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. Boss re20 roland space echo re201 fender stratocaster vox ac30 fender twin reverb. Ive read several posts praising the great old tape echo tones you can get from boss s space echo pedal re 20 but the pedal and original also have a reverb setting, right. One of the earliest examples is the roland re201 space echo, a combination tape echo and reverb introduced in 1974. To finish, this is a fantastic delay pedal, capable of. Evolution of the roland space echo roland australia. Echo sound of the space echo re201 with unique warmth is reproduced by cosm in real. Owners manual roland space echo re 20 owners manual 24 pages. That includes spacious ambient effects, tape flutter and true tape saturation. Aug 20, 2015 a roland classic reborn, the boss re 20 space echo returns in this twin pedal.
Manuals preset examples reproduced boss space echo re 20. Today, it stands as being perhaps the most fondlyremembered chapter of the space echo legacy. The manual should be saved and kept on hand as a convenient reference. Apr 17, 2020 the re20 emulates the re201 by using cosm modeling. Guitar players like the space echo, but so do keyboard players, especially players of monophonic synthesizers. Boss has long held off from simply jumping on the retro bandwagon, choosing. The legendary roland space echo has risen again as the boss re20 space echo delay.
In this video i recreate them so you can hear them. 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. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201 and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. Boss has long held off from simply jumping on the retro bandwagon, choosing instead to focus on new designs rather than revisit old ones. Boss re20 space echo reverb delay guitar pedal effect cmos. This channel provides information of the boss s best quality electronic musical instruments. Provate il leggendario suono nastro magnetico echo del re201, e perdetevi nello spazio con questa meraviglia retromodern. I dont know much about space echoesother than setzer makes great sounds with them. Back in the midseventies, the re201 space echo unleashed a sound that came straight from outer space. This is its story over the years, roland has created a significant number of products that have gone on to become legendary. The re 20 is a decent simulation of the older machines. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland uk. Roland re201 space echo tape echo rockabilly psych 70s hard rock new wave dub effect used in japan.
Used boss re20 space echo effect pedal guitar center. Fans of the original will love the analog tape echo sound of this update. All the flair and nuance of the original roland re 201 has been recreated as the re 20 in stunning detail by boss. Echo sound of the space echo re 201 with unique warmth is reproduced by cosm in real. Boss re 20 space echo reverb delay guitar pedal effect cmos.
About the roland space echo re 201 the roland space echo re 201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. Uno degli effetti echo piu amati mai costruiti, il roland re201 space echo, e rinato come il boss re20 twin pedal. Thats why boss made the re20 space echo, a digital twin pedal that replicates the reverb and echo of the legendary roland re201. The roland space echo re201 tape echo debuted in 1974. 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. The boss worldwide social network keeps you connected to the latest products, exciting events, and much more. The roland re 201 space echo is a tape echo effect unit featuring a builtin spring reverb tank. The re20 is a decent simulation of the older machines. A roland classic reborn, the boss re20 space echo returns in this twin pedal. The boss re 20 space echo is a solid built unit as you would expect from boss. All the sonic details of the original echo have been magnificently recreated in the space echo. March 28, 2007one of the most loved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. 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. Experience the legendary tape echo sound of the re 201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel.
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. 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. Boss re20 space echo reverb delay guitar pedal effect. 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. The original re201 space echo debuted in 1973, and is one of the most soughtafter vintage effects of all time. Nagra sn is part 3 an ode torant about arguably one of the most musical pieces of outboard gear you could own. Modeled after the legendary roland re201 using cosm composite object sound modeling, the boss re20 space echo pedal achieves the same warm echo sound, but without the clunky form factor or rigorous maintenance of a real tape echo. Boss re20 space echo delay reverb pedal musicians friend. 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. Roland e boss hanno ricreato ogni dettaglio sonoro e sfumatura delloriginale. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and. Boss re20 is a recreation of the roland re201 space echo, one of the most beloved echo effects ever made. 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.
