We discussed in our previous delay article <\/a><\/strong>how to use separate your channels into one left and one right with a small amount of delay between the two. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, there is an option to make your sound bigger using only one aux<\/a><\/strong> track. <\/p>\n\n\n\n With your delay on a parallel aux, use a delay time below 100ms<\/strong> and experiment with what sounds right. Rather than create a perceivable echo, the delayed signal will blend with the back end<\/strong> of the original signal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This method will make the listener perceive the sound as larger than it actually is!<\/p>\n\n\n\n To create a groove, use a delay time above 100ms <\/strong>(and experiment)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Delay like this is fantastic for filling up spaces that are empty, and it can give the sound a whole new texture, and it’ll also keep the listener on their toes!<\/p>\n\n\n\n But not only this! Get creative with the 16th <\/strong>or 8th note <\/strong>delays! Play around with dotted note delays<\/strong> or even triplets <\/strong>on percussive elements like hats! We wouldn’t recommend using it on any elements that are dominant like snare drums, but hey! Play around and you might even create something cool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n We chatted about how syncing delay keeps your delay in time with your DAW BPM<\/strong><\/a>. However, we didn’t even touch what cool things you can do with it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you have one-shots or singular stabs on any beat, usually the first of a new phrase, these stabs can really benefit from a delay that finishes up just before<\/strong> the next same stab comes in. With the level of the delayed hit halving every time, it will continue to grab the listeners attention and keep them locked in!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Place a delay on something… anything bright and melodic for best results!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Record what you do next. Play around with all of the parameters, from short to long feedback times, tempos, everything!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now that you’ve recorded this process, you can delete the delay from channels that you applied it to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now cut up and manipulate all of your recordings! Stretch, pitch bend, apply more effects, automate gain controls and other effect parameters! Do not be afraid to use anything, including side chain compression!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The magic that you can create is amazing. You now have a whole new palette of samples to make your song unique. What could be better than that? Well, maybe Mixxed<\/a><\/strong> samples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Create chaos, and then control it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n But maybe you need some visual aid. If you wanted to learn some more techniques in plugin placement before and after your delay plugin, look no further!<\/p>\n\n\n\nHow to Use Delay to Create Groove<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Using Sync Delay to Keep the Listener Interested<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Using Delay to Create Effects <\/h3>\n\n\n\n