Reverb and delay calculator
Enter your BPM to start.
How to use our reverb & delay calculator
- Enter BPM – Input the beats per minute of your track.
- Select Time Signature – Choose the time signature to match your song.
- Click Calculate – The tool will generate precise delay and reverb times.
- Apply Values – Use the results to set your delay and reverb plugins or hardware.
- Adjust as Needed – Fine-tune settings by ear to fit the mix.
Reverb calculator use cases
Music producers
- Sync delays with BPM to enhance groove.
- Set reverb decay times to prevent muddiness.
Mixing engineers
- Use pre-delay values for vocal clarity.
- Match delay tails to song tempo for a tighter mix.
Live sound engineers
- Quickly dial in delay times for live performances.
- Ensure reverb settings work in real-time environments.
Musicians & songwriters
- Experiment with rhythmic delays for creative effects.
- Find natural reverb settings for different genres.
Film & game sound designers
- Sync echoes and reverbs to scene tempo for realism.
- Design spatial audio that matches on-screen movement.
You can use this calculator to ensure that delays and reverbs don’t clash with the groove of a song. When effects are out of sync, they can create an unintended wash of sound that muddies the mix.
But when set properly, delays reinforce the groove, and reverb tails decay in time with the beat, adding depth without overpowering the arrangement. If you need to workout your beats per minute - use our BPM tap calculator here.