Tap input pedal allows delay time to be set by foot. The older space echo boxes are sought after, and the re 20 is a digital simulation. Owners manual roland space echo re20 owners manual 24 pages. Straight out of the box it feels sturdy and has a reassuring weight thankfully a lot lighter than the originals. Thicken up your clean sound with chorus to get shimmer and movement. We have 1 boss space echo re20 manual available for free pdf download. It will need the heads and rollers cleaned and demagnetized. I slather on space echo like crazy when a studio has one but i dont want to deal with the expense of owning one, so ive been using a boss re 20 at home since it first came out the uad blew it out of the water. Reincarnated in a twin pedal, boss has recreated the re20 with every nuance and sonic detail of the original with its cosm technology. The boss re20 space echo delay pedal faithfully reproduces the sound of one of the most sought after echo effects of the roland re201 space echo. Yeah, all right, ill grant you that the jupiter 8 and the space echo are. The boss re20 space echo features both delay and reverb and gives you the ability to mix between both.
Tap tempo pedal faithful replica of the analog tapeecho classic that is still. The 12 position mode selector is identical to the original switch and so are most of the other controls too. Timeless tone a spoton recreation of the legendary re201 space echo. Amazing simulation of the famous roland re201, with the spacious, analog tone of the original space echo. 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 re 201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. I even had a couple of the cheapandcheerful melos boxes that used to run off a loopedtape cassette and cost only. I do plan on picking up another re 20 one day though even if just for my fuzz echo fun board i am putting together. 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.
Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the. Unfollow roland space echo re 20 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. 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. Boss re20 roland space echo twin pedal w4 free cables.
Released in 1973, the roland re201 space echo is one of the most revered effects ever. Apparently, the gods of the space echo are smiling upon me. 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. Main features the re20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed roland space echo re201. Space echo motors and tape heads are no longer being manufactured. This is its story over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. 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. A favourite pedal of pretty much everybody who has ever tried one, bosss re 20 space echo is a loving tribute to the classic re 201 space echo head. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original space echo in a twin pedal design. In 2010, rolands guitareffects subsidiary, boss, created a digitalmodeling version of the space echo called the re20. In 2010, roland s guitareffects subsidiary, boss, created a digitalmodeling version of the space echo called the re20. The guts of this are mostly from michats excellent ensemble michats space echo me201.
The roland space echo re201 tape echo debuted in 1974. The boss re 20 space echo is a solid built unit as you would expect from boss. The older space echo boxes are sought after, and the re20 is a digital simulation. One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. Roland re101 space echo 1974 the roland re101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re201. Thoughts on boss re20 space echo for synths i really like it on my guitars, but not sure its happening on synths. Roland uk features team apply these tips to recreate the classic rock guitar sound. 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. Original boss re 20 re 20 roland space located in wolverhampton nice and very goodthank you for looking. One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. Jan 14, 2010 noodling around with the space echo, a harmony h525 amp and a supro martinique. Experience the legendary tape echo sound of the re201, and get lost in space.
A loving recreation of the ultimate echo effect the roland re201 space echo. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. 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. Even today, with the machine no longer in production, it remains a worldfamous device t. I have an old roland re201 space echo unit purchased some years ago from a specialist trader in vintage music gear. Very clean and chimey at low gain levels and then beyond half way up will overdrive most tube amps very easily. Over the years ive owned more tape echo units than i can remember, from upmarket hh and roland units to watkins copicats. We buy, sell, repair, service and rent out new, second hand and vintage gear. Roland re201 space echo entry reaktor user library. By jim bybee over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. See the david gilmour gear guide for specific settings for each song. Save roland space echo re 20 to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. Straight out of the box it feels sturdy and has a reassuring.
I do miss the more authentic space echo vibe the re 20 has over the fb x 4 although the fb x 4 does give me more versatility so i am kind of torn between the two. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk. The re20 is a decent simulation of the older machines. Today, it stands as being perhaps the most fondlyremembered chapter of the space echo legacy. Due to digital electronics,the re 20s delay time is longer than was possible with the original space echo. It remained in production until 1990, even during the production cycle of successive models. This article originally appeared in vg s december 2014 issue. The re20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed.
I mainly use it with a moog little phatty, which does not have any effects built in. Boss re20 space echo delay guitar effects pedal samash. Boss re20 re 20 roland space echo box only this ive tried it with a guitar, and it all seemingly works fine. Boss re20 space echo delay pedal one of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. Experience the legendary tape echo sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. A phaser gives you that psychedelic 70s swirl and the re20 space echo will nail the warm tape echo sounds of yesteryear, with the added bonus of lush reverb captured from the original 1973 roland re201 tape echo unit. The roland re 301 was a regular re 201 space echo with three additional features. View and download roland re20 owners manual online. Roland software license agreement in no event shall roland corporation be liable to endusers for any damages whatsoever, including but. The roland name is almost synonymous with music technology there cant be. Boss re 20 re 20 roland space echo box only this ive tried it with a guitar, and it all seemingly works fine. 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 space echo legacy looked to be gone forever return of a legend boss re20 space echo.
