Roland RE 301 Tape loops

[keithmantle]

Hi All, just got myself one of these to play with (boys toys) What is the best replacement tape loop to get and where from ?. Thanks Keith

[dave robinson]

From my experience of using a couple of Roland Space Echo machines back in the eighties, only the genuine Roland tape loops have the correct bias - I tried making my own with all the best available tape of the day, but they were 'weak' sounding, so you need to buy the genuine part Keith. The are often for sale on Ebay.

[keithmantle]

Thanks Dave , have seen some studio quality from Canada 4 for £30, the 301 seller has offered me 2 genuine ones for £50

[Geoff Alderton LH]

Hi Keith
One more option for Roland tape loops. On Roger Allcocks site, Vintage Sounds there is a link to Tapeloops and Echo Machines. Loads and loads of info on Roland tapes at what look like very reasonable prices.
Regards Geoff.

[Didier]

There is a supplier for various tape loops here : http://www.mytapeecho.com/
I don't know if the quality is right.

Didier

[keithmantle]

Thanks all, i have been in touch with Peter Bower who supplied them to Delatronics and he reckons his are the dogs danglers, regards Keith

[petercreasey]

Surprises me that the Roland is not used by more Shads fans, as it appears that Hank used it for quite a long time.

[keithmantle]

The 2 the seller had where genuine Roland RT-1L so bought the 2 for £40, thanks Keith

[dave robinson]

As long as you give the heads and transport as well as the little pad a clean every now and again, those tapes should last months.