Powerful dsp lets you use delay and modulation simultaneously for all reverbs. As i drooled over the back covers of late70s and early 80s vinyl, i was drawn in by the name here was an echo that went into space, or at least that was what my inner child was telling me. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. 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.
One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. Roland space echo re201 tape loops and the search for a. This is its story over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. The roland re101 space echo is a real tape delay unit. 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. Ive owned all the various roland space echo units over the years. Faithfully reproduces the characteristics of the re201, including the echos distinctive wow and flutterinduced wavering and the compressed sound obtained with magnetic saturation. Owners manual roland space echo re20 owners manual 24 pages. According to, a repair shop specializing in roland space echoes, some common problems are. Even today, with the machine no longer in production, it remains a worldfamous device that is still widely acclaimed. Boss re20 space echo delay reverb pedal musicians friend. Ships usually within three business days from london.
Links below for service manuals for all models of roland tape echo available to use and download. Space echo roland re201 reliability discussion in effects. Hi, i also repair and have parts for the roland space echos. The re201 space echo is an outboard effects unit produced by roland between 1973 and 1988 and is based on a tape echo and a three element spring reverb. However, back in 1974, roland managed to nail both a product number and a cool name with the release of its legendary re201 space echo. This channel provides information of the rolands best quality electronic musical instruments. The ec series morphed into the re range, with the most famous model being the re201 space echo, released in 1974. It was part of rolands popular space echo series at that time and is often considered as desirable as the re501 unit.
Roland re201 space echo entry reaktor user library. Find great deals on ebay for roland re201 space echo and roland space echo re150. The space echo was created in 1973, and production ran for a keen 17 years, up until 1990, and is widely regarded as one of the most popular. Roland re201 space echo 1974 with its sturdy black casing and familiar control layout, the roland re201 space echo showed a clear lineage back to the re200 but its newly designed silver, black and green fascia was the hint that something new had arrived. In 1973, then operating under the roland brand, kakehashi introduced the roland echo chamber re100 and re200, the latter with an added spring reverb. When brian setzer kickstarted the stray cats into action in 1979, his gear lineup was a hodgepodge of orthodox rockabilly ware along with the bizarre. Roland re201 space echo by universal audio delay echo. Templates and tones from l6 tone made easy classes why is line 6 not responding warning about downloaded tones, patches and presets. The ability to reply to and create new discussions. Roland space echo re201 tape loops and the search for a replacement by shane fritsch september 10, 2018. About the roland space echo re 201 the roland space echo re 201 tape echo debuted in 1974. Kakehashis breakthrough development came in 1974 with the re101 and re201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel variety, but made as one, continuous loop. View and download roland re201 service notes online.
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. The roland re201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. Nagra sn is part 3 an ode torant about arguably one of the most musical pieces of outboard gear you could own. Roland space echo re201 gearslutz pro audio community. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. Roland space and chorus echoes are amazing machines if youre only going to have one tape echo, then this is the one imho. I finally got it cleaned, retaped and everything is actually running great.
This analog tape echo is one of the all time great models. 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 legacy of the roland re201 space echo soundfly. A loving recreation of the ultimate echo effect the roland re201 space echo. The roland re201 space echo story roland australia blog. Delivery via airmail and royal mail, may take 514 days. Roland re201 space echo vintage analogue tape it is suitable for microphone,guitar,etc. I remember purchasing my first space echo in perfect working order on ebay some years ago. The mode selector carries on the tradition of the re201, offering twelve different. 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.
We have 1 boss space echo re20 manual available for free pdf download. The roland re301 chorus echo is an iconic tape delay and chorus effect. About the roland space echo re 201 the roland space echo re 201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. This is a short demonstration video for a roland space echo re201, which was sold on ebay. Roland re201 space echo serviced vintage tape delay for. One of the earliest examples is the roland re 201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. Over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. Often considered a classic, its been imitated and reissued but for some reason most of. The sound of the re 201, especially the pleasing chorus effect created by the subtle wavering from the movement of the tape. The space echo is a portable sound processing device used to create echo and reverb effects on audio tracks. Roland space echo re201 issues discussion in technical side of things started by watthouse, jun 23, 2012. Arguably, no uad1 plugin was as hotly anticipated as universal audios software implementation of the venerable roland re201 space echo. The re201 was launched in 1974, replacing rolands earlier models the re100 and re200 and becoming an instant hit with engineers.
Roland had made other tape delay machines before the re201, but adding the reverb plate colored the sound in. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland. One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. 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. Evolution of the roland space echo roland australia. By jim bybee over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. The guts of this are mostly from michats excellent ensemble michats space echo me201.
I had never used a tape echo before, nor even heard of a space echo, but based on the advice from uk producer steve orchard who i was recording. The roland worldwide social network keeps you connected to the latest products, exciting events, and much more. The first models in what would eventually become the space echo series were released before roland were even called roland. Roland re201 space echo 1976 vintage rare junk working noisey.
Provides an overview of key features, functions and operational tips. The ace tone ec10 and ec20 were released in 1972, a year before ace tone morphed into roland. I have an old roland re201 space echo unit purchased some years ago from a specialist trader in vintage music gear. With the boss re20, the boss corporation has digitally recreated every nuance and tonal detail of the famed roland space echo re201. Click on the links below to download the manual for your roland space echo user manuals re100 re101 re200 re150 re 201 re301 re501 sre555 service manuals re100 coming soon re101 re150 re 201 re301 re501 sre555. 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.
Note that we also have roland tape echo operators manuals. Back in the midseventies, the re 201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. This is more than a reskin though, i have added a few other features mostly borrowed from the ua version of the re201. His 59 gretsch 6120 and his pomade were the real deal. No one will believe me on this, but its what i use, and im really stunned at how close it it the tc flashback. Click on the links below to download the manual for your roland space echo user manuals re100 re101 re200 re150 re201 re301 re501 sre555 service manuals re100 coming soon re101 re150 re201 re301 re501 sre555. Roland re 201 space echo tape demo by crazy moto duration. Find great deals on ebay for roland re 201 space echo and roland space echo re150. Well i busted out my roland space echo i bought back in 1985. That includes the desirable wow and flutter induced wavering and the compressed sound due to magnetic tapehead saturation. The space echo is a tape delay pedal with a spring reverb plate built into it. Its a great time to upgrade your home music studio gear with the largest selection at.
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