1120 BPM Quarter Note Delay
Inputs
BPM120
Note ValueQuarter (1/4)
Result
Delay Time500 ms
60,000 / 120 = 500 ms per quarter note.
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Audio Delay Calculator — BPM to Milliseconds for Delay & Echo
Quarter Note
500 ms
BPM
120
Hz
2
Quarter Note Delay
500
milliseconds
Delay Times
| Note | Straight | Dotted | Triplet |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whole (1/1) | 2000 ms | 3000 ms | 1333.33 ms |
| Half (1/2) | 1000 ms | 1500 ms | 666.67 ms |
| Quarter (1/4) | 500 ms | 750 ms | 333.33 ms |
| Eighth (1/8) | 250 ms | 375 ms | 166.67 ms |
| Sixteenth (1/16) | 125 ms | 187.5 ms | 83.33 ms |
| Thirty-second (1/32) | 62.5 ms | 93.75 ms | 41.67 ms |
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Example Calculations
2140 BPM Dotted Eighth Delay
Inputs
BPM140
Note ValueDotted Eighth
Result
Delay Time321.4 ms
Quarter = 60,000/140 = 428.6ms. Eighth = 214.3ms. Dotted eighth = 214.3 × 1.5 = 321.4 ms.
Frequently Asked Questions
QHow do I calculate delay time from BPM?
Quarter note delay in ms = 60,000 / BPM. At 120 BPM: 60,000 / 120 = 500 ms. Halve for eighth notes (250 ms), double for half notes (1000 ms). Dotted = straight × 1.5. Triplet = straight × 2/3.
- Quarter note = 60,000 / BPM
- Eighth note = quarter / 2
- Dotted = straight × 1.5
- Triplet = straight × 2/3
- At 120 BPM: quarter = 500ms, eighth = 250ms
| Note Value | 100 BPM | 120 BPM | 140 BPM |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quarter | 600 ms | 500 ms | 428.6 ms |
| Eighth | 300 ms | 250 ms | 214.3 ms |
| Dotted 8th | 450 ms | 375 ms | 321.4 ms |
| Sixteenth | 150 ms | 125 ms | 107.1 ms |
QWhat is a dotted delay?
A dotted note is 1.5× the straight value. Dotted eighth = 375 ms at 120 BPM (vs 250 ms straight). This is the classic U2/Edge delay sound and creates a bouncing rhythmic feel between beats.
- Dotted = straight × 1.5
- Most common: dotted eighth note delay
- Creates rhythmic bounce between beats
- Classic sound: U2 "Where The Streets Have No Name"
- Works in both mono and stereo delay
QWhat delay times work best for different genres?
Rock/pop: dotted eighth (375ms at 120 BPM). Ambient: quarter or half note. Dub/reggae: dotted quarter with high feedback. Electronic: sixteenth with ping-pong. Slapback: 60-120ms single repeat.
- Rock/Pop: dotted 8th (300-400ms)
- Ambient: quarter to half note (500-1000ms)
- Dub/Reggae: dotted quarter, high feedback
- Country: short slapback (60-120ms)
- EDM: 16th note with feedback and filter
QWhat is a good pre-delay for reverb?
Pre-delay separates the dry signal from reverb onset. For clarity in vocals: 20-50ms. For natural room feel: 10-30ms. For large halls: 50-100ms. Match to tempo by using note-value divisions.
- Vocals: 20-50ms pre-delay for clarity
- Drums: 10-30ms for natural ambience
- Orchestral: 40-80ms for hall depth
- Use 1/64 or 1/32 note values at song tempo
- Too much pre-delay sounds disconnected
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Last Updated: Jul 24, 2026
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