delay

Delay

Effect that holds input signal for specified time

Feedback

Percentage of output sent back into input

Mix

Determines volume of dry and wet signal

Filter

Used on delay's feedback route to filter signal

Slapback Delay

Quick single repeat delay (80-150ms)

ADT

Artificial Double Tracking for thickening sound

Ping Pong Delay

Stereo delay with repetitions alternating sides

Delay Time

Length signal is delayed, in ms or musical terms

Short Delays

Thicken sound texture

Timed Delays

Create rhythmic elements in track

Filler Delays

Fill space between phrases

Ambience

Adds space without muddying texture

Timed Delay

Repetitions synchronized with music tempo

Slapback

Quick delay with one repetition

Multi-Tap

Multiple delays in parallel with varied timing

Crotchets

Musical note length used to describe delay time

Feedback Amount

Varies from no feedback to high feedback

Stereo Field Usage

Panning wet signal differently from dry

Tape Delay

Analog delay using magnetic tape loops

Bucket Brigade Delay

Analog delay using series of capacitors

Digital Delay

Uses computer algorithms for delay effects

Loop Pedals

Offers long playback for creative looping

Delay Plug-ins

Software for flexible delay effects in DAWs