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Description

Introducing the DigiTech Whammy II, an exemplary piece of craft from the renowned DOD company. Following the successful legacy of the first Whammy, the Whammy II now comes with a sleek black chassis and the innovative feature to store one preset setting for effortless toggling between two set modes. With its unique ability to instantly shift your tone up or down an octave, it opens up a whole new world of harmonic pairings. This versatile tool has been a game-changer in the music industry, with its usage popularized by legendary artists like Tom Morello and Jack White. While the Whammy IV reissue made its mark in the year 2000, the original Whammy II continues to be treasured for its superior build quality and unmatched tone.

Key Features:

  • Innovative preset setting storage for swift toggling between two set modes
  • Ability to immediately shift tones up or down an octave
  • Facilitates creation of unique harmonic pairings
  • Popularized by legendary artists like Tom Morello and Jack White
  • Superior build quality and unmatched tone
  • Sleek black chassis design
  • Produced from 1994 to 1998

Product specs

Brand DigiTech
Model Whammy II
Finish Black
Year 1990s
Made In Canada
Categories Octave and Pitch-Shifting Pedals

FAQs

What are the main features of the DigiTech Whammy II?

The DigiTech Whammy II offers pitch shifting and harmony effects, allowing you to shift your guitar's pitch up or down by several octaves. It features an expression pedal for real-time control over the pitch shift, making it a versatile tool for creative sound manipulation.

How does the DigiTech Whammy II differ from the original Whammy pedal?

The Whammy II introduces improved tracking and a more robust design compared to the original Whammy. It retains the classic pitch-shifting capabilities but with enhanced reliability and performance for live and studio use.

Can the DigiTech Whammy II be used with a bass guitar?

Yes, the DigiTech Whammy II can be used with a bass guitar. It effectively processes lower frequencies, allowing bassists to explore creative pitch-shifting effects similar to those used by guitarists.

Does the DigiTech Whammy II require a specific power supply?

The DigiTech Whammy II requires a 9V DC power supply. It's important to use the correct power adapter to ensure optimal performance and avoid damage to the pedal.

Is the DigiTech Whammy II suitable for live performances?

Yes, the DigiTech Whammy II is well-suited for live performances. Its robust construction and reliable pitch-tracking make it a dependable choice for musicians looking to add dynamic pitch effects to their live sound.

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Digitech Whammy 2 Review and Demo

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Digitech Whammy 2 Review and Demo

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Music 301

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Whammy II - octave up - 8/6/17 Simple

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Treys Rig

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Whammy 2

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Reviews

PROS

  • Unique glitchy artifacts create amazing sounds

  • Cycling through settings with a foot switch enhances live usability

  • Distinct from later versions with a vintage appeal

  • Toggle button offers practical alternative to MIDI

  • Vintage units possess a unique soul or mojo

  • Smaller footprint with comprehensive options

  • Self-calibrating with rugged steel case

  • Classic pitch shifting sound with aesthetic appeal

CONS

  • Requires a true bypass loop to avoid tone sucking

  • Noisy with less fidelity even in optimal conditions

  • Poor bypass quality

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about DigiTech Whammy II.

Features and functionality

  • The Whammy II offers footswitchable mode-scrolling, a feature not present in newer models, allowing hands-free mode changes during performances.

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Setup and maintenance

  • The Whammy II requires a dedicated power supply, complicating integration with standard pedalboard power setups.

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User experience

  • Owners note significant tone suck and non-true bypass issues with the Whammy II, impacting overall sound quality unless modified.

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Use cases and applications

  • The Whammy II is favored for its monophonic capabilities, though tracking issues may affect performance, especially with chord playing.

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Mods and upgrades

  • Some owners consider a true bypass mod to maintain sound integrity, suggesting it could extend the pedal's usability on modern boards.

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Comparisons

  • The Whammy 5 is noted for its polyphonic capabilities and compatibility with 9v DC power supplies, making it more versatile for various setups compared to the Whammy II.

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bernardduur

Good version of the known Whammy

When needed a whammy, you can go new or vintage. The new ones are equal amazing, but lack some of the soul or mojo these vintage units have. And the II has lots!

I've been playing around with different versions to determine which one to keep. The original version is expensive but sounds the fattest / fullest of them all. The 4 and 5 get shriller in sound but do have a lot of extra's.

In comes the II. A perfect match of the two. Smaller in footprint but with all the options the other units have. And much easier in use when compared to the XP100.

To me this II is amazing. Self calibrating, rugged steel case (it looks like plastic on the pics though) and a big enough threadle to control you sound. Bypass is not great, but you don't buy this pedal for the bypass I guess. Options on sound are good enough.

A keeper! For me the best of all options!

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Octave up is hard to beat! The detune function though is amazing!!

brianrainwater

DigiTech Whammy II

These have that classic pitch shifting sound while also being black. A true win win of a pedal.

