Roland re301 chorus echo space echo top of the line space echo the ultimate space echo. Re101 space echo roland re101 space echo audiofanzine. Its been used on lots of psychedelic rock, trip hop, alternative, dub, progressive house music and more. Today, it stands as being perhaps the most fondlyremembered chapter of the space echo legacy. Using the 921 and 921b oscillators to form an analog threeoperator fm voice, the moog model 15 and roland re201 space echo form the basis of this patch, which harkens back to the sound of. Today i present the roland re201 space echo audio demo w synthesizers. Nagra sn is part 3 an ode torant about arguably one of the most musical pieces of outboard gear you could own. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex parts. This is a short demonstration video for a roland space echo re201, which was sold on ebay.
Dave gale waxes lyrical about the classic roland re201 space echo tapedelay unit, as our series of retrospectives on muchloved vintage. The re201 is a vintage delay effect from the 70s using a tape loop and spring tank reverb. This analog tape echo is one of the all time great models. Outer space is a faithful emulation plugin of the space echo re201, a famous vintage tape echo made in the early seventies. About the roland space echo re201 the roland space echo re201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974.
Rolands bestselling unit was the re201 space echo, in production from 1973 through 1990. The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. Roland re 301 chorus echo space echo top of the line space echo the ultimate space echo. According to, a repair shop specializing in roland space echoes, some common problems are. They released numerous other successful models before. Just had a complete service by echofix the leading place for space echo maintenance and repair. Roland re 201 space echo april 17, 2012 following on from part 1. Roland re150 space echo serviced vintage tape delay for sale. Often considered a classic, its been imitated and reissued but for some reason most of the echos dont come close. Boss space echo re20 manuals manuals and user guides for boss space echo re20.
Get youtube premium get youtube tv best of youtube music sports gaming movies tv shows news live. The roland re 101 space echo is a real tape delay unit. Lugging around rolls of tape and a giant echo unit isnt exactly convenient, especially on tour. Find great deals on ebay for roland re201 space echo and roland space echo re 150. Roland re 201 space echo vintage analogue tape it is suitable for microphone,guitar,etc. View online or download roland space echo re 20 owners manual. While roland didnt invent the tape echo itself, they took a fragile and often. The ec series morphed into the re range, with the most famous model being the re 201 space echo, released in 1974. By jim bybee over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. We were asked to supply six roland re201 space echoes for the first full performance of daphne orams still point as part of the bbc proms.
One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. Ships usually within three business days from london. Basically, i now understand the space echo as basically a big guitar pedal and that it cant deal with line level signal going to it. View online or download boss space echo re 20 owners manual. Jammin with the roland re201 space echo with a little bit of overdrive. Even today, with the machine no longer in production, it remains a worldfamous device t.
The roland re 201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. It went on to become the industry standard appearing in studios and live rigs the world over. Over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. Experience the legendary tape echo sound of the re 201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. Find great deals on ebay for roland re201 space echo and roland space echo re150. Jammin with the roland re 201 space echo with a little bit of overdrive. 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 echo 1976 junk working noisey vintage.
Unfollow roland space echo re 20 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A loving recreation of the ultimate echo effect the roland re201 space echo. Key to its innovation were the multiple play heads that were placed along the path of the tape. Set of brand new replacement felts for the roland space echo series. The space echo was the creation of ikutaro kakehashi. Uad re201 doesnt get anywhere close the smear, warmth or three dimensionality that the real space echo provides. Re 201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel variety, but made as one, continuous loop. In 1974 roland s re201, better known as the space echo, elevated the game. With the re20 boss has been able to replicate the classic roland re201 space echo in digital form. They stick and do not last, wrong kind of tape apparently. The roland name, as well as the re201 and space echo model names, are used solely to identify the classic effects emulated by universal audios product.
Roland re201 space echo entry reaktor user library. The roland re201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. Aug 28, 2009 here is a quick demo of the vintage re 201 tape delay. Roland space echo re201 gearslutz pro audio community. Galaxy tape echo uad audio plugins universal audio. Provate il leggendario suono nastro magnetico echo del re201, e perdetevi nello. 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. Boss re20 space echo perfekte simulation des re201, tap tempo pedal. First off, that the roland re201 is in the high end forum kinda blows my mind. If you remember the old re201 it was a big monster of a.
The roland re201 space echo story roland australia blog. We may have some slots available find out more about servicing. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex. Music pedal roland echo chamber re101 instructions 4 pages. With technology now you are able to get a pedal that can simulate all the nuances of a real tape delay in a digital unit. Massive saving 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. For those looking into buying the re 201 here are some quick facts. We have 1 boss space echo re20 manual available for free pdf download.
