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Bandlab: Add depth with D-Delay

Demo summary

A demonstration of setting up a quarter-note tempo-synced delay with 100% spread to add space to the lead vocal.

Step-by-step

  1. Add the D-Delay effect to the vocal track
  2. Set the delay time to a quarter note tempo sync
  3. Adjust the spread to 100%
  4. Mix the effect level low until it is felt rather than heard directly

Tips

  • Set the spread to 100% to achieve a wider sound
  • Mix the delay in at a low volume to add depth without it being an obvious echo
  • Listen to the effect with the full music track to determine if further adjustments are needed

Highlights

I like how this sounds. I'm actually mixing it in quite low so that it's felt rather than heard directly, adding just a touch of depth.

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