Delay is essential for expanding the depth and space of our mixes beyond what's possible with reverb alone. But of course like any mixing tool, there's a lot of ways to get it wrong and really just a handful of ways to get it right.
In this book you'll learn the following:
Learn how to mix delay with EQ, Reverb, Chorus FX, Distortion, Sidechaining/Ducking and Automation.
Learn the difference between Reverb and Delay and when to use which one in a mix.
Learn The 3-Delay Mix System which guarantees you'll use the right amount of delay to get a richer more convincing sense of depth in your mixes.
Get access to the five most universal delay presets which enable you to get the delay you need in 5 minutes or less.
Learn the 4 most important delay controls to tweak in order to get results that work every time.
Learn how to use delay and reverb together.
Learn the difference between Analog and Digital Delays and how each excels at achieving specific mix results.
Now fundamentally, when it comes to configuring delays that sit perfectly in a mix, there are two major challenges that must be solved:
1. Getting the right delay timing.
2. Mixing the delay properly.
Getting the right delay timing is about understanding which delay times work best for a given situation. In order to do this we'll learn the value of breaking delays up into two categories called Repeats & Slapbacks. Understanding the strengths of each delay category is one of the first steps for getting delay right.
Beyond this, it's the mixing of delay so it fits perfectly that presents the majority of challenges. It's for this reason that we'll explain in depth how to mix delays with EQ, reverb,width, panning, sidechaining/ducking and volume automation.
The main challenge with delay will always be figuring out how to use it in a way that contributes to the clarity and expansiveness of your mixes. But the real goal is to get delays that sit perfectly in the mix without making your life a living hell trying to set it up.
The purpose of The 3-Delay Mix System is that it guarantees you'll use the right amount and right kinds of delay for a mix. Not only that, but it gives you a preset system that will enable you to get the right delay in an utterly short period of time. This means you'll spend more time making progress in your songs instead of getting stuck in one place.
So pickup your copy now and discover the exact way to use delay perfectly in any mix.
