DigiTech Musical Toy Instrument Bass Whammy User Manual

Owner’s Manual  
 
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY  
Warning  
For your protection, please read the following:  
Manufacturer’s Name:  
DigiTech  
8760 S. Sandy Parkway  
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA  
Manufacturer’s Address:  
Important Safety Instructions  
1. Read these instructions.  
declares that the product:  
2. Keep these instructions.  
3. Heed all warnings.  
4. Do not use this apparatus near water.  
5. Clean only with dry cloth.  
Product name:  
Product option:  
Bass Whammy  
all (requires Class II power adapter that  
conforms to the requirements of EN60065,  
EN60742, or equivalent.)  
conforms to the following Product Specifications:  
Safety:  
EMC:  
6. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accor-  
dance with the manufacturer’s instructions.  
7. Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,  
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including  
amplifiers) that produce heat.  
8. Protect the power cord from being walked on or  
pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles,  
and the point where they exit from the apparatus.  
9. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when  
unused for long periods of time.  
10. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer all servicing to  
qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when  
the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as  
power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been  
spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the  
apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does  
not operate normally, or has been dropped.  
11. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric  
shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or mois-  
ture.  
IEC 60065 -01+Amd 1  
EN 55022:2006  
EN 55024:1998  
FCC Part 15  
Supplementary Information:  
The product herewith complies with the requirements of the:  
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC  
EMC Directive 2004/108/EC.  
RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC  
WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC  
EC Regulation 278/2009  
With regard to Directive 2005/32/EC and EC Regulation 1275/2008 of  
17 December 2008, this product is designed, produced, and classified as  
Professional Audio Equipment and thus is exempt from this Directive.  
Roger Johnsen  
Director, Engineering  
Signal Processing  
8760 S. Sandy Parkway  
Sandy, Utah 84070, USA  
Date: March 26, 2012  
European Contact: Your local DigiTech Sales and Service Office or  
Harman Signal Processing  
8760 South Sandy Parkway  
Sandy, Utah  
12. Refer to labels on the unit, including bottom cover, or  
other markings and pertinent information.  
84070 USA  
Ph: (801) 566-8800  
Fax: (801) 568-7583  
 
Warranty  
®
We at DigiTech are very proud of our products and back-up each one we sell with the following warranty:  
warranty is valid only in the United States.  
2. DigiTech warrants this product, when purchased new from an authorized U.S. DigiTech dealer and  
used solely within the U.S., to be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and  
service. This warranty is valid to the original purchaser only and is non-transferable.  
3. DigiTech liability under this warranty is limited to repairing or replacing defective materials that show  
evidence of defect, provided the product is returned to DigiTech WITH RETURN AUTHORIZATION,  
where all parts and labor will be covered up to a period of one year (this warranty is extended to a  
period of six years when the product has been properly registered through our website). A Return  
Authorization number may be obtained from DigiTech by telephone. The company shall not be liable for  
any consequential damage as a result of the product’s use in any circuit or assembly.  
4. Proof-of-purchase is considered to be the responsibility of the consumer. A copy of the original  
purchase receipt must be provided for any warranty service.  
5. DigiTech reserves the right to make changes in design, or make additions to, or improvements upon this  
product without incurring any obligation to install the same on products previously manufactured.  
6. The consumer forfeits the benefits of this warranty if the product’s main assembly is opened and  
tampered with by anyone other than a certified DigiTech technician or, if the product is used with AC  
voltages outside of the range suggested by the manufacturer.  
7. The foregoing is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or implied, and DigiTech neither assumes nor  
authorizes any person to assume any obligation or liability in connection with the sale of this product. In  
no event shall DigiTech or its dealers be liable for special or consequential damages or from any delay in  
the performance of this warranty due to causes beyond their control.  
NOTE: The information contained in this manual is subject to change at any time without notification. Some  
information contained in this manual may also be inaccurate due to undocumented changes in the product or  
operating system since this version of the manual was completed. The information contained in this version of  
the owner’s manual supersedes all previous versions.  
 
Congratulations on the purchase of your new Bass Whammy™ Pedal. Designed specifically  
for bass, the Bass Whammy offers DigiTech’s latest pitch shifting technology, classic Whammy  
pitch bending effects, and true bypass operation. The added Classic/Chords switch toggles  
between single note and chordal Whammy modes, providing rock solid pitch shifting effects.  
The Bass Whammy interface features the same legacy Bass Whammy pitch bending options you’re  
accustomed to along with some additional pitch bend settings from its guitar counterpart.  
Features:  
Whammy Pitch Bending Effects  
Classic Whammy Interface  
Classic/Chords Switch  
True Bypass Operation  
MIDI In for Remote Control of Whammy Effects  
Included Power Supply  
Included Items:  
Bass Whammy Pedal  
Power Supply  
Warranty Registration Information Card  
If anything is missing, please contact the factory at once.  
 
