It was the basic model of the second range and did not include a spring reverb like the re201. First off, that the roland re 201 is in the high end forum kinda blows my mind. In this video i recreate them so you can hear them. The roland re 201 when it was released in 1974, was an engineering masterpiece. Its actually not even that close in overall character, and is actually a quite bad emulation. Ive never seen the manual for the roland re 150 space echo but it is an easy unit to use and you really dont need it. Back in the midseventies, the re201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. The manual for the boss re 20 space echo is pretty informative but i wouldnt worry about it if you dont have one as it is easy enough to use on its own. The roland re 301 was a regular re 201 space echo with three additional features. The re101 was released alongside the roland re201 as part of the second re range. 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.
Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re 201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. Its not a synth, but a tape echo machine for creating true analog echo effects. 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. Owners manuals support documents knowledge base support by product. Obviously real tape echo is infamous for being difficult to maintain. Experience the legendary tape echo sound of the re 201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. Oct 04, 2017 today, i present the roland re201 space echo audio demo w synthesizers and a tr8 drum machine. Re101 space echo roland re101 space echo audiofanzine. Faithfully reproduces the characteristics of the re201, including the echo s distinctive wow and flutterinduced wavering and the compressed sound obtained with magnetic saturation. One of the earliest examples is the roland re 201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. The roland re 201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. Roland re 301 space echo good condition for brilliant device, only selling as i dont play in a shadows band anymore.
I finally got it cleaned, re taped and everything is actually running great. Various digital delay units have incorporated tapeemulation functions, and more recently theres been the universal audio space echo plugin that was designed with roland s blessing to recreate the sound of the re201 with as high a degree of accuracy as possible. While roland didnt invent the tape echo itself, they took a fragile and often. Find great deals on ebay for roland re201 space echo and roland space echo re 150. It also has a vu meter and a switch with a few options in your output section. View and download roland re201 service notes online. Vu meter for roland space echo re201 re101 re301 re150. One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. Main features main features the re20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed roland space echo re201. 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. 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. Roland space echo felt kit re201, re150, re101, re301.
Roland re201 space echo serviced vintage tape delay for. For those looking into buying the re201 here are some quick facts. 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. 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. Set of brand new replacement felts for the roland space echo series. Galaxy tape echo uad audio plugins universal audio. 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. Roland re 101 space echo 1974 the roland re 101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re 201. It then has other knobs for repeat rate, intensity, and echo volume.
The original roland vu part number is sk50 from re 201 re 101 service manual. Please let me know if you want me to ship with tracking. Kit includes replacement felt for the tape tension spring and tape path. Moog model 15 with roland re201 space echo on vimeo. It replaced the earlier roland re100 model and included improvements to build and quality. It has some serious character, and a truly unique sound but is it worth the money and worry.
It remained in production until 1990, even during the production cycle of successive models. Hi, i also repair and have parts for the roland space echos. Massive saving this ultimate service kit for the roland space echo re 201 and re 101 has all the parts you need to carry out a full overhaul service on your space echo. 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. 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. Roland re 201 space echo 1976 junk working noisey vintage. Its been used on lots of psychedelic rock, trip hop, alternative, dub, progressive house music and more.
I used to use a hotoutput 12string rick through it back in the day. The re201 is a vintage delay effect from the 70s using a tape loop and spring tank reverb. The roland re201 space echo story roland australia blog. Its not a synth, but a tapeecho machine for creating true analog echo effects. This is its story over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. In case mic and instrument are to be connected directly to re201. View online or download roland space echo re 20 owners manual.
A loving recreation of the ultimate echo effect the roland re201 space echo. 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. Re 201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel. View online or download boss space echo re 20 owners manual. Boss re20 roland space echo re201 effects database.
The color coding may be different on your machine, so take care and check the polarity again when you solder. The re20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed roland space echo re201. Space echo roland re201 reliability discussion in effects, pedals, strings. 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. Jonny greenwoods re 201 settings how difficult are these actually to keep in shape. Well i busted out my roland space echo i bought back in 1985. Over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. Roland re201 space echo user manual vintage digital.
The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. The re 150 is part of the legendary roland space echo series. Unfollow roland space echo re 20 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. How to change the tape loop on a roland space echo re 201. The boss space echo comes with an owners manual where there are 4 suggested presets. For those looking into buying the re 201 here are some quick facts. Evolution of the roland space echo roland australia. Boss re 20 roland space echo re201 fender stratocaster vox ac30 fender twin reverb. Roland space and chorus echoes are amazing machines if you re only going to have one tape echo, then this is the one imho. Parameter value explanation repeatrate 0127 tape speed increasing this value will shorten the spacing of the delayed sounds. Just provide us with your model number re 101, re 201, etc along with your. 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 intervals. The space echo is the only effect used in this demo.
The guts of this are mostly from michats excellent ensemble michats space echo me 201. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland. Unlike the re 201, the re 150 does not have an onboard reverb effect. The roland space echo re 201 is a classic effect unit. 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. About the roland space echo re201 the roland space echo re201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974.
Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex. The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk. Mar 01, 2017 jammin with the roland re 201 space echo with a little bit of overdrive. The roland re201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. Click on the links below to download the manual for your roland space echo user manuals re 100 re 101 re 200 re 150 re 201 re 301 re 501 sre555 service manuals re 100 coming soon re 101 re 150 re 201 re 301 re 501 sre555. The roland re 201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank.
Sound quality the sound quality of the roland re 150 space echo is absolutely. This is the thread where we celebrate one of the greatest pieces of musical gear ever created, the roland re 201 space echo. Faithfully reproduces the characteristics of the re201, including the echos distinctive wow and flutterinduced wavering and the compressed sound obtained with magnetic saturation. Main features main features the re 20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed roland space echo re 201. Aug 28, 2009 here is a quick demo of the vintage re 201 tape delay. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the. View and download roland re 201 service notes online. 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 get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. According to, a repair shop specializing in roland space echoes, some common problems are. Here is a collection of all the space echo parts we currently have available. 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.
Manuals preset examples reproduced boss space echo re 20. Sound quality while the sound quality of the boss re 20 space echo doesnt match that of the original classic roland space echo, it still has an overall awesome sound to it. If you dont have a manual, we can send you one freesee the details below. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex parts. Main features the re 20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed roland space echo re 201. By jim bybee over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. Here is a quick demo of the vintage re201 tape delay. Uad re 201 doesnt get anywhere close the smear, warmth or three dimensionality that the real space echo provides. This is more than a reskin though, i have added a few other features mostly borrowed from the ua version of the re201.
One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. 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. Jan 15, 2008 arguably, no uad1 plugin was as hotly anticipated as universal audios software implementation of the venerable roland re 201 space echo. 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 re 101 space echo is a real tape delay unit. It featured a sophisticated tape echo effect and a builtin spring reverb, with different sound variations selectable via 12 different operating modes. Used extensively upon radioheads seminal album ok computer, and famous amongst dub musicians. 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. Powerful dsp lets you use delay and modulation simultaneously for all reverbs. Get the latest updatesdrivers, owners manuals, and support documents for your product. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. The galaxy tape echo product is not affiliated with, sponsored, nor endorsed by roland.