How to Use Delay in Mixing: Pro Techniques Every Studio Needs

Inside The Recording Studio

Ever crank a delay plugin, hear a swamp of echoes, and think, “Cool… but what am I actually doing here?” Chris & Jody are here to rescue you from your own knob-twisting crimes. This week, they break down delay the way mix engineers wish someone had explained it when they were fumbling around in their first apartment studios.

First, the math (don’t panic). They show you how to calculate delay times that actually fit the tempo, no more “that kinda sounds right, maybe” energy. If you’re using hardware with zero DAW sync, this segment alone may save you from hurling your favorite box across the room.

Then they unleash the fun stuff: slapbacks that make vocals swagger, ping-pongs that dance across your headphones, tape delays that drip nostalgia, and multi-taps that basically let you play Tetris with your audio. They’ll even show you how to use delay to make guitars wider than your rent bill and vocals thicker than a Midwestern milkshake.

Expect jokes, expect nonsense, and expect a few “wait… seriously?” tips you’ll immediately want to try. Stick around for Friday Finds, because who doesn’t love new plugins and gear you didn’t know you needed?

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