{"product_id":"earthquaker-hummingbird-v4-306887","title":"Hummingbird V4","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA Percussive Tremolo Inspired by Vintage Circuits\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hummingbird follows the tradition of \"repeat percussion\" tremolos associated with certain old Valco and Vox amps: an amplitude modulation that is more angular and rhythmic than smooth, sinusoidal tremolos. The result: you get the shimmering and musical character of retro sounds, but with a unique ability to \"chop\" the signal to create tight patterns, synthetic pulses, and textures flirting with extreme speeds. Within the EarthQuaker Devices range, it represents a deliberately sharp approach to tremolo: simple to use yet formidable for injecting movement and personality into a pedalboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFor Whom, Which Styles, and In What Contexts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hummingbird is aimed at both guitarists and bassists seeking an \u003cstrong\u003eexpressive and rhythmic\u003c\/strong\u003e tremolo: vintage blues and rock for smooth pulses, indie\/alternative for staccato cuts, stoner and psychedelic to thicken a wash, or post-rock\/experimental to transform a sustained note into a percussive sequence. In the studio, it helps lock a part \"in the pocket\" without overloading the arrangement\u0026#59; live, the expression input allows switching from subtle tremolo to aggressive chop in a fraction of a second. On a pedalboard, it sits well before delays and reverbs for \"cut\" echoes, or after distortion to achieve massive, prominent stutters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eControls, Modes, and Design: Simple Yet Highly Playable\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hummingbird focuses on essentials with ergonomics designed for playing. The \u003cstrong\u003eDepth\u003c\/strong\u003e knob controls the tremolo intensity: from a light pulse to full chop, with a very useful zone where the attack remains clear while adding movement. The \u003cstrong\u003eMode\u003c\/strong\u003e selector (3 positions) chooses the speed range: slow for vintage vibes, medium for modern grooves, fast for staccato effects and near \"ring-mod\" textures. The \u003cstrong\u003eRate\u003c\/strong\u003e control finely adjusts the speed within the selected range, while the \u003cstrong\u003eLevel\u003c\/strong\u003e control allows volume matching or pushing the amp\/following stages thanks to the \u003cstrong\u003eclean gain\u003c\/strong\u003e. The expression input provides immediate foot control over speed (when used, the Rate knob is disabled), handy for speed ramps and instant variations. Regarding bypass, the pedal features \u003cstrong\u003eFlexi-Switch technology\u003c\/strong\u003e: a relay-based true bypass that supports both \u003cstrong\u003elatching\u003c\/strong\u003e (classic on\/off) and \u003cstrong\u003emomentary\u003c\/strong\u003e (effect active only while holding the footswitch) operation. Note: relay switching requires power to pass the signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSound Character\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Hummingbird's character is decidedly \u003cstrong\u003epercussive\u003c\/strong\u003e: the sawtooth waveform delivers a sharp cutoff sensation, with a very clear attack and dynamics that respond well to playing. At low depth, you get a musical and sparkling tremolo, perfect for open chords and arpeggios\u0026#59; at high depth, the pedal becomes a \u003cstrong\u003estutter\u003c\/strong\u003e machine capable of turning a riff into a rhythmic sequence, almost like a burst of \"pings\". The level reserve facilitates integration into a set (no effect drop in the mix), and the \"Depth at zero\" mode offers a practical JFET clean boost to enhance a passage without changing saturation color. This type of choppy tremolo is favored by musicians oriented towards rock\/alternative\/experimental styles: it is notably found in rigs associated with very textural and noisy approaches, as well as in more rootsy rock contexts where a vintage tremolo must remain clear and sharp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e@media(max-width:632px){table[data-wb-spec]{display:grid;grid-template-columns:minmax(0,1fr) minmax(0,1fr)}table[data-wb-spec] colgroup{display:none}table[data-wb-spec] tbody,table[data-wb-spec] tr{display:contents}table[data-wb-spec] td{display:block;overflow-wrap:anywhere;grid-row:var(--wb-l);background-color:var(--wb-lb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[data-r]{grid-row:var(--wb-r);background-color:var(--wb-rb)}table[data-wb-spec] td[colspan=\"2\"]{grid-column:1\/-1}table[data-wb-spec] td:empty{display:none}}\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable data-wb-spec 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