echo units, there is a real 14 tape coiled up inside this that runs to give you your effects. Vintage roland space echo re201 research the gear page. It was released at the same time as the re201 and is essentially its little brother as its a bit more limited but still shares the same sort of quality. The roland re201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. Jammin with the roland re 201 space echo with a little bit of overdrive. Boss re 20 roland space echo re 201 find great deals on the boss re 20 on click here. The re201 is a simple system in which a small loop of tape records an incoming signal and immediately plays the recorded sound back over a couple. The roland re 101 space echo is a real tape delay unit. About the configuration of the tape echoreverb the tape echo section features an erase head, record head, and three playback heads arranged sequentially at equal intervals, such that a sound is played back three times at equal. The re20 space echo recreates the sound of the tapebased roland re201. In 1973, the fledgling roland corporationnow in its second year in businessadded the very first space echo products to its lineup, the re100 and re200 tapeecho units. Roland re201 space echo entry reaktor user library. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel.
The roland space echo has twelve settings that allow you to adjust to a variety of tape loop speeds, number of repeats, levels, and intensities. Even today, with the machine no longer in production, it remains a worldfamous device that is still widely acclaimed. A loving recreation of the ultimate echo effect the roland re201 space echo. It was part of rolands popular space echo series at that time and is often considered as desirable as the re501 unit. We make the efx2 tape echo, roland space echo parts, echoplex parts, tape loops for re201 re101 re150 re301 re501 7 sre555, parts for echoplex ep1 ep2 ep3 and ep4. The roland name, as well as the re 201 and space echo model names, are used solely to identify the classic effects emulated by universal audios product. Roland re101 space echo 1974 the roland re101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re201. The roland re201 space echo story roland australia blog. Though there many different effects that the re201 can create, here are examples of no effect, echo, and reverb. The guts of this are mostly from michats excellent ensemble michats space echo me201. It is a really excellent tape delay partly because it has a nice muffley effect on your sound and partly because there is something quite special about the way the delay. Its an analogue echo device employing multiple tape heads and a spring reverb tank to achieve its fat, warm sound, so its no surprise that it took over a year for ua to perfect its idiosyncratic and sometimes chaotic nature. Its not a synth, but a tape echo machine for creating true analog echo effects.
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