revolution
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Hello all. Is this a good place to discuss Delay? I am kinda green using delay and I was wondering where there was a forum or discussion where Delay was the main topic. Anyone? Thanks.
All Things Delay Question....
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PFDarkside
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This forum is not one that has rules like "all discussion of topic X shall be in topic X, and if you don't comply your post will be deleted". Definitely the right place...
The one tip I like to give Delay newbies is to start with the mix knob off, then slowly mix in the repeats. I always started with it too high, I'd play a few rhythmic things then say "this is dumb" and turn it off. With lower mix and repeats it's an effect I have on more often than off now.
This forum is not one that has rules like "all discussion of topic X shall be in topic X, and if you don't comply your post will be deleted". Definitely the right place...
The one tip I like to give Delay newbies is to start with the mix knob off, then slowly mix in the repeats. I always started with it too high, I'd play a few rhythmic things then say "this is dumb" and turn it off. With lower mix and repeats it's an effect I have on more often than off now.
VinceT
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I love delay, and use really long ones (10+ seconds) as well as short ones (less than 500ms- the Vapor Trail does this). What do you wanna know?
I love delay, and use really long ones (10+ seconds) as well as short ones (less than 500ms- the Vapor Trail does this). What do you wanna know?
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delay is a wonderful effect but you can use it lots of different ways. adding texture to ambient passages, fattening a solo, quick slap back to get a 50's rockabilly feel, playing harmony licks over yourself... my big board i have two analog delays. one is used primarily for solos. the other is tap tempo. between those two it gives me plenty to mess with. digital delays tend to be cleaner, clearer and have longer delay times. analog tend to be darker and can introduce modulation which can be fun but can also be over done depending on how its used
delay is a wonderful effect but you can use it lots of different ways. adding texture to ambient passages, fattening a solo, quick slap back to get a 50's rockabilly feel, playing harmony licks over yourself... my big board i have two analog delays. one is used primarily for solos. the other is tap tempo. between those two it gives me plenty to mess with. digital delays tend to be cleaner, clearer and have longer delay times. analog tend to be darker and can introduce modulation which can be fun but can also be over done depending on how its used
revolution
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Wow...thanks for replies. I guess I came to the right place!
Wow...thanks for replies. I guess I came to the right place!
Aceman
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Okay - now for real settings:
***These vary widely based on the delay's time range or settings
Delay short (maybe 10 o'clock)
Feedback - a few 9-10 o'clock
Level - 10-11 o'clock
* Metallic reverb sort of sound
Delay medium (maybe 12 o'clock)
Feedback - 0 - set to minimum (1 feedback note)
Level - 2 o'clock
* Slap back
Delay ~ 320 milliseconds
Feedback 3-5
Level - 12-3p
*Def Lep Hysteria
Okay - now for real settings:
***These vary widely based on the delay's time range or settings
Delay short (maybe 10 o'clock)
Feedback - a few 9-10 o'clock
Level - 10-11 o'clock
* Metallic reverb sort of sound
Delay medium (maybe 12 o'clock)
Feedback - 0 - set to minimum (1 feedback note)
Level - 2 o'clock
* Slap back
Delay ~ 320 milliseconds
Feedback 3-5
Level - 12-3p
*Def Lep Hysteria
revolution
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Thanks for those settings, Ace. My question is revolving around multiple delays and how to use them. I have an old Roland GP-8, and I still love it...especially the digital delay. I am also wanting to pair it with an analog delay, but I am not sure how to use it. I have an 80s Rockman Stereo Echo, but havent ran it into the front of my amp yet. It maxes at 300 on one side, and 500 on the other. One of the delay sides has a weird immediate slap back that's not the same time as the rest of the repeats. Kind of a thunk-thunk...thunk...thunk...thunk. I like it, but as I said, I don't have much experience with delay. Thanks.
Thanks for those settings, Ace. My question is revolving around multiple delays and how to use them. I have an old Roland GP-8, and I still love it...especially the digital delay. I am also wanting to pair it with an analog delay, but I am not sure how to use it. I have an 80s Rockman Stereo Echo, but havent ran it into the front of my amp yet. It maxes at 300 on one side, and 500 on the other. One of the delay sides has a weird immediate slap back that's not the same time as the rest of the repeats. Kind of a thunk-thunk...thunk...thunk...thunk. I like it, but as I said, I don't have much experience with delay. Thanks.
Obsessive Compulsive
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I have a 'Pre Delay' control in my effect. Anybody knows what this does?
I have a 'Pre Delay' control in my effect. Anybody knows what this does?
PFDarkside
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Pre Delay as used in Reverb delays the onset of the reverb effect. At minimum the reverb begins immediately, at maximum it's like a large hall where the sound has to hit the back wall before it starts to reverberate.
Pre Delay as used in Reverb delays the onset of the reverb effect. At minimum the reverb begins immediately, at maximum it's like a large hall where the sound has to hit the back wall before it starts to reverberate.
PFDarkside
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I like to use the Analog to "fatten" the base tone (kind of like a slap back) then run a digital or tape sim around that 320ms - 370ms time. Everyone from Gilmour to The Edge has used sounds like that, and you can see Ace's example too. (You can use them independently or together)
I like to use the Analog to "fatten" the base tone (kind of like a slap back) then run a digital or tape sim around that 320ms - 370ms time. Everyone from Gilmour to The Edge has used sounds like that, and you can see Ace's example too. (You can use them independently or together)
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This is sort of what I do, too. That 2nd delay I use with a tap tempo, either at quarter notes or dotted quarter notes.
This is sort of what I do, too. That 2nd delay I use with a tap tempo, either at quarter notes or dotted quarter notes.
these_go211
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The best thing with delay is just to keep experimenting and twisting knobs until you find something. Or maybe that's just me who finds that fun. 2 delays are very fun!
The best thing with delay is just to keep experimenting and twisting knobs until you find something. Or maybe that's just me who finds that fun. 2 delays are very fun!
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I do have to mention our new Andromeda Dynamic Delay, which is super tweakable, has 128 presets, and sounds really, really good.
I do have to mention our new Andromeda Dynamic Delay, which is super tweakable, has 128 presets, and sounds really, really good.
