Simple Delay Tricks To Add Movement and Rhythm To Your Mix

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Today I'm showing a few simple delay tricks that can help make your synths sound a little more exciting and make a mix bounce and move a little more! I'm demonstrating the two techniques I used in Miavono's new single "Right Here".
These delay tricks are designed to add or enhance the Rhythm of a sound. Often delays are used to add space and width.
Both of these techniques work with MIDI and Audio :)
In this case, two delay techniques are applied to the main synth.
The first is a 1/8th note delay (on fruity delay 3 that is 2/16 =1/8) which stresses the rhythm and bounce of the synth. It helps the listener move with the track and feel the timing more easily, as if a drummer is keeping time with a hi hat.
The second is a "spot delay" technique where you use automation to pick where the delay is active. This changes the feel of the transition dramatically and I felt it was what was needed in this case. Even if it's not for a transition, automating delays is something I do often, usually when delays are cluttered on leads it can be good to delay on the last few notes but It really depends what the delay is trying to do in the track. Don't be afraid of automation, it's one of your best friends and it's there to help you make awesome music :)
When adjusting the parameters, it's good to do it in the context of a whole mix.
If you want to learn how to use automation in FL Studio, Check out my beginners automation video here :) • How To Use Automation ...
Happy Mixing,
Michael
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[@inthemix]

▶Download the multi tracks and enter the competition : kzbin.info/www/bejne/ioDdf6egZbCngas Today I'm showing a few simple delay tricks that can help make your synths sound a little more exciting and make a mix bounce and move a little more! I'm demonstrating the two techniques I used in Miavono's new single "Right Here". These delay tricks are designed to add or enhance the Rhythm of a sound. Often delays are used to add space and width. Both of these techniques work with MIDI and Audio :) In this case, two delay techniques are applied to the main synth. The first is a 1/8th note delay (on fruity delay 3 that is 2/16 =1/8) which stresses the rhythm and bounce of the synth. It helps the listener move with the track and feel the timing more easily, as if a drummer is keeping time with a hi hat. The second is a "spot delay" technique where you use automation to pick where the delay is active. This changes the feel of the transition dramatically and I felt it was what was needed in this case. Even if it's not for a transition, automating delays is something I do often, usually when delays are cluttered on leads it can be good to delay on the last few notes but It really depends what the delay is trying to do in the track. Don't be afraid of automation, it's one of your best friends and it's there to help you make awesome music :) When adjusting the parameters, it's good to do it in the context of a whole mix. If you want to learn how to use automation in FL Studio, Check out my beginners automation video here :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/lXfLiqCopZmHpdE Happy Mixing, Michael The pancake 2 plugin I showed in this video is free and you can get it here: www.cableguys.com/pancake.html ▶ Support the channel and get early access to these videos www.patreon.com/inthemix ▶Channel Patrons - Kristopher Gage Andrew Glenny Craig Taylor Clint Hughes Dewayne Jackson Jack Austin Laurent Paret Alex Bella Kevyn Cooling Jonathan Bjornson Louis Jans Salahadin Luchito Gabriel Michael Adams Kirk Larent

[@BobbyJoeChan]

Mike i’ve just stumbled across your channel and I’ve found it really helpful. I’ve just started learning FL in the last week and it’s very overwhelming trying to learn everything about the software. Your videos are great and maybe they are not as useful to experienced producers but for someone just starting out, just getting guidance on little things is incredibly helpful so thank you. also how the hell do you have less than 100k subs

[@RayoBeatz]

fuck yea finally something i can mix

[@migats2160]

I like to automate the mute of the delay. If you unmute the effect it won't work on the sound that came before it was unmuted and if you mute it again the effect cuts its tail

[@sixthfloormemories1566]

These techniques can add so much movement. Haven't seen many people talk about this yet. I'm glad you did!

[@DeefexNYC]

I love your tutorials, they are so thorough. I just got on fl studio after using ableton and cubase. And these are very informative. thank you

[@agnibhchakraborty1116]

I was waiting for a video on delay techniques and it's finally here. I'm really happy that now I know a new technique and all my upcoming stuff will have something new

[@inthemix]

Agnibh Chakraborty I'm happy to help, I'll also be making delay videos about adding space to a mix too :)

[@agnibhchakraborty1116]

In The Mix Yea sure. I'd really appreciate that

[@b_moneygo4515]

This dude is the goat of FL tricks. He always come up with new techniques. Thanks dude.

