Kurzweil k2500 User Guide

FXAlg #131: 4-Tap Delay ¥ FXAlg #132: 4-Tap Delay BPM

              

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This is a simple stereo 4-tap delay algorithm with delay lengths defined either in milliseconds (ms) (#131), or in 
tempos and beats (#132). The left and right channels are fully symmetric (all controls affect both channels). The 
duration of each stereo delay tap (length of the delay) and the signal level from each stereo tap may be set. Prior to 
output each delay tap passes through a level and left/right balance control. The taps are summed and added to the 
dry input signal through a Wet/Dry control. The delayed signal from the ÒLoopÓ tap may be fed back to the delay 
input.

The delay length for any given tap is the sum of the coarse and fine parameters for the tap, multiplied by the 
DelayScale parameter which is common to all taps. The DelayScale parameter allows you to change the lengths of 
all the taps together.

A repetitive loop delay is created by turning up the Fdbk Level parameter. Only the Loop tap is fed back to the input 
of the delay, so this is the tap which controls the loop rate. Usually you will want the Loop delay length to be longer 
than the other tap lengths.  Set the Loop delay length to the desired length, then set the other taps to fill in the 
measure with interesting rhythmical patterns. Setting tap levels allows some ÒbeatsÓ to receive more or less 
emphasis than others. 

Tap Levels

& Balance

Wet

Output

Dry

Input

Feedback

Delay

High Freq

Damping