A tape echo device records incoming audio to a loop of magnetic tape, then replays the. It remained in production until 1990, even during the production cycle of successive models. 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 space echo is the only effect used in this demo. The roland re 101 space echo is a real tape delay unit. It is a savagely beautiful emulation of the tapedelays from the 70s, and. For no effect, the echonormal changeover switch is set to normal, and the sound passes through unchanged. 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. The roland re201 space echo has an average rating of. Introduced in 1974, the roland space echo re 201 was an instant hit among engineers, guitar players, and dub pioneers. Echoboy is digital strawberry yogurt, uad space echo is digital slicedup strawberries in. Owners manual roland space echo re20 owners manual 24 pages. Click on the links below to download the manual for your roland space echo user manuals re100 re101 re200 re150 re201 re301 re501 sre 555.
If you like space echo and need specifically space echo, the uad re 201 fits like a glove. It was part of roland s popular space echo series at that time and is often considered as desirable as the re 501 unit. The roland re 201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. The guts of this are mostly from michats excellent ensemble michats space echo me201. Today, i present the roland re201 space echo audio demo w synthesizers and a tr8 drum machine. Roland re 101 space echo 1974 the roland re 101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re 201. The guts of this are mostly from michats excellent ensemble michats space echo me 201. 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.
Jammin with the roland re 201 space echo with a little bit of overdrive. About the roland space echo re201 the roland space echo re201 tape echo debuted in 1974. A loving recreation of the ultimate echo effect the roland re201 space echo. Arguably, no uad1 plugin was as hotly anticipated as universal audios software implementation of the venerable roland re201 space echo. Unfollow roland re201 space echo to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. We have modelled three different tape frequency responses and saturations, along with all the analog imperfections of tape recordingplayback. With the echonormal changeover switch set to echo, the mode selector set to 3, and the repeat rate and intensity left in their default positions, a standard echo is added to the instrument sound. Jan 31, 2011 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. Outer space is a faithful emulation plugin of a famous vintage tape echo made in the early seventies as the original unit, outer space features a tape echo section with three playback heads and a spring reverb tank. The first models in what would eventually become the space echo series were released before roland were even called roland. The re201 is a vintage delay effect from the 70s using a tape loop and spring tank reverb. 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. About the roland space echo re201 about the roland space echo re201 the roland space echo re201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. 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.
Ships usually within three business days from london. Roland re101 space echo 1974 the roland re101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re201. 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. Evolution of the roland space echo roland australia. Kit includes replacement felt for the tape tension spring and tape path. Space echo roland re201 reliability discussion in effects, pedals, strings.
I have an old roland re201 space echo unit purchased some years ago from a specialist trader in vintage music gear. Powerful dsp lets you use delay and modulation simultaneously for all reverbs. Very clean and chimey at low gain levels and then beyond half way up will overdrive most tube amps very easily. The roland re301 chorus echo is an iconic tape delay and chorus effect. The ace tone ec10 and ec20 were released in 1972, a year before ace tone morphed into roland.
A real analog system providing both tape echo and spring reverb for a rich and organic sound. In the early 70s i bought a maestro echoplex ep3 after hearing this used by trumpeters miles davis and don ellis, then somewhere around the end of that decade, i bought a roland re201 space echo first introduced in 1974, which was a lot quieter than my echoplex and offered more interesting delay patterns but i did miss the soundon. Its been used on lots of psychedelic rock, trip hop, alternative, dub, progressive house music and more. 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. Roland re201 space echo vintage analogue tape it is suitable for microphone,guitar,etc. One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974.
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. 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. Im feeding the re201 via from pa a mixer aux and have cleaned the heads etc. View and download roland re 201 service notes online. 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. Today, it stands as being perhaps the most fondlyremembered chapter of the space echo legacy.
The roland re 301 chorus echo is an iconic tape delay and chorus effect. The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. The roland re201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. Even today, with the machine no longer in production, it remains a worldfamous device that is still widely acclaimed. This is its story over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. It was part of rolands popular space echo series at that time and is often considered as desirable as the re501 unit. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. 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 a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank.
Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. May 19, 2016 roland re 201 space echo service duration. One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. The ec series morphed into the re range, with the most famous model being the re201 space echo, released in 1974. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex parts. 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.
The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk. In case mic and instrument are to be connected directly to re201. If you like space echo and need specifically space echo, the uad re201 fits like a glove. Dynacord echocord, along one of the most famous and widely used from 1973 to present day. Miniature board op16 echo board op17b filter board fl7 circuit diagram re20110i. 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. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re 201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. The service manual calls for a 50dbm input signal which should give an ideal output of 12dbm what is that in pp volts. According to, a repair shop specializing in roland space echoes, some common problems are. It was produced by the roland corporation from 1974 to 1990. Re 201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel variety, but made as one, continuous loop. About the roland space echo re201 the roland space echo re201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974.
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. Roland re201 space echo entry reaktor user library. 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. 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. 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. This is more than a reskin though, i have added a few other features mostly borrowed from the ua version of the re201. A simple guide to servicing your space echo muff wiggler. About the roland space echo re 201 about the roland space echo re 201 the roland space echo re 201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974.
I know the space echo is easily overloaded but im wondering whether a misset bias can also lead to distortion. Jammin with the roland re201 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. 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. View online or download roland space echo re20 owners manual. The roland re101 space echo is a real tape delay unit. Back in the midseventies, the re201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. These were quickly superceded the following year with the re101 and the re201. Find great deals on ebay for roland space echo re 20. The roland re201 space echo story roland australia blog. This is more than a reskin though, i have added a few other features.
Apr 17, 2012 1500 echo rolan re 201 echo roland re201. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland. The sound of the re201, especially the pleasing chorus effect created by the subtle wavering from the movement of the tape. The roland re201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. Jan 15, 2008 arguably, no uad1 plugin was as hotly anticipated as universal audios software implementation of the venerable roland re 201 space echo. Nov 28, 2007 with demand still high for secondhand tapebased space echos, it was only a matter of time before roland s own fx division, boss, got around to remaking their classic for the noughties.
We have 1 boss space echo re20 manual available for free pdf download. Roland re 201 space echo vintage analogue tape it is suitable for microphone,guitar,etc. With demand still high for secondhand tapebased space echos, it was only a matter of time before rolands own fx division, boss, got around to remaking their classic for the noughties. Delivery via airmail and royal mail, may take 514 days. 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. Hi, i also repair and have parts for the roland space echos. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex. An incredible lineup of modern and vintage effects is built into the mv8800, including models of classic roland srv reverbs, sdd320 chorus, sbf325 flanger, boss bf2. Re201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel variety, but made as one, continuous loop. The roland space echo re201 tape echo debuted in 1974.
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