Note that we also have roland tape echo operators manuals. A real analog system providing both tape echo and spring reverb for a rich and organic sound. Take a few minutes to read up about ensembles vs instruments in the manual. 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. About the roland space echo re201 the roland space echo re201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. 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.
Powerful dsp lets you use delay and modulation simultaneously for all reverbs. 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. Even today, with the machine no longer in production, it remains a worldfamous device that is still widely acclaimed. Introduced in 1974, the roland space echo re 201 was an instant hit among engineers, guitar players, and dub pioneers. An incredible lineup of modern and vintage effects is built into the mv8800, including models of classic roland srv reverbs, sdd320 chorus, sbf325 flanger, boss bf2 and hf2 pedals, and the legendary re 201 space echo. 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. Roland re 201 space echo 1976 vintage rare junk working noisey. When you use echo desktop for the first time, echo desktop prompts you to log.
Galaxy tape echo uad audio plugins universal audio. The roland re 201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. 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. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex parts. Allows you to stack the vibrato and chorus vibrato amount chorus amount echorec classic echorec emulation with four playback. Re201 with tape jam issues and no control over motor speed. 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 re101 space echo is a real tape delay unit. Echo desktop identify themselves to each other using the same email address and password. Jun 20, 2012 re201 with tape jam issues and no control over motor speed i have had many requests to service space echos in the past and have repaired a few.
The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. Miniature board op16 echo board op17b filter board fl7 circuit diagram re20110i. 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. Find great deals on ebay for roland re201 space echo and roland space echo re150. The roland space echo re201 tape echo debuted in 1974. If you are after a plugin i think that the gsi emulation is the best ive heard after the uad and only costs 20euros. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland. One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. Outer space is a faithful emulation plugin of a famous vintage tape echo made in the early seventies as the original unit, outer space features a tape echo section with three playback heads and a spring reverb tank. The roland re201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. In 1973, roland created the re201 space echo a tape delayspring reverb system that created warm, warped, unabashedly analog echo effects. Owners manual roland space echo re 20 owners manual 24 pages.
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. Faithful modeling of the re201s tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation. About the roland space echo re201 the roland space echo re201 tape echo debuted in 1974. The roland re201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. When the light ring is blue, echo is ready for your requests. The sound of the re201, especially the pleasing chorus effect created by the subtle wavering from the movement of the tape.
Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex. Tap input pedal allows delay time to be set by foot. Getting to know echo getting started with echo things to try. Though there many different effects that the re201 can create, here are examples of no effect, echo, and reverb. Links below for manuals for all models of roland tape echo available to use and download. With 1 khz sine wave input, to obtain o vu, slightly over which peak level lamp lights up. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. A tape echo device records incoming audio to a loop of magnetic tape, then replays the. 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 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. Unfortunately imo, the original version has lost out in the popularity stakes. About the roland space echo re 201 the roland space echo re 201 tape echo debuted in 1974.
We have 1 boss space echo re 20 manual available for free pdf download. 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. Click on the links below to download the manual for your roland space echo user manuals re100 re101 re200 re150 re201 re301 re501 sre555. Jesses space echo is as he states mostly a reskin of michats space echo. The roland re 201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. 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. We have modelled three different tape frequency responses and saturations, along with all the analog imperfections of tape recordingplayback. 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. Even today, with the machine no longer in production, it remains a. There were also platter devices such as the binson echorec that recorded signal to a magnetic spinning disc that had a variable playback speed and head. Gsi soundware for musicians otherwise people say that soundtoys echoboy tape emu can get pretty close, as well as waves hdel. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk.
The re201 space echo is an outboard effects unit produced by. Its not a synth, but a tape echo machine for creating true analog echo effects. For the name and address of the authorized echo service dealer nearest you. This way, youll have a little more headroom and control on the space echo, whereas plugging directly into the from pa input, you dont have a dial on the 201. 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.
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. The roland re201 space echo story roland australia blog. Its not a synth, but a tapeecho machine for creating true analog echo effects. Nowadays these machines are very sought after but quite rare to find on the market, and their evaluation increases year after year. For the name and address of the authorized echo service dealer nearest you, ask your retailer or call. Straight out of the box it feels sturdy and has a reassuring weight thankfully a lot lighter than the originals. The roland re 101 space echo is a real tape delay unit. 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. Hi, i also repair and have parts for the roland space echos. Tape echo for the tiptop audio zdsp is a joy to use. 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. As technology progressed self contained tape echo machines like the original tube echoplex followed by the transistor echoplex appeared along with other tape echo devices like the wem copycat, roland re201 space echo and the like.
Sounds almost as good but doesnt give me the stress that its going to break a motor or something and turn into a 600 brick that you cant get parts for. Figures in parenthesis indicate sensitivity for serial no. This or the re201 will be my next vintage echo unit. 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. Echo chamber re 201 music pedal pdf manual download. Dynacord echocord, along one of the most famous and widely used from 1973 to present day. Selects page options page 4 on the echo 200, echo 500c, and echo 550c. View and download roland re201 service notes online. Getting started with echo microphone off button press this button to turn off the microphones. Faithful modeling of the re 201 s 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. Space echo re201 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. I had decided not to do any more as i needed to purchase a number of service items to service them properly, and i was finding a.
Mar 06, 2014 boss re20 roland space echo re201 duration. Amazing simulation of the famous roland re 201, with the spacious, analog tone of the original space echo. View and download roland re 201 service notes online. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. Precision control of the frequency, filter and feedback are clear to read with the zdsp display, plus corresponding controls make setting delay times by ear easy and fun to do like its predecessors. Immediately notify your retailer or echo dealer of damaged or missing parts. Robert marcello shows off the re 20 space echo during summer namm 2007. 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. About the roland space echo re 201 the roland space echo re 201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. The galaxy tape echo product is not affiliated with, sponsored, nor endorsed by roland. I had decided not to do any more as i needed to purchase a number of service items to service them properly, and i was finding a dire lack of parts such as heads, bearings, and motors. In case mic and instrument are to be connected directly to re201. Back in the midseventies, the re201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space.
Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re 201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. An incredible lineup of modern and vintage effects is built into the mv8800, including models of classic roland srv reverbs, sdd320 chorus, sbf325 flanger, boss bf2. 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. The sound of the re 201, especially the pleasing chorus effect created by the subtle wavering from the movement of the tape. Light ring the color of the light ring indicates what echo is doing. Tap tempo pedal faithful replica of the analog tapeecho classic that is still used today in. I have had many requests to service space echos in the past and have repaired a few.