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Guided Tour  
Detailed Description  
OCT 2OCT  
OCT 10TH  
OCT OCT  
OCT 4TH  
5TH OCT  
5TH 5TH  
 
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1. Expression Pedal  
This pedal is used to control the pitch bending amount of the selected Harmony,  
Whammy, or Detune effect. Rocking it forward (toe down) increases the amount of pitch  
bending while rocking it back (toe up) decreases the amount of pitch bending.  
2. Harmony LEDs  
One of these LEDs will light when a Harmony effect is selected. Harmony effects have dry  
signal added to the effect signal.  
3. Classic/Chords Switch  
This switch toggles between the classic Whammy algorithm (Classic) and modern chordal  
algorithm (Chords). The Classic setting is ideal for single note play while the Chords  
setting is best suited for bending of full chords.  
4. Selector Knob  
This knob is used to select one of the Whammy, Harmony, or Detune effects.  
5. Whammy LEDs  
One of these LEDs will light when a Whammy effect is selected. Whammy effects do not  
have dry signal added to the effect signal.  
6. Detune LEDs  
One of these LEDs will light when a Detune effect is selected. The Expression Pedal  
controls the amount of Detune signal mixed with the dry signal.  
 
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7. Status LED  
This LED lights to indicate the effect is on. When the effect is bypassed, this LED will be  
off.  
8. Effect On/Off Footswitch  
This switch turns the Whammy, Harmony, or Detune effect on and off.  
9. Power Input  
Connect the power supply to this jack. Do not use any power supply other than the  
included power supply.  
10. Output Jack  
Connect this jack to another pedal input or the input of an amplifier.  
11. Instrument Input  
Connect your instrument to this jack.  
12. MIDI Input  
Connect an external MIDI device to this jack for the purpose of controlling the Bass  
Whammy remotely.  
 
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Making Connections  
The Bass Whammy pedal is extremely easy to set up and use. Follow these steps to get up and  
running.  
1. Connect your instrument to the Bass Whammy’s Input Jack.  
2. Connect from the Bass Whammy’s Output Jack to your favorite distortion pedal or to  
your amplifier.  
3. If using an external MIDI device for control, connect from the MIDI out of the MIDI  
device to the Bass Whammy’s MIDI Input.  
4. Connect the included power supply to an AC outlet and the other end to the Bass  
Whammy’s Power Input.  
5. Turn on your amp and adjust the volume to the desired level.  
6. Use the Effect On/Off Footswitch to enable the effect, rotate the Selector Knob to  
select the desired effect, and rock the Expression pedal.  
OCT 2OCT  
OCT 10TH  
OCT OCT  
OCT 4TH  
5TH OCT  
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Effects  
Whammy Effects  
This group of effects will bend your incoming signal either up or down depending upon the effect  
setting you have chosen. As the Expression Pedal is rocked back and forth, the signal will bend  
from the original input pitch (toe up), to the pitch specified by the selected effect setting (toe  
down).  
2 OCT UP – Bends your input note two octaves up.  
OCT 2OCT  
1 OCT UP – Bends your input note one octave up.  
OCT 10TH  
OCT OCT  
5TH UP –  
4TH UP –  
2ND UP –  
2ND DN –  
4TH DN –  
5TH DN –  
Bends the input note 7 semitones (5th interval) up.  
Bends the input note 5 semitones (4th interval) up.  
Bends the input note 2 semitones (2nd interval) up  
Bends the input note 2 semitones (2nd interval) down.  
Bends the input note 5 semitones (4th interval) down.  
Bends the input note 7 semitones (5th interval) down.  
Bass  
Whammy  
Presets  
OCT 4TH  
5TH OCT  
5TH 5TH  
1 OCT DN – Bends your input note one octave down.  
DIVE BOMB – Bends your input note three octaves down.  
 
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Harmony Effects  
This group of effects add a harmony to your incoming signal. Both the harmony note and the input  
signal are mixed together as if two basses were playing simultaneously. As you rock the pedal back  
and forth, the harmony note bends between two intervals specified by the selected effect setting,  
but the input signal remains unchanged.  
OCT UP/2 OCT UP–  
OCT UP/10TH UP –  
OCT DN/OCT UP –  
OCT DN/4TH DN –  
5TH UP/OCT UP –  
5TH UP/6TH UP –  
5TH DN/5TH UP –  
4TH DN/5TH UP –  
4TH DN/3RD UP –  
Bends the harmony between one octave above (toe up)  
and 2 octaves above (toe down) the input note.  
Bends the harmony between an octave above (toe up)  
and a 10th above (toe down) below the input note.  
Bends the harmony between an octave below (toe up)  
and a octave above (toe down) the input note.  
Bends the harmony between an octave below (toe up)  
and a fourth below (toe down) the input note.  
Bends the harmony between a fifth above (toe up) and  
an octave above (toe down) the input note.  
Bends the harmony between a fifth above (toe up) and  
an sixth above (toe down) the input note.  
Bends the harmony between a fifth below (toe up) and a  
fifth above (toe down) the input note.  
Bends the harmony between a fourth below (toe up)  
and a 5th above (toe down) the input note.  
Bends the harmony between a fourth below (toe up)  
and a major third above (toe down) the input note.  
OCT 2OCT  
OCT 10TH  
OCT OCT  
OCT 4TH  
5TH OCT  
Harmony  
Presets  
5TH 5TH  
 
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Detune Effects  
This group of effects create a copy of your input signal, shift the pitch of the copied signal, then  
mix it back with the original signal. As the Expression Pedal is rocked back and forth, the level of  
this detuned signal is changed. With the pedal in the toe up position, only the original dry signal  
is heard. As the pedal is rocked forward, more of the detuned signal is mixed with the dry signal.  
OCT 2OCT  
OCT 10TH  
OCT OCT  
OCT 4TH  
5TH OCT  
5TH 5TH  
SHALLOW – The copied signal is slightly detuned from the original pitch.  
DEEP – The copied signal is substantially detuned from the original pitch.  
 
