The roland re 201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. If you like space echo and need specifically space echo, the uad re 201 fits like a glove. Introduced in 1974, the roland space echo re201 was an instant hit among engineers, guitar players, and dub pioneers. This or the re201 will be my next vintage echo 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. Often considered a classic, its been imitated and reissued but for some reason most of the echos dont come close. Introduced in 1973 is rolands most notable outboard fx unit, its sound is both utility and musical. Introduced in 1974, the roland space echo re 201 was an instant hit among engineers, guitar players, and dub pioneers. 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. Back in the midseventies, the re201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. The space echo carves its place in music history with its sweeping echoes and infinite oscillations. Tap input pedal allows delay time to be set by foot. We have 1 boss space echo re 20 manual available for free pdf download. This is its story over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary.
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. 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. Product information the roland re 201 guitar effect pedal comes with genuine tape saturation and has great fat harmonics in the lower frequency region, and thus lets you enjoy superior sound quality. Robert marcello shows off the re 20 space echo during summer namm 2007. The roland space echo re201 tape echo debuted in 1974. Nov 27, 20 boss re20 roland space echo re201 fender stratocaster. To start, theres an 11position rotary mode selector, which includes four repeat modes and seven reverb echo modes. One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. Owners manual roland space echo re 20 owners manual 24 pages. Amazing simulation of the famous roland re201, with the spacious, analog tone of the original space echo. 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. Robert marcello shows off the re20 space echo during summer namm 2007. This analog tape echo is one of the all time great models.
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 re201s tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation. The roland re 201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. 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.
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 motor rebuild kit for re201, re101, re. Roland re201 space echo vintage analogue tape very sad to see it go, along with a number of other amazing pedals, but im having a clear out as theyre not being used. Boss re20 space echo perfekte simulation des re201, tap tempo pedal, mode selector. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex parts. It featured a sophisticated tape echo effect and a builtin spring reverb, with different sound variations selectable via 12 different operating modes. In case mic and instrument are to be connected directly to re201.
A real analog system providing both tape echo and spring reverb for a rich and organic sound. 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. Boss re 20 roland space echo re201 fender stratocaster. 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. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and. 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. It was produced by the roland corporation from 1974 to 1990.
Click on the links below to download the manual for your roland space echo user manuals re100 re101 re200 re150 re201 re301 re501 sre555. The roland re201 space echo story roland resource centre. View and download roland re201 service notes online. Faithful modeling of the re 201 s tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation. Space echo re 201 single tap emulation input drive modulation width analog bbd bucket brigade delay saturation modulation tube bbd like above but tubey to the max saturation modulation deluxe memory boy classic emulation. From subtle tape textures to mindbending chaos, this iconic contraption can be heard on classic pink floyd and david bowie, to seminal dub sides from king tubby, scientist, and lee scratch perry. Note that we also have roland tape echo operators manuals. 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 playback heads before being erased over by new incoming audio. Second high hat channel on the drm recorded clean and not sent through the space echo. About the roland space echo re 201 the roland space echo re 201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974.
The sound of the re201, especially the pleasing chorus effect created by the subtle wavering from the movement of the tape. In this video i recreate them so you can hear them. Even today, with the machine no longer in production, it remains a world famous device that is still. 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. About the roland space echo re201 the roland space echo re201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. Its not a synth, but a tapeecho machine for creating true analog echo effects. Dec 17, 2011 short progressive video with the roland re 201 space echo and the vermona drm1 mk3. View and download roland re 201 service notes online. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. It also comes with roland space echo and lets you generate true analog echo effects for your guitar. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re 201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. About the roland space echo re201 the roland space echo re201 tape echo debuted in 1974. 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 intervals. In 1973, roland created the re201 space echo a tape delayspring reverb system that created warm, warped, unabashedly analog echo effects.
Its warm and pleasant sound has been heard a million times in a million different ways in both score and album. The boss space echo comes with an owners manual where there are 4 suggested presets. Roland re201 service notes pdf download manualslib. Even today, with the machine no longer in production, it remains a worldfamous device that is still widely acclaimed. Allows you to stack the vibrato and chorus vibrato amount chorus amount echorec classic echorec emulation with four playback. Echoboy is digital strawberry yogurt, uad space echo is digital slicedup strawberries in yogurt. With the boss re 20 space echo, you get the same controls as the original re 201 but you also get a few handy extras that improve on the classic. Miniature board op16 echo board op17b filter board fl7 circuit diagram re20110i. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk. Hi, i also repair and have parts for the roland space echos. Amazing simulation of the famous roland re 201, with the spacious, analog tone of the original space echo.
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