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Synced Delay Taps

Added 2023-11-21 16:52:32 +0000 UTC

In today's video, I'm diving into the complexities of using delays in music production, especially when dealing with shuffled rhythms. Here's a summary of the key points:

Yesterday's Topic: We discussed syncing melodies to drum grooves.
Today's Focus: Exploring delays and their potential issues in certain musical contexts.
Initial Setup: Demonstrated a straight melody on the Polymers synth, adding a simple delay for enhancement.
Challenge with Shuffle: When applying a 50% shuffle (18 notes), the melody clashed with the straight delay taps.
The Problem: The straight delay patterns disrupted the groove of the shuffled melody.
My Usual Approach: I tend to avoid delays in funky, groovy tracks to maintain rhythm integrity.
Creating a Shuffled Delay: Aimed to replicate a delay that aligns with the global shuffle setting.
Technical Steps:Used an FX grid and enabled shuffle settings.
Set up a feedback loop using a recorder as a delay buffer.
Incorporated amplifiers for feedback control and a scalar for phase and gate output management.
Utilized logic and comparisons to retrigger recording and playback.
Applied volume shaping using curves for dynamic control.
Result: Achieved a delay that complements the shuffled rhythm, creating a unique sound texture.
Recommendation: This method is great for groovy or funky music requiring delay effects.
Download Patch: https://bit.ly/49JBbAz