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. Oct 04, 2007 one of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. Though there many different effects that the re201 can create, here are examples of no effect, echo, and reverb. 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. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland. Unfollow roland space echo re 20 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The roland re 201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. Roland re 201 space echopreorder one of our stored in clean, dry home and recently serviced and cleaned. I have an old roland re201 space echo unit purchased some years ago from a specialist trader in vintage music gear. Evolution of the roland space echo roland australia. 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. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re 201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. Roland re101 space echo 1974 the roland re101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re201.
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. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. Roland re 201 space echo tape demo by crazy moto duration. Other echos that you could check out that might be useful for your purposes are. While roland didnt invent the tape echo itself, they took a fragile and often. Owners manual roland space echo re 20 owners manual 24 pages. Video 20090 roland re 201 space echo new tape loop by abertronic 20100702 roland re 201 and jupiter 4 by abertronic 20120115 vintage roland re 201 tape echo test with ll fx pedals. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex. 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.
Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. Its not a synth, but a tape echo machine for creating true analog echo effects. 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. I use this boss re20 space echo in a home studio with a selection of synthesisers and drum machines so not generally running a guitar through it. Hi, i also repair and have parts for the roland space echos. Kit includes replacement felt for the tape tension spring and tape path. It was part of rolands popular space echo series at that time and is often considered as desirable as the re501 unit. Straight out of the box it feels sturdy and has a reassuring weight thankfully a lot lighter than the originals. Utilizing multiple play heads to create warm, highly adjustable echo effects, the roland re 201 space echo can simultaneously add wonderful tape character andor chaos to performances and recordings. The roland re 201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. Jesses space echo is as he states mostly a reskin of michats space echo. About the roland space echo re201 the roland space echo re201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. Registering your product confirms your warranty coverage and provides a direct link between you and echo if we find it necessary to contact you. I would like to say it is fantastic that people like you are doing repairs on these timeless pieces of synth history.
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. Back in the midseventies, the re201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. Roland re201 space echo tape demo by crazy moto duration. The roland re201 space echo story roland australia blog. The re20 emulates the re201 by using cosm modeling. Roland re201 space echo discussion in effects bg started by burningskies, sep 16, 2010. To ensure trouble free warranty coverage it is important that you register your echo equipment online at. 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. This or the re201 will be my next vintage echo unit. Echoboy is digital strawberry yogurt, uad space echo is digital slicedup strawberries in. The roland re 201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects.
Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. 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. A tape echo device records incoming audio to a loop of magnetic tape, then replays the. Faithfully reproduces the characteristics of the re201, including the echo s distinctive wow and flutterinduced wavering and the compressed sound obtained with magnetic saturation.
The 12 position mode selector is identical to the original switch and so are most of the other controls too. It was produced by the roland corporation from 1974 to 1990. 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. The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. A real analog system providing both tape echo and spring reverb for a rich and organic sound. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space. Apr 17, 2020 the re 20 emulates the re 201 by using cosm modeling. Arguably, no uad1 plugin was as hotly anticipated as universal audios software implementation of the venerable roland re201 space echo. The rebirth of a roland classic one of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. Video 20090 roland re 201 space echo new tape loop by abertronic 20100702 roland re201 and jupiter 4 by abertronic 20120115 vintage roland re 201 tape echo test with ll fx pedals. The new boss re20 stomp box uses rolands cosm technology to provide a very faithful model. Today, it stands as being perhaps the most fondlyremembered chapter of the space echo legacy. View online or download roland space echo re20 owners manual.
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. It remained in production until 1990, even during the production cycle of successive models. 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. View online or download roland space echo re 20 owners manual. Tap input pedal allows delay time to be set by foot. Very clean and chimey at low gain levels and then beyond half way up will overdrive most tube amps very easily. Utilizing multiple play heads to create warm, highly adjustable echo effects, the roland re201 space echo can simultaneously add wonderful tape character andor chaos to performances and recordings. The roland re201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. The re20 space echo recreates the sound of the tapebased roland re201.
Back in the midseventies, the re 201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. Due to digital electronics,the re 20s delay time is longer than was possible with the original space echo. One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. In 1973, roland created the re201 space echo a tape delayspring reverb system that created warm, warped, unabashedly analog echo 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. One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. Scott giaquinta for an indepth discussion in this video roland re201 space echo, part of learning universal audio uad2apollo. In case mic and instrument are to be connected directly to re201. Set of brand new replacement felts for the roland space echo series.
The roland re201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. Roland re301 space echo good condition for brilliant device, only selling as i dont play in a shadows band anymore. Roland re 101 space echo 1974 the roland re 101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re 201. Jan 15, 2008 arguably, no uad1 plugin was as hotly anticipated as universal audios software implementation of the venerable roland re 201 space echo. If you like space echo and need specifically space echo, the uad re 201 fits like a glove. About the roland space echo re 201 the roland space echo re 201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. May 19, 2016 roland re 201 space echo service duration. Unfortunately imo, the original version has lost out in the popularity stakes due to its lack of intellectual property theft. Roland re 201 space echo 1976 vintage rare junk working noisey. 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. The boss re20 space echo is a solid built unit as you would expect from boss. 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. It was part of roland s popular space echo series at that time and is often considered as desirable as the re 501 unit. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex parts.
The roland re 301 chorus echo is an iconic tape delay and chorus effect. View offline in 1973, roland created the space echo systemthat used multiple analog tape headsto create warm echo effects. The roland re301 chorus echo is an iconic tape delay and chorus effect. Roland re201 space echo by universal audio delay echo. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk. These were quickly superceded the following year with the re101 and the re201. Find great deals on ebay for roland re201 space echo and roland space echo re150.
The team in pmt manchester compare an original 1974 re201 roland space echo with the new boss re20 pedal. Due to digital electronics,the re20s delay time is longer than was possible with the original space echo. Rolands re201 space echo gained cult status for its distinctive sound. Note that we also have roland tape echo operators manuals. The roland re 201 space echo has an average rating of. Boss re20 roland space echo re201 effects database. 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. The roland re 101 space echo is a real tape delay unit. The galaxy tape echo product is not affiliated with, sponsored, nor endorsed by roland. By jim bybee over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. To finish, this is a fantastic delay pedal, capable of. Roland re 201 space echo 1976 junk working noisey vintage rare 1987. The space echo can be heard on numerous recordings, from 70s space rock like pink floyd and david bowie, countless reggae and dub albums, to more.
If you like space echo and need specifically space echo, the uad re201 fits like a glove. This is its story over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. Its not a synth, but a tapeecho machine for creating true analog echo effects. The mode selector carries on the tradition of the re201, offering twelve different.
Robert marcello shows off the re20 space echo during summer namm 2007. 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. Apr 17, 2012 1500 echo rolan re 201 echo roland re201. Galaxy tape echo uad audio plugins universal audio. 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. Faithful modeling of the re201s tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation. Introduced in 1974, the roland space echo re 201 was an instant hit among engineers, guitar players, and dub pioneers.
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. We have 1 boss space echo re 20 manual available for free pdf download. 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. Jun 20, 2012 4 thoughts on roland space echo re201 todd synth repairs on september 16, 2012 at 10. The roland re201 space echo has an average rating of.
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. Roland space echo felt kit re201, re150, re101, re. Amazing simulation of the famous roland re201, with the spacious, analog tone of the original space echo. 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 intervals. 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. Please let me know if you want me to ship with tracking.
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