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Megatap Delay block
Contents
Available on which products
- Axe-Fx III: 2 blocks
- FM3: 1 block
- FM3: 2 blocks
- Axe-Fx II: 1 block
- AX8: no
- FX8: 1 block
Channels or X/Y switching
- Axe-Fx III and FM9 and FM3: 2 channels
- Axe-Fx II: no
- FX8: no
What is the Megatap Delay
The Megatap Delay is a 4 second, 128-tap delay line, with parametric control of time, amplitude, and panning. It can be used to create interesting sonic patterns/textures or to increase density before other effects.
The block has been overhauled in firmware 17.01 and later, now providing many pre-configured types.
Parameters
Parameters table
| Parameter | Axe-Fx III / FM3 / FM9 |
|---|---|
| Type | yes |
| Input Select | yes |
| Input Gain | yes |
| Global Mix | yes |
| Master Level | yes |
| Delay Time | yes |
| Number of Taps | yes |
| Predelay | yes |
| Time Alpha | yes |
| Time Randomize | yes |
| Amplitude Shape, Alpha | yes |
| Pan Shape, Alpha | yes |
| Spread | yes |
| Diffusion Mix, Diffusion Time, LFO Rate, LFO Depth | yes |
| Feedback, Feedback Tap | yes |
| Threshold, Attack Time, Release Time | yes |
Envelope Follower
The Megatap Delay has its own Envelope Follower, allowing volume swells.
The Owner's Manual recommends these settings: Threshold -70, Attack 400, Release 15.
Factory presets
The Megatap Delay block is showcased in some factory presets. Search the Factory presets page for "megatap".
