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title: "Whammy DT Effects Pedal"
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# True polyphonic pitch shifting Momentary footswitch for dynamic effects 7 half steps/octave tuning range Whammy DT Effects Pedal

**Brand:** digitech
**Price:** Bs.8583
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Tune, drop, and dominate your soundscape with the DigiTech Whammy DT!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Whammy DT Effects Pedal by digitech
- **How much does it cost?** Bs.8583 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- digitech enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted digitech brand quality
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## Key Features

- • **Robust & Road-Ready:** Solid metal construction designed to withstand the rigors of touring and heavy use.
- • **Classic Whammy Vibes:** Iconic whammy pedal tones that add expressive pitch bends and vibrato to your sound palette.
- • **True Bypass Integrity:** Keeps your signal pure and uncolored when the pedal is off—no tone loss, ever.
- • **Seamless On-the-Fly Tuning:** Drop or raise your guitar’s pitch instantly without retuning, perfect for live gigs and studio sessions.
- • **Versatile for Guitar & Bass:** Engineered primarily for guitar but impressively effective on bass for gritty, on-the-fly tuning shifts.

## Overview

The DigiTech Whammy DT is a professional-grade effects pedal offering true polyphonic pitch shifting and classic whammy effects. It enables guitarists and bassists to drop or raise tuning by up to 7 half steps or a full octave instantly, with a momentary footswitch for expressive hammer-on and pull-off effects. Featuring true bypass and rugged metal construction, it delivers reliable, high-quality performance for live and studio use, making it a must-have for musicians seeking dynamic pitch control without multiple instruments.

## Description

The Whammy DT offers true polyphonic pitch shifting and classic whammy effects in a single pedal. Easily modify your guitar's tuning on the fly for seamless performance.

Review: Surprisingly Good - This is a surprisingly good stomp box. Well packaged, very well priced, sturdy construction, easy to use, and comes with its own 2A, 9V DC power pack. This is useful given that the Drop draws a fair amount of current; although sitting in Position 2 on my pedal board, directly after my Boss Tuner, the TU-3 can provide the Drop with the required power. Oh, yeah; and it's also a true bypass pedal i.e., it will sit connected on a pedal board with no power and still allow a signal to pass clean through it, unprocessed of course. As one of a range of Digitech "whammy" pedals, the Drop seems to be the best option for a guitarist (or bassist) who needs to detune to a lower standard tuning, quickly and easily, whilst, of course, not actually retuning their guitar (or bass). I've now had the opportunity to test the pedal extensively and, as a guitarist and bass player, I can provide the following assessment; all based on a lot of Rockdown home use and at a series of band rehearsals. First up, it's not for those who expect sound perfection (and neither you should at this price). I found that the Drop can transpose pristine clean guitar and bass tones but, if you listen closely, there is definitely a loss of sound quality. However, this varies depending on the sound. I think that this is a matter of personal taste but IMHO such expectations should be aligned with significantly more expensive equipment. Indeed, as the Drop has no perceptible latency, some sound deterioration is inevitable and, from what I can tell, "Nobody Knows" you are even digitally dropping on the fly (just you!). However, the chances are that you are a guitarist (or bassist) who is playing with a certain degree of bite, grit, dirt, overdrive, distortion, "scream", fuzz, etc. If so, this little stomp box will probably exceed your expectations; as it certainly did mine. Simply put, in terms of sound quality, I could Drop my guitar by a semitone (Eb) or a tone (D) and the "new" standard tuning sounded great. Then it was down to C and "baritone" B, again with very satisfying results. It goes a lot further but I can't say that I tested these lower registers to any great degree (although I am sure that they will be fine). Note: the Drop allows you to change standard tunings (e.g., E standard to Eb standard, etc.), but will not cope with alternate tuning changes (e.g., E standard to the equivalent Drop D). If that's what you need, buy a Variax. Finally, and being a bass player, first and foremost, the most impressive aspect that I have encountered to date, was during my band's final pre-pandemic rehearsal in 2o2o. To the best of my knowledge, the Drop is intended for use with a guitar, not a bass (for which there is a blue Whammy). However, on this particular occasion, the Drop was playing host to my bass playing (which, being "rock" influenced, has a little dirt in its tone). In essence, I decided to Drop a few tones, on the fly, and play, as if tuned to my usual E standard. Hence, I played a couple of tracks in "D" and finally in "C". Not only did my fellow band members fail to notice anything "out of the ordinary" but personally, I was seriously (and I mean seriously) impressed with my bass tone. In summary, unless you are a perfectionist (in which case you are looking way below the required price point), this is a remarkable little pedal; if, that is, your requirements, as a guitarist, are to Drop a standard tuning both quickly and easily. And, as above, if you are a bass player with similar requirements, then this is a stomp box that is well worth looking at. In summary, HIGHLY recommended. ~ Notes ~ [1]: IMHO, the Drop is for use in a live environment where on the fly standard tuning changes are required. [2]: However, I wouldn't use it to record and it is certainly not a substitute for carrying say three quitars tuned to E, Eb and D standard. [3]: Similarly, if you are constantly playing in lower registers e.g. Eb standard down to B standard, get yourself a 5-String bass or a Baritone guitar (as needs must).
Review: Amazing piece of kit - This is a really good pedal - I saw it demoed by death metal guitarist Ola Englund at a guitar clinic, and was really impressed. It allows you to down tune your guitar at the flick of a switch without having to retune any strings - which is especially vital if you have a Floyd rose on your guitar and haven't got another guitar tuned lower. It does it a semitone at a time - so if you are in the usual E tuning with one turn of the knob and hit the switch and you are down at Eb tuning, another turn and you are at D etc. It drop tunes all your strings at once so if you want to do, say drop C, then you will need to down tune the top string first. I've found there is no lag with the pedal in operation (although make sure it is the first pedal after your guitar in the chain otherwise it may not work as well), it sounds brilliant - the sound still sounds very natural with it on and you don't seem to lose any sound quality. I've also tried it with Rocksmith on the Xbox and it works a treat. You do need to have the sound up fairly loud though as otherwise it sounds a bit odd when you can hear the stings playing something different to what is coming out the amp. It also looks fairly bomb proof - it is a nice solid metal case, well constructed. I've heard of several bands using these live and finding them robust on the road. All in all, whether you are a gigging musician or a home player, this is a must own pedal! Or you could buy loads of guitars instead and have them all tuned differently...

