Headrush Pitch
Wham
Inspired by Digitech® Whammy (Classic)
Whammy pedal type effect allows you to control the pitch in real time (with pedal or parameter).
GENERAL FUNCTION
Moves the pitch of the signal
Simulate:
- dive bomb
- pitch climbs
- dynamic harmonies
Checked by:
- Pitch (%) → pedal position
Control Parameters
Modes
Selects the maximum pitch shift range
Options:
- +2 oct: 2 octaves up
- +1 oct: 1 octave higher
- +5th: fifth above
- +4th: fourth above
- 1 oct: octave lower
- 2 oct: 2 octaves down
- 2nd: second down
- 4th: fourth down
- 5th: fifth down
- Dive: pitch drops progressively
Behavior:
- Mode defines the maximum range
- Pitch (%) decides where you are within that range
Pitch%
- Range: 0 – 100%
- Controls pitch position
Behavior
- 0%: original signal
- 50%: half range
- 100%: maximum pitch
It's the heart of Wham
Offset%
Moves the pitch from the center
Effect:
- changes the movement response
Create:
- variations
- controlled instability
Useful for more “expressive” effects
Pro Tips
- High pitch → very evident effect
- High offset → less precision
- chords → less stable tracking
Better to use single notes.
Perfect setup:
- Mode: +1 oct
- Control Pitch with Footswitch
Trick:
- fast movement → aggressive effect
- slow motion → ambient effect
Quick Reference
- Modes: maximum range
- Pitch (%): position
- Offset (%): variation
Setup Examples
Classic Whammy (octave up)
Mode+1 oct
Pitchcontrolled with pedal
Tom Morello style effect
Dive bomb (metal)
ModeDive
Pitchfrom 0 → 100% fast
Extreme effect
Harmonized leads
Mode+5th
Pitch100%
→ fixed harmony
Glide effect
Mode+1 oct
Pitchslow movement
Synth effect