The roland re201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. 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 guts of this are mostly from michats excellent ensemble michats space echo me 201. By jim bybee over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. Hi, i also repair and have parts for the roland space echos. 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. Utilizing multiple play heads to create warm, highly adjustable echo effects, the roland re 201 space echo can simultaneously add wonderful tape character andor chaos to performances and recordings. 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. Today, it stands as being perhaps the most fondlyremembered chapter of the space echo legacy. The space echo can be heard on numerous recordings, from 70s space rock. I started specialising in repairing the roland space echo 3 years ago after i purchased an re 201 that was faulty. View online or download roland space echo re20 owners manual.
The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk. It was part of roland s popular space echo series at that time and is often considered as desirable as the re 501 unit. The roland re201 space echo story roland australia blog. The roland re 201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. Nagra sn is part 3 an ode torant about arguably one of the most musical pieces of outboard gear you could own. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. Run three tape heads at once, hold the tap for take off or get th. Roland re201 space echo 1976 junk working noisey vintage. 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. It was part of rolands popular space echo series at that time and is often considered as desirable as the re501 unit. Our website and phones are open, but shipping may take a few extra days, for the safety of our team. Its actually not even that close in overall character, and is actually a quite bad emulation. The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that. Roland re201 space echo entry reaktor user library.
In the re201 demo video, i have used automation on the re201 to create some great delaybased rhythm textures. The skin is stretched and torqued in a specific manner, based on scientific, physiological principles that have proven to encourage lymph flow. The re101 was released alongside the roland re201 as part of the second re range. I abuse the shit out of the feedback and the vf1 is good. Hi everyone, you guys successfully helped me fix a yamaha amp of mine a couple years back and im sorta stumped with my new project.
One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. Here is a quick demo of the vintage re201 tape delay. Roland re 201 space echo april 17, 2012 following on from part 1. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. View the boss re20 roland space echo tape delay reverb pedal. One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. I would like to say it is fantastic that people like you are doing repairs on these timeless pieces of synth history. If youve ever had a surgery on your lymph nodes, your doctor may have suggested lymphatic drainage massage. Please let me know if you want me to ship with tracking. Here is a collection of all the space echo parts we currently have available. View online or download boss space echo re 20 owners manual.
Main features the re 20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed roland space echo re 201. 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. 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. Obviously real tape echo is infamous for being difficult to maintain. Main features main features the re 20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed roland space echo re 201. 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. Manual lymphatic drainage mld is a powerful modality and certain medical conditions are contraindicated. But we have so many clients we come into contact with, especially if were working in medical populations, who cant tolerate the deep work, especially if theres new onset edema, bruising and pain. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo.
Jonny greenwoods re201 settings how difficult are these actually to keep in shape. It was the basic model of the second range and did not include a spring reverb like the re201. 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 re201 space echo by universal audio delay echo. Echo fix tape echo parts and service home facebook. Find great deals on ebay for roland re201 space echo and roland space echo re150. Roland re 101 space echo 1974 the roland re 101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re 201. Experience the legendary tape echo sound of the re 201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. The guts of this are mostly from michats excellent ensemble michats space echo me201. I cant help with your questions about the re201, but one thing is for sure there is no way i will ever let go of my roland re201 space echo or sre555 chorus echo they are essential parts of my studio setup. Manual lymphatic drainage has been the single most effective tool ive added to my toolbox, thompson says. Check out the roland re201 technical specifications page at sweetwater the worlds leading music technology and instrument retailer. Developed in france in 1932 by emil and estrid vodder mld has grown to be the most well known manual technique to assist lymph flow and aid in drainage of tissues. Therapeutic massage and manual lymphatic drainage intake.
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 space echo story classic gear roland. The rebirth of a roland classic 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. Find great deals on ebay for roland re201 space echo and roland space echo re 150. Roland re301 space echo good condition for brilliant device, only selling as i dont play in a shadows band anymore. 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. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re201 runs a loop of. Featuring a record head, three separate playback heads. Some conditions will require a note from your doctor before proceeding. The roland re301 chorus echo is an iconic tape delay and chorus effect. The space echo can be heard on numerous recordings, from 70s space. Roland selfoscillation of the roland re301 space echo.
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. For no effect, the echonormal changeover switch is set to normal, and the sound passes through unchanged. The re201 trailer video gives a good overview of the features and controls. Roland re 201 space echo 1976 junk working noisey vintage. Boss re20 roland space echo re201 effects database. View online or download roland space echo re 20 owners manual. The rebirth of a roland classic one of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. A loving recreation of the ultimate echo effect the roland re201 space echo. Aug 16, 2016 manual lymphatic drainage has been the single most effective tool ive added to my toolbox, thompson says. Roland re101 space echo 1974 the roland re101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re201. Various digital delay units have incorporated tapeemulation functions, and more recently theres been the universal audio space echo plugin that was designed with rolands blessing to recreate the sound of the re201 with as high a degree of accuracy as possible. 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.
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. We also have spare parts including replacement tape loops that you can purchase. Lifting the hinged lid on top of the re201 exposed the heart of the machine, its tape transport system. Uad re201 doesnt get anywhere close the smear, warmth or three dimensionality that the real space echo provides. That magical sound of the re301 space echo tape oscillation.
Stay tuned for our next article at roland australia blog on demystifying the magic of tape. For those looking into buying the re201 here are some quick facts. Check out the two videos below to see the roland re201 space echo in action. While roland didnt invent the tape echo itself, they took a fragile and often. 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 301 space echo good condition for brilliant device, only selling as i dont play in a shadows band anymore. I started specialising in repairing the roland space echo 3 years ago after i purchased an re201 that was faulty. With demand still high for secondhand tapebased space echos, it was only a matter of time before rolands own fx division, boss, got around to remaking their classic for the noughties. Evolution of the roland space echo roland australia. Still, the re201 was such a popular workhorse it remained in production until 1990, even while these newer, updated models were introduced. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re 201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. Jonny greenwoods re 201 settings how difficult are these actually to keep in shape.
Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex parts. The re501 was built using rolands free running tape system that minimized wow and flutter and extended the life of the. The roland re 201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. Its not a synth, but a tape echo machine for creating true analog echo 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. It replaced the earlier roland re100 model and included improvements to build and quality. The roland re201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. Uad re 201 doesnt get anywhere close the smear, warmth or three dimensionality that the real space echo provides. The re201 is a simple system in which a small loop of tape records an incoming.
Uad roland re201 space echo plugin power analog and. In 2010, rolands guitareffects subsidiary, boss, created a digitalmodeling version of the space echo called the re20. Vintage roland space echo re201 research the gear page. That magical sound of the re 301 space echo tape oscillation.
It remained in production until 1990, even during the production cycle of successive models. Echo fix specialises in the repair of roland space echos. 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 tapeecho machine for creating true analog echo effects. 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. The roland re 301 chorus echo is an iconic tape delay and chorus effect. One of the earliest examples is the roland re 201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. View and download roland re 3 owners manual online.