The roland re201 space echo has an average rating of. Back in the midseventies, the re201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. Mechanics work fine although tape heads need further cleaning and ill change the tape loop. Galaxy tape echo uad audio plugins universal audio. I had repaired them in the past, among other vintage analog gear, but this was when i really decided to focus on space echos. The ace tone ec10 and ec20 were released in 1972, a year before ace tone morphed into roland. 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 re 201 immediately became the touring and recording studio standard. View and download roland re 201 service notes online. 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.
Roland re 201 tubatape echo space echo vintage pro audio equipment re201. About the roland space echo re 201 the roland space echo re 201 tape echo debuted in 1974. The roland space echo is one of the coolest delays ever. In 1973, roland created the re 201 space echo a tape delayspring reverb system that created warm, warped, unabashedly analog echo effects. A loving recreation of the ultimate echo effect the roland re201 space echo. Faithful modeling of the re 201 s tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation. Two brochures are also included in the reprint to provide more contextual information about this tape echo. About the roland space echo re 201 the roland space echo re 201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. Dave gale waxes lyrical about the classic roland re201 space echo tapedelay unit, as our series of retrospectives on muchloved vintage. The roland re 201 space echo has an average rating of. 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. Very clean and chimey at low gain levels and then beyond half way up will overdrive most tube amps very easily.
Heres a pdf copy of the original owners manual, in english, for the re 100, re 200. Dual rhythmic repeats in a classic warm gritty delay. With the boss re 20, the boss corporation has digitally recreated every nuance and tonal detail of the famed roland space echo re 201. Roland space echo felt kit re201, re150, re101, re301. Get one long repeat followed by multiple shorter repeats.
In 1973, then operating under the roland brand, kakehashi introduced the roland echo chamber re 100 and re 200, the latter with an added spring reverb. Boss re20 space echo delay reverb pedal musicians friend. I started specialising in repairing the roland space echo 3 years ago after i purchased an re 201 that was faulty. On gets trs cool but a little cold very pure and a little skinny in comparison. The re 20 space echo recreates the sound of the tapebased roland re 201.
Amazing simulation of the famous roland re 201, with the spacious, analog tone of the original space echo. The ec series morphed into the re range, with the most famous model being the re 201 space echo, released in 1974. Back in the midseventies, the re 201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. The roland re 201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. Roland re 101 space echo 1974 the roland re 101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re 201. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel.
Echoboy is digital strawberry yogurt, uad space echo is digital slicedup strawberries in. The sound of the re 201, especially the pleasing chorus effect created by the subtle wavering from the movement of the tape. 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 love exploring a pedals capacity for weirdness, and the nux offers a lot via its. Replacement instructions in english for roland space and chorus echoes download.
I dont know much about space echoesother than setzer makes great sounds with them. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex. Re 201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel variety, but made as one, continuous loop. Today, it stands as being perhaps the most fondlyremembered chapter of the space echo legacy. Are people talking about the iconic roland re201 space echo tape echo machine.
The first models in what would eventually become the space echo series were released before roland were even called roland. 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. Robert marcello shows off the re20 space echo during summer namm 2007. This is more than a reskin though, i have added a few other features mostly borrowed from the ua version of the re201. About the roland space echo re201 the roland space echo re201 tape echo debuted in 1974. 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. Evolution of the roland space echo roland australia.
The roland re201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. Boss re20 roland space echo how is the reverb sound. 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. I have an old roland re 201 space echo unit purchased some years ago from a specialist trader in vintage music gear. It remained in production until 1990, even during the production cycle of successive models. The roland re 201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. Re 201 space echo, delay echo from roland in the re series. Miniature board op16 echo board op17b filter board fl7 circuit diagram re20110i. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk. This is its story over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. In the re 201 demo video, i have used automation on the re 201 to create some great delaybased rhythm textures.
You cant really beat them for that warm, saturated sound that you can only get from analogue tape. One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced 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. 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. Even today, with the machine no longer in production, it remains a worldfamous device that is still widely acclaimed. The fourth has a graduated dial, marked for positions 1 through 7, and sos. Amazing simulation of the famous roland re 201 guitar pedal, with the spacious, analog tone of the original space echo faithful modeling of the re 201 s tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation tap input pedal allows delay time to be set by foot longer delay time than the original re 201 control parameters such as repeat rate, intensity. Roland space echo tape re201, 101 service manual reprint. Amazing simulation of the famous roland re201, with the spacious, analog tone of the original space echo.
