Delay Types Explained (Digital, Analog, Tape & more)

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Need help to decide which delay type you should choose between digital, analog and tape?
Don't know what each type of delay is best for?
I answer both questions in this video, by demonstrating the difference between all delay types so that you can finally hear them and understand them clearly.
I also share my experience on which type of delay to use depending on the situation; what each type of delay is best at between digital, analog, tape and other types.
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[@papeleriasanignacio3282]

Delays masterclass ! TY, so much for your video

[@AntoineMichaudGuitar]

My pleasure!

[@michael_caz_nyc]

That is why I love my Boss DD-500 . . . it has an entire toolbox of every Delay you will ever need. You can "Tweak" and really Sculpt your perfect Delay sound. Boss does killer delay's. oNe LovE from NYC

[@d2vmusic]

Great presentation, Antoine - and some very useful tips on best fit for the required part. I adore the repeating melody and chords you chose for the reverse delay section, wonderful! 😀

[@lastdaysguitar]

You've captured pretty much exactly how I use Strymon Delays in live performance - I play in a trio and have a lot of space to fill so Brigadier is always on and helps fill space & build power - I alternate between the Dig and El Capistan for leads, depending on the song needs. Recording though - "all bets are off" and they each get used in strange ways. IMHO Brigadier might be the most underrated of the 3 - so many useful sounds in that pedal.

[@BobGuido]

A great pedal that does just these three types of delays and allows you to change the timing of them using note values is the Line 6 Echo Park. That pedal provides a great way to learn and explore all of the ideas you're teaching in this video.

[@stockholm1752]

I like all types of delay: Analog, Digital, Tape, Grainular, Pitfh-shifting, … etc.
My favorites, though, are Tape and Digital. The first for the spacey sounds, the latter for, well, you name it. You can be so creative with something like a TimeLine.

[@VideoGameStoryTime]

I've never tapped on a video so fast! ❤

[@AntoineMichaudGuitar]

Hey, I watched one of your videos just a few weeks ago. Great to see you here!

[@marioreyes1603]

Love it. I’m done now with buying more pedals 🤣🤣🤣 I’d keep my “Ocean machine” and my “TC Nova Repeater” as my main delays. On the other hand, it’s always a pleasure learning from you. Saludos de Ciudad de México!!

[@olivierhallard3379]

Very educative video, merci!

[@Williamk492]

08:28 this part is sweeeeet 👌🏼

[@1234mikeirving]

Great video! I think I'll sell my DIG and El Cap and buy the Timeline.

[@Lorneplumber]

i went the other way

[@michael_caz_nyc]

All ya need is an El Cap@@Lorneplumber

[@nickreesyt]

@@michael_caz_nycthe best ❤❤❤

[@marcusstrymon693]

Question: What delay pedal should I use from strymon?
Answer: Yes
(Volante is just SO good)

[@georgerichardson7728]

Can't go wrong with Dig either.

[@marcusstrymon693]

@@georgerichardson7728 yes

[@marcusstrymon693]

Tbh to I think that with modern delays one cant even classify them for usability because they all have sich great filter and eq tweakability. I mean you can make the timeline brigade super crisp but you can make the digital super highcut
So for me it mostly comes down to the type of heavy modulation I desire in the context.
I desire (a lot): The chorusy modulation of digital delays like DIG and timeline digital
I desire: Volante low speed Wow and Flutter ( its extreme)
And I somewhat like analog delay grit (almost like a bitcrusher) bit use it more sparsely.
I hate: That the meris hedra pitchshifter delay doesnt have nice sounding modulation rather it only has detune that sucks a lot

[@AntoineMichaudGuitar]

Very good points, thanks for sharing, Marcus!

[@rickc2102]

Never liked clean dds, have bbd and lofi on my board.

[@Relayer6a]

I hate when people say digital is an exact copy of the dry signal. It's true that it is very high fidelity and should be looked at that way. But it is not and exact copy of your dry signal. Digital has been around for over 40 years. From day 1 is was promised to be "perfect" (Literally, that was how it was marketed.). 40 years later they are still promising that they have finally got it as good as analog. Take it for what it is and you'll make better use of it.