Ace tone ec20 vintage japanese tape echo forerunner of the legendary. The roland re201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. It goes to eleven boss space echo pedal modes in detail youtube. Guitar players like the space echo, but so do keyboard players, especially players of monophonic synthesizers. View online or download roland space echo re 20 owners manual. 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. Thoughts on boss re20 space echo for synths gearslutz. Sound quality while the sound quality of the boss re20 space echo doesnt match that of the original classic roland space echo, it still has an overall awesome sound to it. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. The re 20 is a faithful recreation of the legendary roland space echo from the early.
Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. The re201 space echo is an outboard effects unit produced by roland between 1973 and 1988 and is based on a tape echo and a three element spring reverb. 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 1973, then operating under the roland brand, kakehashi introduced the roland echo chamber re100 and re200, the latter with an added spring reverb.
It was dropped from the product lineup almost as soon as it had appeared. The roland re101 space echo is a real tape delay unit. One of the earliest examples is the roland re 201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. Evolution of the roland space echo roland australia. Oct 04, 2007 20091116 boss re20 space echo stompbox demo by daniel fisher sweetwater by sweetwater sound 20100619 listen to some extended riffs created via the new boss re20 pedal. It also comes with roland space echo and lets you generate true analog echo effects for your guitar. All the flair and nuance of the original roland re201 has been recreated as the re20 in stunning detail by boss. Robert marcello shows off the re20 space echo during summer namm 2007. Echo fix efx2 tape echo, roland space echo and echoplex parts. Back in the midseventies, the re201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. Kakehashis breakthrough development came in 1974 with the re101 and re201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel variety, but made as one, continuous loop. Thats why boss made the re20 space echo, a digital twin pedal that replicates the reverb and echo of the legendary roland re201. 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 re20 is a faithful recreation of the legendary roland space echo from the early. To finish, this is a fantastic delay pedal, capable of reproducing a wide array of delay effects. The re20 space echo is a strikingly similar design so when i fired it up to test it out, i was expecting a universe of possibilities. Ultimate rhoads view topic boss roland space echo re20. 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. After opening the box taking pictures along the way and examining the unit in detail, i plugged it in. It does a lot of cool stuff in a relatively compact package.
Nagra sn is part 3 an ode torant about arguably one of the most musical pieces of outboard gear you could own. The akg bx 20 spring reverb plugin for uad2 hardware and apollo interfaces is. The manual for the boss re20 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. Video 20090 roland re 201 space echo new tape loop by abertronic 20100702 roland re 201 and jupiter 4 by abertronic 20120115 vintage roland re 201 tape echo test with ll fx pedals. Register your product and stay uptodate with the latest warranty information. The re 20 is a decent simulation of the older machines. Boss re20 space echo tapeemulation delay pedal at a glance. Manufactured from 1973 to 1988, the re201 runs a loop of magnetic tape across several tape heads to create its distinctive analog echo. Reimagined into bosss twin pedal format and displaying the same green and silver livery, the re 20 gives you a cosmic blend of reverb and delay algorithms with a ton of character and eccentricity. The boss space echo comes with an owners manual where there are 4 suggested presets. Electromotive the story of arp instruments duration. All s are by the author and vintage guitar magazine.
The pots need some cleaning along with the inputs, as does the multiposition switch. Add to cart add to cart add to cart customer rating. Lugging around rolls of tape and a giant echo unit isnt exactly convenient, especially on tour. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland. View and download roland re 20 owners manual online. I have and love echoboy, but when i jumped on board uad earlier this year, the space echo was one of the ones i bought. Roland re150 space echo echo guitar effect pedal for sale online ebay. The record eq controls hf eq and shelf eq are applied in the tape recording.
Apr 17, 2020 the re 20 emulates the re 201 by using cosm modeling. The boss re20 space echo is a solid built unit as you would expect from boss. It overloads pretty easily with the relatively high output level of most synths i run through it, so i start getting distortion and strange sounds, especially on the more reverby settings. Boss has long held off from simply jumping on the retro bandwagon, choosing instead to focus on new designs rather than revisit old ones.
To finish, this is a fantastic delay pedal, capable of. A very rare unit indeed, the re5 digital space echo is the pro version of the re3 with more controls, and more inputoutput options, housed in a 2u rackmount format. Unfollow roland re201 space echo to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The roland re 201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank.
Boss and roland gave the re20 space echo every detail and nuance of the re201 and the result is pure magic. The roland re201 space echo story roland resource centre. Its not a synth, but a tape echo machine for creating true analog echo effects. Original boss re20 re 20 roland space located in wolverhampton nice and very goodthank you for looking. In this video i recreate them so you can hear them. The roland re201 space echo is truly a vintage 1973 piece of music technology with lots of appeal even today. Boss re20 roland space echo re201 effects database. 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. Product information the roland re 201 guitar effect pedal comes with genuine tape saturation and has great fat harmonics in the lower frequency region, and thus lets you enjoy superior sound quality.
Faithful modeling of the re201s tape flutter and magnetic head sound saturation. Get your questions answered by a roland product specialist. This is more than a reskin though, i have added a few other features mostly borrowed from the ua version of the re201. Boss re20 space echo delay reverb pedal musicians friend. 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. The boss re20 space echo delay twin effects pedal is a modern recreation of the beloved roland re201 space echo.
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. A roland classic reborn, the boss re20 space echo returns in this twin pedal. 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. 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.
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