So far we’ve only looked at using simple echostyle delays. There are, of course, numerous ways we can modify the delay. Starting with EQing the feedback loop or even EQing the whole delay return, we can also add distortion or even stick the delay through its own reverb. However, shelving the creativity for a moment, let’s look at the delay itself. One option is to add static or automated panning to the delay return, or simply use a ping pong-style delay. These options create stereo interest but can also make even more of a feature out of the delay spin. A second option is to use a synced pre-delay before the delay. This isn’t quite as bonkers as it might seem, and can be achieved quite easily by inserting a delay on the auxiliary return bus before the main delay and setting its mix to maximum. For this technique to make any difference, the pre-delay must be a different length to the main delay and one option that works well is to use a quarter note pre-delay with an eighth-note spin.
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