DigiTech Whammy 5 Octave Pedal

DigiTech Whammy 5 Octave Pedal

The DigiTech Whammy 5 Octave Pedal is an iconic pitch-shifting guitar effects pedal that gives players powerful octave effects, expressive pitch bends and creative harmony sounds. Known for its distinctive, instantly recognisable Whammy effect, the DigiTech Whammy 5 allows you to shift notes up or down in pitch using its built-in expression pedal, making it ideal for everything from dramatic dive bombs and soaring lead lines to experimental riffs and modern alternative tones.

The fifth-generation DigiTech Whammy 5 Octave Pedal introduces advanced pitch-shifting technology with both Classic and Chords modes. Classic mode recreates the familiar Whammy response for single-note playing, while Chords mode is designed to track multiple notes together, allowing you to bend full chords while maintaining a more musical, defined sound. This makes the pedal suitable for lead guitarists, rhythm players and musicians exploring more unconventional sounds.

With 10 Whammy settings, nine Harmony settings and two Detune options, the DigiTech Whammy 5 Octave Pedal offers a broad range of creative possibilities. Shift notes across multiple octaves, create harmonised guitar lines, add subtle detuning for a thicker sound or use the expression pedal for smooth, continuous pitch changes. Its versatile range of effects makes it a valuable addition to rock, metal, alternative, progressive and experimental guitar rigs.

The built-in expression pedal provides real-time control over the pitch-shifting effect, allowing you to move smoothly between pitches as you play. Whether you're recreating dramatic octave rises, producing classic dive-bomb effects or experimenting with unusual melodic textures, the DigiTech Whammy 5 Octave Pedal puts expressive control directly under your foot.

True bypass circuitry helps preserve your instrument's original signal when the effect is disengaged. The rugged metal chassis is designed for regular use on stage and in rehearsal, while the MIDI input allows integration with compatible MIDI equipment and external control setups.

Combining classic Whammy character with modern chord-tracking capabilities, the DigiTech Whammy 5 Octave Pedal is an excellent choice for guitarists who want to expand their tonal range and introduce expressive pitch effects into their playing. A dedicated octave and pitch-shifting pedal, it delivers the creative control needed for distinctive riffs, harmonies, solos and experimental sounds.

Key Features

• Fifth-generation DigiTech Whammy pitch-shifting effects pedal
• Expression pedal for real-time pitch control
• Classic and Chords modes for single-note and chordal pitch shifting
• 10 Whammy settings
• Nine Harmony settings
• Two Detune settings
• Pitch-shifting effects spanning multiple octaves
• True bypass circuitry
• MIDI input for compatible external control
• Rugged metal chassis for stage and studio use
• 1/4-inch unbalanced instrument input and output
• 9V DC external power supply required
• Power consumption: less than 265mA at 9V DC
• Dimensions: 165 x 197 x 64mm (W x D x H)
• Weight: approximately 1.6kg