Details: DELAY
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5. Tape Echo – The AX2 Tape Echo effect models the behavior of a tape echo unit
like the Binson Echorec or Maestro Echoplex. Each successive echo loses some
frequency response and definition just like it would on analog tape. Up to 1250 mS of
delay time is available. Main Delay Time (0-99) sets the time for the echoes. Delay
Time Offset (0-99) lets you separate the delayed and non-delayed signals in stereo,
just like when you’re using the Mono Delay. Set this to 0, and both signals are
centered between the left and right channels, creating a mono image; set it to 99, and
the direct signal is routed to the right channel, while the delayed signal goes to the left
channel. Delay Feedback (0-99) controls the number of repeats for the echoes, and
Delay Level (0-99) sets the volume for the echoes. The delay volume is also effected
by the DELAY/REVERB Level control on the MAIN Row. If you want subtle
(volume-wise) delay effects, try setting the Delay Level high here on the Delay row,
and then turn down the Delay/Reverb level on the MAIN Row. This gets you the best
sound quality for your delayed signal. Also, see the note below about the Dynamic
Delay setting’s effect.
DYNAMIC DELAY
The Dynamic Delay setting is available for all the AX2 Delay types. This is a sort of
“smart” volume control for the echoes of the delay effects, and sets the loudness of the
delay echoes based on how loud you are playing. While you are playing, the Dynamic
Delay keeps the volume of the echoes turned down, so that the echoes aren’t
overwhelming what you’re playing. Then, when you stop playing for a moment, the
volume level turns up to allow the echoes to be heard. The Dynamic Delay control on
the DELAY Edit Row sets the threshold – the breakpoint, where this automatic
volume control stops working and lets the echoes through at full volume. When set to
a high value, the delay effect will be partially muted while you play, which helps avoid
that unwanted “muddy” sound.
DELAY TIMES
0 is the shortest delay time and 99 is the longest. This range is exponential, which
means that the lower numbers take small steps, and the bigger numbers take bigger
steps. The following tables show what times (in milliseconds) you are selecting from
when using the AX2 Delay effects:
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