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Use subtle variations of the grid position of every second increment (values between
45% and 55%) to create a less rigid rhythmic feel. This can deliver very human timing
variations. Use of extremely high Swing values are unsubtle as they place every second
increment directly beside the subsequent increment. Make use of higher values to
create interesting and intricate double rhythms with some taps, while retaining the
grid to lock other taps into more rigid synchronization with the project tempo.
Using Delay Designer’s Master Section
The Master section incorporates two global functions: delay feedback and dry/wet mix.
In simple delays, the only way for the delay to repeat is to use feedback. Because
Delay Designer offers 26 taps, you can use these taps to create repeats, rather than
requiring discreet feedback controls for each tap.
Delay Designer’s global Feedback parameter does, however, allow you to send the output
of one user-defined tap back through the effect input, to create a self-sustaining rhythm
or pattern. This tap is known as the feedback tap.
• Feedback button: Enables or disables the feedback tap.
• Feedback Tap pop-up menu: Used to choose a tap as the feedback tap.
• Feedback Level knob: Sets the feedback level. You can vary the feedback tap output
level before it is routed back into Delay Designer’s input.
• A value of 0% equals no feedback.
• A value of 100% sends the feedback tap back into Delay Designer’s input at full
volume.
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