About the roland space echo re201 the roland space echo re201 is a reverbequipped tape echo that debuted in 1974. Reborn as a twin pedal with all the retro feel of the original. 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 new boss re20 stomp box uses rolands cosm technology to provide a very faithful model. Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the original. Manuals preset examples reproduced boss space echo re 20 the boss space echo comes with an owners manual where there are 4 suggested presets. One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo has been reborn as the boss re20. The re20 space echo is a strikingly similar design so when i fired it up to test it out, i. The roland re201 space echo story classic gear roland. Equipped with 12 echo and reverb modes as original. 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. The legendary roland space echo has risen again as the boss re20 space.
Roland re 101 space echo 1974 the roland re 101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re 201. We have 1 boss space echo re20 manual available for free pdf download. Unfollow roland space echo re 20 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Stored in clean, dry home and recently serviced and cleaned. All the flair and nuance of the original roland re201 has been recreated as the re20 in stunning detail by boss. 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. The boss space echo comes with an owners manual where there are 4 suggested presets. Roland software license agreement in no event shall roland corporation be liable to endusers for any damages whatsoever, including but.
Accurate recreation of the roland re201, with a few extras. Boss announces the re20 space echo poweron roland uk. It remained in production until 1990, even during the production cycle of successive models. Apr 23, 2014 to satisfy the demand for space echo tones but with modern convenience, roland offers the boss re 20 space echo, a digital recreation of the venerable old green box.
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. 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. Experience the legendary tapeecho sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retro. Re20 toimii sinansa hyvin mutta nain vanhan kansan soittajana joka on nauhakaikuja kayttanyt, en 100%. The roland re201 space echo story roland australia blog. The re20 maintains the signature tape wow and flutter sounds of the re201, as well as the input saturation and reverb applied to the echoes.
Roland and boss have recreated every sonic detail and nuance of the. Experience the legendary tape echo sound of the re201, and get lost in space with this retromodern marvel. 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 re20 emulates the legendary roland re201 that was released 1973 and proved very successful throughout the 70s. I mainly use it with a moog little phatty, which does not have any effects built in. With spacious analog tone of the original space echo, that faithfully models the re201s tape flutter and magnet. It is possible to input the delay time by the tap pedal, twist effect, real time control of parameters by the external expression pedal.
Boss re20 roland space echo how is the reverb sound. The extravagantlynamed re 20 space echo bears the legendary effect of the roland re 201. The older space echo boxes are sought after, and the re20 is a digital simulation. One of the most beloved echo effects ever made, the roland re201 space echo, has been reborn as the boss re20 twin pedal. Lugging around rolls of tape and a giant echo unit isnt exactly convenient, especially on tour. The 12 position mode selector is identical to the original switch and so are most of the other controls too. We have 1 boss space echo re 20 manual available for free pdf download. The legendary roland space echo has risen again as the boss re 20 space echo delay. I enjoy the sound of john lennon and modern tame impala sound, and through reading on this forum i found that kevin parker tame impala once used the boss ve20 and now uses the roland re20 space echo. The re20 offers the same tapeecho sounds of its predecessor, and hot of modes, controlls and display parameters not available before. This channel provides information of the bosss best quality electronic musical instruments. Main features the re20 uses cosm technology to faithfully simulate the characteristics of the famed roland space echo re201. Kakehashis breakthrough development came in 1974 with the re 101 and re 201 space echo units, which used the standard 14 tape of the openreel variety, but made as one, continuous loop. Released 2007, the re20 is as close to a reissue as rolandboss has ever come.
Roland re101 space echo 1974 the roland re101 came next, a lowerpriced alternative to the more successful re201. Provides an overview of key features, functions and operational tips. Owners manual roland space echo re20 owners manual 24 pages. It does a lot of cool stuff in a relatively compact package. Due to digital electronics,the re20s delay time is longer than was possible with the original space echo. The boss re20 space echo is a remake of the infamous roland re201 space echo, but in a dual stompbox format. In 1973, then operating under the roland brand, kakehashi introduced the roland echo chamber re100 and re200, the latter with an added spring reverb. To finish, this is a fantastic delay pedal, capable of reproducing a wide array of delay effects. Used condition, see picsa please see my other items, i will offer combined postage, please request an invoice before checkout uk buyers only please. The boss re20 space echo is a solid built unit as you would expect from boss.