[@yourfriendlyneighborhoodtr3590]

I use a very similar “spot” delay sound in my band as well. I run my guitar through a delay set at quarter notes and then run that into a delay set at dotted eighths. I LOVE how they bounce off of each other and create polyrhythms and overtones. It adds some great movement and bounce and isn’t as predictable as standard echo repeats.

[@neermusic8834]

Thank you so much for your awesome delay tricks tutorial... from India

[@musicbytade]

I like the fact that you try to make every of your track neat. Makes it feel peaceful☺

[@inthemix]

Tade Solomon Thank you, I do try :)

[@Itsallawesome]

Really sweet track btw

[@DexxterClarkMusic]

nice tutorial. I learned something new :-)

[@traezaX1]

ONE OF THE BEST TUTORIAL CHANNELS ON FL STUDIO STUFF..... NAIROBI'S WATCHING

[@chukwukamordi250]

the best actually... so detailed

[@kobalt77]

Michael, you are an absolute star ! thank you for sharing this.

[@TheTrumanZoo]

automating the level knob seems a very cool effect, like the song has a little feed back, but in a sweep it can overload the amount for a little riser or something. or have it on 2 step, then in a break automate it to 1 step for a little break duration.

[@britox.6216]

It's always the little things that can make your tracks unique, great video mate !

[@inthemix]

Xavier Brito Thank you, it's all in the little details sometimes :)

[@AntonioAdame1]

thanks for the ideas!

[@antonellomascarello4698]

As usual, great tutorials!!! Thank you very much!!!

[@guvnabeatz9884]

When automating, you could right click on the notch and set the type to 'hold'. It's meant for the envelope shapes you used for the verb+delay send automation.

[@sannjuu9021]

THANK YOU! ❤

[@Ekalavya_]

This new technique is dope. Very much useful for electro-pop music. Hoping to see much more videos from you. Thank you 😀

[@monat_son]

Mad trickz man, thank you! I used it on snare in a drum & bass track and it gave the raw beat with only the kick and snare a hi hat feel shuffle from the delayed snare. Tweaking the cut-off is great too..

[@jackiedixon5076]

Love, love your videos. I record a lot of country to pop to rock in my part of the world. I enjoy doing things to songs that add more interest and emotional content to the more conventional way of recording these genres. I am not satisfied until I know that has a little bit more love yet not going beyond the boundaries of intention, and of course, careful not to the point of losing the vision the artist or band may have conceptualized.. However I have learned a lot from viewing your videos over and over again. You my friend, are helping me become a better producer and engineer. I give you my sincere thanks

[@umpontonouniverso]

Best tutorial for FL Studio tricks on internet.

[@teaiheinz1910]

I had tried it in one of my songs but can't remember it anymore but thanks for the information.

[@zian3694]

thank you very much brother, very insightfull, please share as much as you can, The world belongs to the givers, and the givers are the only one who are remembered at the end,

[@tfmc3389]

Another AWESOME Video as usual. Keep them coming!

[@ramalshebl60]

bro was sick in this video, i hope you recovered well ❤️❤️❤️ (at least it sounded like he had a sore throat)

[@maxstone4823]

Nice video Michael and Brad! I can learn so many tricks of your tutorials to make it sound more interesting and exciting. Keep it up and don't stop what you're doing!Could you also make a tutorial how to make Studio Acapellas from any song? I always try to do them myself, but I always fail.

[@AaronBoccio]

Mike is the man!

[@JohnWallsrockmusic]

Thanks, very good videos. Best Regards .

[@bobroberts8500]

I just found this video doing a search on echo delay effects after having discovered the ability to achieve what you call the 8th note delay on the ᥲpp, "Music Speed Changer", with it's, "Echo Effect", plugin. I've been using it as a sort of harmonic resonance amplifier to boost volume capacity and to add a new level depth and body to every song.

[@anishbhukta]

Thank You Sir😊❤️

[@JaySain69]

Thanx for the info🔥

[@Jaisean]

That beat was beautiful tho 🔥

[@inthemix]

Jaisean Forever Why thank you :)

[@mr.stick3rsk]

Ur videos are always educational..😊😊

[@d-rollbeats4477]

I learned so much from you，thank you

[@seanjohnson20100]

Great tutorial. Thank you. Fantastic song. Really enjoying mixing it and playing with customizing it (hard to do since the original is so good. )

[@us3r11]

That was really good. I think it would sound good on snare (in some instances) as well . I'll try it. Thank You!

