Outer Space 2

Vintage Tape Echo

Outer Space, Roland Space Echo Emulation Plugin - RE201

The Space Echo Plugin

Outer Space is a faithful emulation plugin of a famous vintage tape echo made in the early seventies.

As the original unit, Outer Space features a tape echo section with three playback heads and two spring reverb tanks.

We have modelled three different tape frequency responses and saturations, along with all the analog imperfections of tape recording/playback.

We have also modelled the ballistic response of the delay rate (repeat rate) which can create eerie pitch shifts (due to the Doppler effect), one of the classic tape echo-based sound effects.

Outer Space 2 is available for MAC, PC, and LINUX (VST, VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP, 64-bit only), and also as AUv3 and Standalone on the App Store.

Space Echo

Introduced in 1974, the Roland Space Echo RE-201 was an instant hit among engineers, guitar players, and dub pioneers.
A real analog system providing both tape echo and spring reverb for a rich and organic sound.

Roland Space Echo RE-201 (Tape Echo)
Roland Space Echo RE-201 (Tape Echo)
Roland Space Echo RE-201 (Tape Heads Photo)

More Features

  • Oversample (up to 16x)
  • Soft Clip
  • Mono Sum / Stereo Control
  • Volume/Pan for each Head
  • Low/Hi Cut for Feedback Section
  • Drops control
  • Pre-Emphasis Filter
  • Rate Ballistic control
  • Variable Speed (± 50 ms)
  • Preamp switch
  • and more!
Space Echo - Outer Space - Tape Heads

Tape Modelling

We’ve modelled three different tape types.

The original RT-1L, a more modern replacement, and an older worn out tape. Each tape will affect the sound in a subtle but different way, especially at higher feedback (Intensity) settings.

WOW/Flutter, Drops, and other parameters will also change according to the selected tape, creating different amounts of pitch and volume changes.

Changing the speed of the repetitions (Repeat Rate) will also affect the tape frequency response.

Mode Selector

Just like the original unit, with the Mode selector you can choose 12 different combinations of echo playback heads and reverb:

  • 4 Echo only
  • 7 Echo+Reverb
  • 1 Reverb only
Outer Space Mode Selector Knob

Video

Reviews

Reverb.com Logo

“The definitive RE-201 emulation.”

Reverb.com. The online marketplace for musicians.

Computer Music Magazine Logo

“An amazing tape delay emulation that demands to be tried – and, at this crazy price, almost certainly bought– by any producer or guitarist – 10/10”

Computer Music Magazine. The world’s best selling magazine dedicated to making great music with your Mac or PC.

Beat Magazine Logo

“AudioThing once again proves that excellent-sounding plug-ins don’t need to be expensive – 6/6”

Beat Magazine. German specialist magazine for music, production, and DJing.

Matthew Sims (Audio Engineer / Producer)

“Outer Space is a must have – bringing your creativity to a new level. Being a mixer, the importance of having a collection of plugins and analog gear at my disposal is paramount.”

Matthew Sims. Audio Engineer / Producer who has worked with artists Pusha T, Usher, Frank Ocean, J Cole, Bon Jovi, Kai, Jennifer Lopez, Pentatonix, Lewis Hamilton, Craig David, Elle King, Post Malone, Lauryn Hill, Mike Posner, Keith Richards and more.

Also available on iOS

Outer Space 2 is available for iPhone and iPad on the App Store, as a AUv3 plugin and Standalone (IAA).

Outer Space 2 Demo

Try Outer Space for free with some limitations: silence for 3 seconds every 45 seconds, saving disabled.
If you like it, you can purchase a license and then authorize the demo version.

macOS

Requires macOS 10.13 or higher
AU, VST2, VST3, AAX, CLAP (64bit only)

Windows

Requires Windows 7 or higher
VST2, VST3, AAX, CLAP (64bit only)

Linux

Requires Ubuntu 20.04 or newer
VST2, VST3, CLAP (64bit only)

Specifications

  • Vintage Tape Echo
  • 3 Tape modes: Original, Modern, Old
  • Spring Reverb (Dark/Bright and Short/Long)
  • Background Noise with Envelope
  • Oversample up to 16x
  • Resizable Window
  • Preset system with randomizer

Download the Manual (PDF)

System Requirements

 Windows 7 – 11
2GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM
VST2, VST3, AAX, CLAP (64-bit)

 macOS 10.13 – macOS 14
2GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM
VST2, VST3, AU, AAX, CLAP (64-bit)
Universal 2 Binary

 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
2GHz CPU, 4 GB RAM
VST2, VST3, CLAP (64-bit)

Copy Protection

To activate your plugin you can choose between Online and Offline authorization.
Create an account, log in through the plugin to activate, or download your license file for offline activation.

Activation

1 license up to 3 computers

No iLok

We don’t like dongles

No Internet

No connection required to activate

Changelog

Outer Space is not affiliated with, sponsored, nor endorsed by Roland.

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