Roland Re-201 Space Echo

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Roland Re-201 Space Echo

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Roland RE-201 Space Echo – Fully Serviced – 100% Working – Analog Tape Echo & Spring Reverb – Made in Japan – Warranty

For sale is a fully serviced and fully tested Roland RE-201 Space Echo, manufactured in Japan.

Introduced in the 1970s, the Roland RE-201 Space Echo remains one of the most recognizable tape echo units ever produced. Combining tape delay, spring reverb and a dedicated preamp stage, it offers a distinctive character that continues to be valued by musicians, producers and recording engineers.

Unlike digital delay processors, the RE-201 generates echoes through a moving magnetic tape system, creating repeats that naturally evolve over time and respond dynamically to the source material.

Analog tape echo
Built-in spring reverb
Multiple playback heads
Variable repeat rate
Adjustable intensity and feedback
Dedicated input preamp
Instrument and line-level compatibility
Made in Japan

The RE-201 can be used with a wide range of instruments and audio sources, including:
synthesizers
drum machines
electric guitars
vocals
mixers
DAWs and recording systems

One of the defining characteristics of the RE-201 is the way it interacts with incoming audio. In addition to producing delay and reverb effects, the signal path adds subtle saturation, compression and tonal coloration that many musicians find difficult to replicate with modern digital processors.

The RE-201 is particularly appreciated for:
warm tape echoes
spring reverb ambience
dub-style feedback effects
ambient textures
psychedelic soundscapes
electronic music production
vintage studio processing
creative sound design

As the tape repeats regenerate through the system, they gradually change in tone and texture, creating movement and depth that have become closely associated with countless recordings over the past five decades.

For many musicians, the appeal of the RE-201 lies not only in the sounds it produces but also in the way it encourages interaction and experimentation. Subtle adjustments of repeat rate, intensity and reverb can dramatically transform a sound source, making the unit as much a creative tool as an effect processor.

Artists and users include:
Bob Marley, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Tame Impala, The White Stripes, Jamie xx, Flying Lotus, Tycho, Röyksopp, The Prodigy, Mr Oizo, Jack Antonoff, Survive and many others.

Condition:
Good cosmetic condition consistent with age (see photos – actual unit for sale).
Fully serviced, calibrated and tested in our workshop.
100% fully working
tape transport serviced and tested
motor operation verified
signal path tested
spring reverb tested
echo modes verified
electronics serviced
studio ready
Sold with 3 months warranty for complete peace of mind.

Why Buy a Fully Serviced Roland RE-201?
Vintage tape echo units require specialized maintenance to ensure reliable operation.
Compared to unrestored examples, this RE-201 benefits from:
professional servicing and calibration
fully verified tape transport operation
improved long-term reliability
reduced risk of motor and transport-related issues
tested audio path and reverb system
immediate studio readiness
fully serviced examples becoming increasingly difficult to find
continued interest in classic analog tape effects

A fully serviced and fully working Roland RE-201 Space Echo, ready to bring authentic tape echo, spring reverb and analog character to the studio, stage or creative workspace.

Worldwide Shipping from France to :
France: 85 Euros
Europe(EU): 125 Euros
USA/Canada: 265 Euros
Australia and other country: 295 Euros

1990.00 EUR

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