[@ZavioBurchenson]

Thank You

[@GoldenProductions2019]

Hey man great video and great delay tips keep it up man your doing great and the music sounds great

[@johnnyuk3994]

You are making some absolutely great tutorials here! Keep on doing them. Great music btw! Johnny :)

[@zycon8968]

Thanks again for a great video

[@neerajsaininj1087]

Love your work bro. Respect from india

[@adamhakim9446]

Thanks this was great!

[@ramsuraj3636]

iam so thankful to you

[@KhuvamMuang]

Your voice is so clean and sound professional /how you mix your voice ?Can you teach me? Step by step like record your voice and cleaning noise And eff mix

[@neil.musique]

i cant find any YT video tutorial on how to put delay effects on 3/4 time signature songs. pls make one sending love from the PH

[@g.hmusicc]

*DELAY* delaY delAy deLay dElay Delay

[@inthemix]

That's the spirit!

[@muckbob]

Sounds so awesome@@

[@wirelessmusicofficial6565]

I'm Looking for a full Fruity Reverb 2 tutorial. The way you set it, I like it.

[@DrewDapps]

thank you bro.

[@dominicignacio3107]

Hope you got more vocal mix tutorials soon broo.

[@tgletgle9980]

good tip -that earned you a subscription.

[@time2cclear]

very cool XD i learned a lot . thank you !!

[@Sohancecom]

Great tutorial. Would love to see you over at Sohance! 👍

[@musiconehour7749]

thank u bro!

[@pragayshouryamoudgil4924]

Nice tut love your vid

[@alaukikdj]

Bro please make a video on making the baseline for the vocals and drawing the chords for the vocals .

[@Priyan997]

It's really a interesting topic , thank u for sharing such informations ... :-)

[@tinodadon]

Dude man loving your channel you been dropping gems everywhere! I have a question, that synth part on the first delay. How did you get the synth to sound like that? It sounds almost double tracked. Is it just delayed slightly passed hass or is it something else? The call and response type delay you have is also very good, I'm just trying to find ways to push sounds out of the middle both tips help but was curious about the synth. Thank you!

[@teaiheinz1910]

I like the song in the tutoroal

[@jakedustino]

Hey Mike nice video, I was wondering if you can do a video about how to delay a vocal but that the delays stops rigth after the vocal stop singing, because that technique will avoid the track sounding too cloudy, thanks for that, and if you plz let me know if you will do, thanks again man!.

[@moregainfreeman1834]

I would be thrilled to use delay to add Movement to my tricks.

[@moregainfreeman1834]

err, I meant tracks :-D

[@moregainfreeman1834]

joke of the century !!!

[@moregainfreeman1834]

.then he went to a label with his bag of tracks..

[@kausalsubedi9336]

Hey I've been watching you videos for soooooooooo long your videos are wonderful as you but there is stll problem for me about channel routing like where to send? where to attach where does effects goes. I would be ery happy to learn it again from the scratch. I mean no disrespect to you. lov you videos keep up the good work

[@ramsuraj3636]

pile of love from india

[@AKAtAGG]

Awesome. edit: so now every song i make in the foreseeable will use this technique, let's run this baby into the ground, I say

[@TheDude-vx6wn]

Great tutorial! Thank you. And great song too. Is it on Napster?

[@inthemix]

Gino Tarabotto Thank you,it might be on Napster, sometimes it takes a little longer to verify there but if you search "Miavono Right Here" it might come up. It's definitely on KZbin, Spotify and iTunes :)

[@RomanKumarRai]

Hello from Nepal :)

[@chinmaykhawse7518]

Hey Mike , I'm from India and 15 yrs old and I aspire to be a sound engineering and a music producer and work at STMPD RCRDS . Any tips I can pursue this as a career and be successful . I'm a lot passionate about it. Any tips?

[@ay6133]

hi mike sir please me a video about how to record backing vocals and mixing it

[@arakazadavid5388]

really helpfull your vids. And, since we are talking about delay, i just wanted to make something similar to the delayed melodie in drowning(avicii remix) but i can't, would you mind tell me what to do!??

[@jesuscadena9096]

you can do it directly on the synth.....well if you make the audio on synth---

[@OGGalleryCrew92]

3:33 spot delay sounds like Erasure Vince clark synth king from the 80's

[@therealquat1310]

By acident . Lucky guy

[@inthemix]

DeadZpool Music Offical Got to be honest!

