The EarthQuaker Hummingbird is a choppy, sawtooth tremolo effect, inspired by vintage “repeat percussion” units and reminiscent of the classic sounds found in old Valco and Vox amplifiers. It can evoke everything from 1950s-style shimmering tremolo to a synth-like chop, transforming your signal into bursts of short pings and reaching near ring modulation speeds.

With a choice between three modes—1 (slow), 2 (mid-tempo), and 3 (fast)—you can unlock a world of amplitude modulation by adjusting the rate and depth controls. The Rate control is an expression pedal accessible, allowing for instant adjustments that inspire creativity. Using an expression pedal brings forth true random amplitude modulation, opening endless possibilities.

Beyond modulation, the Hummingbird offers generous clean gain, empowering you to boost or cut your signal with the level control. Set the Depth to zero, and it evolves into a JFET clean boost! Handmade with care, this all-analogue pedal features true bypass and comes to life one at a time in Akron, Ohio.