Delay Time Calculator

Calculate delay times, reverb pre-delay, and LFO rates synced to any tempo. Enter your BPM and instantly see millisecond values for every note division — straight, dotted, and triplet. Essential for dialing in tempo-synced delays, sidechain compression, and modulation effects.

How to Use

Set your project tempo with the BPM slider. The table shows delay times in milliseconds, frequency in Hz, and sample count for your chosen sample rate. Copy the ms value into your delay plugin, reverb pre-delay, or LFO rate. Dotted values add 50% to the base time. Triplet values are 2/3 of the base time.

Why Tempo-Synced Delays Matter

Delays that are synced to your project tempo sit in the mix without creating rhythmic confusion. A 1/4 note delay at 120 BPM is exactly 500ms — the echo falls on the next beat. Dotted 1/8 delays are the classic U2/Edge sound. Triplet delays create a shuffle feel. When your delay times are mathematically locked to the grid, the echoes reinforce the groove instead of fighting it.

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