Owner’s Manual
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INTRODUCTION Thanks for choosing the DigiTech® Whammy™ Ricochet effect pedal. The Whammy Ricochet takes the popular Whammy pitch shifting effect and places it in a pedal with a small form factor. Instead of using a treadle to manipulate pitch bending rate, such as those found on traditional Whammy pedals, the Whammy Ricochet bends the pitch of the incoming note at a rate determined by the SHIFT and RETURN controls. And thanks to a true bypass design, your tone remains unaffected when the effect is bypassed.
USER INTERFACE 1 9 8 2 3 7 6 4 5 1. Power Connector Connect the specified Harman power adapter (sold separately) to this jack. Be sure to use the proper power adapter for your area’s mains line voltage. See “Specifications” on page 7 for power adapter model information. The Ricochet can only be powered using the external power adapter. When powering the Ricochet with a multi-pedal power adapter, ensure the power connection provides a minimum of 300mA of current. 2.
7. Range Switch Selects whether the pitch of the incoming signal will be shifted up or down. 8. Trajectory LED Ladder These LEDs light in sequential order to provide a visual indication of pitch shifting direction and rate. For example, the LEDs will light from top to bottom when the incoming note is shifted down. Conversely, the LEDs will light from bottom to top when the incoming note is shifted up.
CLASSIC & CHORDS MODES The Whammy Ricochet provides two modes of operation: Classic mode (the classic Whammy algorithm) and Chords mode (the modern algorithm from the Whammy DT). The Classic mode is ideal for single note soloing while the Chords mode is best suited for bending of full chords. The default mode out of the box is Chords. The mode can be changed while the effect is on or off. To change between Classic and Chords modes, follow these steps: 1. Set the MOMENTARY switch to the OFF position. 2.
MAKING CONNECTIONS/APPLYING POWER To connect the Whammy Ricochet pedal to your rig: 1. Turn down the amplifier’s master volume control. 2. Make all audio connections to the Whammy Ricochet as shown below. 3. Connect the recommended Harman PS0913DC power adapter (not included) to the POWER input connector and connect the other end to an available AC outlet. 4. Strum your guitar and gradually increase your amplifier’s master volume control until the desired level is achieved.
EXAMPLE SETTINGS Try these settings to get started.
SPECIFICATIONS Electronic Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz in classic mode, 22 kHz in chords mode Frequency Response: 20 Hz–16 kHz (classic mode), 20 Hz–11 kHz (chords mode) Signal to Noise Ratio: > -106dB (A weighted); ref = max level, 22 kHz bandwidth THD: 0.
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