6stringerguy
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Just curious what the best delay is for ambient cleans?
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Delay for progressive metal/ambient
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Derpottsie
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Re: Delay for progressive metal/ambient
Cant go wrong with the classic boss dd-3. I use one of those and a tape eko from hotone which has 3 different types of delays and the regular Eko from hotone
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Cant go wrong with the classic boss dd-3. I use one of those and a tape eko from hotone which has 3 different types of delays and the regular Eko from hotone
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PFDarkside
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Re: Delay for progressive metal/ambient
I like something murkier with modulation if possible, and/or something that emulates tape distortion. If you are looking used, something like the Carbon Copy, Malekko 616 or 616 dark, Duncan Vapor Trail, one of the EHX Memory Boy/Man/etc. or an emulation like the Boss DD-7, Line 6 Echo Park/DL-4, etc.
Currently I use a Boss DM-3 for a shorter, slightly dark repeat stacked with a Strymon El Capistan for longer, washy repeats. I used to use the Echo Park before I got those pedals though, I like how you can add analog or tape sim to a multi tap delay. I'd add the Line 6 Verbzilla after, basically ambient in a box.
I like something murkier with modulation if possible, and/or something that emulates tape distortion. If you are looking used, something like the Carbon Copy, Malekko 616 or 616 dark, Duncan Vapor Trail, one of the EHX Memory Boy/Man/etc. or an emulation like the Boss DD-7, Line 6 Echo Park/DL-4, etc.
Currently I use a Boss DM-3 for a shorter, slightly dark repeat stacked with a Strymon El Capistan for longer, washy repeats. I used to use the Echo Park before I got those pedals though, I like how you can add analog or tape sim to a multi tap delay. I'd add the Line 6 Verbzilla after, basically ambient in a box.
6stringerguy
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Re: Delay for progressive metal/ambient
Looking for a single 9/18v unit
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Looking for a single 9/18v unit
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2ndhandband
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Re: Delay for progressive metal/ambient
If you're doing prog you probably really need a good digital delay that has offers presets and midi control. For what the standalone units cost you might as well just unpocket for a G Major II and retire your stompboxes.
If you're doing prog you probably really need a good digital delay that has offers presets and midi control. For what the standalone units cost you might as well just unpocket for a G Major II and retire your stompboxes.
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Little Pigbacon
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Re: Delay for progressive metal/ambient
I like the Earthquaker Devices Afterneath a lot. It's kind of a stunt reverb/delay, and it's kookoo for Cocoa Puffs.
I like the Earthquaker Devices Afterneath a lot. It's kind of a stunt reverb/delay, and it's kookoo for Cocoa Puffs.
6stringerguy
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Re: Delay for progressive metal/ambient
So like a strymon timeline or Seymour Duncan andromeda
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So like a strymon timeline or Seymour Duncan andromeda
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Re: Delay for progressive metal/ambient
The Andromeda Dynamic Digital Delay, or even the Vapor Trail (with maybe another effect in the insert jack) will work well for ambient cleans. I always need at least a long delay (+5 seconds) and a short one for the ambient stuff I do.
The Andromeda Dynamic Digital Delay, or even the Vapor Trail (with maybe another effect in the insert jack) will work well for ambient cleans. I always need at least a long delay (+5 seconds) and a short one for the ambient stuff I do.
6stringerguy
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Delay for progressive metal/ambient
My current ambient setup is a Ernie ball volume pedal, neunaber immerse and a mxr analog chorus
But the andromeda looks great because of the preset functionally and the 18v operation
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My current ambient setup is a Ernie ball volume pedal, neunaber immerse and a mxr analog chorus
But the andromeda looks great because of the preset functionally and the 18v operation
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Ascension
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Re: Delay for progressive metal/ambient
Since you have the immerse for your verbs just need a solid delay. For me doing modern Worship I like to keep things simple and want a small footprint on my board so am running a Boss DD7. Reliable versatile and helps that it has the Tap Tempo nutin fancy just gets the job done. Run it with a Digitec Polara on my Boogie board through the loop and get some really nice ambient tones with my set up.
Since you have the immerse for your verbs just need a solid delay. For me doing modern Worship I like to keep things simple and want a small footprint on my board so am running a Boss DD7. Reliable versatile and helps that it has the Tap Tempo nutin fancy just gets the job done. Run it with a Digitec Polara on my Boogie board through the loop and get some really nice ambient tones with my set up.
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6stringerguy
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Re: Delay for progressive metal/ambient
I used to have a digitech obscura altered Delay and it just didn't sound right for me
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Johnny the Kid
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Re: Delay for progressive metal/ambient
Anything analog with a tap tempo is what I recommend.
Anything analog with a tap tempo is what I recommend.
Re: Delay for progressive metal/ambient
See, I use the digital stuff for ambient music, as I need really long delay times: over 4 seconds. A looper is also a great idea, especially one that allows you to manipulate the loop after the fact (which most don't, really).
See, I use the digital stuff for ambient music, as I need really long delay times: over 4 seconds. A looper is also a great idea, especially one that allows you to manipulate the loop after the fact (which most don't, really).
2ndhandband
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Re: Delay for progressive metal/ambient
You know, I'm working on bringing most of my rig back around to analog effects so I almost agree with you... but delay is an exception. Analog delay is just too limited. If you get a good rackmount digital delay you won't be asking what the best delay is for a specific circumstance because you'll have a delay you can program to do anything you want.
I just picked up a gorgeous old Korg DL8000R.
You know, I'm working on bringing most of my rig back around to analog effects so I almost agree with you... but delay is an exception. Analog delay is just too limited. If you get a good rackmount digital delay you won't be asking what the best delay is for a specific circumstance because you'll have a delay you can program to do anything you want.
I just picked up a gorgeous old Korg DL8000R.
Johnny the Kid
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Re: Delay for progressive metal/ambient
I guess I was focusing more on the prof side, but even still the only time I would use a digital delay is when I need a programmable delay that can do reverse delay stuff. Otherwise one of the Way Huge delays will work well for me.
I guess I was focusing more on the prof side, but even still the only time I would use a digital delay is when I need a programmable delay that can do reverse delay stuff. Otherwise one of the Way Huge delays will work well for me.
