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At A Glance

Controls
Ballistics Control, Pitch Control, Range Switch, Momentary Switch, Effect On/Off
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
A/D/A Converter
24-bit
Thd
0.004% @ 1 kHz; ref = 1 dBu w/ unity gain
Power Consumption
2.1 Watts (235 mA typical @ 9 VDC)
Power Requirements
9 VDC External Adapter (sold separately)
Power Supply
PS0913DC-01 (US, JA, EU); PS0913DC-02 (AU, UK)
Power Adapter Output
9 VDC 1.3 A
Dimensions
4.75" (L) x 2.875" (W) x 1.75" (H)
Weight
0.8 lbs.
Output
1/4" Unbalanced (Tip-Sleeve)
Max Output Level
+10 dBu
Output Impedance
1 kΩ (Effect enabled or effect bypassed w/ Momentary switch on) True Bypass (Effect bypassed w/ Momentary switch off)
Input
1/4" Unbalanced (Tip-Sleeve)
Max Input Level
+5 dBu
Input Impedance
1 MΩ (Effect enabled or effect bypassed w/ Momentary switch on) True Bypass (Effect bypassed w/ Momentary switch off)
Color
Red
Description

DigiTech produced the Whammy Ricochet as a compact, treadle-free pitch-shifting pedal within its Whammy line. It was positioned for players who wanted the characteristic Whammy pitch-shift effect in a standard stomp-box footprint, operated by a momentary footswitch rather than an expression pedal.

The Ricochet offered seven pitch intervals — 2nd, 4th, 5th, 7th, Octave, Double Octave, and Octave+Dry — each selectable in an upward or downward direction via a toggle. A Ballistics Control provided independent adjustment of the rise and fall times between the dry and shifted pitch, allowing gradual or abrupt transitions. The pedal supported both momentary and latching footswitch modes: in momentary mode the pitch shifted only while the switch was held; in latching mode the effect held at the target pitch until released. An LED ladder displayed the shift trajectory in real time. Audio ran through a 24-bit A/D/A converter at 44.1 kHz in classic mode and 22 kHz in chords mode, with true bypass available when the Momentary switch was off. A 1/4" unbalanced input and output accommodated standard instrument cables, and the unit required an external 9 VDC adapter.

Owners sourcing a replacement power adapter should note the model-specific supply variants (PS0913DC-01 and PS0913DC-02) listed in the specifications. For setup, wiring questions, or integration with a pedalboard signal chain, a qualified guitar technician or electronics repair specialist can assist.

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