Roland RE-501 Space Echo Tutorial (by ex Roland Senior Engineer)

[@GNeuman]

Ahhh...you fixed my RE-201 when you were still in the UK...I've since sold it....greeets from Mike in Swizzerland

[@delatronics3257]

I am selling a DIY service manual on ebay written for non engineers

[@sharonlee4773]

@@delatronics3257 Hi,Great,where can I get one? W

[@aarondicker]

Hi, do you still offer servicing on the units? If so, where are you based?

[@anthonychinery5528]

Hi, just purchased 501, it seems the xlr input is very low in volume, i jave tried to spray and clean it out, to no avail. Any suggestions can they replaced easily, t.i.a.

[@delatronics3257]

@@anthonychinery5528 The XLR input is for studio line levels +4db; it will be a lot less sensitive than the -20db line level inputs. P.S. I am now back in the UK servicing these units!

[@sharonlee4773]

Hi,Great vid.When using both A & B output jacks for stereo, is it just Dry & Wet signals or are they Inverted signals? Regards W

[@KosmoDeuz]

❤Hello, plz need some advice here. I have a ground noice on a reverb, but not on a delay. It appears when I turn the knob. Can you say what I can do with it? Thank YOU!🎉

[@delatronics3257]

@@KosmoDeuz clean the jack plugs and sockets with contact cleaner, if that doesn't work, the reverb pot.

[@KosmoDeuz]

@@delatronics3257thank you. I checked all the cables to reverb tank and jacks. I have a “mic” or guitar type of noice when putting it back (close to transformer) it starts to hum, and it’s gone when I put the tank out of box. Ground cables are fine. Any ideas ? Thank you very much in advance.❤

[@delatronics3257]

@@KosmoDeuz If your mains cable is earthed, try removing that or removing an earth on the signal side to whatever you are going into from the output.

[@ryanthomas1296]

Hey man cool video! I have an RE 501 that I’m fixing up a bit (new tape/cleaning) and I’m trying to track down a power switch button. My unit is in very good condition and the power switch works fine I’m just missing the white button piece and was wondering if you have any spare parts you’d sell or if you know where I could get one. Thanks!

[@PhilipHawthorne]

Is the chorus intensity knob controlling the LFO frequency or 'depth'?

[@delatronics3257]

Controlling the depth (intensity)

[@PhilipHawthorne]

@@delatronics3257 Thank you! Would you know the approximate LFO frequency?

[@delatronics3257]

@@PhilipHawthorne It's going to be low but not sure, if you download the service manual it may tell you. The manual should be free on the web from Electrotanya etc

[@iguisard]

Do you still have the service manual for sale? I am in the US.

[@delatronics3257]

Yes, it's in PDF format 24.95 GBP you can pay via PayPal, for further info, email me at [e-mail]

[@technopunks]

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[@Feldspar__]

The Chorus just sounds like an analog LFO, nothing to do with the tape. Is that correct?

[@delatronics3257]

Yes That's right.

[@fakundofrontera]

hi, i have a jmx et-520, pre roland made in japan machine head...i buyed yesterday, is working fine but seems to me that something is out of spec, i can move all the knobs searching for that loops that you can make some nice effects, in here that dont happend, i dont know if may be some electrolytic cap, i mean, something in the electronic or something mechanical like for example the rubber wire that goes from the motor to some metalic plate in the inside of the chasis it became loose, i supose that from factory was tense and with years of use maybe streched...im from argentina, sorry my english if i dont be clear in some point...hope u can give me some ideas of what may be going on

[@delatronics3257]

This is made by Hagstrom which I believe is Swedish and nothing to do with Roland to my knowledge (never seen one). Replace all electrolytic capacitors with a good brand like Nichicon or Nippon Chemical or Rubicon. If you are on a budget Panasonic are OK too.

[@fakundofrontera]

@@delatronics3257 This one is also made by Hagstrom...I goin to do that and see, thanks!

[@tomsanders584]

great vid! thanks!