The space echo was the creation of ikutaro kakehashi. Rolands bestselling unit was the re201 space echo, in production from 1973 through 1990. Its warm and pleasant sound has been heard a million times in a million different ways in both score and. Experience the legendary tape echo sound of the re 201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. Introduced in 1973 is rolands most notable outboard fx unit, its sound is both utility. Roland re201 space echo, re201 space echo information. It remained in production until 1990, even during the production cycle of successive models. In 1973, roland created the space echo systemthat used multiple analog tape headsto create warm echo effects. Additionally, simulated re sults of the baxandall style tone control circuit was incorpo. 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. Faithful modeling of the re 201 s tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation. The space echo carves its place in music history with its sweeping echoes and infinite oscillations. I have the universal audio re201 space echo plugin myself which sounds amazing and it definitely has its uses, but you cannot go past the real deal. In the early 70s i bought a maestro echoplex ep3 after hearing this used by trumpeters miles davis and don ellis, then somewhere around the end of that decade, i bought a.
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. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex. 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 they are essential parts of. The re201 space echo is an outboard effects unit produced by. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. 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 bloc diagram can be found page 4 and the detailed circuit page 6. I do not want to do any more damage to the tape heads as the unit is in great condition otherwise. I have new tape loops, nos reverb tanks for the re201 etc echo fix roland space echo parts and service, rtl1, re201, re501. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex parts.
View online or download boss space echo re 20 owners manual. I have the universal audio re 201 space echo plugin myself which sounds amazing and it definitely has its uses, but you cannot go past the real deal. The roland re 201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. Classic re201 space echo tape delay, spring reverb. Its not a synth, but a tape echo machine for creating true analog echo effects. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk. The roland re 201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. Gsi soundware for musicians otherwise people say that soundtoys echoboy. Xlii api 512c api lunchbox universal audio apollo duo imac 27 universal audio console software roland re201 logic pro x. Roland re 201 space echo 1976 vintage rare junk working noisey. Roland re201 space echo, top cover removed general operating characteristics and schematics of the roland space echo are available in 1. Gsi gs201 mark ii tape echo simulator genuine soundware. Re201 space echo reverb repair tape op message board.
Find great deals on ebay for roland re201 space echo and roland space echo re150. 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. Vintage roland space echo re201 research the gear page. The roland re201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. 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. In 1973, roland created the re201 space echo a tape delayspring reverb system that created warm, warped, unabashedly analog echo effects. Space echothe rebirth of a roland classicone of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal.
Computer music awards value, performance, editor choice. What i do like about the emulations though is the fact you can use as many as you like on multiple tracks and it allows you to revisit a mix and make changes etc. One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland. About the roland space echo re201 the roland space echo re201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. Back in the midseventies, the re 201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. You can hear the space echo on a ton of recordsfrom 70s space rock, like pink floyd, and david bowie,to countless reggae and dub albums,to more recent bands like portus head, and radiohead. 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. Roland re101 space echo 1974 the roland re101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re201.
View online or download boss space echo re20 owners manual. This is definitely one of my favorites,and im excited to be able to. 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. Roland re 101 space echo 1974 the roland re 101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re 201. Note that we also have roland tape echo operators manuals.
Back in the midseventies, the re201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. The roland re 201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. Outer space is a faithful emulation plugin of the space echo re201, a famous vintage tape. The ace tone ec10 and ec20 were released in 1972, a year before ace tone morphed into roland. May 10, 2018 for the rest of this posttopic we can refer to the re 101 201 service manual available here. I abuse the shit out of the feedback and the vf1 is good.
The first models in what would eventually become the space echo series were released before roland were even called roland. This is its story over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. The re 201 made its debut in 1973 and was quite unique at the time. A survey of simulation techniques and considerations for a similar effects unit, the maestro echoplex, is presented in 2. 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. Outer space vintage tape echo plugin vst, au, aax audiothing. 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 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. 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 re201 made its debut in 1973 and was quite unique at the time. 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. Uad roland re201 space echo plugin power analog and.
