Air Delay
Headrush Delay

Air Delay

Inspired by Pro Tools® AIR Delay (Plug-in)

THE'Air Delay is an advanced stereo delay with:

  • Independent control of L/R sides
  • Modulation on repetitions
  • Adjustable stereo width
  • Sound cleaning filter

It is designed for sounds: Modern Stereo wide Ambient

SOUND CHARACTER

  • Delay open, airy and three-dimensional
  • Repetitions with stereo movement
  • Excellent depth control
  • Modern and “hi-end” sound

Control Parameters

SyncY/N

Synchronize the delay to the BPM:

  • Y → follows the preset tempo
  • N → uses values ​​in milliseconds
Delayms

Repetition time:

  • 80–150 ms → slapback
  • 300–500 ms → rhythmic delay
  • 600+ ms → ambient
Feedback%

Number of repetitions:

  • Low → few repetitions
  • High → many repetitions

Over 70% → infinite effect

Mix%

Amount of delay in the signal:

  • 0–20% → light
  • 25–40% → standard
  • 50%+ → dominant
TailsY/N

Delay queue management:

  • Y → continues after bypass
  • N → immediate stop
Ratio-100% → +100%

Difference between left and right delay:

  • 0% → center (mono-like)
  • values ​​→ slower right side
  • values ​​→ slower left side

It is used to create a ping-pong effect

Width%

Stereo Width:

  • 0% → mono
  • 50% → moderate stereo
  • 100% → ultra wide

Taller = more “open”

LPF Feedback - Reso Freq Feedback (Hz)Hz

Modulation speed on repetitions:

  • Low → slow movement
  • High → fast movement

Create independent L/R chorus effect

Feedback Returned%

Modulation intensity (depth):

  • Low → almost stopped
  • High → noticeable movement

Higher = more liquid delay

HighpassHz

Cut the lows of the delay:

  • 80–120 Hz → natural
  • 120–200 Hz → cleaner
  • 200+ Hz → very light

Avoid slurry in the mix

Pro Tips

  • Want huge stereo → Width 80–100%
  • Want movement → Ratio ±40–60%
  • Want cleaning → Highpass 120–180 Hz
  • You want a “liquid” effect → High Feedback (R).

Universal setup:

  • Delay: 450 ms
  • Feedback: 40%
  • Ratio: +30%
  • Width: 70%
  • Feedback (R): 25%
  • Highpass: 120Hz
  • Mix: 30%

Modern, wide and controlled sound

Quick Reference

  • Sync: Sync tempo
  • Delay (ms): Time delay
  • Feedback (%): Repetitions
  • Ratio: L/R difference
  • Width (%): Stereo width
  • Feedback L/R (Hz): Modulation speed
  • Feedback (R %): Modulation intensity
  • Highpass (Hz): Low cut
  • Mix (%): Effect quantity
  • Tails: Tail effect

Setup Examples

Clean modern stereo

SyncY
Delay400 ms
Feedback35%
Ratio+30%
Width70%
Feedback L0.5 Hz
Feedback R0.7 Hz
Feedback (R)25%
Highpass120Hz
Mix30%
TailY

Wide and defined stereo

Ambient wide

SyncN
Delay700 ms
Feedback60%
Ratio+50%
Width100%
L/R Feedback0.3–0.6 Hz
Feedback (R)50%
Highpass150–200 Hz
Mix40%
TailY

Huge, enveloping sound

Ping pong delay

SyncY
Delay450 ms
Feedback40%
Ratio±50%
Width80%
Feedback (R)20%
Highpass120Hz
Mix30%

Obvious stereo movement

Modern lead

Delay450 ms
Feedback35%
Ratio+20%
Width60%
Feedback (R)20%
Highpass120Hz
Mix25%

Space without kneading