DigiTech Bass Whammy

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Unleash your creativity with the DigiTech Bass Whammy, a pitch-shifting pedal that has been optimized specifically for the bass guitar. Harnessing the power of advanced pitch detection and polyphonic note-tracking, this pedal offers a rich and dynamic range of effects that can take your bass playing to new heights...or depths!

The DigiTech Bass Whammy boasts two distinct tracking modes: Classic and Chord. The Classic mode delivers the raw, glitchy pitch effects reminiscent of the original Whammy, while the Chord mode introduces a more precise and smooth pitch shift effect, thanks to its advanced polyphonic tracking algorithms. Beyond these, you can explore nine different expressive modes to shift and slide your notes at various musical intervals.

Whether you're looking to recreate the shift glitch effects from the original Whammy, play a lead line two octaves higher or drop your bass an octave lower, this pedal has got you covered. What's more, it's true bypass, MIDI controllable, and powered by a 9V DC supply - making it a breeze to integrate into your existing pedal board.

Key Features:

Optimized for electric bass guitar
Advanced pitch detection and polyphonic note-tracking technology
Two tracking modes: Classic and Chord
Nine different expressive modes for shifting and sliding notes
True bypass for pure, uncolored sound when not in use
MIDI controllable for added versatility
Powered by 9V DC power supply (included)

Owner's manual

DigiTech Bass Whammy User Manual

Product specs

Pedal Type	Pitch Shift, Harmony
Analog/Digital	Digital
Effects	9 x Harmony Modes, 10 x Pitch Modes
Inputs	1 x 1/4"
Outputs	1 x 1/4"
MIDI I/O	In
True Bypass	Yes
Power Source	9V DC power supply required (included)
Height	2.5"
Width	6.3"
Depth	8"
Weight	3.5 lbs.

FAQs

What types of effects does the DigiTech Bass Whammy offer?: The DigiTech Bass Whammy provides 9 harmony modes and 10 pitch modes, allowing for a wide range of pitch-shifting and harmonizing effects tailored specifically for bass guitars.
Is the DigiTech Bass Whammy compatible with MIDI controllers?: Yes, the DigiTech Bass Whammy features a MIDI input, enabling integration with MIDI controllers for more versatile control during performances or recording sessions.
Does the DigiTech Bass Whammy require a specific power supply?: The pedal requires a 9V DC power supply, which is included with the purchase, ensuring you have the necessary power to operate it right out of the box.
Can the DigiTech Bass Whammy be used with other pedals in my signal chain?: Yes, the DigiTech Bass Whammy features true bypass, ensuring that your signal remains unaffected when the pedal is not engaged, making it compatible with other pedals in your setup.
Is the DigiTech Bass Whammy suitable for live performances?: With its robust build and true bypass, the DigiTech Bass Whammy is well-suited for live performances, offering reliable pitch-shifting and harmony effects that enhance your bass sound on stage.

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PROS

Superior tracking quality, especially on octave down settings
Offers a wide range of harmonies and pitch-shifting effects
Enhances arrangements with easily controlled harmonies and pitches via expression pedal
Retains lower register better than comparable guitar versions, especially in octaves up settings
Encourages creativity and exploration of new musical ideas
Solid build quality and well-designed for durability
Works well with other effects, adding versatility to bass tones
Can emulate a bass whammy bar effect without hardware modifications
Polyphonic settings allow for complex and creative soundscapes

CONS

May require recalibration of the expression pedal occasionally
Some units may have slight pitch accuracy issues on specific settings
Power-hungry, requiring a robust power supply unit (PSU) with enough capacity
Takes up significant space on a pedalboard
Changing settings via the rotary dial can be cumbersome in live settings
Can sound "too much" if not used judiciously, requiring careful blending

Owner Insights

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Some owners find the Toe-Down position requires extra pressure for full pitch range, potentially due to usage history of used models.
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Owners find the pedal tracks pitch shifts accurately, outperforming some multi-effect units like the Boss GX-100, which may struggle with tracking.
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Value and pricing

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The Bass Whammy once reached over $800 on resale markets due to its association with Justin Chancellor and previous discontinuation.
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Features and functionality

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The Bass Whammy includes a detune deep setting that reveals a hidden chorus effect, offering unexpected versatility beyond pitch shifting.
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The polyphonic harmonizing feature of the Bass Whammy is praised for its impressive sound quality, especially for complex musical arrangements like those of Snarky Puppy.
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The DigiTech Ricochet lacks expression pedal input, which is crucial for achieving the authentic Whammy effect that defines the Bass Whammy experience.
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Use cases and applications

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Essential for replicating Tool’s sound, it's also used for slow bass divebombs and octave up see-saws, expanding its use beyond prog metal.
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Although seen as a "fun" pedal, its utility in a band setting can be limited unless you're specifically covering Tool or similar music.
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The Bass Whammy excels as an octave pedal, ideal for genres like jam bands (akin to Phish) and funk, highlighted by Bootsy Collins' usage.
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Watching Kristian Dunn of El Ten Eleven provides creative inspiration for utilizing the Bass Whammy in live looping setups.
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4.5 out of 5

Based on 5 Reviews and 43 Ratings

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alm

292

14 days ago

A little dissapointing

When I acquired this pedal I was as excited as a child on Christmas morning. But with extended use and as soon as regency bias had faded I asked myself: "Do I really need this?". The answer was unfortunately no. It's a fun pedal, don't get me wrong, but I can hardly think of a practical use case that warrants the hefty price tag and the even more hefty 1000 mA current it needs from your board. The lack of a blend knob on the harmonizer function means that the harmonies absolutely overpower your clean notes. The "detune" function (which i experienced as just chorus) are nice but carry a large flaw. The pedal, being a pitch shifter, is meant to go at the front of your board and chorus should go almost last which makes the function nearly unusable with other effects.

Tldr. It's fun for going "Weeeeeee" but lacks the practicality for most pedal boards that a bassist would reasonably use.

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Singer Bassist Keyboardist

Genres:

Progressive rock Post-rock Math rock

mark_huxley

184

over 9 years ago

A big pedal with a big sound

Yes, it does take up rather a lot of real estate on my pedalboard but, I like this one a lot and I'm so glad Digitech decided to update and re-release it. Good, solid build quality and great for octave, fifth, etc. sounds (although I'm not mad keen on the 'divebomb' effect - I reckon my Zoom B2.1u sounds smoother for that sort of thing). The chorus effect is surprisingly lush too...

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Bassist

beeb

106

over 5 years ago

Great for getting high octs.

Adding a high octave to your bass sounds great for a better sound.

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Bassist

Genres:

Electronic Rock Pop

lucassantiago

144

about 9 years ago

A must have gear

The polyfonic settings are awesome and pitch controls are very userful to be creative in various songs and weirdo things you want

lespaul

878

almost 11 years ago

Irriplacable peice of shit.

I love the way it sounds. I would feel weird playing without it. But its built very poorly, takes up too much space, and the knob is very annoying to use as opposed to the classic buttons. Too bad it sounds so great.