## Features

- True polyphonic pitch shifting and whammy effects in a single pedal
- Drop or raised tuning by 7 half steps or an entire octave
- Classic whammy voicings
- Momentary footswitch for hammer-on and pull-off effects
- True bypass

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0052QOU08 |
| Best Sellers Rank | 2,958 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 2 in Guitar Pitch & Octave Effects 658 in Bass Guitar & Gear Accessories |
| Colour | Red |
| Connector | 1/4 inch audio |
| Country Produced In | china |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,903) |
| Date First Available | 11 July 2011 |
| Hardware Interface | 1/4-inch Audio |
| Item Weight | 1.6 kg |
| Item model number | WHAMMYDT |
| Material Type | Plastic, Metal |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Product Dimensions | 10 x 5 x 15 cm; 1.6 kg |
| Signal Format | Analog |
| Size | REGULAR |
| Voltage | 9 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** DigiTech
- **Colour:** Red
- **Item weight:** 1.6 kg
- **Product dimensions:** 10L x 5W x 15H centimetres
- **Style:** DT Effects Pedal

## Images

![Whammy DT Effects Pedal - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/912n7dw+RrL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Does this do everything the 5th generation pedal does?**
A: Yes, except it doesn't have the classic algorithm switch. This switches from the polyphonic shifting used on this and the WhammyV to the old algorithm, which is super glitchy on chords [and that's why it's fun]. If you want that feature you'll need a WhammyV or an early Whammy. Otherwise get this, it's built like a tank, tracks REALLY fast, and doesn't really get artificial sounding until 7 tones up-shifting or higher.

**Q: Does it work on bass ? I need to detune  from e to e flat ?**
A: The short answer is YES (as previously advised): It does work on bass, so there's no need to detune. In fact, as a bass player, I've had the "Drop" down to C standard and the rest of the band didn't even notice. HOWEVER, I tend to find that this works best if you have a little grit on your sound. If your sound is clean and pristine, the quality of the "drop" isn't as good as the original (although I concede that this is a matter of opinion). You also need to pay attention to where the pedal is placed in relation to other pedals if this applies. If so, I find it works best in an effects chain which starts with a buffered tuner (e.g., a Boss), after which the "Drop" is placed second prior to any other processing (although this is not a hard and fast rule; IMHO, you should experiment).

**Q: What power supply should I get for this pedal?**
A: 9v

**Q: I want to buy this for my grandson. I haven't a clue about these things. Will I need to buy special cables also?**
A: It comes with a power adapter so all you need is a patch cable to go between the pedal and the amp (or other pedals)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Surprisingly Good
*by D***B on 1 March 2020*

