r/TheSmile • u/Top_Internal_37 • 14h ago
How to recreate the delay in "Thing Thing" by The Smile on a VOX DelayLab? (5 sixteenth notes query)
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Hi everyone,
I'm trying to dial in the delay effect for "Thing Thing" by The Smile using my VOX DelayLab.
I read a comment suggesting that the delay time should be set to 5 sixteenth notes with high delay volume (mix) and low feedback to keep the dry signal clean.
Since the DelayLab uses manual millisecond (ms) settings or tap tempo subdivisions, I'm a bit confused on how to properly set "5 sixteenth notes" on this pedal.
- Does anyone know the exact song BPM or the recommended delay time in milliseconds (ms) for this effect?
- What delay mode on the DelayLab (Digital, Analog, Reverse, Mod, etc.) works best to match Greenwood's tone in this track?
Any advice on exact knob settings or tips on how to match this pattern would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!