Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. Oct 04, 2017 today, i present the roland re201 space echo audio demo w synthesizers and a tr8 drum machine. Nov 27, 20 boss re20 roland space echo re201 fender stratocaster vox ac30 fender twin reverb. Roland re201 space echo entry reaktor user library. The galaxy tape echo product is not affiliated with, sponsored, nor endorsed by roland. 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 roland re 101 space echo is a real tape delay unit. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re 201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. Just had a complete service by echofix the leading place for space echo maintenance and repair. By jim bybee over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. A simple guide to servicing your space echo muff wiggler.
The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. The roland re 201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. I used to use a hotoutput 12string rick through it back in the day. Main features main features the re20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed roland space echo re201. The roland re 201 when it was released in 1974, was an engineering masterpiece. Set of brand new replacement felts for the roland space echo series. 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 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. 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. Often considered a classic, its been imitated and reissued but for some reason most of the echos dont come close. The roland space echo re 201 tape echo debuted in 1974. While roland didnt invent the tape echo itself, they took a fragile and often. A loving recreation of the ultimate echo effect the roland re201 space echo. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk. Here is a collection of all the space echo parts we currently have available. Please let me know if you want me to ship with tracking. Use a knife to cut away the old felts and replace them, you can make your own from 3mm. You are looking at an extremely clean classic vintage roland re 201 space echo reverb with owners manual, service manual, foot switch and spare tape loop all in outstanding condition no issues. 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. 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.
In 2010, rolands guitareffects subsidiary, boss, created a digitalmodeling version of the space echo called the re20. Well i busted out my roland space echo i bought back in 1985. The roland re 201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. Well, because i probably wore the heads smooth on at least two re 201s and one re 555 back in the day. First off, that the roland re 201 is in the high end forum kinda blows my mind. 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. View and download roland re201 service notes online. 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. 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. Over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. The service manual calls for a 50dbm input signal which should give an ideal.
Boss re20 roland space echo re201 effects database. 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. 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. Then, the fact that people get so jazzed over the sound of these things when used in the studio amazes me. Unlike the re 201, the re 150 does not have an onboard reverb effect. Jonny greenwoods re 201 settings how difficult are these actually to keep in shape. Its not a synth, but a tapeecho machine for creating true analog echo effects. Roland re201 space echo serviced vintage tape delay for. 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 space echo head polishing guide re201 re301 re. Roland re 301 space echo good condition for brilliant device, only selling as i dont play in a shadows band anymore.
Parameter value explanation repeatrate 0127 tape speed increasing this value will shorten the spacing of the delayed sounds. Roland space echo head polishing guide re201 re301 re501. Powerful dsp lets you use delay and modulation simultaneously for all reverbs. 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. Hi, i also repair and have parts for the roland space echos.
The guts of this are mostly from michats excellent ensemble michats space echo me 201. It was produced by the roland corporation from 1974 to 1990. How to change the tape loop on a roland space echo re 201. How to change the tape loop on a roland space echo re 201 duration. Faithfully reproduces the characteristics of the re201, including the echos distinctive wow and flutterinduced wavering and the compressed sound obtained with magnetic saturation. The roland re 301 was a regular re 201 space echo with three additional features. Galaxy tape echo uad audio plugins universal audio. 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 re201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. Here is a quick demo of the vintage re201 tape delay. Jan 15, 2008 arguably, no uad1 plugin was as hotly anticipated as universal audios software implementation of the venerable roland re 201 space echo. Its not a synth, but a tape echo machine for creating true analog echo effects. The manual for the boss re 20 space echo is pretty informative but i wouldnt worry about it if you dont have one as it is easy enough to use on its own. Roland re 301 chorus echo space echo top of the line space echo the ultimate space echo.
One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. Links below for service manuals for all models of roland tape echo available to use and download. The re201 is a simple system in which a small loop of tape records an incoming. Experience the legendary tape echo sound of the re 201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. Blade runner soundtrack and u2s the unforgettable fire, the lexicon 224 remains one. Obviously real tape echo is infamous for being difficult to maintain. The roland re201 space echo story roland australia blog.
Outer space space echo vintage tape echo emulation. Jul 31, 2015 how to change the tape loop on a roland space echo re 201 duration. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex parts. This analog tape echo is one of the all time great models. Sealed upper motor bearing for roland space echo re 201 re 101 re 301 re 501 sre555. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the. Main features the re 20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed roland space echo re 201. For those looking into buying the re201 here are some quick facts. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex. Click on the links below to download the manual for your roland space echo user manuals re100 re101 re200 re150 re201 re301 re501 sre555. Outer space space echo vintage tape echo emulation duration.
The roland re 201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. 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. Roland re 101 space echo 1974 the roland re 101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re 201. 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. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. Roland space echo felt kit re201, re150, re101, re301. Find great deals on ebay for roland re201 space echo and roland space echo re 150. View online or download boss space echo re 20 owners manual. The re201 is a vintage delay effect from the 70s using a tape loop and spring tank reverb.
Main features main features the re 20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed roland space echo re 201. It remained in production until 1990, even during the production cycle of successive models. Inbuilt luscious chorus to further complement the legendary tape delay sounds. Today, it stands as being perhaps the most fondlyremembered chapter of the space echo legacy. Roland re201 space echo user manual vintage digital. One of the earliest examples is the roland re 201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. Its been used on lots of psychedelic rock, trip hop, alternative, dub, progressive house music and more. It featured a sophisticated tape echo effect and a builtin spring reverb, with different sound variations selectable via 12 different operating modes. Boss re 20 roland space echo re201 fender stratocaster vox ac30 fender twin reverb. According to, a repair shop specializing in roland space echoes, some common problems are. This is more than a reskin though, i have added a few other features mostly borrowed from the ua version of the re201. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland. 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.
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. Moog model 15 with roland re201 space echo on vimeo. The re 150 is part of the legendary roland space echo series. 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. As requested here is a simple guide to maintaining your space echo, most of this. Roland manuals echoplex manuals repair contacts contact us. Dave gale waxes lyrical about the classic roland re201 space echo tapedelay unit, as our series of retrospectives on muchloved vintage. Evolution of the roland space echo roland australia. Still, the re201 was such a popular workhorse it remained in production until 1990, even while these newer, updated models were introduced. Space echo roland re201 reliability discussion in effects, pedals, strings. Roland re 201 space echo 1976 junk working noisey vintage.
Unfollow roland space echo re 20 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. 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. 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. I finally got it cleaned, re taped and everything is actually running great. The space echo is the only effect used in this demo. Sound quality while the sound quality of the boss re 20 space echo doesnt match that of the original classic roland space echo, it still has an overall awesome sound to it.