The Ibanez ADMINI Analog Delay is a compact delay pedal built entirely with analog circuitry. RockBoard's PedalPedia describes it as delivering "a warm, classic, and exceptionally clean delay, all while saving some space on your pedalboard," which is the pedal's whole pitch: a straightforward analog echo in a small footprint1.
It keeps the control layout simple. Two smaller knobs handle Repeat and Blend, with a significantly larger Delay time knob in the middle, and the delay time range runs from 20ms to 600ms1.
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Delay time | Sets the length of the delay, from 20ms to 600ms1 |
| Repeat | Sets the number and level of repeats1 |
| Blend | Sets the mix between dry and delayed signal1 |
The larger Delay time knob sits in the middle of the pedal, with the smaller Repeat and Blend knobs beside it, so the setting players adjust most is the easiest to reach1.
Circuit and bypass
The ADMINI is analog from end to end. RockBoard's PedalPedia states that "100% Analog circuitry produces the warm tone that players look for in analog delays," and the circuit type is listed as analog1. When the effect is off, true bypass switching takes the pedal out of the signal path: RockBoard's PedalPedia says it "provides the shortest, most direct signal path, as well as the cleanest tone"1.
The ADMINI draws 23mA at 9V DC, center negative. That is a light load, but like most compact pedals it needs a center-negative pedal supply rather than a plug-in adapter of the opposite polarity.
Where it sits in Ibanez's delay line
The ADMINI sits at the compact end of Ibanez's delay range: a small analog delay with three knobs and a short-to-medium delay time, aimed at players who want a straightforward echo without menus or extra modes. Its power draw is modest at 23mA, so it fits easily alongside other pedals on a shared supply1.
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Questions
Is the Ibanez ADMINI true bypass?
Yes. Ibanez describes the ADMINI as having true bypass switching, which they say provides the shortest, most direct signal path as well as the cleanest tone. With true bypass, the pedal's circuit is taken out of the signal chain entirely when the effect is off, so your guitar's signal reaches the amp without passing through the delay circuitry.
What is the delay time range of the ADMINI?
The ADMINI covers a delay time range of 20ms to 600ms, according to Ibanez. That spans from very short, tight slapback-style repeats up to medium-length echoes, which is the typical working range for an analog delay. Longer, ambient-style delay times generally call for a digital delay design.
What power supply does the Ibanez ADMINI need?
The ADMINI runs on 9V DC, center negative, and draws 23mA of current. That is a modest draw, so a standard pedalboard power supply output or a daisy chain with spare capacity should handle it. As with any center-negative pedal, use a pedal-specific supply rather than a guitar amp-style adapter.
Is the ADMINI analog or digital?
The ADMINI is an analog delay. Ibanez states that its 100% analog circuitry produces the warm tone that players look for in analog delays, and the pedal's circuit type is listed as analog. The delay signal is handled entirely in the analog domain rather than being converted to digital and back.
Where is the Ibanez ADMINI made?
The Ibanez ADMINI is made in Japan, according to Ibanez's product information. Japanese-built pedals from Ibanez have long been a point of interest for players, and the ADMINI's compact size and analog circuit place it in the company's line of small-format delay pedals.
Sources (1)
- ADMINI Analog Delay by Ibanez, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
