Guitar Delay FX Basics

HiDERA | 31 August 2024 | 596 MB

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.