Delay Node
A versatile stereo delay effect with multiple modes, tempo sync, filtering, and modulation capabilities.
Overview
| Property | Value |
|---|
| Category | Effects / Time |
| Version | 2 |
| Inputs | L, R (audio) |
| Outputs | L, R (audio) |
Modes
| Mode | Description |
|---|
| Stereo | Independent left/right delays |
| Ping Pong | Signal bounces between left and right |
| Mono | Summed mono delay |
| Dual | Two independent delay lines with separate times |
Parameters
Time & Sync
| Parameter | Range | Default | Description |
|---|
| Time | 1ms - 2000ms | 250ms | Delay time (when sync is off) |
| Sync | On/Off | Off | Enable tempo synchronization |
| Division | See below | 1/4 | Note division when synced |
Sync Divisions: 1/1, 1/2, 1/2T, 1/4, 1/4T, 1/8, 1/8T, 1/16, 1/16T, 1/32, 1/32T, 1/64, 1/64T
Feedback & Mix
| Parameter | Range | Default | Description |
|---|
| Feedback | 0% - 100% | 30% | Amount of signal fed back |
| Mix | 0% - 100% | 50% | Dry/wet balance |
Filtering
| Parameter | Range | Default | Description |
|---|
| Low Cut | 20Hz - 2kHz | 80Hz | High-pass filter on feedback |
| High Cut | 1kHz - 20kHz | 12kHz | Low-pass filter on feedback |
Modulation
| Parameter | Range | Default | Description |
|---|
| Mod Rate | 0.1Hz - 10Hz | 1Hz | LFO speed for time modulation |
| Mod Depth | 0% - 100% | 0% | Amount of time modulation |
Visualizer
The Delay Visualizer shows:
- Current delay time
- Feedback amount
- L/R phase relationship (for stereo modes)
Tips
- Use Ping Pong mode with tempo sync for rhythmic delays
- Apply filtering to prevent mud buildup in the feedback loop
- Add subtle modulation for tape-style warmth
- For slapback effects, use short times (50-150ms) with low feedback
Example Presets
Slapback Echo
- Time: 80ms
- Feedback: 10%
- Mix: 40%
Rhythmic Ping Pong
- Sync: On
- Division: 1/8
- Mode: Ping Pong
- Feedback: 45%
- Mix: 35%
Ambient Wash
- Time: 500ms
- Feedback: 70%
- Mix: 50%
- High Cut: 4kHz
- Mod Depth: 15%