Main features main features the re20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed roland space echo re201. Whats the maximum delay time of a roland space echo. Here is a collection of all the space echo parts we currently have available. The roland re 201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re201 runs a loop of. Obviously real tape echo is infamous for being difficult to maintain.
Back in the midseventies, the re 201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk. 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. The roland re 101 space echo is a real tape delay unit. The re201 is a simple system in which a small loop of tape records an incoming. Amazing simulation of the famous roland re201, with the spacious, analog tone of the original space echo. Jan 15, 2008 arguably, no uad1 plugin was as hotly anticipated as universal audios software implementation of the venerable roland re 201 space echo.
Roland re 101 space echo 1974 the roland re 101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re 201. Evolution of the roland space echo roland australia. It was produced by the roland corporation from 1974 to 1990. A loving recreation of the ultimate echo effect the roland re201 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. Over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. Nagra sn is part 3 an ode torant about arguably one of the most musical pieces of outboard gear you could own. Re101 space echo roland re101 space echo audiofanzine. I had repaired them in the past, among other vintage analog gear, but this was when i really decided to focus on space echos. The roland re 301 chorus echo is an iconic tape delay and chorus effect. Re 201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel variety, but made as one, continuous loop. This is a short demonstration video for a roland space echo re201, which was sold on ebay.
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. 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. Uad re 201 doesnt get anywhere close the smear, warmth or three dimensionality that the real space echo provides. Jammin with the roland re 201 space echo with a little bit of overdrive. It was part of roland s popular space echo series at that time and is often considered as desirable as the re 501 unit. Even today, with the machine no longer in production, it remains a worldfamous device t. 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. One of the earliest examples is the roland re 201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974.
The roland re201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. 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. We have found that there are 2 types that were fitted to identical models of space echos. In case mic and instrument are to be connected directly to re201. Today, it stands as being perhaps the most fondlyremembered chapter of the space echo legacy. One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. Physical therapists recommend the mmt device to accurately. 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. The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. With the echonormal changeover switch set to echo, the mode selector set to 3, and the repeat rate and intensity left in their default positions, a standard echo is added to the instrument sound.
Hi, i also repair and have parts for the roland space echos. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. Often considered a classic, its been imitated and reissued but for some reason most of. For those looking into buying the re201 here are some quick facts. 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. Its not a synth, but a tape echo machine for creating true analog echo effects. Also, the examiner will be able to easily measure up to 4 repetitions per test. 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. Robert marcello shows off the re20 space echo during summer namm 2007. Unfollow roland space echo re 20 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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.
I would recommend it to anyone who wants the roland re201 sound, however not if you goal. This is its story over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. This is more than a reskin though, i have added a few other features mostly borrowed from the ua version of the re201. Read on for more information and a video demo of two re201s being tested together. Its actually not even that close in overall character, and is actually a quite bad emulation.
Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. 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. Galaxy tape echo uad audio plugins universal audio. Mar 01, 2017 jammin with the roland re 201 space echo with a little bit of overdrive.
I started specialising in repairing the roland space echo 3 years ago after i purchased an re 201 that was faulty. 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 manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Roland re 301 space echo good condition for brilliant device, only selling as i dont play in a shadows band anymore. Still, the re201 was such a popular workhorse it remained in production until 1990, even while these newer, updated models were introduced. Tape feed bearing 19mm diameter roland space echo re201. Tap input pedal allows delay time to be set by foot.
The roland re201 space echo story roland australia blog. Main features main features the re 20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed roland space echo re 201. View online or download boss space echo re 20 owners manual. The roland re 201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. Jonny greenwoods re 201 settings how difficult are these actually to keep in shape. Please let me know if you want me to ship with tracking. Faithfully reproduces the characteristics of the re201, including the echos distinctive wow and flutterinduced wavering and the compressed sound obtained with magnetic saturation. One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. For no effect, the echonormal changeover switch is set to normal, and the sound passes through unchanged. Vintage echorec, re 201 space echo, boonar and belle epoch deluxe. This analog tape echo is one of the all time great models. Often considered a classic, its been imitated and reissued but for some reason most of the echos dont come close.
Roland re 201 space echo 1976 junk working noisey vintage. If you read the re 201 manual or the service notes you wont find a number quoted. The guts of this are mostly from michats excellent ensemble michats space echo me 201. Well i busted out my roland space echo i bought back in 1985. 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.
I finally got it cleaned, re taped and everything is actually running great. Its not a synth, but a tapeecho machine for creating true analog echo effects. In 2010, rolands guitareffects subsidiary, boss, created a digitalmodeling version of the space echo called the re20. Find great deals on ebay for roland re201 space echo and roland space echo re 150. The re201 was arguably the most successful effects unit ever produced. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re 201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. Experience the legendary tape echo sound of the re 201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. I just gotta say, ive got a real space echo and also the uadplugin, and due to this thread i actually did a shoot out yesterday. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland. Once the industry standard tape echo, rolands space echo has returned in digital.
The galaxy tape echo product is not affiliated with, sponsored, nor endorsed by roland. I used to use a hotoutput 12string rick through it back in the day. It remained in production until 1990, even during the production cycle of successive models. Commander echo manual muscle testing device by jtech. Re 201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel. Roland re201 space echo entry reaktor user library. 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. Find great deals on ebay for roland re 201 space echo and roland space echo re 150. Oct 04, 2017 this video, via gstormelectro, takes a look at some of the ways you can use the classic roland space echo re 201 with electronic music gear video summary.
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