Roland re 101 space echo 1974 the roland re 101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re 201. The boss re20 space echo delay twin effects pedal is a modern recreation of the beloved roland re 201 space echo. Download free roland re 20 manual roland re 20 manual manual s preset examples reproduced boss space echo re 20 the boss space echo comes with an owners manual where there are 4 suggested presets. Today, it stands as being perhaps the most fondlyremembered chapter of the space echo legacy. 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. Roland space and chorus echoes are amazing machines if you re only going to have one tape echo, then this is the one imho. One of the earliest examples is the roland re 201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. It was part of roland s popular space echo series at that time and is often considered as desirable as the re 501 unit. Download free roland re 20 manual roland re 20 manual manuals preset examples reproduced boss space echo re 20 the boss space echo comes with an owners manual where there are 4 suggested presets. Note that we also have roland tape echo operators manuals. Boss has long held off from simply jumping on the retro bandwagon, choosing instead to focus on new designs rather than revisit old ones. Unfollow roland space echo re 20 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Disconnect the two ribbon cables of the pcbs since the front pcb needs to. 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.
Getting a particular sound out of this pedal is as easy. Guitar players like the space echo, but so do keyboard players, especially players of monophonic synthesizers. 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. Introduced in 1974, the roland space echo re 201 was an instant hit among engineers, guitar players, and dub pioneers.
The roland re 201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio effects unit that produces delay and reverb effects. Ive read several posts praising the great old tape echo tones you can get from bosss space echo pedal re 20 but the pedal and original also have a reverb setting, right. Roland re201 space echo serviced vintage tape delay for. Evolution of the roland space echo roland australia. Boss re20 space echo delay reverb pedal musicians friend. Disassemble the boss re 20 space echo and remove carefully the glued metal sticker in the center of the device.
The re 20 is a decent simulation of the older machines. The re 20 space echo recreates the sound of the tapebased roland re 201. The roland re 101 space echo is a real tape delay unit. One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974.
Roland boss re20 space echo manual prince edward island. It remained in production until 1990, even during the production cycle of successive models. One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. The re201 was launched in 1974, replacing rolands earlier models the re100 and re200 and becoming an instant hit with engineers. Roland re 301 space echo good condition for brilliant device, only selling as i dont play in a shadows band anymore. 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 space echo makes use of a continuous loop of 14inch magnetic tape housed in a tape chamber at the top of the unit, while a capstan drive motor transports the tape over the recordreplay heads. I used to use a hotoutput 12string rick through it back in the day. It warmed it up a bit and prevented the blizzard of nails sound that would wear down the ears. Well i busted out my roland space echo i bought back in 1985.
Even today, with the machine no longer in production, it remains a worldfamous device t. The roland re 201, commonly known as the space echo, is an audio analog delay effects unit in 2010 roland s guitar effects company, boss corporation, introduced a digital modeling pedal of the space echo, the re 20. 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. I finally got it cleaned, re taped and everything is actually running great. Main features main features the re 20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed roland space echo re 201. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. To satisfy the demand for space echo tones but with modern convenience, roland offers the boss re20 space echo, a digital recreation of the venerable old green box. Get the latest updatesdrivers, owners manuals, and support documents for your product.
The roland re 301 chorus echo is an iconic tape delay and chorus effect. Main features the re 20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed roland space echo re 201. 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. It is an all analog unit and actually has a real audio tape inside of it that provides the tape echo. Re101 space echo roland re101 space echo audiofanzine. A loving recreation of the ultimate echo effect the roland re201 space echo. Click on the links below to download the service manual for your roland space echo.
Thats why boss made the re20 space echo, a digital twin pedal that replicates the reverb and echo of the legendary roland re201. On gets trs cool but a little cold very pure and a little skinny in comparison. Thank you, and congratulations on your choice of the boss re 20 space echo. Boss re 20 roland space echo effects pedal with tracking. The roland re 301 was a regular re 201 space echo with three additional features. The older space echo boxes are sought after, and the re 20 is a digital simulation. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. By jim bybee over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. According to, a repair shop specializing in roland space echoes, some common problems are. Experience the legendary tape echo sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. Boss re20 roland space echo re 201 fender stratocaster vox ac30 fender twin reverb.
One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re 201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. Hi, i also repair and have parts for the roland space echos. Stay up to date with roland news, artists, promotions, events, and more. 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. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re 201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex parts.
Roland re 201 manual pdf functions and uses of controls. I dont know much about space echoesother than setzer makes great sounds with them. Here is a collection of all the space echo parts we currently have available. Lugging around rolls of tape and a giant echo unit isnt exactly convenient, especially on tour. 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. Roland re201 space echo entry reaktor user library. Powerful dsp lets you use delay and modulation simultaneously for all reverbs. Disclaimer all service manual are collected from the world wide web and provided for hobby, historical curiosity, educative, study and research, and may not be used for. Obviously real tape echo is infamous for being difficult to maintain. The roland re 150 space echo is one of the first units of its kind and is truly a classic piece of gear. I mainly use it with a moog little phatty, which does not have any effects built in. The roland space echo re 201 tape echo debuted in 1974. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference.
View online or download boss space echo re20 owners manual. Experience the legendary tape echo sound of the re 201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. Faithfully reproduces the characteristics of the re201, including the echos distinctive wow and flutterinduced wavering and the compressed sound obtained with magnetic saturation. A real analog system providing both tape echo and spring reverb for a rich and organic sound. Outer space is a faithful emulation plugin of a famous vintage tape echo made in the early seventies. The roland re 201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. I have a tc electronics gmajor and some other modern bcan but i am impossible to clone the space echo sounds avec. Before using this unit, carefully read the sections entitled. This is more than a reskin though, i have added a few other features mostly borrowed from the ua version of the re201. The re 201 was launched in 1974, replacing roland s earlier models the re 100 and re 200 and becoming an instant hit with engineers. The guts of this are mostly from michats excellent ensemble michats space echo me201.
Roland offers the boss re 20 space echo, so with the re 20, boss have gone to extreme lengths to incorporate everything that’s. Register your product and stay uptodate with the latest warranty information. 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. Boss re20 roland space echo how is the reverb sound. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the. Main features main features the re20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed roland space echo re201. We have modelled three different tape frequency responses and saturations, along with all the analog imperfections of tape. 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. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland. Download roland music mixer re20 manual and user guides. The re 20 contains a reverb section as well as an echo section each containing 3 knobs 6 total.
Find great deals on ebay for roland re 20 space echo. 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. As the original unit, outer space features a tape echo section with three playback heads and a spring reverb tank. Find great deals on ebay for roland re201 space echo and roland space echo re 150. The roland re 150 space echo is really the holy grail of tape echo delays and truly has one of the best echo tones ive ever heard. The sounds of dlay echo band imitated by the re3 roland personals are full and i know what cell is the natural heat pramps. While roland didnt invent the tape echo itself, they took a fragile and often. Nov 27, 20 boss re 20 roland space echo re 201 fender stratocaster vox ac30 fender twin reverb analogman prince of tone. Please let me know if you want me to ship with tracking. Roland re 20 space echo eurorack mounting frame by robber40 is licensed under the creative commons attribution non. 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. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original space echo in a twin pedal design.
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