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. If you like space echo and need specifically space echo, the uad re201 fits like a glove. Roland re201 space echo entry reaktor user library. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex parts. The roland re101 space echo is a real tape delay unit.
If you like space echo and need specifically space echo, the uad re 201 fits like a glove. 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 ace tone ec10 and ec20 were released in 1972, a year before ace tone morphed into roland. By jim bybee over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. 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 re 20 manual available for free pdf download. It was part of roland s popular space echo series at that time and is often considered as desirable as the re 501 unit. 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. The galaxy tape echo product is not affiliated with, sponsored, nor endorsed by roland. Lifting the hinged lid on top of the re201 exposed the heart of the machine, its tape transport system. The re201 tape transport mechanism used only a single capstan for transport and left the.
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. One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. Note that we also have roland tape echo operators manuals. The roland re301 chorus echo is an iconic tape delay and chorus effect. Nov 27, 20 boss re 20 roland space echo re 201 fender stratocaster vox ac30 fender twin reverb analogman prince of tone. Roland re101 space echo 1974 the roland re101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re201. Under the hinged lid is the tape transport system, while the cavity of the space echo contains the electrical system. Miniature board op16 echo board op17b filter board fl7 circuit diagram re20110i. The roland re 201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. I started specialising in repairing the roland space echo 3 years ago after i purchased an re 201 that was faulty. Robert marcello shows off the re20 space echo during summer namm 2007. One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal.
The re20 space echo recreates the sound of the tapebased roland re201. Oct 04, 2017 today, i present the roland re201 space echo audio demo w synthesizers and a tr8 drum machine. Vintage roland space echo re201 research the gear page. Owners manual roland space echo re 20 owners manual 24 pages. 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. I started specialising in repairing the roland space echo 3 years ago after i purchased an re201 that was faulty.
Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. Apr 17, 2012 1500 echo rolan re 201 echo roland re201. The guts of this are mostly from michats excellent ensemble michats space echo me201. 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. 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. Its not a synth, but a tape echo machine for creating true analog echo effects. The re201 is a vintage delay effect from the 70s using a tape loop and spring tank reverb. Move the equipment to ong side of the cihor of the tv a rodic.
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. Back in the midseventies, the re201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. Main features the re 20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed roland space echo re 201. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. A loving recreation of the ultimate echo effect the roland re201 space echo. Re101 space echo roland re101 space echo audiofanzine. 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. 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. 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.
Roland midi foot controller owners manual model fc300 72 pages related products for roland re 201. 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. Tap input pedal allows delay time to be set by foot. Featuring a record head, three separate playback heads. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re 201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. Unfollow roland re201 space echo to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. Arguably, no uad1 plugin was as hotly anticipated as universal audios software implementation of the venerable roland re201 space echo. Re201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel variety, but made as one, continuous loop. Today, i present the roland re201 space echo audio demo w synthesizers and a tr8 drum machine. The roland re 201 is well suited for the triphop and dub genres. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo.
Tap tempo pedal faithful replica of the analog tapeecho classic that is still used today in numerous music productions. 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 301 chorus echo is an iconic tape delay and chorus effect. Replacement instructions in english for roland space and chorus echoes. 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. One of the very earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo. In 1980, roland introduced the re501 chorus echo, which used noise reduction circuitry to make it even quieter and added a second mono input and an additional mono output via a pair of balanced linelevel xlr connectors. This specifies the time over which the internal pedal will move from the toe. 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. The first models in what would eventually become the space echo series were released before roland were even called roland. Very clean and chimey at low gain levels and then beyond half way up will overdrive most tube amps very easily. This or the re201 will be my next vintage echo unit.
Hi, i also repair and have parts for the roland space echos. The roland re201 space echo story roland resource centre. Community boss users group the legendary space echo boss. 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.
Today, it stands as being perhaps the most fondlyremembered chapter of the space echo legacy. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland. Picture shows re501 the delay controls on the front panel. The roland re 101 space echo is a real tape delay unit. About the roland space echo re 201 the roland space echo re 201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. 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. Owners manual roland space echo re20 owners manual 24 pages. Jammin with the roland re 201 space echo with a little bit of overdrive. Main features the re20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed roland space echo re201. 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. I have an old roland re201 space echo unit purchased some years ago from a specialist trader in vintage music gear. May 19, 2016 roland re 201 space echo service duration. According to the manual the sound on sound effect reproduces. Roland tape echo instruction sheets download or buy soundgas.
This is more than a reskin though, i have added a few other features mostly borrowed from the ua version of the re201. 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 roland space echo put delay in the hands of not just engineers. The roland re201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. Roland re 201 space echo 1976 vintage rare junk working noisey. The roland re201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. 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. A tape echo device records incoming audio to a loop of magnetic tape, then replays the. It was produced by the roland corporation from 1974 to 1990. Notes separate sheet using the unit safely and owners manual p. I had repaired them in the past, among other vintage analog gear, but this was when i really decided to focus on space echos. 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 re 101 space echo 1974 the roland re 101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re 201. 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. Echoboy is digital strawberry yogurt, uad space echo is digital slicedup strawberries in. This is more than a reskin though, i have added a few other features. It remained in production until 1990, even during the production cycle of successive models. Galaxy tape echo uad audio plugins universal audio. 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. Despite its ability to transport sounds into distant galaxies, the lineage of the roland. The roland re201 space echo has an average rating of. Payment can be made safely and securely with credit card, bank transfer or paypal.
Its not a synth, but a tapeecho machine for creating true analog echo effects. Roland re 201 space echopreorder one of our tape heads are clean and beautiful along with the r. 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 re 201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. Echo chamber re 201 music pedal pdf manual download.
It was part of rolands popular space echo series at that time and is often considered as desirable as the re501 unit. The space echo is the only effect used in this demo. 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. About the roland space echo re201 the roland space echo re201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. Boss re20 roland space echo re201 fender stratocaster vox ac30 fender twin reverb analogman prince of tone. The roland re 201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. This guitar effect pedal creates some of its own feedback loops that can be used to provide instantaneous scifi effects. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex. In 1974 rolands re201, better known as the space echo, elevated the game. I cant help with your questions about the re 201, but one thing is for sure there is no way i will ever let go of my roland re 201 space echo or sre555 chorus echo they are essential parts of my studio setup. The ec series morphed into the re range, with the most famous model being the re201 space echo, released in 1974.
The roland re201 is well suited for the triphop and dub genres. Amazing simulation of the famous roland re201, with the spacious, analog tone of the original space echo. Hi everyone, you guys successfully helped me fix a yamaha amp of mine a couple years back and im sorta stumped with my new project. In case mic and instrument are to be connected directly to re201. Though there many different effects that the re201 can create, here are examples of no effect, echo, and reverb. Main features main features the re 20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed roland space echo re 201. The roland re 201 space echo has an average rating of. 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 sound is played back three times at equal. The guts of this are mostly from michats excellent ensemble michats space echo me 201. The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that. Jammin with the roland re201 space echo with a little bit of overdrive. 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.
Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. Faithful modeling of the re201s tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation. Its been used on lots of psychedelic rock, trip hop, alternative, dub, progressive house music and more. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk.
Evolution of the roland space echo roland australia. Re 201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel variety, but made as one, continuous loop. This is its story over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. Roland re201 space echopreorder one of our tape heads are clean and beautiful along with the r. The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects.
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