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MIDI Functions  
The Bass Whammy features a MIDI input for receiving incoming MIDI data. MIDI messages can  
select a Whammy effect and set whether the effect is in an active or bypassed state. MIDI CC  
messages can then be used to control the Bass Whammy Expression Pedal position.  
MIDI Channel  
The Bass Whammy can receive MIDI messages on any, or all MIDI channels. The following steps  
outline the procedure for accessing or changing the MIDI channel.  
1. Disconnect the power from the Bass Whammy pedal.  
2. Press and hold the Effect On/Off Footswitch while reconnecting the power. One of the  
Effect LEDs will begin to flash indicating the currently selected MIDI channel.  
3. Using the reference chart below, rotate the Selector Knob to select the desired MIDI  
channel.  
4. Press the Effect On/Off Footswitch again to exit the MIDI set up menu.  
OCT 2OCT  
OCT 10TH  
OCT OCT  
OCT 4TH  
5TH OCT  
5TH 5TH  
 
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MIDI Program Changes  
The Bass Whammy uses MIDI Program Change commands for effect selection. Effects can be  
selected in either an active or bypassed state. The following illustrations show the MIDI Program  
Change mappings for Classic mode and Chords mode.  
Effects MIDI Program Change Mapping (Classic Mode)  
When set to Classic mode, the following illustration outlines the Program Change commands  
recognized by the Bass Whammy and the corresponding effect setting and its status.  
OCT 2OCT  
OCT 10TH  
OCT OCT  
OCT 4TH  
5TH OCT  
5TH 5TH  
 
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Effects MIDI Program Change Mapping (Chords Mode)  
When set to Chords mode, the following illustration outlines the Program Change commands  
recognized by the Bass Whammy and the corresponding effect setting and its status.  
OCT 2OCT  
OCT 10TH  
OCT OCT  
OCT 4TH  
5TH OCT  
5TH 5TH  
 
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MIDI Continuous Control  
Using MIDI continuous control commands, the Bass Whammy’s Expression Pedal position can be  
remotely controlled. MIDI CC11 adjusts the Expression Pedal position. A value of 0 on MIDI CC11  
corresponds to a toe up position and a value of 127 corresponds to a toe down position.  
 
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Calibrating the Expression Pedal  
In the unlikely event that the Expression Pedal does not respond properly or that the note does  
not bend or return to the correct pitch, it may need to be re-calibrated. The following steps outline  
the procedure for Expression Pedal re-calibration:  
1. Disconnect the power from the Bass Whammy pedal.  
2. Press and hold the Effect On/Off Footswitch while reconnecting the power. This  
enables MIDI and Calibration Setup. Wait for one of the Whammy, Detune, or  
Harmony LEDs to begin flashing (indicating the currently selected MIDI channel) then  
release the footswitch.  
3. Rock the Expression Pedal fully forward (toe down) and fully back (toe up) at least two  
times. The 4 Harmony LEDs will light back and forth (from OCT DN/4TH DN to OCT  
UP/2 OCT UP) as the pedal is rocked indicating the pedal is calibrating.  
4. When finished, press the Effect On/Off Footswitch again to exit the MIDI and  
Calibration set up and return to normal operation.  
 
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Specifications  
Instrument Input Type:  
Max Input Level:  
Input Impedance:  
MIDI Input:  
1/4” Unbalanced TS  
+5 dBu  
1 MΩ  
5-Pin Din  
Output Type:  
1/4” Unbalanced TS  
Max Output Level:  
Output Impedance:  
Sample Rate:  
+10 dBu  
1 kΩ  
44.1 kHz  
Frequency Response:  
Signal to Noise Ratio:  
THD:  
A/D Conversion:  
D/A Conversion:  
Power Consumption:  
Power Requirements:  
Power Adapter:  
20 Hz to 20 kHz  
> -105 dB (A weighted); ref = max level, 22 kHz bandwidth  
0.004% @ 1 kHz; ref = 1 dBu w/ unity gain  
24 bit  
24 bit  
2.4 Watts (< 265 mA @ 9 VDC)  
9 VDC External Adapter  
PS0913DC-01 (US, JA, EU)  
PS0913DC-02 (AU, UK)  
6.5” (W) x 7.75” (D) x 2.5” (H)  
3.6 lbs.  
Dimensions:  
Shipping Weight:  
 
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PHONE: (801) 566-8800  
DigiTech is a registered trademark of Harman  
©2014 Harman – All rights reserved  
BassWhammy Owner’s Manual  
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