Digitech Whammy 5 MonoNeon Signature
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Essential Information About the DigiTech Whammy V Pedal
Essential Information About the DigiTech Whammy V Pedal
- Legendary foot-controlled pitch shifting: the famous pitch rise/fall with an expression pedal, highly musical for solos and riffs.
- Two sound worlds: Classic and Chords modes to switch from cutting lead tones to more readable transposed chords.
- Ready for the modern pedalboard: True Bypass, sturdy metal chassis, and MIDI input (5-pin DIN) for setup integration.
- Complete palette: 10 Whammy settings, 9 harmony settings, and 2 Detune modes to thicken, double, or transform your sound.
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An Icon of Pitch-Shifting, Updated for Today
The Whammy has established itself as the absolute reference when it comes to real-time pitch shifting with foot control. The Whammy V continues this legacy with next-generation pitch-shifting algorithms and a more pedalboard-friendly approach: you get the Whammy spirit that has influenced generations of guitarists, while gaining versatility thanks to chord-dedicated modes and MIDI integration.
The result: a pedal designed both for spectacular effects (octaves, dives, synth-like rises) and more subtle uses such as harmonization or micro-detuning to widen a sound without altering its character.
For Which Guitarists and Styles?
The DigiTech Whammy V is aimed at guitarists (and musicians more broadly) who want to add an expressive dimension to their playing without complex solutions. It suits both intermediate and advanced players: it can be used "plug-and-play" on octave settings or finely exploited for precise harmonies and transitions.
As for styles, it fits wherever character is sought: rock, alternative, metal, prog, electro, but also ambient and post-rock for transposed soundscapes. In the studio, it inspires unexpected lines and creative doubling; live, it delivers an instantly recognizable "moment," foot-controlled and perfectly suited to pedalboards.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Octaver / Harmony | Type | sector |
| Technology | Digital | Use | electric guitar |
| Format | Pedal | Color | Yellow |
Questions frequently asked
Does the DigiTech Whammy 5 MonoNeon Signature allow playing transposed chords?
The Classic and Chords modes adapt the pitch shifting behavior to the playing style. The Chords mode is designed for more usable transposition on chords and polyphonic textures.
What power supply is required for the Whammy V?
The required power supply is 9 V DC via an external adapter. The consumption is less than 265 mA, or 2.4 W at 9 V DC.
Can the pedal be controlled via MIDI?
A 5-pin DIN MIDI input is integrated. This facilitates integration into a controlled rig. Configuration changes and control synchronization can thus be managed according to the setup.
What pitch shifting settings are available?
Two Detune modes, 10 Whammy settings, and 9 harmony settings allow creation of transpositions, intervals, and sound thickening.
What are the dimensions of this Whammy pedal?
With 165 mm width, 197 mm depth, and 63.5 mm height, the size is designed for pedalboard installation. The weight is 1.63 kg.



