“Boss has worked hard to counter the DigiTech Whammy's biggest pitfalls, but whether it dethrones it outright is a matter of taste”: Boss XS-100 Poly Shifter review

Boss XS-100 Poly Shifter .

What is it?

For decades, the DigiTech Whammy pedal has reigned supreme in the world of foot-controlled pitch-shifters, and rarely has anything challenged its kingdom. It’s a pedal that has been beloved by elite players from myriad generations and styles – see everyone from Tom Morello, Dimebag Darrell and Jack White to Prince, Noel Gallagher, Matt Bellamy, and practically every thall guitarist for evidence.