The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that. It was produced by the roland corporation from 1974 to 1990. Robert marcello shows off the re 20 space echo during summer namm 2007. Apr 17, 2012 1500 echo rolan re 201 echo roland re201. Robert marcello shows off the re20 space echo during summer namm 2007. Amazing simulation of the famous roland re201, with the spacious, analog tone of the original. Re101 space echo roland re101 space echo audiofanzine. Nov 28, 2007 wed say that boss has nailed the character of the original re201 both on the echo and spring reverb fronts. Is there any electrical adjustment i can make in order to get more wet echo output in relation to the input signal. Evolution of the roland space echo roland australia. 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.
Sounds almost as good but doesnt give me the stress that its. Today, it stands as being perhaps the most fondlyremembered chapter of the space echo legacy. Dec 22, 2011 how to change the tape loop on a roland space echo re201 duration. The ace tone ec10 and ec20 were released in 1972, a year before ace. Ive replaced the tank and its making noise on the output side when you hit it but its still not getting any input.
Very clean and chimey at low gain levels and then beyond half way up will overdrive most tube amps very easily. After some research and a spice simulation i have some questions. Roland re 201 space echo, top cover removed general operating characteristics and schematics of the roland space echo are available in 1. 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. Ive tried most of the attempts to emulate the space echo in software and none. Amazing simulation of the famous roland re 201, with the spacious, analog tone of the original space echo. We take the flexibility and convenience of software delay for granted now, but back in 1974 things were done rather differently. Faithful modeling of the re201s tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation.
Amazing simulation of the famous roland re201, with the spacious, analog tone of the original space echo. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. For the now im stuck with the first mic amp in the echo path, the one with 3 transistors. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re201 runs a loop of magnetic tape. Tutorials 3 delays youll actually use delay tape201 youtube. This is my second time preforming this service on a space echo so im not claiming to be a professional, but hopefully you can learn something from this video if you are trying to do the same thing. The roland re201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. The ec series morphed into the re range, with the most famous model being the re 201 space echo, released in 1974. He typically scours the malaysian rural countryside for his stock, as it is. Im having troubles understanding some design choices and schematic annotations. 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.
Unlike the famous echoplex, which utilized one tape head on a slider, the re201 has three tape heads and a spring reverb for more. Tweaking a roland space echo re201 analog friends help. I took a look at the schematic and its driven by a ta7200p ic which is way obsolete. The roland re101 space echo is a real tape delay unit. 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. Though there many different effects that the re201 can create, here are examples of no effect, echo, and reverb. 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. About the roland space echo re 201 the roland space echo re 201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. A survey of simulation techniques and considerations. If you are after a plugin i think that the gsi emulation is the best ive heard after the uad and only costs 20euros. Simple to use, fun to tweak, and with the most authentic tape delay emulation ever found in a software effect, delay tape201 will give you that. Hi, i also repair and have parts for the roland space echos.
The roland re 101 space echo is a real tape delay unit. Arnardottir, abel, and smith focus on the measurement of delay time trajec. 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. It was released at the same time as the re201 and is essentially its little brother as its a bit more limited. Realtime digital modeling of the roland space echo jon. A place to discuss the production techniques of dub music.
The roland re201 space echo story roland australia blog. Galaxy tape echo uad audio plugins universal audio. The vf1 lets you turn it and its so close my 201 doesnt have to go out live. How to change the tape loop on a roland space echo re201 duration. So the reverb is blown out in this roland re201 space echo we picked up. Its not a synth, but a tapeecho machine for creating true. About the configuration of the tape echoreverb the tape echo section features. Downloaded old re201 manual to help me use this properly. Introduced in 1973 is rolands most notable outboard fx unit, its sound is both utility and musical. Unlike the famous echoplex, which utilized one tape head on a slider, the re 201 has three tape heads and a spring reverb for more information on the history of tape echo, please read the analog obsession article in the june 2005 webzine. While roland didnt invent the tape echo itself, they took.
Tap input pedal allows delay time to be set by foot. For the rest of this posttopic we can refer to the re 101 201 service manual available here. I have an old roland re201 space echo unit purchased some years ago from a specialist trader in vintage music gear. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re 201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. A selftaught watch repairman who progressed to radio servicing and eventually, electrical engineering. 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. Roland re201 space echo entry reaktor user library.
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