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Description
Introducing the DigiTech Drop Polyphonic Drop Tune Pedal, a game-changing addition to your guitar gear. This innovative pedal allows you to drop your tuning at the stomp of a footswitch, providing an effortless transition to a lower, chunkier tone without the need to adjust your guitar's tuning pegs or change guitars.
The pedal uses an advanced polyphonic drop tune algorithm to deliver an array of pitch drops from one semitone down to a full octave. This means you can experiment with tunings as low as Drop C or even Drop A while maintaining the playability and string tension you're accustomed to.
Beyond its pitch shifting capabilities, the Drop offers a mini toggle switch that allows you to select either latching or momentary mode. This means you can use the footswitch to engage the drop tune effect only while pressed, opening up a world of creative possibilities from trills to pitch dips.
Designed with your needs in mind, the Drop boasts an intuitive user interface and high-quality components. You'll appreciate the easy-to-read LED display, sturdy metal footswitches and chassis, and true bypass circuitry that maintains your tone when the effect is not engaged.
Key Features:
- Advanced polyphonic drop tune algorithm for precise pitch shifting
- Drop tune settings from 1 to 7 semitones down, plus additional settings for one octave down with or without dry signal
- Mini toggle switch for selecting between latching or momentary mode
- True bypass circuitry for preserving signal integrity and tone when not engaged
- Sturdy metal housing for durability
- Easy-to-read LED display for convenient monitoring
- Includes 9V DC power supply
- Ideal for creative guitarists looking to experiment with pitch modulations and effects.
Owner's manual
DigiTech Drop User ManualProduct specs
| Pedal Type | Polyphonic Pitch Shifter |
| Analog/Digital | Digital |
| Effects | Semitone Drop-tune, 1 Octave Drop-tune |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| Outputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| Bypass Switching | True Bypass |
| Power Source | 9V DC 300mA power supply required (included) |
| Height | 1.75" |
| Width | 2.87" |
| Depth | 4.75" |
| Weight | 0.36 lbs. |
FAQs
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What is the primary function of the DigiTech Drop pedal?
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The DigiTech Drop pedal is designed to drop-tune your guitar signal in half-step increments down to a full octave, allowing for quick tuning changes without needing to adjust your guitar's physical tuning.
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Does the DigiTech Drop pedal maintain sound quality when drop-tuning?
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Yes, the DigiTech Drop pedal uses a polyphonic pitch-shifting algorithm to maintain sound quality, ensuring clear and accurate tuning changes without noticeable latency.
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Can the DigiTech Drop pedal be used with a bass guitar?
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Yes, the DigiTech Drop pedal is compatible with both electric and bass guitars, providing effective drop-tuning across a range of instruments.
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What power supply does the DigiTech Drop pedal require?
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The DigiTech Drop pedal requires a 9V DC 300mA power supply, which is included with the pedal.
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How does the DigiTech Drop's true bypass feature benefit my setup?
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The true bypass feature ensures that your guitar's natural tone remains unaffected when the pedal is turned off, preventing any signal loss or coloration.
Videos
Riffs, Beards & Gear
Digitech Drop Pedal - Demo
Digitech Drop Pedal - Demo
Riffs, Beards & Gear
This… is the Digitech “DROP”
Mad Man Music
DigiTech: The DROP Polyphonic Drop Tune Pedal
Brett Kingman
Digitech Drop (demo)
Living Room GD
Digitech Drop Pedal Review - Steve Stine Guitar Lesson
Steve Stine Guitar Lessons
Digitech Drop - Great or Garbage?
Leon Todd
Should You Buy… The Digitech Drop?
Mad Man Music
DigiTech Drop Polyphonic Drop Tune Pitch-Shift Pedal Review - Sweetwater Sound
Sweetwater
Digitech Drop | Reverb Demo Video
Reverb
MY SECRET WEAPON - a Digitech Drop review
Jon Wright Music TV
DigiTech Drop Pedal - Full Test! 🎸
Mad Man Music
Digitech THE DROP - Polyphonic Drop Tune Pedal
Euge Valovirta
Digitech The Drop Polyphonic Drop Tune Pedal | N Stuff Music
N Stuff Music
A completely BIASED and UNFAIR comparison, The BOSS XS-100 Polyshifter VS the Digitech Drop Pedal
Switches, Tips, and Knobs
Reviews
PROS
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Instant tuning changes without multiple guitars
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Perfect for live performances with varied tunings
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Maintains signal clarity up to 3-4 steps down
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Compact size, fits well on pedal boards
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Useful for both guitar and bass players
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Momentary mode for quick pitch shifts
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Reduces the need for constant string retuning
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Can simulate lower string bass on a 4-string
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Works well with other effects for enhanced sound
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Can also function as an octaver pedal
CONS
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Sound quality drops significantly below C# tuning
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Loses some high-end signal, especially in lower tunings
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Can produce artifacts in very low tunings
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Some digital artifacts and latency in octave down mode
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May add unwanted harmony effect at half-step down tuning
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Loses tone when used with heavy distortion or fuzz
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Momentary switch placement may cause accidental changes
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Requires loud volume to mask natural string sound
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Natural guitar sound can interfere at low volumes
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about DigiTech Drop.
