1. What is Reverb Pre-Delay?

Pre-delay is the time between the original dry sound and the onset of the reverb effect. Syncing pre-delay to your track's BPM helps create rhythmically consistent effects that blend better with your music.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the formula:

Where:

• 60000 — Milliseconds in a minute
• bpm — Tempo of your track
• divisor — Note value (4=quarter note, 8=eighth note, etc.)

Explanation: The formula calculates how many milliseconds correspond to a specific note value at your track's tempo.

3. Importance of BPM-Synced Effects

Details: Time-based effects like reverb and delay sound more musical when synchronized to the track's tempo. This prevents timing conflicts and creates a more cohesive mix.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your track's BPM and select the note value you want to use for your pre-delay time. Common choices are eighth or sixteenth notes.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Why sync reverb pre-delay to BPM?
A: Synced pre-delay creates rhythmic consistency in your mix and helps prevent the reverb from muddying the original sound.

Q2: What note value should I use?
A: Start with eighth notes (divisor=8) for most applications. Use quarter notes for slower, more pronounced effects.

Q3: Can I use dotted or triplet note values?
A: Yes, you can manually enter divisors like 6 (eighth-note triplet) or 12 (sixteenth-note triplet).

Q4: Does this work for delay times too?
A: Yes, the same calculation works for setting delay times synchronized to your track's tempo.

Q5: What if my DAW uses samples instead of milliseconds?
A: Convert milliseconds to samples using your project's sample rate (ms × sample rate ÷ 1000).