Delay setting for Revelation Song

[SixShooter]

What type of delay setting are you using for the guitar intro and begining of Revelation Song if you are using delay? I'm not real experienced with delay though I do own a TC Flashback. I can't tell if it's a short delay/reverb type setting or a longer dotted eighth setting like U2. Any tips would be appreciated.

[joeismyname]

I own a dd20 and always leave it on a light modulated setting with the feedback at 12:00 and the effect volume at 2:00 or so. I also use the dotted 8th setting if your delay has that. I believe revelation song is about 70 BPM or so. Then to play the song just arpeggiate through the chords. Hope this helps

[GeetarPlayer]

Originally Posted by SixShooter

What type of delay setting are you using for the guitar intro and begining of Revelation Song if you are using delay? I'm not real experienced with delay though I do own a TC Flashback. I can't tell if it's a short delay/reverb type setting or a longer dotted eighth setting like U2. Any tips would be appreciated.

Your delay has everything you need to cover this effect. Set the Subdivision setting to dotted eighth note (the middle setting). Set the delay type to modulated (which gives it that shimmery imperfect sound). While the song is playing (or you are hearing it in your head) tap the tempo in - 1 beat per quarter note.

The feedback should be such that you hear 3 repeats (each one quieter than the previous of course). The delay level should be fairly high - the first repeat should be about as loud as the original pluck. This is what makes it confusing to reverse engineer... you really can't tell what the guy is actually picking and what is delay. That's the point. It sounds awesome that way. But we all know about these dotted eighth note delay settings now, so we can easily figure it out. :-)

[SixShooter]

Thanks, that's helpful. I tried the modulation setting on my Flashback and just didn't care for it. Instead I tried my chorus pedal in conjunction with the FB. That sounds quite nice!

I think I have it sounding pretty good. My only other problem with this song is synching my rhythm with the pianist. The guitar plays each arpeggio five times (plus a small rest) in each measure, but there are only four beats in a measure. Trying to reconcile this in my head. Can you help?

Originally Posted by GeetarPlayer

Your delay has everything you need to cover this effect. Set the Subdivision setting to dotted eighth note (the middle setting). Set the delay type to modulated (which gives it that shimmery imperfect sound). While the song is playing (or you are hearing it in your head) tap the tempo in - 1 beat per quarter note.

The feedback should be such that you hear 3 repeats (each one quieter than the previous of course). The delay level should be fairly high - the first repeat should be about as loud as the original pluck. This is what makes it confusing to reverse engineer... you really can't tell what the guy is actually picking and what is delay. That's the point. It sounds awesome that way. But we all know about these dotted eighth note delay settings now, so we can easily figure it out. :-)

[SmilinWillie]

Originally Posted by GeetarPlayer

Your delay has everything you need to cover this effect. Set the Subdivision setting to dotted eighth note (the middle setting). Set the delay type to modulated (which gives it that shimmery imperfect sound). While the song is playing (or you are hearing it in your head) tap the tempo in - 1 beat per quarter note.

The feedback should be such that you hear 3 repeats (each one quieter than the previous of course). The delay level should be fairly high - the first repeat should be about as loud as the original pluck. This is what makes it confusing to reverse engineer... you really can't tell what the guy is actually picking and what is delay. That's the point. It sounds awesome that way. But we all know about these dotted eighth note delay settings now, so we can easily figure it out. :-)

Great Answer. Now I know what I want for Christmas! I was wondering how that dude did that! Thanks again..