Some guitarists understand the ways that delay can be used to change and enhance the sound of a passage/part.
In this video, Joe reveals the technique and the reasons why it works, and then shows how to apply it via several passages of a track he’s working on for his upcoming album.
It’s quite interesting to listen to the differences it can make, and at times it effectively transforms a mundane passage into something unique and dynamic, yet still fitting within the aesthetic of the song.
Joe Gilder is a Nashville-based engineer, musician, and producer who also provides training and advice at the Home Studio Corner. Note that Joe also offers highly effective training courses, including Understanding Compression and Understanding EQ.