Rolands forgotten space echo the re5 from 1988 youtube. Roland space echo felt kit re201, re150, re101, re301. Space echo 8 pages recording equipment roland re501 owners manual. Re201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel.
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. Roland re101 space echo 1974 the roland re101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re201. Roland s bestselling unit was the re201 space echo, in production from 1973 through 1990. Nov 28, 2007 with demand still high for secondhand tapebased space echos, it was only a matter of time before roland s own fx division, boss, got around to remaking their classic for the noughties. Roland re100 re200 echo chamber 8 pages recording equipment roland re100 quick start manual. News and info about audio plugins virtual instruments and virtual effects vst plugins, audio units au, aax plugins, reason rack extensions, ios apps iphone and ipad, android audio apps, soundware and pro audio hardware. The guts of this are mostly from michats excellent ensemble michats space echo me201. Boss re20 space echo delay reverb pedal musicians friend. Delivery via airmail and royal mail, may take 514 days. How to change the tape loop on a roland space echo re201. Product version history roland re201 space echo kvr audio. With the echonormal changeover switch set to echo, the mode selector set to 3, and the repeat rate and intensity left in their default positions, a standard echo is added to the instrument sound. Evolution of the roland space echo roland australia. Its actually not even that close in overall character, and is actually a quite bad emulation.
Roland re201 space echo vintage analogue tape it is suitable for microphone,guitar,etc. It remained in production until 1990, even during the production cycle of successive models. In the early 70s i bought a maestro echoplex ep3 after hearing this used by trumpeters miles davis and don ellis, then somewhere around the end of that decade, i bought a roland re201 space echo first introduced in 1974, which was a lot quieter than my echoplex and offered more interesting delay patterns but i did miss the soundon. 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. One of the earliest examples is the roland re 201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. Download wet samples of the roland space echo re201 delays to enhance your productions some classic drum machines samples and other useful sounds processed through vintage re201 unit. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. Its not a synth, but a tape echo machine for creating true analog echo effects.
The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk. One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. Links below for manuals for all models of roland tape echo available to use and download. Roland re201 space echo serviced vintage tape delay for. 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. Moog model 15 with roland re201 space echo youtube. In 1973, roland created the re201 space echo a tape delayspring reverb system that created warm, warped, unabashedly analog echo effects. 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. Kit includes replacement felt for the tape tension spring and tape path. About the configuration of the tape echo reverb the tape echo section. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. 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. Oct 04, 2017 today, i present the roland re201 space echo audio demo w synthesizers and a tr8 drum machine.
A selftaught watch repairman who progressed to radio servicing and eventually, electrical engineering. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland. A newwavey demo of my recently acquired and long anticipated late 70s roland space echo tape delay unit. Re201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel variety, but made as one, continuous loop. I just gotta say, ive got a real space echo and also the uadplugin, and due to this thread i actually did a shoot out yesterday. Kakehashis breakthrough development came in 1974 with the re 101 and re 201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel variety, but made as one, continuous loop. Roland re201 space echo 1974 with its sturdy black casing and familiar control layout, the roland re201 space echo showed a clear lineage back to the re200 but its newly designed silver, black and green fascia was the hint that something new had arrived. The ace tone ec10 and ec20 were released in 1972, a year before ace tone morphed into roland. View and download roland re20 owners manual online.
Thats why boss made the re20 space echo, a digital twin pedal that replicates the reverb and echo of the legendary roland re201. Inbuilt luscious chorus to further complement the legendary tape delay sounds. It was produced by the roland corporation from 1974 to 1990. The first models in what would eventually become the space echo series were released before roland were even called roland. Experience the legendary tape echo sound of the re201, and get lost in space. Click on the links below to download the manual for your roland space echo user manuals re100 re101 re200 re150 re201 re301 re501 sre555 service manuals re100 coming soon re101 re150 re201 re301 re501 sre555. We have set up a separate forum area to discuss everything related to the coronavirus covid19. These heads are accessed via the 12 position mode selector knob, which takes pride of place in the centre of the front panel. Ive tried it once, but clearly did not know what the hell i was doing and could not get signal to pass.
Its not a synth, but a tapeecho machine for creating true analog echo effects. View and download roland re201 service notes online. Experience the legendary tape echo sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. For no effect, the echonormal changeover switch is set to normal, and the sound passes through unchanged. Using the 921 and 921b oscillators to form an analog threeoperator fm voice, the moog model 15 and roland re201 space echo form the basis of this patch, which. The guts of this are mostly from michats excellent ensemble michats space echo me 201. 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 roland space echo re201 tape echo debuted in 1974. The re201 is a simple system in which a small loop of tape records an incoming. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re 201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo.