Jammin with the roland re201 space echo with a little bit of overdrive. This is its story over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. The roland re201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. In 1973, roland created the re201 space echo a tape delayspring reverb system that created warm, warped, unabashedly analog echo effects. It features a built in spring reverb for even more classic analog 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 sound of the re201, especially the pleasing chorus effect created by the subtle wavering from the movement of the tape. View and download roland re 201 service notes online. The space echo is the only effect used in this demo. Even today, with the machine no longer in production, it remains a worldfamous device that is still widely acclaimed.
The roland re 201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. Set of brand new replacement felts for the roland space echo series. Dhl express shipping 3 4 business day delivery worldwide 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. Its been used on lots of psychedelic rock, trip hop, alternative, dub, progressive house music and more. Robert marcello shows off the re20 space echo during summer namm 2007. The re201 is a vintage delay effect from the 70s using a tape loop and spring tank reverb.
Tap input pedal allows delay time to be set by foot. About the roland space echo re201 the roland space echo re201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. The roland re 101 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. The rebirth of a roland classic 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. 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. Straight out of the box it feels sturdy and has a reassuring. Galaxy tape echo uad audio plugins universal audio. The roland re201 is well suited for the triphop and dub genres. May 06, 2009 servicing the re201 space echo i have an old roland re201 space echo unit purchased some years ago from a specialist trader in vintage music gear. It can even generate some of its own feedback loops for instant scifi effects. Evolution of the roland space echo roland australia.
Amazing simulation of the famous roland re201, with the spacious, analog tone of the original space echo. Unfollow roland space echo re 20 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The roland re201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. About the roland space echo re201 the roland space echo re201 tape echo debuted 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. Echoboy is digital strawberry yogurt, uad space echo is digital slicedup strawberries in. 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. 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 re101 space echo 1974 the roland re101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful 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. Roland re 201 space echopreorder one of our tape heads are clean and beautiful along with the r. The sounds of dlay echo band imitated by the re3 roland personals are full and i know what cell is the natural heat pramps. 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. Kit includes replacement felt for the tape tension spring and tape path.
Boss re20 roland space echo re201 fender stratocaster vox ac30 fender twin reverb analogman prince of tone. View and download roland re201 service notes online. Today, it stands as being perhaps the most fondlyremembered chapter of the space echo legacy. One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. Lugging around rolls of tape and a giant echo unit isnt exactly convenient, especially on tour. 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.
Click on the links below to download the manual for your roland space echo user manuals re100 re101 re200 re150 re201 re301 re501 sre555. It remained in production until 1990, even during the production cycle of successive models. The re150 space echo is ideal for a variety of applications including vocals, guitars, etc in. Arguably, no uad1 plugin was as hotly anticipated as universal audios software implementation of the venerable roland re201 space echo. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex parts. The roland re 201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. 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.
Today, i present the roland re201 space echo audio demo w synthesizers and a tr8 drum machine. After opening the box taking pictures along the way and examining the unit in detail, i plugged it in. Back in the midseventies, the re201 space echo unleashed a sound that. How much better is the roland space echo re201 vs the. Re 201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel variety, but made as one, continuous loop. You can do the billy zoom mod for about 70 cents and it makes a huge difference. Straight out of the box it feels sturdy and has a reassuring weight thankfully a lot lighter than the originals. This is my second time preforming this service on a space echo so im not claiming to be a professional, but hopefully you can learn something. Re201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel variety, but made as one, continuous loop. 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.
While roland didnt invent the tape echo itself, they took a fragile and often. Roland re201 space echopreorder one of our tape heads are clean and beautiful along with the r. The pots need some cleaning along with the inputs, as does the multiposition switch. The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that. 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. You can still use the ab switch when not using this remote jack. 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. Faithful modeling of the re201s tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation. Hi, i also repair and have parts for the roland space echos. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. 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 re101 space echo is a real tape delay unit.
If you like space echo and need specifically space echo, the uad re201 fits like a glove. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re 201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. Or you can download them for free by clicking on the images below they will take you. Some of the analogue gear can be quite temperamental, and it ends up eating into your. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original.
Its not a synth, but a tapeecho machine for creating true analog echo effects. 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. 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. 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. Experience the legendary tape echo sound of the re 201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. Apparently, the gods of the space echo are smiling upon me. The roland re 201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. Dhl express shipping 3 4 business day delivery worldwide 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.
Thats why boss made the re20 space echo, a digital twin pedal that replicates the reverb and echo of the legendary roland re201. Roland tape echo instruction sheets download or buy soundgas. On gets trs cool but a little cold very pure and a little skinny in comparison. I have a tc electronics gmajor and some other modern bcan but i am impossible to clone the space echo sounds avec. 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.
Replacement instructions in english for roland space and chorus echoes. 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. 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. Video 20090 roland re 201 space echo new tape loop by abertronic 20100702 roland re201 and jupiter 4 by abertronic 20120115 vintage roland re. If you stick a buffer even a boss pedal in front of it the sound is much better. It was produced by the roland corporation from 1974 to 1990. It features 11 different repeat modes as well as a reverbonly mode, wetdry mix for echo and reverb, bass and treble eq knobs, repeat rate and intensity, two mic inputs with volume knobs, one instrument input with volume knob, and dry and effected output jacks.
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. Jammin with the roland re 201 space echo with a little bit of overdrive. Boss re20 roland space echo re201 effects database. The roland re 201 space echo has an average rating of. The vf1 lets you turn it and its so close my 201 doesnt have to go out live. You can set delay times with the tap input pedal and use an expression pedal sold. 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. Its not a synth, but a tape echo machine for creating true analog echo effects. 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. If you like space echo and need specifically space echo, the uad re 201 fits like a glove.
Hi everyone, you guys successfully helped me fix a yamaha amp of mine a couple years back and im sorta stumped with my new project. Links below for manuals for all models of roland tape echo available to use. Roland re201 re101 ultimate service kit for your space echo. Analog man ardx20 dual analog delay pedal buyanalogman. Hence the opener, knuckles, which sets the tone because it is so out there and zany. 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. After seeing the re 201 space echo machine on that pedal show, it looked like a heavenly experience.
Roland re 201 space echo 1976 vintage rare junk working noisey. 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. Nov 27, 20 boss re 20 roland space echo re 201 fender stratocaster vox ac30 fender twin reverb analogman prince of tone. To give you complete control over your tone, this roland guitar effect pedal has a vast array of parameters. Other than the exorbitant purchase cost of the re 201, i worry that it looks like only one person makes replacement tapes, and if this person stopped making these tapes, re201s would go the way of the dinosaurs. These were quickly superceded the following year with the re101 and the re201. Note that we also have downloads for all roland tape echo service manuals. This guitar effect pedal creates some of its own feedback loops that can be used to provide instantaneous scifi effects. Strymon volante, vintage echorec, re201 space echo, boonar and belle epoch deluxe. By jim bybee over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. 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.
One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. Apr 17, 2012 1500 echo rolan re 201 echo roland re201. The roland re201 space echo has an average rating of. The roland re201 space echo story roland resource centre. I find that it sounds like crap with my 57 6120 if used alone. It will need the heads and rollers cleaned and demagnetized. I abuse the shit out of the feedback and the vf1 is good. Roland re201 space echo 1976 vintage rare junk working noisey. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. 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. This or the re201 will be my next vintage echo unit.
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