Roland RE-201 Space Echo Tape Delay / Reverb 1974 - 1988

Introduced in 1974, the RE-201 Space Echo is one of the most famous and iconic effect processors ever created. It used analog tape to create its distinctive multi-head delay effect and has been a staple of performers, producers, and mix engineers for the past fifty years.

This original Space Echo units contains a single recording head and three playback heads.^[1] The combination of tape heads is controlled with a rotary knob.^[2] Users may adjust the bass and treble levels on the output sound, the number of echo repeats, the length of each echo, and the ratio of the echo and reverb sounds.^[1] The Space Echo has two microphone inputs, one instrument input, and one input for a mixer or PA.^[1]

This particular unit is in fantastic condition & now available at Black Rose.

Tape Echo / Analog Delay with Spring Reverb

RE-201 Space Echo (100V version)

Roland Corporation

Japan

Vintage (Introduced 1974)

Mic Volume (x2)
Instrument Volume
Mode Selector (11-position multi-head combinations + reverb modes)
Bass
Treble
Reverb Volume
Repeat Rate
Intensity (feedback)
Echo Volume

2 × 1/4" Mic Inputs
1 × 1/4" Instrument Input
From P.A. Input
Echo/Normal selector
Footswitch (Echo Cancel)

1 × 1/4" Main Output (H/M/L level selector)

100V AC

Magnetic tape loop delay system
Three playback heads with 11 selectable echo patterns
Built-in spring reverb with independent control
Bass and Treble tone shaping on repeats
Self-oscillation capability via Intensity control
VU meter with peak indicator