Digitech Whammy Ricochet Pitch Shift Effects Pedal

Digitech Whammy Ricochet Pitch Shift Effects Pedal from Joondalup Music Centre

Small in size, huge in inspiration: the Digitech Whammy Ricochet delivers the iconic Whammy pitch-shifting magic in a compact stompbox—no expression pedal required.

Features

• Iconic Whammy in a compact pedal
  Experience up to two-octave pitch bends, up or down, controlled by a momentary or latching footswitch and customizable ballistics—ditch the long treadle.

• Seven selectable pitch intervals
  Choose from 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, Octave, Double‑Octave, or Octave + Dry, and toggle direction via the Range switch to shift up or down.

• Independent Rise and Fall ballistics
  “Shift” controls how fast the pitch rises when engaged, while “Return” sets the speed of returning to the original pitch—adjust the drama of your bends.

• Intuitive LED “trajectory ladder”
  A visual LED indicator tracks pitch shift direction and rate—chasing upward LEDs for pitch‑ups, downward for pitch‑downs, so you see exactly what you hear.

• Momentary or latching operation
  Set the footswitch to momentary mode for dive‑bomb style shifts only while held, or latch mode for on/off toggle control.

• Two pitch‑tracking algorithms
  Switch between Classic mode—smooth single-note shifting—and Chords mode—polyphonic tracking for full-chord playability. 

• True bypass when disengaged
  Preserve your natural tone when the effect is off (in latch mode), thanks to true bypass circuitry.

Specifications at a Glance

• Build & footprint: Sturdy all-metal housing, compact—4.75″ × 2.875″ × 1.75″, weighing ~0.36 lbs.

• Audio specs (Classic/Chords mode):

  • Sample rate: 44.1 kHz / 22 kHz

  • Frequency response: 20 Hz–16 kHz / 20 Hz–11 kHz

  • Signal‑to‑Noise Ratio: > –106 dB (A‑weighted)

  • THD: ~0.004% @ 1 kHz

  • 24‑bit A/D–D/A conversion
    

• Power: 9 V DC adapter (PS0913DC‑02 in Australia/UK), ~235 mA (2.1 W), adapter sold separately; not battery‑operated.

Why It’s Awesome

• Pedalboard-friendly format: All the sonic character of the classic Whammy in a pedalboard‑friendly size.

• Tonally expressive and versatile: With independently controlled rise/fall speeds and the ability to shift full chords, the Ricochet supports subtle harmonic play or wild pitch dives.

• Immediate visual feedback: The LED ladder delivers real-time pitch‑change info—especially helpful in live or experimental contexts.

• Flexible control modes: Momentary mode for controlled shifts or latching mode to sustain pitch, adapting to your style.

Ideal For

This pedal is perfect if you want:

• A legacy Whammy‑style pitch-shifter without the space-hogging treadle.

• Fast octave jumps, harmonies, dive-bombs, or subtle pitch shifts.

• A dedicated stompbox with intuitive visual feedback and clean signal when bypassed.

• Guitarists or bassists who need polyphonic tracking in a compact form. 

The Digitech Whammy Ricochet packs the legendary Whammy effect into a sleek stompbox. With adjustable pitch intervals, customizable effects speed, LED trajectory displays, and both classic and chords algorithms, it offers real-time control without the bulk of expression pedals. Whether you're crafting subtle octaves or launching into unhinged pitch dives, the Ricochet delivers expressive power at your feet.

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