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Delay Time Calculator

Convert BPM to delay times in milliseconds

NoteStraight (ms)Dotted (ms)Triplet (ms)
Delay Tool

Free delay time calculator

Instantly convert any BPM to delay times in milliseconds. Whether you're dialing in a ping-pong delay, setting reverb pre-delay, or fine-tuning sidechain compression, this calculator gives you the exact values you need.

Covers all standard note divisions from whole notes to 64th notes, including dotted and triplet variations. Use the tap tempo feature if you don't know the exact BPM.

Use Cases

Perfect for any time-based effect

Delay plugins

Set delay times that lock perfectly to your tempo. Works with any delay plugin in any DAW.

Reverb pre-delay

Set pre-delay values that keep your reverb tails rhythmically aligned with the mix.

Sidechain timing

Calculate attack and release times for sidechain compression that breathes with the beat.

LFO rates

Convert BPM to millisecond values for LFO rates in synthesizers and modulation effects.