Kit includes replacement felt for the tape tension spring and tape path. Faithful modeling of the re201s tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation. High intensity levels allow for the echo to selfoscillate repeat indefinitely. This video, via gstormelectro, takes a look at some of the ways you can use the classic roland space echo re201 with electronic music gear video summary. The re201 was arguably the most successful effects unit ever produced. 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. Vintage roland space echo re201 research the gear page. This is a short demonstration video for a roland space echo re201, which was sold on ebay. By jim bybee over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland. 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. The re201 trailer video gives a good overview of the features and controls.
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. A loving recreation of the ultimate echo effect the roland re201 space echo. The roland re101 space echo is a real tape delay unit. The re201 is a vintage delay effect from the 70s using a tape loop and spring tank reverb. Connection cord 2 foot switch fsl endless tape rtl cleaner vinyl cover. One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. It was produced by the roland corporation from 1974 to 1990.
Run three tape heads at once, hold the tap for take off or get th. Roland re201 space echo tape echo rockabilly psych 70s hard rock new wave dub effect used in japan. The re150 is part of the legendary roland space echo series. Robert marcello shows off the re20 space echo during summer namm 2007. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and. The re201 space echo is an outboard effects unit produced by roland between 1973 and 1988 and is based on a tape echo and a three element spring reverb.
Today, i present the roland re201 space echo audio demo w synthesizers and a tr8 drum machine. Here is a quick demo of the vintage re201 tape delay. View offline in 1973, roland created the space echo systemthat used multiple analog tape headsto create warm echo effects. His 59 gretsch 6120 and his pomade were the real deal. Hi, i also repair and have parts for the roland space echos.
Echo fix tape echo parts and service home facebook. View online or download roland space echo re20 owners manual. When brian setzer kickstarted the stray cats into action in 1979, his gear lineup was a hodgepodge of orthodox rockabilly ware along with the bizarre. Echo fix specialises in the repair of roland space echos. Here is a collection of all the space echo parts we currently have available. Boss space echo re20 boss the boss space echo re20 is one of the most sort after of all the boss pedals its faithful recreation of of the roland space echo unit the boss space echo re20 a very tasty bit of kit. Uad roland re201 space echo plugin power analog and.
Its not a synth, but a tapeecho machine for creating true analog echo effects. 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. 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. 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. Roland re201 tubatape echo delay with spring reverb. Find great deals on ebay for roland re201 space echo and roland space echo re 150. Here are some of the things i did to it during the process.
Unlike the re201, the re150 does not have an onboard reverb effect. I spent some time this weekend doing a service check on my much loved roland re201. Using the 921 and 921b oscillators to form an analog threeoperator fm voice, the moog model 15 and roland re201 space echo form the basis of this patch, which. 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.
The first models in what would eventually become the space echo series were released before roland were even called roland. In the re201 demo video, i have used automation on the re201 to create some great delaybased rhythm textures. Bedienungsanleitung, owner manual roland re3 digital space echo. The ec series morphed into the re range, with the most famous model being the re201 space echo, released in 1974.
Please inquire for a shipping quote to your destination. The roland re201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. Roland space echo felt kit re201, re150, re101, re. Check out the two videos below to see the roland re201 space echo in action. Faithfully reproduces the characteristics of the re201, including the echos distinctive wow and flutterinduced wavering and the compressed sound obtained with magnetic saturation. Thats why boss made the re20 space echo, a digital twin pedal that replicates the reverb and echo of.
Its actually not even that close in overall character, and is actually a quite bad emulation. Lugging around rolls of tape and a giant echo unit isnt exactly convenient, especially on tour. Utilizing multiple play heads to create warm, highly adjustable echo effects, the roland re201 space echo can simultaneously add wonderful tape character andor chaos to performances and recordings. Main features main features the re20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed roland space echo re201. Uad re201 doesnt get anywhere close the smear, warmth or three dimensionality that the real space echo provides.
Amazing simulation of the famous roland re201, with the spacious, analog tone of the original space echo. For those looking into buying the re201 here are some quick facts. Product information the roland re201 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 re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk. Tap input pedal allows delay time to be set by foot. 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. Check out the roland re201 technical specifications page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. Set of brand new replacement felts for the roland space echo series. Roland re201 space echo by universal audio delay echo. Amazing simulation of the famous roland re 201, with the spacious, analog tone of the original space echo. If the indicator lights continuously, input is too high and should be. Find great deals on ebay for roland re201 space echo and roland space echo re150. The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects.
Find great deals on ebay for roland space echo and tape echo. Nagra sn is part 3 an ode torant about arguably one of the most musical pieces of outboard gear you could own. Sealed upper motor bearing for roland space echo re201 re101 re301 re501 sre555. One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. Why you re not getting paid the streaming money you earned and how to get it sf musictech 2014 duration. Faithful modeling of the re 201 s tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation. Wed say that boss has nailed the character of the original re201 both on the echo and spring reverb fronts. The galaxy tape echo product is not affiliated with, sponsored, nor endorsed by roland. About the roland space echo re 201 the roland space echo re 201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space.
I used a small shop vacuum to remove dust from inside the enclosure. The ace tone ec10 and ec20 were released in 1972, a year before ace tone morphed into roland. Moog model 15 with roland re201 space echo on vimeo. Roland re201 space echo entry reaktor user library. A tape echo device records incoming audio to a loop of magnetic tape, then replays the. Often considered a classic, its been imitated and reissued but for some reason most of. Roland space echo, kleinanzeigen jetzt finden oder inserieren. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. An early example of the classic effects unit, this 1977 re201 is in great shape, which is a testament to the tanklike sturdiness of the space echo. We also have spare parts including replacement tape loops that you can purchase. This is its story over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. The re201 space echo was so popular that roland kept producing them up until 1990, even after releasing the re301 and re501 models.
It also comes with roland space echo and lets you generate true analog echo effects for your guitar. Scott giaquinta for an indepth discussion in this video roland re201 space echo, part of learning universal audio uad2apollo. The intensity controls how many times the echo repeats. Back in the midseventies, the re 201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. This or the re201 will be my next vintage echo unit. Vintage roland space echo re201 research discussion in effects, pedals, strings. 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. We have been following the guidance of public health experts on how we can keep all who are part of our school community students, staff, family members and visitors safe in the.
Re201, fixed mains lead, and a poorly translated but simple manual. The boss re20 space echo is a solid built unit as you would expect from boss. Once the industry standard tape echo, rolands space echo has returned in digital. The roland re201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. Boss re20 space echo perfekte simulation des re201, tap tempo pedal.
This is more than a reskin though, i have added a few other features mostly borrowed from the ua version of the re201. Roland re 201 space echo 1970s effect for sale the. 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. 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. Its not a synth, but a tape echo machine for creating true analog echo effects. Galaxy tape echo uad audio plugins universal audio.
Space echo roland re201 reliability discussion in effects, pedals, strings. Recording academy membership recommended for you 23. To finish, this is a fantastic delay pedal, capable of. This analog tape echo is one of the all time great models. The guts of this are mostly from michats excellent ensemble michats space echo me201.
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