Headrush Delay
Multi Delay
Inspired by HeadRush® Original
The Multi Delay is an advanced multi-tap delay with:
- Until 4 independent taps
- Complex routing between taps
- Full stereo control
- Advanced musical timing
It is HeadRush's most powerful delay and can act as a simple delay... or as an advanced sound design
SOUND CHARACTER
- From clean and precise → to complex and rhythmic
- Layered multiple delays
- Rhythmic pattern capabilities
- Very wide stereo image
Control Parameters
SyncY/N
- Y → synchronized to BPM
- N → milliseconds
Delayms / Picklist
Base delay time
Affects all taps (based on ratios)
Feedback%
Overall quantity of repetitions
Interacts with tap routing
Mix%
Amount of delay signal
TailsY/N
- Y → continues after bypass
- N → immediate stop
Character
Delay Color:
- Neutral → clean
- High Cut 8k → slightly dark
- High Cut 4k → very hot
- others → tonal variations
Fundamental to the mix
Tap Mode
Defines the relationship between taps:
- Ratio 1/8 → classic
- Ratio 1/6 → irregular pattern
- others → polyrhythms
This is where the groove is born
Feedback L…routing
Determine where the feedback goes:
- Tap4 → Input
- Tap4 → Tap1
- Tap4 → Tap2
etc.
Allows chains like:
- delay that “bounces” between taps
- complex effects
StereoY/N
- Y → stereo active
- N → mono
Tap1 / Tap2 / Tap3 / Tap4Y/N
Enable/disable each tap
Tap Delayfor each tap
Time division:
- 1/8, 2/8, 3/8 etc.
Each tap has its own timing
Tap Pan%
Stereo position:
- -100% → left
- 0% → center
- +100% → right
Essential for spatiality
Pro Tips
- Want simple → use 2 taps
- Want ambient → use 4 taps
- Want to groove → use Tap Mode
- You want stereo → use pan L/R
Universal setup:
- Tap1: 1/8 (L -40%)
- Tap2: 3/8 (R +40%)
- Mix: 30%
- Feedback: 35%
- Character: High Cut 8k
Perfect live delay
For HUGE sound:
- 4 active taps
- Alternate pan
- Mix 40%
gigantic stereo
Quick Reference
- Sync: Sync tempo
- Delay: Base time
- Feedback (%): Repetitions
- Mix (%): Effect quantity
- Character: Delay tone
- Tap Mode: Rhythmic relationship
- Feedback routing: Tap interaction
- Stereo: Turn on stereo
- Tap On/Off: Activate tap
- Tap Delay: Time per tap
- Tap Pan: Stereo position
- Tails: Tail
Setup Examples
Rhythm pattern (advanced U2 style)
SyncY
Tap Mode1/8
Tap11/8 (L -40%)
Tap23/8 (R +40%)
Tap3OFF
Tap4OFF
Mix30%
Clean rhythmic delay
Ambient stereo
Tap11/8 (L -60%)
Tap22/8 (R +60%)
Tap33/8 (L -30%)
Tap44/8 (R +30%)
Mix40%
Feedback50%
Huge sound
Advanced table tennis
Tap1ON (L)
Tap2ON (R)
Feedback routingTap2 → Tap1
Mix30%
Continuous movement
Sound design
- All taps ON
- Different delays for each
- Complex routing
- Mix: 40–50%
Complex effect