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. Links below for manuals for all models of roland tape echo available to use. The roland re 201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. Roland re201 space echo 1976 vintage rare junk working noisey. Roland re 201 space echo 1976 junk working noisey vintage rare 1987.
The roland re201 is well suited for the triphop and dub genres. Jammin with the roland re 201 space echo with a little bit of overdrive. Jan 15, 2008 arguably, no uad1 plugin was as hotly anticipated as universal audios software implementation of the venerable roland re 201 space echo. The roland re 301 chorus echo is an iconic tape delay and chorus effect. I have a tc electronics gmajor and some other modern bcan but i am impossible to clone the space echo sounds avec. Uad roland re201 space echo plugin power analog and. Its not a synth, but a tapeecho machine for creating true analog echo effects. The roland re 201 is well suited for the triphop and dub genres. This is more than a reskin though, i have added a few other features.
It was produced by the roland corporation from 1974 to 1990. Tap input pedal allows delay time to be set by foot. One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. The re201 is a simple system in which a small loop of tape records an incoming. 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 sound of the re201, especially the pleasing chorus effect created by the subtle wavering from the movement of the tape. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex parts. Dave gale waxes lyrical about the classic roland re201 space echo tape delay unit, as our series of retrospectives on muchloved vintage. This is a short demonstration video for a roland space echo re201, which was sold on ebay. Kit includes replacement felt for the tape tension spring and tape path. A very rare unit indeed, the re5 digital space echo is the pro version of. 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. Used by everyone from radiohead to brian setzer who knew.
Roland also released a rackmount version of the re501 known as the. This or the re 201 will be my next vintage echo unit. The re 201 trailer video gives a good overview of the features and controls. A tape echo device records incoming audio to a loop of magnetic tape, then replays the. Ive read several posts praising the great old tape echo tones you can get from bosss space echo pedal re 20 but the pedal and original also have a reverb setting, right. Hi, i also repair and have parts for the roland space echos.
The guts of this are mostly from michats excellent ensemble michats space echo me 201. The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. The sounds of dlay echo band imitated by the re3 roland personals are full and i know what cell is the natural heat pramps. Set of brand new replacement felts for the roland space echo series.
The galaxy tape echo product is not affiliated with, sponsored, nor endorsed by roland. Roland tape echo instruction sheets download or buy soundgas. 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. View and download roland re201 service notes online. In case mic and instrument are to be connected directly to re201. Check out the two videos below to see the roland re 201 space echo in action. 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.
Nov 28, 2007 wed say that boss has nailed the character of the original re201 both on the echo and spring reverb fronts. 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. 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. 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. The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that. Re101 space echo roland re101 space echo audiofanzine. The space echo makes use of a continuous loop of 1 4inch magnetic tape housed in a tape chamber at the top of the unit, while a capstan drive motor transports the tape over the recordreplay heads. Re301, but the new design reduced noise and also added a fourth playback. 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 not a synth, but a tape echo machine for creating true analog echo effects. It was part of roland s popular space echo series at that time and is often considered as desirable as the re 501 unit. Roland re 301 space echo good condition for brilliant device, only selling as i dont play in a shadows band anymore.
The roland re 101 space echo is a real tape delay unit. Please let me know if you want me to ship with tracking. Im suspecting theres something up with the echo board bad caps. Complete reprint of the second edition final edition of the roland 201 101 tape echo service manual, showing all the models and production changes by serial number. Robert marcello shows off the re 20 space echo during summer namm 2007. This classic tape delay was used extensively by pink floyd in. If you like space echo and need specifically space echo, the uad re 201 fits like a glove.
The roland re201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. 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 re201 space echo entry reaktor user library. This or the re201 will be my next vintage echo unit. Experience the legendary tape echo sound of the re 201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. Apr 17, 2012 1500 echo rolan re 201 echo roland re201. Jammin with the roland re201 space echo with a little bit of overdrive. The re201 was launched in 1974, replacing roland s earlier models the re100 and re200 and becoming an instant hit with engineers. That includes the desirable wow and flutter induced wavering and the compressed sound due to magnetic tapehead saturation. 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 story roland australia blog. Roland re 201 space echo 1976 vintage rare junk working noisey.
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