Audio Foundations: Delay and Modulation

The fundamentals of delay and modulation effects and how to apply these effects, technically and creatively, to improve the sound of a mix.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know before watching this course
• How to use the exercise files
• Using the "Get In the Mix" Pro Tools session files

1. Understanding Delay

• What is delay?
• Creating delay effects overview
• Delay time, level, and feedback parameters
• Utilizing a low-pass filter and polarity reverse
• Setting up an effects loop for delay
• Setting up an effects loop in a DAW
• Setting the delay time by tempo
• Setting the delay time by ear

2. Echo Effects

• Overview of short, medium, and long delays
• Long delays
• Get in the Mix: Using long delay on key lyrics
• Get in the Mix: Establishing groove with long delays
• Get in the Mix: Creating slap-back echo with long delays
• Advanced tape-delay effects

3. Modulation, Chorus, and Doubling Effects

• LFO
• Get in the Mix: Modulation rate and depth
• Get in the Mix: Modulation shape
• Delay effects examples in various plug-ins
• Medium delays
• Get in the Mix: Chorus
• Get in the Mix: Double tracking
• Get in the Mix: Spreaders and thickeners

4. Spectral Effects from Delay

• Constructive and destructive interference
• Short delays
• Get in the Mix: Creating a comb filter and a flange effect
• Get in the Mix: Flanger and phaser effects

Conclusion

• Using delays in a real-world mix
• Course summary and goodbye