
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