Comparisons
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The Drop's octave+dry effect is favored over the TC Electronic Sub N Up's octave for sound quality.
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The Drop's octave algorithm is highly similar to the micro POG, though it lacks octave up and blend functions.
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The Whammy DT is favored by some for its versatility, allowing quick genre changes without retuning or switching guitars.
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User experience
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Users describe the sound as synthetic, acknowledging it cannot perfectly replicate the tone of a physically detuned guitar.
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A slight latency is more noticeable when playing clean at low volumes, as the unamplified string sound can interfere with the perceived pitch.
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Owners note a slight reduction in sustain when using the pedal, often compensated by increasing reverb.
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For downtuning to B flat, a good EQ pedal or amp presence knob can counteract the dullness.
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Features and functionality
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The pedal thrives with high-gain settings, where it maintains articulation and avoids becoming muddy.
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The pedal tracks accurately but can alter the tone, becoming duller after dropping more than a full step.
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The pedal excels in high-gain settings, maintaining clarity better than clean tones when tuning down several steps.
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Performs well at stage volumes, maintaining sound quality akin to a physically detuned guitar.
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Use cases and applications
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Works effectively up to 2.5 steps down, with a noticeable change when dropping further, particularly at a full octave down.
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Perfect for quickly switching tunings during live performances; effective for immediate adjustments like moving from standard to C# or half-step down.
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Using closed-back headphones enhances the experience by isolating the corrected pitch and minimizing clash with the unamplified guitar sound.
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Useful for players with limited space or budget, enabling experimentation with heavier sounds without multiple guitars.
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Owners report successful recordings using amp sims, with minimal noticeable difference compared to actual downtuned guitars.
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Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 24 Reviews and 126 Ratings
141
Do away with multiple guitars thanks to one pedal
7 semitones of pitch shift, plus full octave down for imitating bass AND an octave down + dry signal. I use it mainly for Eb, C Standard and the O+Dry settings, and no longer need extra guitars if I want to play non-standard tunings. Sounds better distorted than clean, and with a bit of EQ to tighten the Lows and boost the Highs a bit; run first/early in your signal chain!
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Pure Drop Tuning.
I mostly use this pedal because I like to switch down a half step and I'm lazy. This pedal is perfect for that. I find it works the best either totally clean (no boosters, no compression), or distorted to hell.
If you boost or compress the signal the latency becomes more pronounced and 'poppy', so if you're playing clean riffs just keep the signal completely clean. If you're distorting the signal it doesn't really seem to matter, and works great even down to the extreme down-tuning.
It doesn't really do anything else and it is expensive AF. I wound up putting it before my Digitech Whammy (first pedal in chain) to get the most consistency, and to this day I wonder why I didn't just buy the Digitech Whammy DT.
Such is life, eh?
1549
Works like a charm
A really handy pedal if you like to play downtuned songs but don't enjoy having to actually tune the guitar. Sounds great and natural.
1001
Awesome!
This pedal is super reliable and works wonderfully. I love playing Queens of the Stone Age stuff, which sometimes is in C. This pedal really helps me get there without the hassle of retuning. It moves down half steps for a variety of tones and I love it
838
Doesn't sound good
Not cheap for it's function. Doesn't sound good for long fuzzy sustain
Artist usage
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DigiTech Drop Polyphonic Drop Tune Pedal is on his pedalboard in this photo. (Wembley Stadium, July 2023)
Chris Shiflett can be seen using the Digitech Drop pedal At 15:00 in the youtube video of That pedal show.
In a YouTube video by Premier Guitar titled "Mark Tremonti's Alter Bridge Pedalboard & New Pedal Company," Mark Tremonti is shown using the DigiTech Drop pedal on his pedalboard at the 2:33 mark.
At 1:29 minute mark, there is shot on the pedals he used for "13 guitar metal song" video, and this one is visible as well.
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In a photo of Matthew Followill's pedalboard, designed by XAct Tone Solutions, the DigiTech Drop is clearly visible, indicating its use in his setup.
In an Instagram post, Rob Scallon showcases the DigiTech Drop Polyphonic Drop Tune Pedal on his pedalboard. This pedal can also be seen in action in his YouTube videos, providing a glimpse into its role in his setup.
Here is a picture of Mk.gee's pedalboard, where the DigiTech Drop can be seen.
At 20:30 you can see Matt talking about the Drop Pedal
In a "Rig Rundown" with Premier Guitar, Steve Stevens confirmed that his live pedalboard includes a DigiTech Drop, as reported by John Bohlinger.
Album Usage
The DigiTech Drop has been featured on the following albums:
Into The Abyss
Redvi (2025)
Parasomnia
Redvi (2024)
Stellar Rapture
Redvi (2024)
Step Into The Light
The Acacia Strain (2023)
Songs From Isolation
A.A. Williams (2021)
sanjake
cleopatrick (2019)
sua alegria foi cancelada
Fresno (2019)
Fear Is the New Bliss
Dead to Me (2018)
Stay A Little Longer
Brothers Osborne (2015)
Philia
Versailles (2011)
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