Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re 201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. We have 1 boss space echo re 20 manual available for free pdf download. I cant help with your questions about the re 201, but one thing is for sure there is no way i will ever let go of my roland re 201 space echo or sre555 chorus echo they are essential parts of my studio setup. 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. Reimagined into bosss twin pedal format and displaying the same green and silver livery, the re20 gives you a cosmic blend of reverb and delay algorithms with a ton of character and eccentricity. The boss re20 space echo is a solid built unit as you would expect from boss. If you are after a plugin i think that the gsi emulation is the best ive heard after the uad and only costs 20euros. It was part of rolands popular space echo series at that time and is often considered as desirable as the re 501 unit. 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.
Often considered a classic, its been imitated and reissued but for some reason most of the echos dont come close. Robert marcello shows off the re20 space echo during summer namm 2007. It was produced by the roland corporation from 1974 to 1990. What i do like about the emulations though is the fact you can use as many as you like on multiple tracks and it allows you to revisit a. Re 150 is just as good if you dont want the reverb. Amazing simulation of the famous roland re201, with the spacious, analog tone of the original space echo. This is definitely one of my favorites,and im excited to be able to. We have 1 boss space echo re20 manual available for free pdf download.
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. One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. A selftaught watch repairman who progressed to radio servicing and eventually, electrical engineering. 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. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex. You can hear the space echo on a ton of recordsfrom 70s space rock, like pink floyd, and david bowie,to countless reggae and dub albums,to more recent bands like portus head, and radiohead. It replaced the earlier roland re100 model and included improvements to build and quality. 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.
By jim bybee over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. The roland re201 space echo story roland australia blog. Uad roland re201 space echo plugin power analog and. Other echos that you could check out that might be useful for your purposes are. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. You wont find anything with space echo functionality variable speed plus multiple playback heads for any less than you can buy an re101 or re150 for. 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. In 1973, roland created the space echo systemthat used multiple analog tape headsto create warm echo effects.
I have the universal audio re 201 space echo plugin myself which sounds amazing and it definitely has its uses, but you cannot go past the real deal. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex parts. Lugging around rolls of tape and a giant echo unit isnt exactly convenient, especially on tour. 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. 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. Roland re 201 space echo at a glance roland news625 streaming video 122 released. 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. I have the universal audio re201 space echo plugin myself which sounds amazing and it definitely has its uses, but you cannot go past the real deal. Reimagined into bosss twin pedal format and displaying the same green and silver livery, the re 20 gives you a cosmic blend of reverb and delay algorithms with a ton of character and eccentricity. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the.
Apr 17, 2012 1500 echo rolan re 201 echo roland re201. Though there many different effects that the re201 can create, here are examples of no effect, echo, and reverb. The re101 was released alongside the roland re201 as part of the second re range. This analog tape echo is one of the all time great models. 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. 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. However the saturation into the bypass signal is kinda ridiculous.
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. What i do like about the emulations though is the fact you can use as many as you like on multiple tracks and it allows you to revisit a mix and make changes etc. The roland re201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. This or the re 201 will be my next vintage echo unit. To finish, this is a fantastic delay pedal, capable of reproducing a wide array of delay effects. Find great deals on ebay for roland re201 space echo and roland space echo re150. Boss re20 roland space echo re201 fender stratocaster vox ac30 fender twin reverb analogman prince of tone.
About the roland space echo re201 the roland space echo re201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. Note that we also have roland tape echo operators manuals. About the roland space echo re 201 the roland space echo re 201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. Rolands bestselling unit was the re201 space echo, in production from 1973 through 1990. Experience the legendary tape echo sound of the re 201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. The roland re301 chorus echo is an iconic tape delay and chorus effect. I use this boss re 20 space echo in a home studio with a selection of synthesisers and drum machines so not generally running a guitar through it. The re 201 trailer video gives a good overview of the features and controls. 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.
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. It was part of rolands popular space echo series at that time and is often considered as desirable as the re501 unit. The roland re 201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. It was the basic model of the second range and did not include a spring reverb like the re201. Unfortunately imo, the original version has lost out in the popularity stakes due to its lack of intellectual property theft. The roland re201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. Anything else with the same functionality korg stage echo, multivox, etc. Roland re201 space echo, re201 space echo information. I have the re 201 on an bus track and automated the sends on select track to. Owners manual roland space echo re20 owners manual 24 pages. Faithful modeling of the re201s tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk. Owners manual roland space echo re 20 owners manual 24 pages. Vintage roland space echo re201 research the gear page.
This is its story over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. 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. The boss re 20 space echo is a solid built unit as you would expect from boss. Unlike the famous echoplex, which utilized one tape head on a slider, the re201 has three tape heads and a spring reverb for more information on the history of tape echo, please read the analog. The roland re 201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. Its not a synth, but a tapeecho machine for creating true analog echo effects. If you like space echo and need specifically space echo, the uad re 201 fits like a glove. 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. 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. We have modelled three different tape frequency responses and saturations, along with all the analog imperfections of tape recordingplayback.
Roland re201 space echo by universal audio delay echo. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. In the re 201 demo video, i have used automation on the re 201 to create some great delaybased rhythm textures. You wont find anything with space echo functionality variable speed plus multiple playback heads for any less than you can buy an re 101 or re 150 for. 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. 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. 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.
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. Often considered a classic, its been imitated and reissued but for some reason most of. How to change the tape loop on a roland space echo re201 duration. Gsi soundware for musicians otherwise people say that soundtoys echoboy tape emu can get pretty close, as well as waves hdel. 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. The roland re 201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. Straight out of the box it feels sturdy and has a reassuring weight thankfully a lot lighter than the originals. Tap input pedal allows delay time to be set by foot. The space echo was the creation of ikutaro kakehashi. Features included a new free running system that minimized noise, wow and flutter when the internal tape loop.
I have an old roland re201 space echo unit purchased some years ago from a specialist trader in vintage music gear. Roland re201 space echo, re201 space echo information, re. 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. Echoboy is digital strawberry yogurt, uad space echo is digital slicedup strawberries in. The roland re 301 chorus echo is an iconic tape delay and chorus effect. To finish, this is a fantastic delay pedal, capable of.
The re 20 space echo is modeled after the roland re 201 space echo, a studiostandard tape echo renowned for its characterrich, asymmetrical delay. Its not a synth, but a tape echo machine for creating true analog echo effects. A favourite pedal of pretty much everybody who has ever tried one, bosss re20 space echo is a loving tribute to the classic re201 space echo head. The re201 made its debut in 1973 and was quite unique at the time. Dec 22, 2011 how to change the tape loop on a roland space echo re201 duration. If you like space echo and need specifically space echo, the uad re201 fits like a glove. Check out the two videos below to see the roland re 201 space echo in action. Nov 27, 20 boss re20 roland space echo re201 fender stratocaster vox ac30 fender twin reverb analogman prince of tone. Roland space echo motor rebuild kit for re201, re101, re. Back in the midseventies, the re201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. 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. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland. 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 re201 space echo at a glance roland news625 streaming video 122 released. With over 15 years in the electronics service industry you can trust us with your space echo. The pedal features 11 modes, controls for both the reverb and echo sections, and a pressandhold function that generates fluttery warble. Jesses space echo is as he states mostly a reskin of michats space echo. A favourite pedal of pretty much everybody who has ever tried one, bosss re 20 space echo is a loving tribute to the classic re 201 space echo head. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and. Thats why boss made the re20 space echo, a digital twin pedal that replicates the reverb and echo of. Roland re 201 space echo 1976 vintage rare junk working noisey.
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