Roland re201 space echo, re201 space echo information. One of the earliest examples is the roland re 201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. We love space echos and want to see every one of them up and running at their peak performance. The ace tone ec10 and ec20 were released in 1972, a year before ace tone morphed into roland. 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. The roland re201 space echo story roland australia blog. The holy grail of tape delays, the iconic silver, black, and greenfronted echo unit. Gsi soundware for musicians otherwise people say that soundtoys echoboy tape emu can get pretty close, as well as waves hdel. Roland re101 space echo 1974 the roland re101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re 201. Boss re20 roland space echo re201 effects database. The re201 is a vintage delay effect from the 70s using a tape loop and spring tank reverb. Boss re20 space echo tapeemulation delay pedal at a glance. 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 by universal audio delay echo. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex parts. Timeless tone a spoton recreation of the legendary re 201 space 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. Rolands tapebased space echo returns in the form of a compact pedal. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex. Links below for service manuals for all models of roland tape echo available to use and download. Delivery via airmail and royal mail, may take 514 days. Vintage roland space echo re201 research the gear page. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. 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.
This manual describes the basic matters and basic operation of the m5000 and. Inbuilt luscious chorus to further complement the legendary tape delay sounds. Its actually not even that close in overall character, and is actually a quite bad emulation. The service manual describes tape head alignment etc. The space echo is a portable sound processing device used to create echo and reverb effects on audio tracks. Oct 04, 2017 this video, via gstormelectro, takes a look at some of the ways you can use the classic roland space echo re 201 with electronic music gear. Roland re101 space echo 1974 the roland re101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re201. While roland didnt invent the tape echo itself, they took a fragile and often. Roland re 201 space echo vintage analogue tape it is suitable for microphone,guitar,etc. The roland re 201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. In case mic and instrument are to be connected directly to re201. 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. Uad re 201 doesnt get anywhere close the smear, warmth or three dimensionality that the real space echo provides. Jan 15, 2008 arguably, no uad1 plugin was as hotly anticipated as universal audios software implementation of the venerable roland re 201 space echo.
Roland space echo re201 gearslutz pro audio community. Roland space echo felt kit re201, re150, re101, re. One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. 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 discussion in effects bg started by burningskies, sep 16, 2010.
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. 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. Mar 06, 2017 using the 921 and 921b oscillators to form an analog threeoperator fm voice, the moog model 15 and roland re 201 space echo form the basis of this patch, which harkens back to the sound of. Just had a complete service by echofix the leading place for space echo maintenance and repair. Roland re 201 space echo 1976 junk working noisey vintage. Here is my 201 that i got in a trade with a friend of mine. I finally got it cleaned, retaped and everything is actually running great. 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. I used to use a hotoutput 12string rick through it back in the day. If you are after a plugin i think that the gsi emulation is the best ive heard after the uad and only costs 20euros.
Faithfully reproduces the characteristics of the re 201, including the echo s distinctive wow and flutterinduced wavering and the compressed sound obtained with magnetic saturation. We have 1 boss space echo re20 manual available for. Nagra sn is part 3 an ode torant about arguably one of the most musical pieces of outboard gear you could own. About the roland space echo re 201 the roland space echo re 201 tape echo debuted in 1974. With over 15 years in the electronics service industry you can trust us with your space echo. The re 201 is a vintage delay effect from the 70s using a tape loop and spring tank reverb. The ec series morphed into the re range, with the most famous model being the re 201 space echo, released in 1974. Introduced in 1974, the roland space echo re201 was an instant hit among engineers, guitar players, and dub pioneers. 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. I had repaired them in the past, among other vintage analog gear, but this was when i really decided to focus on space echos. I may have a need to do a nonreggae studio project with it. Jammin with the roland re 201 space echo with a little bit of overdrive.
The space echo can be heard on numerous recordings, from 70s space. Here is a collection of all the space echo parts we currently have available. 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. Are people talking about the iconic roland re201 space echo tape echo. The new gs201 mark ii is the evolution of a project. No project is too big or small, so give us a call today and lets talk gear. Today, it stands as being perhaps the most fondlyremembered chapter of the space echo legacy. I have an old roland re201 space echo unit purchased some years ago from a specialist trader in vintage music gear.