Artist usage

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See how Reb Beach uses DigiTech Whammy II

Reb Beach

Guitarist

Whitesnake

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Verified via Rebbeach

As you can see (above), Reb's pedalboard is constantly evolving as he adds and discards effects - it ain't the neatest thing you've ever seen! We asked Reb to describe his signal path: "My signal goes into very expensive Shure wireless units, which are the closest thing to being on a cable I have found. From there it goes into a Bradshaw router that helps with guitar changes. Then it goes to the pedalboard and out to the amps."

"The pedalboard signal goes to a Cry Baby wah, a Boss Metal Zone distortion, a Danelectro echo for long delays when making weird noises, a Boss tuner and a Digitech Whammy pedal, which is in a loop because it messes with my signal in line. The whammy pedal is great with the long delay for weird noises. Then to a A/B box, which chooses between clean or dirty amps."

"The clean line goes from the A/B box into a Guild Hartke bass head with a TC electronics multi effects unit for wetness. The bass head gives a very loud full clean sound. The other signal from the A/B box goes to the Marshall dirty heads."

Reb has recently replaced the Boss Overdrive pedal seen on his Homegrown DVD with the Boss Metal Zone, as he felt that the overdrive pedal (used for solo boost) was taking away too much low end. Anyone who has heard Reb's live sound on the 2004 Whitesnake tour will agree he made the right choice!

See how Aoi uses DigiTech Whammy II

Aoi

Guitarist

the GazettE

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Verified via Photo

Aoi is shown using the DigiTech Whammy II in a Japanese magazine photo, as seen in "The Gazette's Gears 4" on BlogSpot.

See how John Connolly uses DigiTech Whammy II

John Connolly

Guitarist

Sevendust

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Verified via Photo

Used by the musician around 2002, according to this GuitarGeek diagram.

See how Bill Laswell uses DigiTech Whammy II

Bill Laswell

Bassist, Music Producer

Praxis

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Verified via No Treble

This was Laswell's list of pedals in 2014, in which this particular pedal can be found as well.

"Ernie Ball Volume jr (passive pedal), Digitech Ex7-multi fx epression pedal (orchestra synth sound effect only), Crybaby Bass Wah, Moogerfooger Ring Modulator, Moogerfooger Murf, Digitech Whammy II, Electro Harmonix Bass Big Muff, Pigtronix Envelope Phaser, Digitech Bass Synth Wah, Dod Performer Wah Filter 545 (Beige), Boss DD3 Digital Delay, Boss DD7 Digital Delay/Looper"

See how Ronni Le Tekrø uses DigiTech Whammy II

Ronni Le Tekrø

Guitarist

Vagabond

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Verified via Photo

Visible in this Facebook post by Le Tekrø.

See how Elliott Sharp uses DigiTech Whammy II

Elliott Sharp

Guitarist, Composer

Mofungo

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Verified via Premierguitar

According to the 2019 Premier Guitar interview, Sharp uses the DigiTech Whammy II.

See how Richard Lewis uses DigiTech Whammy II

Richard Lewis

Bassist

Skunk Anansie

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Verified via Photo

In a photo shared by Cass Lewis on Facebook, Richard Lewis's DigiTech Whammy II is visible on the bottom left of his pedalboard, showcasing its integration into his setup.

See how Jules Hodgeson uses DigiTech Whammy II

Jules Hodgeson

Guitarist

KMFDM

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Verified via Archive

From the "Tech Talk" section of the old KMFDM website:

Question (Jack): I am curious as to what Jules' main amp/effects setup is for live performances.

Answer (Jules): At the moment I run a Marshall JMP 1 preamp going into the power amp section of a Peavey 5150 head through a Mesa Boogie 4 x 12 cab. Most of my effects come from a Rocktron Replifex inserted into the effects loop of the JMP 1. My pedal board consists of a DOD passive A/B box, one output of which goes to a Korg tuner, the other to the rest of my pedals - a Jim Dunlop Crybaby wah, a Digitech Whammy II and a Boss noise surpressor. I also have a Rolls midi buddy floor board to change patches on the Rocktron and JMP 1, however I rarely use it as I run program change messages to preamp and effects processor from the Pro Tools rig we have onstage, eliminating 90% of the "tap dancing".

See how Masahiko Ohno uses DigiTech Whammy II

Masahiko Ohno

Guitarist, Music Producer

Solmania

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Verified via YouTube

In the YouTube video titled "2021.03.13『MACHINE HEADS』大野雅彦展 機材について," at timestamp 12:49, Masahiko Ohno's setup includes the DigiTech Whammy II, as evidenced by the footage provided by fukugangallery.

See how Brennan Smiley uses DigiTech Whammy II

Brennan Smiley

Singer, Guitarist

The Technicolors

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Verified via Photo

A photograph taken at the Zebulon show on August 29 clearly shows Brennan Smiley's pedal board, which includes the DigiTech Whammy II. The image serves as definitive proof of its use by the artist.

See how Paul Moak uses DigiTech Whammy II

Paul Moak

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Heart

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Verified via Premier Guitar

At 48:18, a DigiTech Whammy II can be spotted on Paul Moak's pedalboard.

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