User Guide

Chapter 2 Delay 41
Note: The first time you edit a filter or pitch transpose parameter, the respective
module will automatically turn on. This saves you the effort of manually turning on the
filter or pitch transposition module before editing. Once you manually turn either of
these modules off, however, you will need to manually switch it back on.
Editing Tap Parameters Using the Shortcut Menu
Right-clicking or Control-clicking a tap will open a shortcut menu that contains the
following commands:
 Copy sound parameters: Copies all parameters—except the delay time—of the
selected tap or taps into the Clipboard.
 Paste sound parameters: Pastes the tap parameters stored in the Clipboard into the
selected tap or taps. If there are more taps in the Clipboard than are selected in the
main Tap display, the extra taps in the Clipboard are ignored.
 Reset sound parameters to default values: Resets all parameters of all selected taps—
except the delay time—to the default values.
 Delete all taps: Deletes all taps.
Parameter Editing Suggestions
In general, you’ll find editing in the Tap parameter bar fast and precise when you want
to edit the parameters of one tap at a time. All parameters of the selected tap are
available, with no need to switch display views, or estimate values with vertical lines.
If you want to edit the parameters of one tap relative to other taps, use the Tap display.
Also, if you want to edit multiple taps at once, you can use the Tap display to select
multiple taps and then edit them together.
Don’t forget Command-dragging to draw in different values for multiple taps.
Syncing Delay Taps
Delay Designer can either synchronize to the project tempo, or run independently.
When Delay Designer is in synchronized mode (Sync mode), taps snap to a grid of
musically relevant positions—based on note durations. You can also set a Swing value,
when in Sync mode; this varies the precise timing of the grid, resulting in a more laid
back, less robotic feel for each tap. When not in Sync mode, taps don’t snap to any grid,
nor can you apply the Swing value.