Ibanez DE-7 Delay/Echo

I'm giving this a lower rating since, for some reason, the Tone-Lok series is a bit tempermental about switching on and off. About 30% of the time, the unit will fail to switch appropriately when the pedal is depressed.
Other than that, things are pretty fool-proof. It has three knobs: Delay Time, Feedback, and Level; it has two switches as well -- one for setting the delay time range (controlled by the pot), and another that selects between analog and digital sound qualities.
Would've got a 10 here, if not for that disconcerting switching anomaly.

I'm using this with a single coil Strat into a Fender Showman 85 watt head powering an Acoustic (it's actually pretty decent) 6 x 10 cabinet.. in case that matters to you.
It's a bit odd that I'm actually giving this an eight. It's a bit noisier than some higher-end delay pedals, and it certainly isn't true bypass (tone degradation is somewhat audible when plugged into the chain, even when off.. if you care about that sort of thing).
However, I've found the delay itself to be quite usable. The analog simulator is especially nice. It doesn't necessarily excel at simulation, per se, but it is very musical nonetheless. The signal can get quite clipped as you play harder, but I welcome that.
The nice thing about this pedal is that the effect always feels extremely controllable, in a good way -- it allows you to play off it's own dynamics nicely. The delay time can be set to inordinate lengths without generating the feedback that is normally inherent in true analog pedals of this size. This allows for some really lush cascades of delay/noise, with and eerie lilting quality to the subsequent repeats. However, if it's feedback that you so desire, this pedal allows more discrete control over the rate, range, and pitch of tape feedback making it, again, very musical.
Keep in mind that this pedal has a very dirty tonal quality, and it may not be for everyone.

Hmm... it's a little dubious here. It's housed in a metal casing but, oddly enough, it still seems a little flimsy.. not sure why. The knobs are cheap plastic (as opposed to BOSS pedals, which are more medium-duty plastic) which is a little disconcerting.
I think the unit would probably hold up okay, but I'm giving it a lower rating because I haven't really had it long enough to reply otherwise. The Ins/Out seem a bit frail - quite similar to the RockTek/Arion pedals, but perhaps a little more study.

Don't know. Never dealt.

I've been playing for about ten or so years now. The music I listen to more regularly ranges from My Bloody Valentine to Polvo to Aphex Twin to Radiohead to the Cure to Grandmaster Flash to Built to Spill to Sonic Youth and so on.
Shortly after buying this pedal, I considered purchasing a BOSS DM-2 or and Ibanez AD-9, strictly for quality reasons, and for wanting more of an "authentic" analog delay sound. As I've thought about it though, I almost appreciate the fact that it's not 100% "authentic". I like that it has its own personal idiosyncracies. I like that it responds to your playing more uniquely than the analog competition. I like that it can simulate the longer, deeper analog delays that are impossible to attain in the small stompbox originals. I like that, overall, it's easier to control than most analog delays (and most analog delay simulators, for that matter). All of this contributes heavily to the unit's overall musicality.
My main complaint is the component quality. I'd pay $100 more for better components, less questionable housing, and true bypass. But for the price - you can't really beat it. Not yet, at least.

Doesn't get any easier, especially for a delay. Plug right in and go...pretty self-explanatory. The "set & forget" push-in knobs are a great idea.

My setup--stock American Std Telecaster & Lone Star Stratocaster, Mesa Boogie DC5, pedals include Cry Baby Wah, Boss CE-3 Compressor, Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer, Boss PH-2 Phaser, all powered by the Voodoo Lab Pedal Power (an excellent, quiet power supply!). This Ibanez delay is very quiet. It sounds better than the beat up old Ibanez DD10 I'm replacing because it craps out on me in live situations. The "echo" settings are for vintage-type Echoplex style echos; fantastic for that old Floyd vibe. The sound is unusually warm and wholesome for a pedal in this price range.

I've only had it for a week and will start a round of gigs with it in a few days. This thing is built like a tank. I sincerely hope the push knobs last (they probably will). No backups necessary. If it turns out to be a piece o' crud, I'll write a revised review at a later date, but it strikes me as even more durable than my Boss pedals for now. Impressive.

Never needed 'em and hopefully never will...

This is the best, most versatile delay for the money. Great for live playing, probably is quiet enough to use for digital or analog home recording. My last Ibanez delay was good, lasted through 15 years of steady use before acting up. I believe this new DE-7 cost less than what I paid for the other, is more solidly built, and sounds better. Only time will tell if this thing will really hold up to the (ab)use I will unleash upon it; and I have a sneaking suspicion that this unit will take a beating and keep on echoing with no difficulty whatsoever.
This new series of pedals blows those lame Sound Tanks away...it sounds good and adds to my music in a positive way, has great flexibility and features while still keeping it simple. This one's a keeper.

Great! A simple pedal that gives you an awesome sound. There are 3 knobs: Delay (of the Echo or delay), repeat, and level. And the neat thing about this pedal is...that the knobs can be pushed inside the pedal so they don't get moved around during a gig or a practice. So, you can set it, and forget it.

The pedal has a great sound and it's not noisy at all. The delay and echo sound very nice and crisp. The echo mixes well with clean palm muting. My current set-up is:Cry-baby 535Q,DS-1,Tech 21 XXL,Rocktron Rampage,Danelectro Daddy-O,Ibanez DE-7,BOSS BF-2,Danelectro Cool Cat,Danelectro Tuner. Then for my guitar, I use a Peavey Predator with a Rage 158.

This thing is as rugged as they come. It's very sturdy and reliable. It's basically a little stronger than a BOSS. Very Durable. And for gigging, I wouldn't use a back-up. I am not sure about the battery life because I just got it, but I think it would last a while.

Haven't delt with Ibanez

Overall, this pedal is awesome. I have so many riffs I can use it on as well as solos. I play mostly Creed, Godsmack, and Limp Bizket stuff, and I know for a fact that Wes Borland uses a echo pedal for a lot of his riffs. If it were stolen, I would definately buy another one. This pedal is going to see some wear! But before you buy, try it out. It may not be your style. Otherwise....enjoy!