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Delay

Delay repeats a sound after a short or long period of time.

Level relevance: introduced at Nat 3; tagged for every later level where the same concept remains useful.

Explanation

Delay creates echoes or repeats of the original sound. It can be used subtly to add depth or more obviously as a rhythmic or creative effect. Many delays can be synchronised to tempo in the DAW, which makes them fit the groove of the track more naturally.

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