Convert any tempo into delay and echo times in milliseconds for every note value — straight, dotted and triplet — plus the Hz equivalent for tempo-synced LFOs.
Delay Time Calculator
| Note value | Straight (ms) | Dotted (ms) | Triplet (ms) | Hz |
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Straight quarter note = 60000 ÷ BPM. Dotted = ×1.5, triplet = ×⅔. Use the ms value for delay/echo times and the Hz value for tempo-synced LFOs and auto-filters.
How it works
The calculator divides a minute by your tempo to find the length of a quarter note, then scales that for every other note value. A straight quarter note is 60000 ÷ BPM milliseconds; dotted values are 1.5× longer and triplets are two-thirds the length. The Hz column (1000 ÷ ms) is what you dial into tempo-synced filters and LFOs.
FAQ
What delay time should I use?
For a rhythmic slap, try an eighth or dotted-eighth note; for a wide, lush feel use a quarter or dotted-quarter. Match the value to the groove and tweak feedback to taste.
What is the Hz column for?
It converts the note length to a frequency so you can set tempo-synced auto-filters, tremolo and LFO rates that lock to your track.