The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk. The roland re 201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. 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 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. Roland re201 space echo entry reaktor user library. The sound of the re201, especially the pleasing chorus effect created by the subtle wavering from the movement of the tape. Faithful modeling of the re201s tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation. Robert marcello shows off the re20 space echo during summer namm 2007. A loving recreation of the ultimate echo effect the roland re201 space echo. Galaxy tape echo uad audio plugins universal audio.
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. The roland re201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. 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 roland resource centre. The roland re 201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. Hi, i also repair and have parts for the roland space echos. This guitar effect pedal creates some of its own feedback loops that can be used to provide instantaneous scifi effects. Amazing simulation of the famous roland re201, with the spacious, analog tone of the original space echo. Jammin with the roland re 201 space echo with a little bit of overdrive. The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects.
Back in the midseventies, the re201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. Roland re201 space echo vintage analogue tape very sad to see it go, along with a number of other amazing pedals, but im having a clear out as theyre not being used. 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 re 201 the roland space echo re 201 tape echo debuted in 1974. Nov 27, 20 boss re 20 roland space echo re 201 fender stratocaster vox ac30 fender twin reverb analogman prince of tone. The space echo was the creation of ikutaro kakehashi. Straight out of the box it feels sturdy and has a reassuring weight thankfully a lot lighter than the originals. The guts of this are mostly from michats excellent ensemble michats space echo me 201. The roland re 201 is well suited for the triphop and dub genres. It remained in production until 1990, even during the production cycle of successive 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. We have 1 boss space echo re 20 manual available for free pdf download. In case mic and instrument are to be connected directly to re201. 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 19, 2016 roland re 201 space echo service duration. 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. 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. About the roland space echo re 201 the roland space echo re 201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. Very clean and chimey at low gain levels and then beyond half way up will overdrive most tube amps very easily. A selftaught watch repairman who progressed to radio servicing and eventually, electrical engineering. 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.
Note that we also have roland tape echo operators manuals. Experience the legendary tape echo sound of the re 201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. Rolands bestselling unit was the re201 space echo, in production from 1973 through 1990. Miniature board op16 echo board op17b filter board fl7 circuit diagram re20110i. 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.
Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re 201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. 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. 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 roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland. The roland re201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank.
The sound of the re 201, especially the pleasing chorus effect created by the subtle wavering from the movement of the tape. These were quickly superceded the following year with the re101 and the re201. 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. We have 1 boss space echo re20 manual available for free pdf download. Im suspecting theres something up with the echo board bad caps. One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. Apr 17, 2012 1500 echo rolan re 201 echo roland re201. Re 201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel variety, but made as one, continuous loop. In 1973, roland created the re201 space echo a tape delayspring reverb system that created warm, warped, unabashedly analog echo effects. Unfollow roland re201 space echo to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. About the roland space echo re201 the roland space echo re201 tape echo debuted in 1974.
This is more than a reskin though, i have added a few other features mostly borrowed from the ua version of the re201. The rebirth of a roland classic one of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been. Its not a synth, but a tape echo machine for creating true analog echo effects. Mechanics work fine although tape heads need further cleaning and ill change the tape loop. Roland re 201 space echo 1976 vintage rare junk working noisey. Set of brand new replacement felts for the roland space echo series. 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 re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin. Reverb works fine and but echo will only passthrough the dry signal no echo added. Boss re20 roland space echo re201 fender stratocaster vox ac30 fender twin reverb analogman prince of tone. Its not a synth, but a tapeecho machine for creating true analog echo effects. See who uses boss roland re20 space echo pedal, including john mayer, josh. The roland re 301 chorus echo is an iconic tape delay and chorus effect.
Roland tape echo instruction sheets download or buy soundgas. It was produced by the roland corporation from 1974 to 1990. One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. View and download roland re201 service notes online. 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. Jan 15, 2008 arguably, no uad1 plugin was as hotly anticipated as universal audios software implementation of the venerable roland re 201 space echo. This or the re201 will be my next vintage echo unit.
The roland re 201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. Owners manual roland space echo re20 owners manual 24 pages. 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. 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 re 101 space echo 1974 the roland re 101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re 201. Today, it stands as being perhaps the most fondlyremembered chapter of the space echo legacy. The re201 is a simple system in which a small loop of tape records an incoming. Evolution of the roland space echo roland australia.
The roland re 201 space echo has an average rating of. Owners manual roland space echo re 20 owners manual 24 pages. Back in the midseventies, the re 201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. Massive saving 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. 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 has an average rating of. Kit includes replacement felt for the tape tension spring and tape path. Tap input pedal allows delay time to be set by foot. Replacement instructions in english for roland space and chorus echoes. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. 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.