{"title":"Home page","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"freq-folder-harmonic-enhancer","title":"Little Bump","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"241\" data-start=\"163\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Little Bump?\u003c\/strong\u003e Well, the philosophy is simple: every sound is a waveform,\u003cstrong data-end=\"240\" data-start=\"211\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003ewhether it’s a clean or distorted guitar, a synth, keys, drums, vocals, or whatever, all effects ultimately work by shaping, or altering the waveform. Distortion and fuzz alter it through clipping. Little Bump takes a different approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"622\" data-start=\"490\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt interacts with the incoming signal and reshapes it in a way that reveals new harmonic content and movement.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"941\" data-start=\"624\"\u003eSome signals will respond more dramatically than others. Higher gain inputs tend to produce more complex results, while cleaner signals yield more subtle enhancement and refinement potential. In either case, \u003cstrong\u003eLittle Bump gives you\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003ea new way to sculpt and expand your sound using the gear you already own.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"983\" data-start=\"943\"\u003eThere’s no need to change your workflow. Use the pedals you know and own. Build your tone the way you always have. \u003cstrong\u003eSimply insert Little Bump anywhere into your signal path.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1116\"\u003eThere is no single “correct” placement, no wrong answer—different positions will produce different results, and each one is likely to open up new possibilities. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1116\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1vVhEOUVBEAvPNoB-fDJ88JEzUV5YdVWj\/view?usp=drive_link\" title=\"Questionable Circuits- Little Bump User Manual\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4157\" data-end=\"4178\"\u003eDownload the User Manual here\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1247\" data-start=\"1116\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"1915\" data-start=\"1912\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3258\" data-start=\"3235\" data-section-id=\"125bnc7\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3258\" data-start=\"3238\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1966\" data-start=\"1938\" data-section-id=\"1amnzvn\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1966\" data-start=\"1942\"\u003eHarmonic Enhancement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2142\" data-start=\"1967\"\u003eLittle Bump increases harmonic complexity by folding and reshaping the waveform. \u003cstrong\u003eThis results in more detailed tones that retain the identity of your input signal.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2168\" data-start=\"2148\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2555\" data-start=\"2386\"\u003eWhat's actually happening (or), how does it work? Little Bump started as an attempt at a wave\u003cem\u003efolder\u003c\/em\u003e circuit. Due to unforeseen circumstances completely within our control, a slight mishap altered the initial trajectory. This resulted in a quirky, and unique circuit. The short answer is, it's more of a wave\u003cem\u003eshaper\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2555\" data-start=\"2386\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"2560\" data-start=\"2557\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2577\" data-start=\"2562\" data-section-id=\"1wkzqnl\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2577\" data-start=\"2565\"\u003eControls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2862\" data-start=\"2824\" data-section-id=\"1se9qck\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2862\" data-start=\"2828\"\u003eLEAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2910\" data-start=\"2863\"\u003e• Adjusts waveform balance and \"bias\" behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2910\" data-start=\"2863\"\u003eUse it to make the waveform tilt to one side or the other  The knob has a center detent, and the center position provides balanced symmetry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2910\" data-start=\"2863\"\u003eCrank the LEAN and it's possible to turn a boring overdrive into a sputtery, gated fuzz! Or upgrade a generic high gain signal into it's next evolution. Yeah, you can do things like that with a Little Bump. Tested and proven in actual use with many modern and classic pedals. Check out our online videos and hear the results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3052\" data-start=\"2912\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2941\" data-start=\"2912\" data-section-id=\"xd23iw\"\u003eCenter: balanced response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2996\" data-start=\"2942\" data-section-id=\"knf5fs\"\u003eModerate settings: enhanced texture and complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3052\" data-start=\"2997\" data-section-id=\"hv7cby\"\u003eExtreme settings: gated, sputtering, “broken” tones\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2591\" data-start=\"2579\" data-section-id=\"13gpykn\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2591\" data-start=\"2583\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"2591\" data-start=\"2579\" data-section-id=\"13gpykn\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2591\" data-start=\"2583\"\u003ePUSH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2635\" data-start=\"2592\"\u003e• Controls the strength of the signal into the folding section. That's a fancy way to say: it's a type of gain control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2635\" data-start=\"2592\"\u003eStart at 0 and slowly turn it up. The higher you go, the tighter the sound gets, as Little Bump introduces a mild compression. At the high end of the sweep you can reach mild clipping. When LEAN is at extreme settings the sound can start to collapse. Use PUSH to maintain the signal strength and SEND to compensate for volume loss. