TC Electronic M350 - Manual (Page 26)

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DELAY-EFFECTS
This manual section explains the function of the front panel controls as well as the algorithm
parameters in the Delay-effects section.
Example – TIMING knob
Let us just explore the Tap Tempo and timing
functions a bit further:
With a Studio Delay algorithm selected, you tap
quarter notes in tempo 120BPM using the TAP
key. With the TIMING knob in 12 o’clock
position you now have a Delay time of 500ms.
If you turn the TIMING knob fully counter-
clockwise, the actual delay time will be:
0.5 times 500ms= 250ms
If you turn the TIMING knob fully clockwise, the
tempo will be:
2 times 500ms=1000ms (1 second)
When powering up the M350, the default
tempo is 120BPM, but as explained
above, the position of the TIMING knob
defines the actual tempo.
You should also note that the range varies
depending on the selected delay type.
E.g., as the Slapback Delay is characterized by
short delay times, the Slapback Delay’s range
is considerably lower than that of other delay
algorithms.
When using the M350 in a Dual Input
setup, the MIX knob should be set to
100% wet.
Delay Types
Dynamic Delay
The Dynamic Delay initially introduced in the
well-recognized TC 2290 is a function that
allows the dynamics of the input level to
actively alter the delay’s output level.
The basic idea is to have a lower level of the
delay repeats while the instruments are played
(or vocals are sung) and an increased level of
delay when no input is present.
This is a function that leaves the source
material clear and undisturbed while played and
delicately accompanied by the delay between
phrases.
With the correct settings, you will be amazed
how you can use delay effects on material
where you previously never considered this an
option.
Delay – Controls
TIMING knob
Both the TIMING and the TAP key are used
to specify the desired tempo of the repeats.
A tempo is tapped on the TAP key and you
multiply this tempo using the TIMING knob.
The range of the TIMING knob is 0.5 to 2.
See example below.
FEEDBACK knob
The FEEDBACK knob sets the number of
delay repeats. Leaving the knob in
12 o’clock position gives you the starting
point suggested by TC Electronic.