One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. However, with its extended feature set, the re201 quickly became the space echo desired by musicians and audio engineers. I started specialising in repairing the roland space echo 3 years ago after i purchased an re 201 that was faulty. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland. Roland re 301 chorus echo space echo top of the line space echo the ultimate space echo. Links below for service manuals for all models of roland tape echo available to use and download. Roland space echo re201 gearslutz pro audio community. How to change the tape loop on a roland space echo re 201. Here is a collection of all the space echo parts we currently have available.
To finish, this is a fantastic delay pedal, capable of reproducing a wide array of delay effects. The roland re201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. I do not want to do any more damage to the tape heads as the unit is in great condition otherwise. 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. Inbuilt luscious chorus to further complement the legendary tape delay sounds. The roland space echo re201 tape echo debuted in 1974. This or the re 201 will be my next vintage echo unit. For those looking into buying the re201 here are some quick facts. The boss space echo comes with an owners manual where there are 4 suggested presets. These were quickly superceded the following year with the re101 and the re201. English usd a portion of each sale goes to making the world more musical. In case mic and instrument are to be connected directly to re201. Rolands bestselling unit was the re 201 space echo, in production from 1973 through 1990.
Tweaking a roland space echo re201 analog friends help. The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. Check out the roland re201 technical specifications page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. 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. The roland re 201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. Even today, with the machine no longer in production, it remains a world famous device that is still. The re 201 had different modes that used the different tape heads to get different sounds from the delay. Find great deals on ebay for roland re201 space echo and roland space echo re 150. Roland re201 space echo entry reaktor user library. 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.
If you remember the old re 201 it was a big monster of a unit full of delicate electronics and tape. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space. Our website and phones are open, but shipping may take a few extra days, for the safety of our team. The roland re 201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today.
After market foot switch also included to turn on or off echo effect. Click on the links below to download the manual for your roland space echo user manuals re 100 re 101 re 200 re 150 re 201 re 301 re 501 sre555 service manuals re 100 coming soon re 101 re 150 re 201 re 301 re 501 sre555. Roland re201 space echo, re201 space echo information, re. Moog model 15 with roland re201 space echo on vimeo. The re s loosespool, lowtension design created less tape wear, and also allowed for a much longer tape length. The re 101 was released alongside the roland re 201 as part of the second re range. Second high hat channel on the drm recorded clean and not sent through the space echo. Roland re 201 space echo vintage tape echo machine with. Faithfully reproduces the characteristics of the re201, including the echos distinctive wow and flutterinduced wavering and the compressed sound obtained with magnetic saturation. Sounding as good as they get and working very well following a full service by our tape echo specialist with various new parts as required, including new tape. 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. In contrast with competitors echo units, both were affordable, built like tanks, and featured inputs for multiple types of sound sources. About the roland space echo re 201 the roland space echo re 201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that 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.
Back in the midseventies, the re 201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. Its not a synth, but a tape echo machine for creating true analog echo effects. One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. He doesnt do a lot of repairs himself anymore, but he may know a. Is there any electrical adjustment i can make in order to get more wet echo output in. He doesnt do a lot of repairs himself anymore, but he may know a qualified tech for these units. It was produced by the roland corporation from 1974 to 1990. The boss re 20 space echo is a solid built unit as you would expect from boss.
The roland re 201 was an instant hit, quickly becoming the tape echo of choice for musicians both on the road and in the studio. Well i busted out my roland space echo i bought back in 1985. Nov 27, 20 boss re 20 roland space echo re 201 fender stratocaster vox ac30 fender twin reverb analogman prince of tone proco rat. This analog tape echo is one of the all time great models. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re 201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. This will be a great example of the mighty re 201 space echo, for sale serviced, set up for 120v or 240v operation depending on your location, and in excellent working order. 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. View and download roland re 20 owners manual online. 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.
Here is a quick demo of the vintage re201 tape delay. Manuals preset examples reproduced boss space echo re 20. The roland re 201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. Experience the legendary tape echo sound of the re 201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. A selftaught watch repairman who progressed to radio servicing and eventually, electrical engineering. You can buy copies of the re 201 service manual here, and copies of the re 501 service manual here. 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 have an old roland re 201 space echo unit purchased some years ago from a specialist trader in vintage music gear. In this video i recreate them so you can hear them. 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. Click on the links below to download the manual for your roland space echo user manuals re100 re101 re200 re150 re201 re301 re501 sre555. 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.
Galaxy tape echo uad audio plugins universal audio. The space echo was the creation of ikutaro kakehashi. Links below for manuals for all models of roland tape echo available to use and download. Often considered a classic, its been imitated and reissued but for some reason most of the echos dont come close. Roland re201 space echo serviced vintage tape delay for. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex parts. Boss re 20 roland space echo re201 fender stratocaster vox ac30 fender twin reverb analogman prince of tone proco rat. 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. Just had a complete service by echofix the leading place for space echo maintenance and repair.
View online or download boss space echo re 20 owners manual. It replaced the earlier roland re 100 model and included improvements to build and quality. The guts of this are mostly from michats excellent ensemble michats space echo me 201. Click on the links below to download the service manual for your roland space echo. About the configuration of the tape echo reverb the tape echo section.
The galaxy tape echo product is not affiliated with, sponsored, nor endorsed by roland. The boss re 20 twin pedal is the digital cousin of the classic analog tape based roland re201 space echo. 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 boss pedal is designed to be used on stage by guitarists, but the question of this shootout is about studio use. Main features main features the re20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed roland space echo re201. Roland re 201 manual pdf functions and uses of controls. With the re 20 boss has been able to replicate the classic roland re 201 space echo in digital form. Roland space echo motor rebuild kit for re201, re101, re.
I used to use a hotoutput 12string rick through it back in the day. Roland vintage effects this site contains information about early roland effects including space echoes, roland rack and early roland pedals. Its not a synth, but a tapeecho machine for creating true analog echo effects. Roland re 201 space echopreorder one of our stored in clean, dry home and recently serviced and cleaned. The re 20 is a twin pedal unit with 8 knobs on the front. Roland space and chorus echoes are amazing machines if you re only going to have one tape echo, then this is the one imho.
The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk. 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 loving recreation of the ultimate echo effect the roland re201 space echo. Rolands bestselling unit was the re201 space echo, in production from 1973 through 1990. The roland re201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. The ability to reply to and create new discussions. View and download roland re201 service notes online. I finally got it cleaned, re taped and everything is actually running great. The roland re201 space echo story roland australia blog. 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. 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. We have modelled three different tape frequency responses and saturations, along with all the analog imperfections of tape recordingplayback.
This is its story over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. 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 get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. The pedals control the on and off of the delay and the tap function.
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