Ibanez Layer Delayer - Delay

From Vintage Multi-Head Echoes to Modern Polyrhythms

The Layer Delayer captures the spirit of classic multi-head tape echoes from the 60s and 70s while reinventing them for contemporary playing. Rather than strictly emulating a single circuit, it stacks controllable rhythmic subdivisions, reminiscent of the ingenuity of tape machines while offering the precision and stability of digital technology. It thus stands as a next-generation delay within the Ibanez lineup, designed for rhythmic creativity.

Who It's For and Suitable Styles

Ideal for guitarists, bassists, keyboardists, and producers seeking rhythmic layers, cinematic atmospheres, or pulsing grooves. Perfect for post-rock, ambient, math-rock, pop, and electronic music, it fits seamlessly on a live pedalboard or in the studio for precise and reproducible sound design.

Controls and Innovations Serving the Playing Experience

The pedal's core sets a quarter-note base tempo, with added delay lines in 1/16 and triplet, each with its own Volume (boost up to +3 dB possible). The " TONE " control morphs the delay character between clean digital, softer analog, and organically saturated tape modes. The ladder-type " FILTER " section, with Cutoff and Resonance, ranges from classic low-pass to more aggressive resonant peaks. The " TAIL DECAY " function adjusts the length of the repeats, up to very long tails; at 0, the behavior approximates an instant true bypass. In stereo, the 8 auto-panning modes (L->R sweeps, R->L, ping-pong, wide/narrow, adjustable speed) provide spectacular movement. The internal effects loop opens the door to stacking (overdrive, modulation, pitch) within the delay chain itself, and MIDI allows full parameter control with synchronization to MIDI Clock.

Sound Character

Transparent when desired and warmly colored when pushing the "TONE" towards tape mode, the Layer Delayer combines clarity, musicality, and dynamics. The resonant filter adds a very expressive "synth-like" dimension, while the automatic panning widens the stereo field without drowning the playing. The response remains lively and nuanced, whether playing with a sharp pick, airy arpeggios, or sustained pads.

Technical specifications

Effects	Delay	Type	sector
Technology	Digital	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Pink
EQ	Tone

Independent volumes for delay lines	Quarter (base), 1/16, Triplet (boost up to +3 dB).	Auto-panning	8 modes, sweep width (wide/narrow), and adjustable speed.
TONE	morphing between "digital," "analog," and "tape" characters.	Required power	9 V DC, center negative (standard pedal).
FILTER	ladder-type low-pass with Cutoff and Resonance adjustments.	Consumption	not specified by the manufacturer at time of writing; allow a comfortable margin on your isolated power supply.
TAIL DECAY	repeat tail length from 0 (instant bypass) to very long sustain.