The Wonderful World of Delay Pedals
I've always been fascinated by the use of the delay effect. It has the ability to take a simple riff/song to the next level, fill empty space or create a wall of magical sound! Because of it's epic nature, I've decided to dedicate a post to it.
It's very common to hear guitarists use a standard quarter note or eighth note delay. These are great settings especially for simple riffs or solos but there are times when they can become...well, boring or predictable. And lets be honest, who wants that?
The dotted eighth note is an amazing delay setting that is very much associated with U2's, The Edge. It provides a percussive/rhythmic effect which can be clearly heard on the single, Where The Streets Have No Name. This setting can be found on the Boss DD-6, DD-7 and the DD-20 but NOT on the Line 6 DL4. It's actually possible to tap in dotted eighth notes into the DL4, but in a live setting, who has the time or the patience? Check it out below!
Another cool setting is the galloping delay effect. It's simply amazing and adds that extra character to guitar parts, especially when you're playing arpeggios or small riffs. You can get the effect by running two delays on top of each other: one set to a dotted eighth note and the other to a quarter note delay. If you want a faster galloping effect, set the second delay pedal to an eighth note. Check em out! N'Joy!