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Published on 09/05/09 at 00:19
3 modes for three groups of effects pedals on the Submitted Whammy WH-4 ( http://cachepe.samedaymusic.com/media/quality%2C85/brand%2Csameday/Whammy-e994f197a42446b24f384387d859a34f.jpg ) technology numrique:

-> Harmony (9 in total including a preset pitch shifter / octave)
This effect adds SIMULTANMENT a note (or "voice") in height diffrent of the plays, the voice says can be higher or lower.
Here we have a choice between 2 notes added to each preset, the expression pedals will therefore have to gradually between these two notes.
The pitch shifter is a special case of the harmonizer since it adds an octave pil hair suprieure note plays. Same thing for Octaver, add a infrieure octave.

-> Detune (2 preset)
Detune mode is a chorus effect. Detune why call? Because technically a chorus divides the signal into two, the "detune" lgrement and remixes with the original signal.
2 choruses on offer here: Shallow, Deep and o is the depth varies with the expression pedals. So for this rather comprehensive modulation effect: a chorus trs discrte color depths, the limit of a vibrato.

-> Whammy (6 preset)
The Whammy (by cre Digitech and has given the name of the pedals) is a Octaver contrlable foot. We always share the note played (open) and with the expression pedals on CONTRL advance its height (the "pitch").
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">+ October 1st:</span> you go up gradually the note plays an octave
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">+ October 2:</span> same thing up to 2 octaves
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">- October 1:</span> it gradually descends an octave play the note
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">- October 2:</span> same thing on two octaves
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Dive Bomb:</span> simulation of a floyd pushed back, then you go down the note up an amp sound that catches fire (frquences lower extreme)!
<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Drop Tune</span> it down to a tone, as if you went down to 2 boxes on your sleeve. Please do not use the preset tuning in to simulate a drop, you would have invited a rsultat dsastreux (the pedals is not polyphonic while on agreements there will be some latency).

- Expression pedals, each preset can be used for growth between the effect in the open position of the pedals to the effect in strong position

- "Wheel" to select the preset

- Dry Out: unlike a "Output 2", this does not come out effect (useful for connecting to a tuner for example)

- MIDI output to control the preset at the foot of the south by a Controller (!)

- Powered by a transformer adquate: 9V AC (AC) and 1.3A

- Mode "calibration" to recalibrate the pedals of expression
Pedals so robust and complements, and yes it&#39;s not just the Whammy Whammy pedals in one! Note ngatif point: unlike his prdcesseur the XP100, we can not do dfile the preset at the foot other than MIDI.

UTILIZATION

The effects can be controlled via a MIDI Controller or else it will turn the hand, so we&#39;ll have an AIM or 2 switch for lowering or raising the preset.
The manual ( ftp://ftp.digitech.com/pub/PDFs/Manuals/Whammy.pdf ) is frankly not ncessaire.

The pedals should normment styles of music (there&#39;s that pro users see this effect (TheEdge, TomMorello, MattBellamy, Munky, JonnyGreenwood, Me, Buckethead ...)

The Whammy is open your imagination, 36 000 calves to use it.

The use of the method is not ais harmonizer in 3 / 4 cases, you have to play at preset range SPECIFICATIONS for rings.

We must know how to use an expression pedals ... (and so playing up is not always easy believe me!), You rglez flexibility / hardness because it is adjustable.

<span style="text-decoration: underline;">The cache mode to calibrate the pedals of expression:</span>
- Unplug the transformer
- Press the switch to activate the pedals
> LED flashes, the calibration mode is active
- Reconnect the transformer
- To the minimum position of the maximum position of expression pedals
- Press again to disable the switch mode calibration

SOUND QUALITY

Link to samples ( http://www.harmony-central.com/Reviews/DigitechWhammy/002.html )
Sample 2 ( http://media.putfile.com/Whammy-WH-4-Test )

I especially m&#39;intresse whammy mode, be aware that other items on offer are fairly good quality. Do not buy this for the harmonizer pedals, the Boss and EHX About by example is better because polyphonic (can Jougla agreements with).

Your sound is automatically PForm normment follies sound is possible!
In his wonderfully clear compltera a delay effect.

C trs sounds "digitally numrique".

<span style="text-decoration: underline;">Weaknesses:</span>
- No transparency: Ds activation of your pedals sound ALTR (loss of most attacks), and this even if you are beginners in your race (whammy effect is not active).

- Bad bypass: although the pedals or disables (in bypass so), the signal is processed by passing through the circuit of the Whammy and did not come out unscathed from its color.

- Effect monophonic (except in chorus of course): impossibility to play chords, my faith in single coil can pass the rigorous, but not on complex agreements.
Personally I find that it has a charm Whammy mode, all notes that are dcrochent and who are looking a bit like a Seek Wah!


OVERALL OPINION

The Whammy ( http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/3125/whammyorig204bv2.jpg ) trs quickly becomes your plaything prfr sound effects if you like modern unconventional.
Its main strength is its versatility efficiency a wide range of styles and riffs of all DIFFERENT from each other.
Be careful, even for non-transparency, can interfere in some respects (palm muted, etc ...). Too bad the design is not at the top ....

The Whammy is also available on older MODELS: WH-1 WH-2, XP100 or the effects of multi brand (RP50, Expression Factory ...)

I wait impatiently .. dsespoir a WH-5 transparent, true bypass and polyphonic .... onreuse and then.

The accessory that is important: the home Whammidi LNA Guitar Effects Controller that serves MIDI (with LCD) and true bypass looper.

The -
. Product design: primarily non-transparency and poor bypass

Most
. great potential
. many preset while keeping the simplicity of product use
. expressivitbr />
Last days: A tutorial and see the day to change the pedals to get a true bypass! If the change scares you, MSM Workshop trs is good.