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Mixing with delays - Pro Tools Tutorial
From the course: Mixing and Mastering with Pro Tools
Mixing with delays
While reverb will be our go-to effect for simulating an acoustic space and letting an overall vibe to the aesthetic of a mix, Delay can achieve the same depth and space defining effect as reverb, with more control over the tail. Because delay is characterized by distinct echoes or taps, it may not be perfect for very complex rhythmic parts, but works excellent on vocals, guitars, synths and other melodic instruments. For example, a delay is a great way to make a vocal sound huge and special without washing it out or obscuring the lyrics with the density of a bunch of reverb. Because delays are also distinct taps, they can really help reinforce the tempo and the groove of a song in a way that a reverb cannot. So, if we look at the delay returns in Take Me Down, we've got a few different delays. I have a Short Delay and a Long Delay. We could see these are setup via Sends and Returns and the Long Delay specifically is fed into some additional effects. If I look at my Sends F-J, also fed…
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