The roland re 201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re 201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. It replaced the earlier roland re 100 model and included improvements to build and quality. In 1980, roland introduced the re 501 chorus echo, which used noise reduction circuitry to make it even quieter and added a second mono input and an additional mono output via a pair of balanced linelevel xlr connectors. Though there were a number of different models through the years, the re 201 space echo was both the enduring benchmark and most popular. Sep 25, 20 the tape heads do have noticeable friction marks from tape and i know i can adjust the tension spring for moreless friction, and thus feedback, but ho. The roland re201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. Introduced in 1974, the roland space echo re 201 was an instant hit among engineers, guitar players, and dub pioneers. View online or download pdf 7 mb roland mv8000 user manual mv8000 digital pianos pdf manual download and more roland online manuals. I want to buy a manual automation knob, where i can select a knob in the vst then have some type of physical knob to move it around. In case mic and instrument are to be connected directly to re 201. 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. Experience the legendary tape echo sound of the re 201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. These heads are accessed via the 12 position mode selector knob, which takes pride of place in the centre of the front panel.
Grabbed a roland re 201 early edition killer preamp and roland dc50. 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. With 12 different modes to choose from, the dd200 provides nearly any flavor of delay in an amazingly compact size. The roland re201 space echo story roland resource centre. About the roland space echo re 201 the roland space echo re 201 tape echo debuted in 1974. This is its story over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. Roland re201 space echo serviced vintage tape delay for sale. Roland fantom serie manual del usuario descargar en. The roland re 201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank.
Nasa book on langley reasearch center during the space age. Help with roland space echo re 201 music electronics forum. In this video i recreate them so you can hear them. Galaxy tape echo uad audio plugins universal audio. The sound of the re 201, especially the pleasing chorus effect created by the subtle wavering from the movement of the tape. At your command are superclean digital delays, gritty analog echoes, and spoton retro sounds from the roland re 201 space echo and binson echorec 2. Roland re201 space echo the space echo is a portable sound processing device used to create echo and reverb effects on audio tracks. After some research and a spice simulation i have some questions. Demystifying the magic of tape echo poweron roland uk.
Its not a synth, but a tape echo machine for creating true analog echo effects. Oct 16, 2020 in 1974 roland s re 201, better known as the space echo, elevated the game. For the now im stuck with the first mic amp in the echo path, the one with 3 transistors. Even today, with the machine no longer in production, it remains a world famous device that is still. Roland re 101 space echo 1974 the roland re 101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re 201. The re 101 was released alongside the roland re201 as part of the second re range. Obviously real tape echo is infamous for being difficult to maintain. The boss space echo comes with an owners manual where there are 4 suggested presets. 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. Roland re501 chorus echo re201 space echo vintage analog ebay. Linear re 1 pictures, images and photos gallery on imged.
Im interested how it was supposed to work back then. 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. Fantom serie sintetizadores descargar manual en pdf. Browse gallery of linear re 1 pictures, images, photos, gifs, and videos on imged. Even today, with the machine no longer in production, it remains a worldfamous device that is still widely acclaimed. Boss re20 space echo twin re201 modelisation re 20 space echo. Thanks to powerful dsp, players can access a fullfeatured digital delay with modulation along with every reverb, and even use two patches at once with simul mode. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk.
The roland space echo re 201 tape echo debuted in 1974. If you do not have a service manual yet you can download one from. Tweaking a roland space echo re201 analog friends help. Powerful dsp lets you use delay and modulation simultaneously for all reverbs. Roland is proud to introduce jupiter synth legends a series of free sound libraries for the jupiter 80 and jupiter 50 synthesizers. Paul reed smith amplifiers all paul reed smith amplifiers prs john mayer signature amp basses. 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. Try adjusting your input level if you re going to drive it hard, although i have to admit i dont think being able to take a ton of dirt was really what the space echo was designed to do. 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. View online or download pdf 17 mb roland br1200cd, br1200 cd user manual br1200cd, br1200 cd musical instruments pdf manual download and more roland online manuals. It was the basic model of the second range and did not include a spring reverb like the re 201. Sep 25, 20 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. On tap is everything from standard reverbs to shimmer, nonlinear, fast decay, sfx, and more, plus recreations of the classic roland srv2000 and re 201 space echo. Still have the originals see last photo serviced by the amplifier plus if you know, you know about 2 months ago.
