Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex parts. This is its story over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. View and download roland re201 service notes online. May 19, 2016 roland re 201 space echo service duration. Its not a synth, but a tapeecho machine for creating true analog echo effects. Roland re 101 space echo 1974 the roland re 101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re 201. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. 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. Faithful modeling of the re201s tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. The roland re 201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. Jammin with the roland re201 space echo with a little bit of overdrive.
One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. In case mic and instrument are to be connected directly to re201. Back in the midseventies, the re201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. The galaxy tape echo product is not affiliated with, sponsored, nor endorsed by roland. You cant beat them for that warm, saturated sound that. Re 201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel variety, but made as one, continuous loop. Arguably, no uad1 plugin was as hotly anticipated as universal audios software implementation of the venerable roland re201 space echo. Set of brand new replacement felts for the roland space echo series. The roland re201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. 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.
The roland re201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. About the roland space echo re201 the roland space echo re201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk. This is more than a reskin though, i have added a few other features. Galaxy tape echo uad audio plugins universal audio.
The roland re201 is well suited for the triphop and dub genres. Introduced in 1974, the roland space echo re201 was an instant hit among engineers, guitar players, and dub pioneers. Boss re20 roland space echo re201 fender stratocaster vox ac30 fender twin reverb analogman prince of tone. The ec series morphed into the re range, with the most famous model being the re201 space echo, released in 1974. 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. The roland re201 space echo has an average rating of. Re201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel variety, but made as one, continuous loop. Mark ii can also simulate space echos big brother, the chorus echo re501.
A real analog system providing both tape echo and spring reverb for a rich and organic sound. This guitar effect pedal creates some of its own feedback loops that can be used to provide instantaneous scifi effects. 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 guts of this are mostly from michats excellent ensemble michats space echo me201. Boss re20 space echo tapeemulation delay pedal at a glance. 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. Its been used on lots of psychedelic rock, trip hop, alternative, dub, progressive house music and more. Replacement instructions in english for roland space and chorus echoes. 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. Find great deals on ebay for roland re201 space echo and roland space echo re150.
Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex. 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. Today, i present the roland re201 space echo audio demo w synthesizers and a tr8 drum machine. An early example of the classic effects unit, this 1977 re201 is in great shape, which is a testament to the tanklike sturdiness of the space 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. 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 re201 space echo entry reaktor user library. Oct 20, 2010 the re 201 space echo was so popular that roland kept producing them up until 1990, even after releasing the re 301 and re 501 models. The re201 was arguably the most successful effects unit ever produced. Outer space vintage tape echo plugin vst, au, aax audiothing. 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.
I have an old roland re201 space echo unit purchased some years ago from a specialist trader in vintage music gear. Robert marcello shows off the re20 space echo during summer namm 2007. The roland re 201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. 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. Roland re101 space echo 1974 the roland re101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re201.
Once the industry standard tape echo, rolands space echo has returned in digital form. The first models in what would eventually become the space echo series were released before roland were even called roland. The re201 is a vintage delay effect from the 70s using a tape loop and spring tank reverb. Amazing simulation of the famous roland re201, with the spacious, analog tone of the original space echo.
Roland re201 space echopreorder one of our tape heads are clean and beautiful along with the r. The holy grail of tape delays, the iconic silver, black, and greenfronted echo unit. Oct 04, 2017 today, i present the roland re201 space echo audio demo w synthesizers and a tr8 drum machine. The new gs201 mark ii is the evolution of a project we started back in 2007. Legendary roland instrument and effects models onboard, including tr808, tr909, srv reverb, sdd320 chorus, sbf325 flanger, boss bf2 and hf2, and re201 space echo three midi ports in x 1, out x 2 for connecting external midi devices. The space echo is the only effect used in this demo. Jammin with the roland re 201 space echo with a little bit of overdrive. If you value this resource, you can support this project it really helps. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re 201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. If you like space echo and need specifically space echo, the uad re 201 fits like a glove. The roland re201 space echo story roland resource centre. One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. No project is too big or small, so give us a call today and lets talk gear. 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.
If you like space echo and need specifically space echo, the uad re201 fits like a glove. This or the re201 will be my next vintage echo unit. The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. Though there many different effects that the re201 can create, here are examples of no effect, echo, and reverb. Roland tape echo instruction sheets download or buy soundgas. 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 re201 space echo was so popular that roland kept producing them up until 1990, even after releasing the re301 and re501 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. It was part of rolands popular space echo series at that time and is often considered as desirable as the re501 unit. Echoboy is digital strawberry yogurt, uad space echo is digital slicedup strawberries in. Jan 15, 2008 arguably, no uad1 plugin was as hotly anticipated as universal audios software implementation of the venerable roland re 201 space echo. 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 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 re 201 is well suited for the triphop and dub genres.
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. The ace tone ec10 and ec20 were released in 1972, a year before ace tone morphed into roland. Roland space echo felt kit re201, re150, re101, re. A loving recreation of the ultimate echo effect the roland re201 space echo. Hi, i also repair and have parts for the roland space echos. View and download roland re 201 service notes online. A tape echo device records incoming audio to a loop of magnetic tape, then replays the. 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. The rebirth of a roland classic one of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal.
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. 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. For the rest of this posttopic we can refer to the re101201 service manual available here. Kit includes replacement felt for the tape tension spring and tape path. An early example of the classic effects unit, this 1977 re 201 is in great shape, which is a testament to the tanklike sturdiness of the space echo.
Today, it stands as being perhaps the most fondlyremembered chapter of the space echo legacy. The roland re 201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. Introduced in 1974, the roland space echo re 201 was an instant hit among engineers, guitar players, and dub pioneers. Apr 17, 2012 1500 echo rolan re 201 echo roland re201. A bloc diagram can be found page 4 and the detailed circuit page 6. It was produced by the roland corporation from 1974 to 1990. Roland re 201 space echopreorder one of our tape heads are clean and beautiful along with the r. 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. Its not a synth, but a tape echo machine for creating true analog echo effects.
Very clean and chimey at low gain levels and then beyond half way up will overdrive most tube amps very easily. Tap input pedal allows delay time to be set by foot. By jim bybee over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. It remained in production until 1990, even during the production cycle of successive models. The guts of this are mostly from michats excellent ensemble michats space echo me 201. Legendary roland instrument and effects models onboard, including tr808, tr909, srv reverb, sdd320 chorus, sbf325 flanger, boss bf2 and hf2, and re 201 space echo three midi ports in x 1, out x 2 for connecting external midi devices. 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. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland. Heres a pdf copy of the original owners manual, in english, for the re100, re200. 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. Evolution of the roland space echo roland australia. Nov 27, 20 boss re 20 roland space echo re 201 fender stratocaster vox ac30 fender twin reverb analogman prince of tone. Roland re 201 space echo 1976 vintage rare junk working noisey.
This is more than a reskin though, i have added a few other features mostly borrowed from the ua version of the 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 people are generally surprised that rare music gear can be found in this part of the world. 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. Unfollow roland space echo re 20 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The re20 space echo recreates the sound of the tapebased roland re201.
The roland re 201 space echo has an average rating of. The roland re301 chorus echo is an iconic tape delay and chorus effect. 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. Gsi gs201 mark ii tape echo simulator genuine soundware. Sync your delay with the tempo of your daw project or let it run free, the. The roland re101 space echo is a real tape delay unit. The roland re 301 chorus echo is an iconic tape delay and chorus effect. Delay and echo comprise the oldest and most commonly used effects in the history of.
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