Roland Space Echo
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The Roland Space Echo is a line of tape delay units introduced by Roland Corporation in 1974.
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Roland Space Echo | |
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Manufacturer | Roland Corporation |
Dates | 1974—present |
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Effects type | Tape delay • Reverb • Chorus |
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Inputs | Microphone • Instrument • PA |
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Whereas prior tape echo effects used tape reels, the Space Echo used a free-running tape transport system. This reduced tape wear, noise, and wow and flutter, and made the units more reliable and easy to transport. Some units also feature spring reverb and chorus effects.
Space Echo units have been used in genres such as reggae, dub, trip hop, post-punk and experimental rock. In 2007, the Roland subsidiary Boss began producing Space Echo pedals that recreate the sounds of the original units.