Detail 01
Classic and Chord modes
Choose original-style tracking artifacts in Classic or smoother, more exact polyphonic shifting in Chord.
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DigiTechBass Whammy Guitar Effects Pedal
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
DigiTech’s Bass Whammy is a bass-optimized pitch-shifting pedal with two distinct tracking approaches. Chord mode uses polyphonic note tracking for a more exact, smoother shifted result, while Classic mode retains the original Whammy-style tracking glitches. True bypass, MIDI control, and 9V DC power support pedalboard integration. The metal enclosure carries a 1/4-inch instrument input, MIDI input, and a single 1/4-inch output.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Bass pedalboards needing selectable smooth polyphonic shifting or original-style tracking artifacts.
- MIDI-controlled rigs that need a bass-focused pitch-shifting effect.
- Players routing a 1/4-inch instrument signal through a true-bypass pedal.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
True bypass
The pedal is specified with true bypass.
Detail 03
Inputs and output
It has a 1/4-inch instrument input, MIDI input, and one 1/4-inch output.
Detail 04
9V DC power
The pedal uses a 9V DC power supply.
Detail 05
6.5 x 7.75 x 2.5 inches; metal chassis
These are the listed enclosure dimensions and chassis material.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan for a 9V DC power supply.
- 02Your routing needs a 1/4-inch instrument input and a 1/4-inch output; MIDI control uses its MIDI input.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What is the difference between Classic and Chord mode?
Chord mode uses polyphonic tracking for a more exact, smoother pitch-shift effect. Classic mode preserves the tracking artifacts associated with the original Whammy.
02Can the Bass Whammy be MIDI controlled?
Yes. It is MIDI controllable and has a MIDI input.
03What power does it use?
It uses a 9V DC power supply.
04Does it have true bypass?
Yes, it is specified as true bypass.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsBody & build
- Chassis Material
- Metal
- Bridge Type
- Tremolo
2 detailsConnections & power
- Outputs
- 1 x 1/4 inch
- Inputs
- 1 x 1/4 inch instrument, MIDI
2 detailsSize & weight
- Dimensions Wxdxh
- 6.5 inch x 7.75 inch x 2.5 inch
- Weight
- 3.6
2 detailsOther
- Sample Rate
- 44.1kHz
- A D D A Converters
- 24 bit
