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The Digitech Whammy is a pitch-shifter effects pedal manufactured by Digitech. It gives musicians the ability to shift the pitch of their electric guitar up or down in real time by rocking a treadle pedal up and down with their foot, similar to how a wah pedal affects the tone of a guitar based on the position of the treadle.

Digitech WH-1 Whammy

Overview

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A Digitech WH-1 Whammy with power adapter

The WH-1 Whammy pedal, the original whammy, first manufactured in 1991, remains the most sought-after. The late Dimebag Darrell of Pantera and Damageplan became one the first "big name" guitarist to use the whammy pedal. Another artist famous for using the effect is Tom Morello of politically-charged hard rock band Rage Against the Machine.

Controls

It is controlled by a rocker and a single rotary knob, from which 16 different presets could be selected; five "Whammy" effects, nine "Harmony" effects, and two "Detune" effects.

Notable users

Notable musicians who have used the WH-1 Whammy include:

A popular misconception is that American musician Jack White, and English musician Matt Bellamy use the WH-1 Whammy; in reality, both use the Whammy 4 (See below)[5][6].

Digitech Whammy II

Overview

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A Digitech Whammy II with power adapter

The Digitech Whammy II featured a black chassis (in contrast with the series' now famous 'Ferrari red' colour).

Controls

It is controlled by a rocker and a button which selects the settings, which are nearly the same as the WH-1. Its effects are as follows:

Notable users

Notable musicians who have used the Whammy II include:

Digitech XP-100 Whammy-Wah

Overview

The XP-100 Whammy/Wah was more complex, incorporating both whammy and wah-wah possibilities.

Controls

It is controlled by a rocker, and a button which selects the 29 different presets; "Volume" effect, five "Wah-Wah" effects, six "Auto Wah" effects, eight "Whammy" effects, and nine "Harmony" effects.

List in categories (with modulation action of the pedal) :

Notable users

Notable musicians who have used the XP-100 Whammy/Wah include:

Digitech Bass Whammy

Overview

The Bass Whammy was a Whammy pedal built for bass guitar. It featured same chassis as the Digitech Whammy II, but blue.It features different harmony options than the other Whammy models.

Controls

Notable users

Notable musicians who have used the Bass Whammy include:

Digitech Whammy IV

Overview

The Whammy IV; the current fourth edition, which is closer to the WH-1 in terms of design but with several new features, such as MIDI control and a 'Divebomb' feature.

Controls

The controls are identical to the WH-1 controls, along with two new presets, "Divebomb" and "Detune".

Notable users

Notable musicians who have used the IV Whammy include:

Notes

  1. ^ The Official Rage Against the Machine Equipment Page: Tom Morello
  2. ^ Just...Radiohead: Jonny Greenwood Equipment
  3. ^ Guitar Geek: Kevin Sheilds of My Bloody Valentine rig
  4. ^ Angels-Gone: Godspeed You! Black Emporer Musical Equipment
  5. ^ a b MuseGear: Matt Bellamy Effects
  6. ^ a b Jack White interview with Backstage Lounge
  7. ^ http://www.dragonforce.com/herman_li.php
  8. ^ Ed O'Brien Equipment

External links

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