This is a surprisingly good stomp box. Well packaged, very well priced, sturdy construction, easy to use, and comes with its own 2A, 9V DC power pack. This is useful given that the Drop draws a fair amount of current; although sitting in Position 2 on my pedal board, directly after my Boss Tuner, the TU-3 can provide the Drop with the required power. Oh, yeah; and it's also a true bypass pedal i.e., it will sit connected on a pedal board with no power and still allow a signal to pass clean through it, unprocessed of course. As one of a range of Digitech "whammy" pedals, the Drop seems to be the best option for a guitarist (or bassist) who needs to detune to a lower standard tuning, quickly and easily, whilst, of course, not actually retuning their guitar (or bass). I've now had the opportunity to test the pedal extensively and, as a guitarist and bass player, I can provide the following assessment; all based on a lot of Rockdown home use and at a series of band rehearsals. First up, it's not for those who expect sound perfection (and neither you should at this price). I found that the Drop can transpose pristine clean guitar and bass tones but, if you listen closely, there is definitely a loss of sound quality. However, this varies depending on the sound. I think that this is a matter of personal taste but IMHO such expectations should be aligned with significantly more expensive equipment. Indeed, as the Drop has no perceptible latency, some sound deterioration is inevitable and, from what I can tell, "Nobody Knows" you are even digitally dropping on the fly (just you!). However, the chances are that you are a guitarist (or bassist) who is playing with a certain degree of bite, grit, dirt, overdrive, distortion, "scream", fuzz, etc. If so, this little stomp box will probably exceed your expectations; as it certainly did mine. Simply put, in terms of sound quality, I could Drop my guitar by a semitone (Eb) or a tone (D) and the "new" standard tuning sounded great. Then it was down to C and "baritone" B, again with very satisfying results. It goes a lot further but I can't say that I tested these lower registers to any great degree (although I am sure that they will be fine). Note: the Drop allows you to change standard tunings (e.g., E standard to Eb standard, etc.), but will not cope with alternate tuning changes (e.g., E standard to the equivalent Drop D). If that's what you need, buy a Variax. Finally, and being a bass player, first and foremost, the most impressive aspect that I have encountered to date, was during my band's final pre-pandemic rehearsal in 2o2o. To the best of my knowledge, the Drop is intended for use with a guitar, not a bass (for which there is a blue Whammy). However, on this particular occasion, the Drop was playing host to my bass playing (which, being "rock" influenced, has a little dirt in its tone). In essence, I decided to Drop a few tones, on the fly, and play, as if tuned to my usual E standard. Hence, I played a couple of tracks in "D" and finally in "C". Not only did my fellow band members fail to notice anything "out of the ordinary" but personally, I was seriously (and I mean seriously) impressed with my bass tone. In summary, unless you are a perfectionist (in which case you are looking way below the required price point), this is a remarkable little pedal; if, that is, your requirements, as a guitarist, are to Drop a standard tuning both quickly and easily. And, as above, if you are a bass player with similar requirements, then this is a stomp box that is well worth looking at. In summary, HIGHLY recommended. ~ Notes ~ [1]: IMHO, the Drop is for use in a live environment where on the fly standard tuning changes are required. [2]: However, I wouldn't use it to record and it is certainly not a substitute for carrying say three quitars tuned to E, Eb and D standard. [3]: Similarly, if you are constantly playing in lower registers e.g. Eb standard down to B standard, get yourself a 5-String bass or a Baritone guitar (as needs must).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing piece of kit
*by J***D on 19 December 2015*

This is a really good pedal - I saw it demoed by death metal guitarist Ola Englund at a guitar clinic, and was really impressed. It allows you to down tune your guitar at the flick of a switch without having to retune any strings - which is especially vital if you have a Floyd rose on your guitar and haven't got another guitar tuned lower. It does it a semitone at a time - so if you are in the usual E tuning with one turn of the knob and hit the switch and you are down at Eb tuning, another turn and you are at D etc. It drop tunes all your strings at once so if you want to do, say drop C, then you will need to down tune the top string first. I've found there is no lag with the pedal in operation (although make sure it is the first pedal after your guitar in the chain otherwise it may not work as well), it sounds brilliant - the sound still sounds very natural with it on and you don't seem to lose any sound quality. I've also tried it with Rocksmith on the Xbox and it works a treat. You do need to have the sound up fairly loud though as otherwise it sounds a bit odd when you can hear the stings playing something different to what is coming out the amp. It also looks fairly bomb proof - it is a nice solid metal case, well constructed. I've heard of several bands using these live and finding them robust on the road. All in all, whether you are a gigging musician or a home player, this is a must own pedal! Or you could buy loads of guitars instead and have them all tuned differently...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Boss does great intelligent harmonies (which is what I bought it for)
*by S***D on 30 August 2017*

I bought this pedal to supplement a Boss Harmonist 6 I am using on my pedal board. The Boss does great intelligent harmonies (which is what I bought it for), but can also do pitch shifting. However, without an additional expression pedal, the boss can only do "UP" or "Down" pitch shifts by pressing the pedal down. There is no "on the fly" control of the sweep speed. I needed a pedal with a treadle! Hence the Whammy! - it has a great reputation for being the top dog for this sort of thing, so I ordered one. First impressions were of great build quality, and of a relatively compact, solid feel. All the controls feel high quality, and inspire confidence! The treadle action is smooth, and stays in position when left toe-up or toe-down. I suspect this may loosen with use, but can always be tightened up again by tightening the treadle pivot points! Small, accurate pitch shifts are difficult, as others have said, but I suspect the pedal was not designed for this, and is not what I bought it for, so this can be forgiven. This pedal does do exactly what I bought it for - and is great for quick whoops, ludicrous bends, as well as sustained playing in a raised (or lowered) pitch! The octave and de-tune modes are also great! As others have said - it's great for confusing/annoying other band members (and the audience!)....Works best in front of the amp, rather than in the effects loop - which is the opposite of the Boss Harmonist I mentioned earlier. (this sounds great in the loop, but truly dreadful in front of an over-driven amp!)

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