From mpoole@telalink.net Mon Jul 29 16:37:35 1996 29 Jul 96 19:37:20 +0500 29 Jul 96 19:11:57 +0500 3: 24 -0700 Date: Mon, 29 Jul 1996 17:51:31 -0500 From: mpoole@telalink.net (mike poole) Subject: Space Echo tapes Just an observation to those wondering about hearing the splice- these echo units have a much lower tape tension across the heads than standard 1/4" tape recorders; this makes the splice much more likely to be heard. On my units (501's and a 201), I notice that the one with the "newer/stiffer" tension arm (the little arm with the felt pad) is less likely to have a huge audible lump go by- I use the replacement tapes from Roland (for now). If you wish to make your own be sure to use a lubricated-type tape (break out those old 8-track cassettes!)... A diagonal splice on a mono tape is normally less audible than a straight cut. mike From legion@voicenet.com Mon Jul 29 12:33:12 1996 29 Jul 96 15:32:41 +0500 29 Jul 96 09:24:57 +0500 8: 05 -0700 Date: Mon, 29 Jul 1996 09:20:27 -0400 (EDT) From: David Talento Subject: Space Echo tape length (answer) There are dozens of posts around asking the exact length of the Roland space echo and how to splice it but I've never seen a definitive answer (for length anyway). I opened up an official Roland echo Chamber replacement tape (Model RT-1L) that was sealed and brand new (ie: never touched or modified). The Length is about 211 inches with a diagonal (white tape) splice. I don't know if this has the "fade out" or not as i don't have a Space echo to try it on and it may be that the replacement tapes are differenet from the "original" issue. Hope that helps someone. -------- Help Wanted Productions - Bringing you the best in organic electronic and sweaty rock music since we started. Http://www.voicenet.com/~legion Now available for order: Electronic Music Project compilation cd. Over one hour of electronic music from Space to Jungle. Only $10!