Delay Time Calculator: Sync Your Effects to the Beat

Tempo-synced delays are a secret weapon in professional mixing. When your delay times match your song's tempo, everything sits perfectly in the groove.

The Delay Time Formula

Delay (ms) = 60,000 / BPM

This gives you a quarter note delay. From there:

Common Delay Uses

Slapback Delay

Rhythmic Delay

Ambient Delay

[Use our Delay Time Calculator](/tools/delay-time) to get perfect sync every time.