Oct 07, 2019 the manual says you can connect microphone directly to re 201 mic input. This thing is an absolutely beautiful piece of gear, its sound lives up to the hype. Real estate broker the south beach condo specialist. 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. Cutaway interview jk guitarras instrumentos musicales. It warmed it up a bit and prevented the blizzard of nails sound that would wear down the ears. Guitar and bass vol 24 no 12 september 20 bass guitar. Ver y descargar roland fantom serie manual del usuario online.
In 1973, roland created the re 201 space echo a tape delayspring reverb system that created warm, warped, unabashedly analog echo effects. Though there many different effects that the re 201 can create, here are examples of no effect, echo, and reverb. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re 201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. I finally got it cleaned, re taped and everything is actually running great. Key to its innovation were the multiple play heads that were placed along the path of the tape. Sep 25, 2009 it varies greatly from unit to unit, but yes noise is probably the most common issue with space echos, and always has been, even when they were factory fresh. These were quickly superceded the following year with the re 101 and the re 201. Apr 11, 2021 roland space echo re 201, re 301, re 501, sre555 diy service manual pdf format. The re 201 space echo featured a unique and ingenious capstandriven tape design where the tape runs freely in the tape chamber. Picture shows re 501 the delay controls on the front panel. It remained in production until 1990, even during the production cycle of successive models. Outer space is a faithful emulation plugin of the space echo re 201 a famous vintage tape echo made in the early seventies. 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.
It featured a sophisticated tape echo effect and a builtin spring reverb, with different sound variations selectable via 12 different operating modes. Roland s space echo products from the 70s and 80s are considered to be among the very best tapebased delay units ever made, and are still highly prized today. Note that we also have roland tape echo operators manuals. The roland re201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. Also, i have a few guitar pedal and plugin emulations of tape echo sounds and after plugging in the real unit i cant tell you how insane the difference is. Vintage tube tape delay klemt echolette e 51 como ng51 space echo 1967. For the rest of this posttopic we can refer to the re 101 201 service manual available here. In 1973, then operating under the roland brand, kakehashi introduced the roland echo chamber re 100 and re 200, the latter with an added spring reverb. The roland space echo re201 tape echo debuted in 1974. Viale delle industrie 8, 20020 arese, milano, italy tel. Legendary roland instrument and effects models onboard, including tr808, tr909, srv reverb, sdd320 chorus, sbf325 flanger, boss bf2 and hf2, and re 201 space echo three midi ports in x 1, out x 2 for connecting external midi devices. The roland re 201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects.
Back in the midseventies, the re 201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. New felt strips, new tape, new bearings, new roller, new tension spring put on last summer. One of the earliest examples is the roland re 201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. A real analog system providing both tape echo and spring reverb for a rich and organic sound. Today, it stands as being perhaps the most fondlyremembered chapter of the space echo legacy. In case mic and instrument are to be connected directly to re201.
A bloc diagram can be found page 4 and the detailed circuit page 6. Roland re201 service notes pdf download manualslib. Features included a new free running system that minimized noise, wow and flutter when the internal tape loop. Back in the day, any guitarist worth his salt had a roland re201 space echo. Evolution of the roland space echo roland australia. In 1973, the fledgling roland corporationnow in its second year in businessadded the very first space echo products to its lineup, the re 100 and re 200 tape echo units. Manual fantom g6, fantom g7, fantom g8 memoria usb. 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. More than that it has a nice warmth to it and moreso, offers lots of cv ins for crazy control possibilities if. I used to use a hotoutput 12string rick through it back in the day. Jonny greenwoods re 201 settings how difficult are these actually to keep in shape. View and download roland re201 service notes online. Manuals preset examples reproduced boss space echo re 20. Now, the mic input looks like typical ts input jack i assume its not balanced trs because everyone says re 201 does not have balanced inputs nor outputs.
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