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70Logic Pro Effects
Logic Pro Tape Delay
Tape Delay simulates the sound of vintage tape echo machines. It can run at a free rate or
can be synchronized with the project tempo. The effect is equipped with a highpass and
lowpass filter in the feedback loop, making it easy to create authentic dub echo effects.
Tape Delay also includes an LFO for delay time modulation. This can be used to produce
chorus effects, even on long delays.
Tape Delay parameters
• Tempo Sync button: Synchronize delay repeats with the project tempo (including tempo
changes). The current tempo is shown in the field below the button. Set note values
with the Note pop-up menu or Delay Time knob.
• Delay Time knob and field: Set the delay time in milliseconds. Notes (and dots) are
displayed around the Delay Time knob when synchronized with the project tempo. Click
these buttons or dots (or rotate the knob) to choose an exact synchronization value.
Note: Clicking note or dot values resets the Deviation parameter value. Choose a value
from the Note pop-up menu to retain the current Deviation value.
• : 2 and x 2 buttons: Halve or double the current delay time.
• Note pop-up menu: Set the grid resolution for the delay time.
• Deviation field: Set the amount of deviation from the grid.
• Smoothing slider and field: Even out the LFO and flutter effect. See LFO and Flutter
parameters.
• Clip Threshold knob: Set the level of the distorted tape saturation signal. Higher values
produce no additional audible distortion. Lower values result in an aggressive distortion.
This behavior is influenced by high Feedback values which result in eventual distortion,
irrespective of the Clip Threshold value. That said, aggressive distortion and signal
breakup are achieved far more rapidly when a low Clip Threshold level is used.
• Spread knob and field: Set the width of the effect signal in stereo instances. This
parameter is not available in mono instances.