Main features main features the re20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed roland space echo re 201. I cant help with your questions about the re201, but one thing is for sure there is no way i will ever let go of my roland re201 space echo or sre555 chorus echo they are essential parts of my studio setup. By jim bybee over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. An incredible lineup of modern and vintage effects is built into the mv8800, including models of classic roland srv reverbs, sdd320 chorus, sbf325 flanger, boss bf2. This video, via gstormelectro, takes a look at some of the ways you can use the classic roland space echo re201 with electronic music gear video summary. Today, i present the roland re 201 space echo audio demo w synthesizers and a tr8 drum machine. The roland re101 space echo is a real tape delay unit. Arguably, no uad1 plugin was as hotly anticipated as universal audios software implementation of the venerable roland re201 space echo. Gsi gs201 mark ii tape echo simulator genuine soundware.
Space echo roland re201 reliability discussion in effects. The roland re201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. The ability to reply to and create new discussions. 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. Obviously real tape echo is infamous for being difficult to maintain. Re201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel variety, but made as one, continuous loop. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the. 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. Roland re201 space echo entry reaktor user library. Outer space vintage tape echo plugin vst, au, aax audiothing. I started specialising in repairing the roland space echo 3 years ago after i purchased an re 201 that was faulty. Experience the legendary tape echo sound of the re 201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. Well i busted out my roland space echo i bought back in 1985.
The roland re 201 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. Dave gale waxes lyrical about the classic roland re201 space echo tapedelay unit, as our series of retrospectives on muchloved vintage. This is definitely one of my favorites,and im excited to be able to. Galaxy tape echo uad audio plugins universal audio. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk. The project was later unveiled at the namm show in miami, and the piper organ the worlds first singlemanual organ to incorporate a rhythm.
Despite this, discussions about the roland space echo can be confusing at times. Tr808 operation manual rhythm composer created date. Powerful dsp lets you use delay and modulation simultaneously for all reverbs. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. We make the efx2 tape echo, roland space echo parts, echoplex parts, tape loops for re 201 re101 re150 re301 re501 7 sre555, parts for echoplex ep1 ep2 ep3 and ep4. Evolution of the roland space echo roland australia. View online or download boss space echo re20 owners manual.
But apart from the jupiter 8, the space echo, and programmable rhythm units. If you do not see a part here that you require feel free to send us an email and we may be able to help you. The guts of this are mostly from michats excellent ensemble michats space echo me201. 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. This is more than a reskin though, i have added a few other features mostly borrowed from the ua version of the re201. It even came with the cover, cleaning kit and manual. 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. Today, i present the roland re201 space echo audio demo w synthesizers and a tr8 drum machine. Moog model 15 with roland re201 space echo youtube.
An incredible lineup of modern and vintage effects is built into the mv8800, including models of classic roland srv reverbs, sdd320 chorus, sbf325 flanger, boss bf2 and hf2 pedals, and the legendary re 201 space echo. How to change the tape loop on a roland space echo re 201. The galaxy tape echo product is not affiliated with, sponsored, nor endorsed by roland. 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. 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.
The roland re201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. The first models in what would eventually become the space echo series were released before roland were even called roland. Main features main features the re20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed roland space echo re201. Faithfully reproduces the characteristics of the re201, including the echos distinctive wow and flutterinduced wavering and the compressed sound obtained with magnetic saturation. Even today, with the machine no longer in production, it remains a worldfamous device that is still widely acclaimed. Re 201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel variety, but made as one, continuous loop. Find great deals on ebay for roland re201 space echo and roland space echo re150. In 1973, roland created the space echo systemthat used multiple analog tape headsto create warm echo effects. Kakehashis breakthrough development came in 1974 with the re101 and re 201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel variety, but made as one, continuous loop.
The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland. Kakehashis breakthrough development came in 1974 with the re101 and re201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel variety, but made as one, continuous loop. Over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. This was by far one of the most used and still today is one of the most sought after tape echo units ever made. 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. Click on the links below to download the manual for your roland space echo user manuals re100 re101 re200 re150 re201 re301 re501 sre555. Ships usually within three business days from london. Roland re301 chorus echo space echotop of the line space echo the ultimate space echo. A loving recreation of the ultimate echo effect the roland re201 space echo. 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.
Sync your delay with the tempo of your daw project or let it run free, the choice is yours. In 1973, then operating under the roland brand, kakehashi introduced the roland echo chamber re100 and re200, the latter with an added spring reverb. It remained in production until 1990, even during the production cycle of successive models. Recreation of the famous roland re201 space echo tape effect. Its not a synth, but a tape echo machine for creating true analog echo effects. The arturia delay tape201 gives you everything you love about the sound of vintage. 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. Boss and roland gave the re20 space echo every detail and nuance of the re 201 and the result is pure magic. According to, a repair shop specializing in roland space echoes, some common problems are. Over the years original parts for roland space echo units have become extremely rare and hard to find. Jammin with the roland re201 space echo with a little bit of overdrive. 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.
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