When I watch rig rundowns I see things like Andy Timmons with two Memory Man Delays on all the time and GG who has a Flashback on all the time, but whenever I try and do this it always sounds like there are just a load of notes playing at the wrong time getting in the way (but not when I listen to other people doing the same).
I do keep the repeats and mix fairly low, but it either seems to be so low it's not making much difference or it sounds "wrong" to my ears.
I do like delay on a big rock solo, but I find two clicks when playing live too much for my simple brain.
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I thought @monquixote you were a funk guy now, in which case isn't delay the enemy? Don't you want a dry, snappy sound?
As I'm not really the big rock solo guy a bit of slapback is instant atmosphere on rockabilly type stuff and big triplet delays for atmospheric dub type things. I have also used a modulated delay quite happily pretty much as a substitute for reverb, really just filling in the spaces between the notes on clean riffs.
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I use them in the Loop (generally) for a "rock solo" type thing. Digital for a longer or modern type delay analogue for shorter or old school type delay.
Although since bigjon used my DD-6 into the front of an amp whilst playing "Another brick in the wall", I've experimented a bit more with them into the front.
I prefer to use a few repeats rather than go OTT with them.
Ref the switching thing, give me a shout if you want to try my switcher unit. Personally I think it's awesome.
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Then I got a carbon copy and on any delay setting and on either dirty or clean it just fits. modulation on always! :-)
I use mine in big solos like everyone else. Besides that, it's used pretty sparsely.
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"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
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Have you considered using a Ducking Delay setting so it doesn't get in the way of your rhythms?
The best "leave on delay" I've heard, and played, is @dindude's Diamond Memory Lane Jr. A bit pricey but once you hear it..........:)
Hmm- I thought I was the only one who didn't care much about tap tempo. Like you, I just set it to whatever sounds good/seems appropriate, and go with it.
I love the atmospheric stuff, the slapback effect, and the triggered repeats. For more interesting delay sounds, I like multi-tap and echo filters. I also like to use delay to add a sense of space to my sound. Currently my Carbon Copy is in the loop, but I like it better in front. Just haven't gotten around to switching it back yet. If I want a digi delay, I grab the Flashback. ( or just use the Mustang's)