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product_id: 48190725
title: "DigiTech Whammy DT - Effect for Guitars"
brand: "digitech"
price: "$1326.81"
currency: USD
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reviews_count: 8
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# 300mA power draw with included 9V/2A adapter True polyphonic pitch shifting Sturdy metal build in iconic red DigiTech Whammy DT - Effect for Guitars

**Brand:** digitech
**Price:** $1326.81
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Drop the tuning, not the vibe — unleash sonic freedom with DigiTech Whammy DT!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** DigiTech Whammy DT - Effect for Guitars by digitech
- **How much does it cost?** $1326.81 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

- • **True Bypass Design:** Keep your tone pristine when the pedal is off—no signal loss or coloration.
- • **Powerful & Reliable:** Robust metal chassis paired with a dedicated 9V/2A power supply ensures rock-solid performance every gig.
- • **Instant On-the-Fly Tuning:** Seamlessly drop your guitar tuning up to a full octave without retuning your instrument.
- • **Effortless Control Interface:** Simple dial and LED indicators let you dial in your desired semitone drop with zero fuss.
- • **True Polyphonic Pitch Shifting:** Maintain chord clarity and rich harmonics with advanced polyphonic processing.

## Overview

The DigiTech Whammy DT is a professional-grade guitar effects pedal delivering true polyphonic pitch shifting and classic whammy effects. Designed for live performers who demand quick, seamless tuning drops up to a full octave, it features a rugged metal build, a simple dial interface with LED feedback, and a true bypass circuit to preserve your tone. Powered by a dedicated 9V/2A adapter, it handles a 300mA draw effortlessly, making it the go-to pedal for millennial pros craving versatile, on-the-fly tuning without the hassle of retuning their instrument.

## 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: Absolutely awesome - First impressions. Very study metal construction. Incredible easy user interface, it’s just a dial to select different tuning semi tones (half step) down each step to a full octave down. I bought this to make it easier to tune the guitar to play lots of 90s grunge songs without having to retune the guitar all the time to different tuning. Albeit it does not do drop d tuning, that’s still a quick one to do. What it does is lower the tuning for all the strings. What it enables is any guitar tuning lowered whilst still keeping the instrument set in standard tuning. Or go from drop d and down semitones for the whole instrument. It’s absolutely amazing to use and best placed as the first pedal in the board, or second if you’re using a pedal tuner. It just works and I love the simplicity of it. You just have a dial and lights under the numbers. Each represents one semi tone down. So number one is set but only active when the pedal is pressed. The pedal comes with its own power supply as it draws a lot of power so just have that on separate or if your like me just have a long extension socket and plug them all in. The adapter even comes with different alternative fittings depending on which country you’re in. It’s absolutely awesome.

## Features

- Modulationseffekte
- Effekte
- Gitarren
- We emphasise a balanced combination of careful workmanship and selected materials.
- OUR GOAL - Your satisfaction is our top priority and takes centre stage.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0052QOU08 |
| Amperage | 300 Milliamps |
| Audio Output Effects | Pitch-Shifting, Whammy |
| Best Sellers Rank | 2,544 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 3 in Guitar Pitch & Octave Effects 834 in Bass Guitar & Gear Accessories |
| Brand Name | DigiTech |
| Colour | Red |
| Connector Type | 1/4 inch audio |
| Controls Type | pedal |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,944) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00691991202537 |
| Hardware Interface | 1/4-inch Audio |
| Included Components | Whammy DT Drop Tune Guitar Effects Pedal |
| Item Dimensions | 19.6 x 20.8 x 6 centimetres |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 10L x 5W x 15H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 0.2 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Digitech |
| Manufacturer Part Number | Whammy DT |
| Model Name | mmYDT |
| Model Number | WHAMMYDT |
| Power Source | Battery Powered |
| Signal Format | Analog |
| Style | DT Effects Pedal |
| UPC | 691991202537 |
| Voltage | 9 Volts |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** DigiTech
- **Colour:** Red
- **Item weight:** 0.2 Kilograms
- **Product dimensions:** 10L x 5W x 15H centimetres
- **Style:** DT Effects Pedal

## Images

![DigiTech Whammy DT - Effect for Guitars - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/912n7dw+RrL.jpg)
![DigiTech Whammy DT - Effect for Guitars - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qF2bBboPL.jpg)
![DigiTech Whammy DT - Effect for Guitars - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31Eq+gV-QxL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## 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).

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely awesome
*by M***R on 21 February 2026*

First impressions. Very study metal construction. Incredible easy user interface, it’s just a dial to select different tuning semi tones (half step) down each step to a full octave down. I bought this to make it easier to tune the guitar to play lots of 90s grunge songs without having to retune the guitar all the time to different tuning. Albeit it does not do drop d tuning, that’s still a quick one to do. What it does is lower the tuning for all the strings. What it enables is any guitar tuning lowered whilst still keeping the instrument set in standard tuning. Or go from drop d and down semitones for the whole instrument. It’s absolutely amazing to use and best placed as the first pedal in the board, or second if you’re using a pedal tuner. It just works and I love the simplicity of it. You just have a dial and lights under the numbers. Each represents one semi tone down. So number one is set but only active when the pedal is pressed. The pedal comes with its own power supply as it draws a lot of power so just have that on separate or if your like me just have a long extension socket and plug them all in. The adapter even comes with different alternative fittings depending on which country you’re in. It’s absolutely awesome.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 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...

## Frequently Bought Together

- DigiTech Whammydtv-01 DT Drop Tune Guitar Effects Pedal
- MXR Patch Cable 6 in|15 cm - 3 Pack (3PDCP06)
- Donner DP-1 Guitar Power Supply 10 Isolated DC Output for 9V/12V/18V Effect Pedal

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