The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk. The re 150 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. Getting to know echo getting started with echo things to try. Nov 28, 2007 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. Tap input pedal allows delay time to be set by foot.
Oct 06, 2014 if you are after a plugin i think that the gsi emulation is the best ive heard after the uad and only costs 20euros. View and download roland re 201 service notes online. Experience the legendary tape echo sound of the re 201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re 201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. The roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. The clarity, depth, and breadth in such are small package are not matched by any of the other books.
It was produced by the roland corporation from 1974 to 1990. The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. About the roland space echo re201 about the roland space echo re201 the roland space echo re201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. 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.
I would like to say it is fantastic that people like you are doing repairs on these timeless pieces of synth history. 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. Robert marcello shows off the re20 space echo during summer namm 2007. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and. The company was also manufacturing effects pedals, introducing the re 201 space echo in 1974, and expanding into guitar amplifiers the following year with the jc60 and jc120 jazz chorus, whose chorus circuit would become the first boss corporation product, the ce1 chorus ensemble, the following year. 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. One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. We have 1 boss space echo re20 manual available for free pdf download. In case mic and instrument are to be connected directly to re201.
The roland re150 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. 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. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex parts. The boss re20 space echo is a solid built unit as you would expect from boss.
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. Boss re20 space echo twin pedal guitar pedals effects. To finish, this is a fantastic delay pedal, capable of. 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. A tape echo device records incoming audio to a loop of magnetic tape, then replays the. Roland re201 space echo at a glance roland news625 streaming video 122 released. 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. Jun 20, 2012 4 thoughts on roland space echo re201 todd synth repairs on september 16, 2012 at 10.
Though there many different effects that the re201 can create, here are examples of no effect, echo, and reverb. The roland re 201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. This is its story over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. The roland re 150 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. The roland re 201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. Its not a synth, but a tape echo machine for creating true analog echo effects. With over 15 years in the electronics service industry you can trust us with your space echo. Where to put your echo echo works best when placed in a central location, at least eight inches from any walls. Collings i35 through a roland space echo pedal, cornish ng2 fuzz and. Featuresamazing simulation of the famous roland re201, with the spacious, analog. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. The echo manual is the best single source for a new cardiology fellow and for anyone studying for the echo boards.
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 roland re 101 space echo is a real tape delay unit. The company was also manufacturing effects pedals, introducing the re201 space echo in 1974, and expanding into guitar amplifiers the following year with the jc60 and jc120 jazz chorus, whose chorus circuit would become the first boss corporation product, the ce1 chorus ensemble, the following year. A roland re301 space echo for sale in excellent cosmetic condition and superb working order. The roland re201 space echo story roland resource centre.
The roland re 201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. In about a minute, the light ring will change to orange and echo will greet you. Other echos that you could check out that might be useful for your purposes are. We have 1 boss space echo re 20 manual available for free pdf download. The roland re201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. Amazing simulation of the famous roland re 201, with the spacious, analog tone of the original space echo.
Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. This or the re201 will be my next vintage echo unit. Amazing simulation of the famous roland re201, with the spacious, analog tone of the original space echo. Find great deals on ebay for roland re201 space echo and roland space echo re150. I think its probably fair to say that youre going to find it very hard to resist i know i am. Dec 24, 2014 jesses space echo is as he states mostly a re skin of michats space echo. 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. Note that we also have roland tape echo operators manuals. Roland re201 space echo, re201 space echo information. Hi, i also repair and have parts for the roland space echos.
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. If youre a fan of tape echo, the re20, at a shade over. Vintage roland space echo re201 research the gear page. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland.
Roland re 201 space echo at a glance roland news625 streaming video 122 released. Jan, 2010 some aimless noodling with a telray oilcan delay and a roland space echo tape delay, with a little help from some amp tremolo and reverb. Unfortunately imo, the original version has lost out in the popularity stakes due to its lack of intellectual property theft. Roland re201 space echo, re201 space echo information, re. Back in the midseventies, the re201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. Apr 17, 2012 1500 echo rolan re 201 echo roland re201. Thats why boss made the re20 space echo, a digital twin pedal that replicates the reverb and echo of the legendary roland 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. Its not a synth, but a tapeecho machine for creating true analog echo effects. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. 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. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex. Lugging around rolls of tape and a giant echo unit isnt exactly convenient, especially on tour. I use this boss re20 space echo in a home studio with a selection of synthesisers and drum machines so not generally running a guitar through it.
A favourite pedal of pretty much everybody who has ever tried one, bosss re20 space echo is a loving tribute to the classic re201 space echo head. The echo manual is written by recognized authorities at the mayo clinic and provides a concise, userfriendly summary of techniques, diagnostic criteria, and quantitative methods for both echocardiography. Roland space echo motor rebuild kit for re201, re101, re. 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. Plug in your echo plug the included power adapter into echo and then into a power outlet. A blue light ring will begin to spin around the top. The re150 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. Reimagined into bosss twin pedal format and displaying the same green and silver livery, the re20 gives you a cosmic blend of reverb and delay algorithms with a ton of character and eccentricity. Roland re 201 space echo 1976 vintage rare junk working noisey. Straight out of the box it feels sturdy and has a reassuring weight thankfully a lot lighter than the originals. The roland re201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. Owners manual roland space echo re20 owners manual 24 pages.
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. 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. Gsi soundware for musicians otherwise people say that soundtoys echoboy tape emu can get pretty close, as well as waves hdel. One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. Faithful modeling of the re 201 s tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation. Thats why boss made the re20 space echo, a digital twin pedal that replicates the reverb and echo of. 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. This is probably the closest a hardware pedal has come to emulating the traditional warm tapeecho sound. 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. Re201 space echo and telray adnecho delays youtube. Faithful modeling of the re201s tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation.
699 656 572 552 1 1140 1250 453 1217 238 530 516 677 185 366 1504 1147 364 1534 518 240 492 697 212 846 383 2 615 1269 432 1077 391 191 238 1296 1035 662 823 719 34 492 1261 77 641 890 1073 1229