Yamaha VL-1 Feature Reference page 63

Feature Reference
Since the goal in producing a delay effect is often to match the delay time to a
musical time value, the VL1 includes a "time calculation" function that makes it easy to
convert standard note values to their corresponding delay times in milliseconds.
1.
Select a Delay Time Parameter
Position the cursor at the delay time parameter you want to edit — "Calc" will
appear above the • button.
2.
Press •
Press the • function button ("calc"). The "TIME CALCULATION" window
will appear.
3.
Set the Required Tempo
Use the data dial or = and - buttons to specify the tempo you will be
playing at (quarter-note beats per minute). The delay time corresponding to one quarter
note at the specified tempo will appear, in milliseconds, below the selected tempo.
4.
Select the Required Note Length
Use the £ through ¶ buttons to select the note length to which you want to
match the delay time. The corresponding delay time will appear, as in the preceding step.
5.
Press [
Press the [ button. The "TIME CALCULATION" window will disappear and
the calculated delay time will automatically be entered for the delay time parameter (you
can also press ] to cancel this operation).
Edit Mode
Musical Time Calculation