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increase the Predelay. This will let the room sound bigger than it is, while the reverb tail separates from the dry
instrument like a regular delay to create an airy effect. For a more natural room impression, set the Predelay
between zero and a few ms for small rooms and ambiences, and 60 ms or more for large rooms.
 To Tempo
If you like the idea of the delayed reverb, then there is more to explore here. By enabling “To Tempo”, the Predelay
changes its units from milliseconds to note values, just like we know from the Delay types. Now, the Predelay is
linked to Tempo, and the onset of the reverb tail can be arranged in musical values — mostly multiples of 1/8 notes.
With “To Tempo” a predelay of more than two seconds can be achieved.
The tempo can either be tapped with one of the TAP buttons of the PROFILER or PROFILER Remote, or
automatically determined using the Beat Scanner when you press and hold one of the TAP buttons. Please learn
more about the tempo capabilities in the Tempo chapter.
 Early Diffusion
With Early Diffusion dialed all the way to the right, the onset of the reverb will have maximum diffusion, just as it
would in a room with lots of walls and diffraction areas. Less Early Diffusion means fewer reflective surfaces. With
low Early Diffusion values, you will hear more isolated early reflections, like those created by a more regular room or
hall. In spaces like this, the density of the reverb will increase gradually.
This is where the Room Size parameter has its second application: With low values of Early Diffusion, it will define
the distance between the isolated early reflections, as well as the later build up of density. At maximum Early
Diffusion, however, Room Size will affect the speed of the onset attack slope.
✓ The Early Diffusion and Room Size dependencies are best evaluated by temporarily setting up a long predelay, as
this helps to separate the instrument signal from the reverb onset.