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2817\" data-start=\"2637\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2690\" data-start=\"2637\" data-section-id=\"16896ch\"\u003eLower settings: subtle enhancement, added clarity. Great for clean guitar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2753\" data-start=\"2691\" data-section-id=\"1egfzae\"\u003eMid settings: rich, still subtle harmonic expansion and slight compression\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2817\" data-start=\"2754\" data-section-id=\"1eqo8oc\"\u003eHigher settings: increased compression, mild overdrive-like sound\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3072\" data-start=\"3059\" data-section-id=\"3wdcls\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3072\" data-start=\"3063\"\u003eSEND\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3104\" data-start=\"3073\"\u003e• Sets the overall output level after the LEAN \u0026amp; PUSH stages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"3104\" data-start=\"3073\"\u003eEssential control. Use it to boost or cut volume as desired or required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3228\" data-start=\"3127\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3149\" data-start=\"3127\" data-section-id=\"1ipettz\"\u003eMatch bypass level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3200\" data-start=\"3150\" data-section-id=\"cm9dpe\"\u003eCompensate for volume loss at extreme LEAN settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3228\" data-start=\"3201\" data-section-id=\"rhd6hg\"\u003eBoost output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3072\" data-start=\"3059\" data-section-id=\"3wdcls\"\u003e\n\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3072\" data-start=\"3063\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3072\" data-start=\"3059\" data-section-id=\"3wdcls\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3072\" data-start=\"3063\"\u003eI\/O\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3104\" data-start=\"3073\"\u003eStandard 1\/4\" instrument cable in and out \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3104\" data-start=\"3073\"\u003e+9v DC jack (Boss style, negative tip. Not designed to use more than +9v)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3233\" data-start=\"3230\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3258\" data-start=\"3235\" data-section-id=\"125bnc7\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3258\" data-start=\"3238\"\u003eUsage Guidelines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3323\" data-start=\"3283\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003ePlace after drive pedals\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLittle Bump is made to enhance distorted guitar sounds. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"3390\" data-start=\"3353\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3366\" data-start=\"3353\" data-section-id=\"10sgsiy\"\u003eOverdrive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3381\" data-start=\"3367\" data-section-id=\"78dx9f\"\u003eDistortion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"3390\" data-start=\"3382\" data-section-id=\"1yh3vkr\"\u003eFuzz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2385\" data-start=\"2349\" data-section-id=\"1qccerh\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"2385\" data-start=\"2353\"\u003eAlternative to Gain Stacking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2555\" data-start=\"2386\"\u003eTraditional stacking can create too much compression, resulting in a loss of clarity. Little Bump achieves something similar, but maintains articulation and note definition. Single notes as well as chords come alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2555\" data-start=\"2386\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1dyqkm5\" data-start=\"1673\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1676\" data-end=\"1696\"\u003eClean Signal Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1698\" data-end=\"1814\"\u003eWhile Little Bump is designed to excel with driven signals, it can also be used effectively with a clean guitar or any other signal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1987\" data-end=\"2010\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-end=\"3785\" data-start=\"3782\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"3258\" data-start=\"3235\" data-section-id=\"125bnc7\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3258\" data-start=\"3238\"\u003eBonus value!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"3831\" data-start=\"3787\" data-section-id=\"50lee3\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"3831\" data-start=\"3791\"\u003eSustained Notes \u0026amp; “Breathing” Effect\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4043\" data-start=\"3833\"\u003eUnder certain settings and conditions, Little Bump may produce subtle volume fluctuations and tonal shifts. This is a natural result of the circuit interacting with signal decay and is a defining characteristic of the pedal. NOTE: This effect is most evident when paired with high gain drive circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4068\" data-start=\"4045\"\u003eThis effect can create:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"4147\" data-start=\"4069\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4089\" data-start=\"4069\" data-section-id=\"wjxhr2\"\u003ePulsing textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4116\" data-start=\"4090\" data-section-id=\"1n5j8md\"\u003e“Alive” tonal movement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4147\" data-start=\"4117\" data-section-id=\"w76wyf\"\u003eExtended perceived sustain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"4147\" data-start=\"4117\" data-section-id=\"w76wyf\"\u003eA desire to play long, singing notes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"4436\" data-start=\"4323\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"QUESTIONABLE Circuits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48611898261755,"sku":null,"price":129.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/6967\/1675\/files\/Little_Bump_Concept_Art.jpg?v=1779899629"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.questionablecircuits.com\/collections\/frontpage.oembed","provider":"QUESTIONABLE Circuits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}