We have 1 boss space echo re20 manual available for free pdf download. Rolands bestselling unit was the re201 space echo, in production from 1973 through 1990. One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin. Though there many different effects that the re201 can create, here are examples of no effect, echo, and reverb. To finish, this is a fantastic delay pedal, capable of reproducing a wide array of delay effects. Back in the midseventies, the re 201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. Gsi soundware for musicians otherwise people say that soundtoys echoboy tape emu can get pretty close, as well as waves hdel. 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 team in pmt manchester compare an original 1974 re201 roland space echo with the new boss re20 pedal.
The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. Dec 24, 2014 jesses space echo is as he states mostly a re skin of michats space echo. Roland re301 space echo good condition for brilliant device, only selling as i dont play in a shadows band anymore. Includes a wide range of reverb types from standard to advanced, plus roland classics such as the srv2000 reverb and re201 space echo ab simul mode allows you to use two reverb patches at once selectable carryover function allows reverb trails to continue with patch change or effect bypass. I would like to say it is fantastic that people like you are doing repairs on these timeless pieces of synth history. Find great deals on ebay for roland re201 space echo and roland space echo re 150.
Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. 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. The lush, warm sound of tape echo is still in demand, to this day, amongst producers and guitar players worldwide. The roland re 101 space echo is a real tape delay unit. Please let me know if you want me to ship with tracking.
Immediately notify your retailer or echo dealer of damaged or missing parts. Tap input pedal allows delay time to be set by foot. The boss re 20 space echo is a solid built unit as you would expect from boss. 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 people are generally surprised that rare music gear can be found in this part of the world. The re201 space echo featured a unique and ingenious capstandriven tape design where the tape runs freely in the tape chamber. Boss re20 space echo twin pedal guitar pedals effects. The roland re101 space echo is a real tape delay unit. Hi, i also repair and have parts for the roland space echos. 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. Galaxy tape echo uad audio plugins universal audio. We have 1 boss space echo re 20 manual available for free pdf download. Straight out of the box it feels sturdy and has a reassuring weight thankfully a lot lighter than the originals. Echoboy is digital strawberry yogurt, uad space echo is digital slicedup strawberries in. In this video i recreate them so you can hear them.
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. In case mic and instrument are to be connected directly to re201. Apr 17, 2012 1500 echo rolan re 201 echo roland re201. Unfortunately imo, the original version has lost out in the popularity stakes due to its lack of intellectual property theft. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. The roland re 201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. In top operating condition following a service by our tape echo specialist with new parts as required. Use a knife to cut away the old felts and replace them, you can make your own from 3mm.
Featuresamazing simulation of the famous roland re201, with the spacious, analog. The space echo was the creation of ikutaro kakehashi. If you like space echo and need specifically space echo, the uad re 201 fits like a glove. As requested here is a simple guide to maintaining your space echo, most of this. About the roland space echo re 201 the roland space echo re 201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. 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. I cant help with your questions about the re 201, but one thing is for sure there is no way i will ever let go of my roland re 201 space echo or sre555 chorus echo they are essential parts of my studio setup. Echo fix specialises in the repair of roland space echos.
The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk. Owners manual roland space echo re20 owners manual 24 pages. 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. About the configuration of the tape echoreverb 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. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and. 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. One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974.
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. Links below for manuals for all models of roland tape echo available to use and download. A selftaught watch repairman who progressed to radio servicing and eventually, electrical engineering. Its not a synth, but a tape echo machine for creating true analog echo effects. The roland re201 space echo remained the industry standard tape echo all the way until its production was discontinued in 1990. To finish, this is a fantastic delay pedal, capable of.
The service manual calls for a 50dbm input signal which should give an ideal. For the name and address of the authorized echo service dealer nearest you. Things will get deep if i need to do any kind of biasing i know the service manual discusses a biasing feature, and ill have to defer to more experienced hands. The roland re150 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. Boss re 20 space echo stompbox demo by daniel fisher. 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. Faithful modeling of the re 201 s tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation. It was produced by the roland corporation from 1974 to 1990. Demystifying the magic of tape echo poweron roland uk. The re150 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. I have had many requests to service space echos in the past and have repaired a few.
One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. This or the re201 will be my next vintage echo unit. A roland re301 space echo for sale in excellent cosmetic condition and superb working order. A tape echo device records incoming audio to a loop of magnetic tape, then replays the.
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. 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. Sound quality i use it mainly to convert my samples. Echo fix tape echo parts and service home facebook. Roland re 301 chorus echo 1970s 0 effect for sale soundgas ltd. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re 201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. The roland re201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland. Find great deals on ebay for roland re201 space echo and roland space echo re150. For this use, there are gems like the simulation of the famous space chorus roland sdd320 or re201 tape echo. About the roland space echo re 201 about the roland space echo re 201 the roland space echo re 201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. I love the catalinbread belle epoch delay too, and have 2, but the echoplex and space echo tape delays are very different to each other.
The roland re 150 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. The roland re 201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. We also have spare parts including replacement tape loops that you can purchase. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex. If you like space echo and need specifically space echo, the uad re201 fits like a glove. I know the service manual discusses a biasing feature, and i. The boss re20 space echo is a solid built unit as you would expect from boss. In 1973, roland created the re201 space echo a tape delayspring reverb system that created warm, warped, unabashedly analog echo effects. Back in the midseventies, the re201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. Amazing simulation of the famous roland re 201, with the spacious, analog tone of the original space echo. A roland re 301 space echo for sale in excellent cosmetic condition and superb working order.
A simple guide to servicing your space echo muff wiggler. Robert marcello shows off the re 20 space echo during summer namm 2007. Roland re 301 space echo good condition for brilliant device, only selling as i dont play in a shadows band anymore. Unfortunately, as is the case with many mechanical technologies of yesteryear.
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. Its not a synth, but a tapeecho machine for creating true analog echo effects. 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. About the roland space echo re201 the roland space echo re201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. 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. The roland re201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. 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. I use this boss re 20 space echo in a home studio with a selection of synthesisers and drum machines so not generally running a guitar through it. The boss space echo comes with an owners manual where there are 4 suggested presets. The re201 is a simple system in which a small loop of tape records an incoming. 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.
Note that we also have roland tape echo operators manuals. 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. Second high hat channel on the drm recorded clean and not sent through the space echo. This design eliminated a number of moving parts, improving reliability, as well as placing significantly less wear and tear on the tape itself a design that substantially increased tape longevity. Re201 with tape jam issues and no control over motor speed. Roland re201 space echo discussion in effects bg started by burningskies, sep 16, 2010. The re 150 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.
Manuals preset examples reproduced boss space echo re 20. 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. 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. 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. Cs3500 key 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 cylinder, crankcase, piston lv part. 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. Repair parts home power tool parts echo parts echo chainsaw parts echo cs601s chainsaw parts. Vintage roland space echo re201 research the gear page. The roland re201 space echo story roland australia blog. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex parts. Other echos that you could check out that might be useful for your purposes are. 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. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. Roland re 201 space echo discussion in effects bg started by burningskies, sep 16, 2010.
Jesses space echo is as he states mostly a reskin of michats space echo. Jun 20, 2012 4 thoughts on roland space echo re201 todd synth repairs on september 16, 2012 at 10. 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. 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.