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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 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, | + | The block has been overhauled in firmware 17.01 and later, providing many pre-configured types. |
=Parameters= | =Parameters= | ||
Revision as of 12:41, 11 October 2021
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, 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.
Diffusion
Diffusion has its own LFO modulation parameters.
Factory presets
The Megatap Delay block is showcased in some factory presets. Search the Factory presets page for "megatap".
