Groove3 Guitar Delay FX Basics [TUTORIAL]
Who doesn’t love a good delay pedal? As one of the most commonly seen effects on guitar pedal boards across the world, delay pedals have certainly played a huge role in shaping the sound of countless players over the decades. But how much do you really know about them, how they operate, and what can be done with them? In this guitar delay effect video course, effects guru Stephen Davis takes you on an exploration of the delay pedal and its many possible uses in various genres.
You’ll learn how they do what they do, and how you can exploit this knowledge in unique and creative ways, such as stacking delay pedals, getting overdrive sounds, mixing analog and digital, and more. By the end of this guitar delay course, you’ll develop an even greater appreciation for this effect and all it can do. These guitar delay videos are designed for anyone with a delay effect on their pedal board.
Stephen begins with a brief introduction, outlining all the topics covered in the course to provide you with a comprehensive understanding, along with some typical usage ideas. Then, Stephen delves into the specifics, starting with the use of a feedback loop and demonstrating it with a Strymon TimeLine. This is followed by a look at the Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Memory Man and how its level control can be used as a natural overdrive when used with a tube amp.
Next, you will delve into the concept of stacking delay pedals, initially from digital to analog and subsequently from digital to digital, and observe the impact of shifting the effects to different points in the chain. You’ll also hear the difference in using two delays while tracking vs. using only one while tracking and applying the second in the mixing process. Finally, Stephen will examine the use of delay within an amp’s effects loop and hear how it differs from using the pedal in front of the amp. Depending on the context, the results can be vastly different.
Delay (or “echo”) has been a huge component of countless players’ signature sounds. From the slapback tones of rockabilly to the expansive textures of players like U2’s The Edge and Queen’s Brian May, to its use in ambient music and beyond, its timeless appeal is clear. This guitar effect video course is a fantastic way to fully explore the possibilities of this versatile effect and open up a world of sonic exploration. Check out the descriptions of each Guitar Delay FX Basics video tutorial to learn more about the concepts covered in this effect course and how you can apply them in your own playing and recordings. So, don’t delay… Watch “Guitar Delay FX Basics” today!
What You Will Learn:
- How delay pedals of various types do what they do
- Using a delay pedal with a feedback loop (such as the Strymon TimeLine) for unique sounds
- How to use the level control on a Deluxe Memory Man (by Electro-Harmonix) to generate a natural-sounding overdrive
- Stacking delay pedals (digital and analog) in various combinations to achieve different tones
- And more!