Delay Parameters; Delay Time; Tap; Feedback - Alesis Wedge Reference Manual

Overview of Effects – Chapter 5

Delay Parameters

Some of these parameters (Feedback, etc.) are found in all of the Delay
configurations, where others are found only on the single delays. Following is a list
of all Delay parameters found in the Wedge:

Delay Time

In most cases, the delay time is seperated into three parameters for fine-tuning the
time: 100mS, 10mS, and 1mS. Maximum delay time depends on the configuration;
the Mono Delay offers up to 5499mS of delay while the Ping Pong delay offers only
2499mS.

Tap

Single Configurations with only one delay time setting (Mono Delay, Ping Pong) use
the TAP/AUDITION button for tap tempo delays. For others, there is usually a
parameter labelled "TAP " with a value of "--- ". Use this button to tap the delay
time.
The Wedge can also use the incoming audio signal as a Tap Tempo source. If you
hold down the [TAP/AUDITION] button while playing a snare, fingersnap or any
other percussive source into the Wedge, the Delay time will change to match the
tempo of this source.

Feedback

The Feedback parameter controls the regeneration of the delay. If feedback is set for
0, you will only hear one delay. If it is set for 99, the delay will continue to repeat for
days. The feedback can also be set for negative values (-1 to -99). Negative values
produce out of phase delays for a thinner sound.
Low Cut/ High Cut
These parameters filter the input and feedback of the delay. They can be used to
make a "warmer" or "thinner" delay sound. The filters can each be set for Off or
29Hz to 41.3kHz and they roll off at 6dB per octave.

Density

Similar to the Density parameter on the reverb programs, this adds several quick
delay to the initial delay time. This effect "smears" the delayed sound, so the result is
more like a small room than a discrete echo.

Rate/Depth

These parameters work like the pitch modulation parameters on the Chorus/Flange
configurations (see next section). This allows you to add chorusing to a delay for a
richer effect. Used in conjunction to the tremolo and autopan parameters, you can
even create unique panning chorus effects. To bypass this effect, simply set the Depth
to 000.
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