[@miikamessi]

Cool synth! I study music in Finland in music school and try to learn to produce edm at the moment and I really like your videos. could you make like edm/pop track tutorial like kygo style for example?

[@inthemix]

Miika K I tend to make tutorials on the music I make which is sort of EDM

[@miikamessi]

Yea I noticed, cool!

[@marrisonh]

i want to add some delay at the end of a vocal track just for at least 3 secs, not the complete vocal track. How do I accomplish this?

[@Kxngfroz_e]

Smart

[@selodich9348]

is there a way i can stop the sound from keep playing when it finish playing a pattern without using automation clip?

[@kerolosibrahim6688]

Awesome Tutorials i've learned alot Thanks Man The Electric Guitar is Awesome too , How can i get electric guitar liberary like this ?

[@inthemix]

The electric guitar was all live performance. It was recorded with an electro acoustic guitar DI and the end riff was a PRS SE custom 24. I'm not familiar with guitar libraries

[@kerolosibrahim6688]

@@inthemix Thanks Micheal i'm a big fan of yours and also a biginner in the music filed keep up the Good Work Man

[@kerolosibrahim6688]

@@inthemix Can't Believe That i'm Taking to a world wide music producer right now

[@inthemix]

@@kerolosibrahim6688 Thanks, You keep working at it and above all else, enjoy it!

[@Matt-tj5fu]

Can we still find your original music somewhere?

[@ZackMerci]

Is it allowed to upload my Remix on Spotify after the competition?

[@samuelmasih5981]

How I can download this song

[@geraltofrivia1738]

which step (like 1/6 or 1/2) is best for making kicks and snares please reply

[@migats2160]

If you want a kick with echo on its head 1/4 beat is a good rhythm.

[@coldfacemusic1938]

What is name of this track?

[@KingFyyah]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@AdityaMellifluous]

can u tell me Professional recording software for me which is use in studio

[@Hemel02]

Hello sir...... Do i mixing with wave miltetrack or midi miltetrack?

[@inthemix]

Hemel Ahmed Either is fine, the midi uses more CPU to run through the vsts

[@Harsh-zg8bj]

Hey in the mix I just want to ask how can I submit my remix to you I have remixed it can you tell Me please...

[@inthemix]

HarshBeatz Submission details are on the video on produce like a pro :)

[@alan6dB]

When I sidechain a track to the track with the delay and the effect comes in the volume just increases a lot. Is there any form of doing that with the volume remaining the same?

[@sadboy7879]

watch his side chaining video

[@nainesh829]

How to make vocal harmonies

[@payarishqormuhabbat6284]

Please we need some new sfx prec and loops etc bundle samples...i have downloaded the old ones..something new please

[@marcuskruse1]

What synth are you using?

[@inthemix]

Marcus Kruse I created the synth on Serum from the default patch. I might make a tutorial on it but it's saw waves with a lot of filtering and a low cut. The bass was created on on Moog Synth and also a low serum patch to add some extra weight

[@woahking8830]

what does ping pong mode do?

[@naamancalvin__8273]

It makes the delay jumpy! From side to side

[@vidyuthsrinivasakshay2222]

Actually I think this type of delay has been put in "stay".. In the beginning

[@hechamghost3495]

Name the song plz

[@inthemix]

Hecham Ghost "Right Here" by Miavono

[@hechamghost3495]

In The Mix thank u 😘

[@purences2260]

Why did you have to sidechain that ?

[@inthemix]

Purences There are 2 reasons. Firstly I wanted complete control to EQ,compress add reverb to the delay without affecting the original synth at all. Secondly, the repeater delay input only goes down to -24 dB. So sending it to another track lets me automate the volume going in. Although it's called a "sidechain" in FL studio it's really more of a "send" that I am turning on and off when needed. Does that clear it up? :)

[@purences2260]

In The Mix Yes thank you

[@thevisualslvnar]

De..... . . . . lay

[@RickyFranklinmusic]

First to comment!!

[@Gunner11763]

Ricky Franklin no one gives a fuck

[@Mentalolz]

FIRST

[@inthemix]

My goodness, you made it by only 8 seconds...

[@Mentalolz]

In The Mix the time spent pressing the caps lock key almost lost me it😂

[@zian3694]

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