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Published on 04/03/07 at 01:59
Value For Money : Poor
INITIALLY THE NOTICE POSTED at 12:49 on 25/04/2006 before publishing the date now.

<p class="bbcode-offtopic"> Off topic: <span>First, I specify that I do has more effect in recent years. This shit unworthy to wear the infamous name Whammy (Digitech nor has dared to reference that name, preferring XP-100), it should never have left as it is of poor quality.
I must tell you that I owned the four models: WH1, WH2, XP-100 and I have now and for years filled with happiness, a WH4. I also had the opportunity to keep at home for several months, the Bass Whammy of a friend left on a trip abroad. I was able to make me a very clear idea of the differences between each model.

I would lower the opinions of other users.</span>

In terms of technical features, everything has been said.
From this point of view, the XP-100 proposed some interesting things. So note that I give is modest, but not as much NULE for this trend to offer more than what was the previous two models Whammy.

UTILIZATION

This pedal was actually very simple to use, but can not speak of since, except for editing the layout of the user memories, nothing is configured in the effects.
The manual, the blows, does not require a great explanation, and what it contains is more than enough to learn to use the effect.

The radius "use", it should be stressed that the effect requires a certain apprnetissage to give his best m ^ m. M ^ m in the vein, it is clear that some conaissances in harmony is a big plus, Night at the use of presets Harmony ;)...

SOUND QUALITY

This is where the bottom lies.
Compared to other models, XP-100 is a real good shit to throw into oblivion . The first breath! ÉÉÉNNNOOORRMME! It is clear that this parasitic background noise does not make it unusable, it must be admitted that memory Whammy, no other had so miserably shone in the fall that XP-100. He is the son ashamed of the family). Proof of admission of poor quality: the addition of a "Noise Gate" useless on other models. If this pedal was so good, why do you it, Digitech has added an "eat her" like that?? The question is asked. ;)...

The fact remains that the number of effect proposed by the XP-100 focait respect. And while some might be interesting, they décolent for most unfortunately. The idea of ​​proposing in the m ^ m effects pedal Wah / Auto Wah, volume, and a tuner (also brief it may be) in addition to the effects already become a high standard, we must unfortunately recognize the poor quality of these additions.
It&#39;s a shame.

Thing.
Most Whammy induce a slight latency. This is normal. The internal DSP must calculate the transposition of the signal, and like any calculation, it takes time. But on the XP100 is sometimes reaches heights. Just goes into saturation and lower the volume a little guitar for realizing it.
Lamentable ...

OVERALL OPINION

Used for about 18 months, she has quickly taken the path of the chance. In fact, I had that shit with this pedal. Service returned 3 times in 4 months on, the power supply in quick grilling.
As for build quality ... OS COURT! Plastic ultra light and ultra sensitive stamped sheet metal where the WH1 and 4 are securely installed in a metal shell cast. M ^ m not talking about no gnashing more annoying than the laughter of the Castafiore, much less the design of the plateau edge of control very quickly because of the rubber feet that should also be absolutely replace the real rubber ...

In short, as mentioned above, having owned (some simultaneously) all other models Whammy, I think I can say objectively that this pedal is to be avoided like the plague.

It is obviously far too expensive for what it is.

Since I&#39;m off the perfect love with a WH4 (soon 6 years) to replace my regrétée WH1, shamelessly stolen from a live set at a festival.

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<p class="bbcode-offtopic"> Off topic: <span>The other view now ...

</span> <p class="bbcode-cite"> % $ 1 <span>With</span> his <span>writing, however, an oversight, we can reconfigure the minimum and maximum positions of the pedal</span>
This is not strictly a function of use of the pedal. Rather, it is a patch designed to fill some sort of bug that causes Whammy (all models) have from time to time tend to décalibrer (probably due to micro-electric shock or other ...). It is therefore merely a recalibration option.
<p class="bbcode-cite"> % $ 1 <span>Easy to use</span> his <span>writing, unlike the original whammy, it can be used easily in a live setting, to move from one program to another without stooping for example. Must (...) and more convenient than the original whammy.
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Is unfamiliar with the previous models. While the WH1 did not change the preset without stooping, it is not the m ^ m with the WH2 who was the first of the series to integrate the two that went on then switch to XP100 his own account. Do parlont m ^ m not the last born, WH4, which, in turn, is fully controllable via MIDI Yum!
Otherwise, I do not see what is difficult to turn a rotocontacteur. So that the XP100 is "easier to use" ...
For the rest, which is comparable comparont. Found more convenient than the XP100 the WH1, OK, but do not lose sight of the most important sound.
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In the end, my decision may parraître a little rough, but it&#39;s good compared to other models that I leave this opinion. And there, musician Whammiste normally constituted can not décement, encensser XP100 knowing what the other models.
C&#39;t&#39;impossible ...