DigiTech Whammy 5 gitár effektpedál

The DigiTech Whammy 5 sets itself apart with true polyphonic pitch shifting—track every note of a chord without glitching, a leap beyond earlier monophonic Whammy pedals. Its all-metal chassis and integrated expression pedal make it a rugged, stage-ready tool for guitarists who need instant pitch control.

Highlights

• Polyphonic pitch shifting for chords and complex lines
• 9 Whammy modes, 10 harmony modes, and 2 detune modes
• True bypass preserves your dry tone when disengaged
• 24-bit A/D/A conversion with 44.1 kHz sampling for pristine audio
• Includes dedicated power supply (DigiTech PS0913DC)

In daily use

The Whammy 5 responds instantly to pedal movement, from subtle detune to two-octave dive bombs. The effect selector knob and dedicated footswitches make switching between Whammy, harmony, and detune modes effortless mid-song. The LED status indicator keeps you informed on dark stages.

Full specifications

• Effect Type: Polyphonic Pitch Shifter, Whammy, Harmony, Detune
• Bypass Type: True Bypass
• A/D D/A Converter: 24-bit
• Sampling Rate: 44.1 kHz
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz
• Signal to Noise Ratio: > 105 dB (A-weighted)
• Input Connector: 1 x 1/4" TS Instrument Input
• Output Connector: 1 x 1/4" TS Instrument Output
• Power Supply: 9V DC, 1.3A (1300mA), Center Negative
• Included Power Supply: Yes (DigiTech PS0913DC)
• Whammy Modes: 9 (2 Oct Up, 1 Oct Up, 5th Up, 4th Up, 2nd Up, Dive Bomb, 2 Oct Down, 1 Oct Down, 5th Down)
• Harmony Modes: 10 (2nd Up/3rd Up, 3rd Up/4th Up, 4th Up/5th Up, 5th Up/6th Up, 5th Up/7th Up, 4th Down/3rd Down, 5th Down/4th Down, 6th Down/5th Down, 7th Down/6th Down, Oct Down/Oct Up)
• Detune Modes: 2 (Shallow, Deep)
• Controls: Effect Selector Knob, Effect On/Off Footswitch, Dive Bomb Footswitch, Integrated Expression Pedal
• Chassis Material: All-metal construction
• Polyphony: Yes, polyphonic pitch shifting
• Processing: Proprietary pitch-shifting algorithm
• LED Indicators: Yes, for effect status

Final note

The Whammy 5 is a complete pitch-shifting solution in one pedal—no additional power supply or expression pedal required.