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drolo KIWAMI
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drolo KIWAMI

FilterAnalog
Key facts
Typefilter pedal1
Makerdrolo1
Circuitanalog2
Weight0.5 kg1
Price€240.00 EUR (VAT added at checkout for EU countries)1
Statussold out3

How the filters are modulated

The heart of the Kiwami is how its two resonant bandpass filters are swept. Drolo lists the modulation sources as3:

  • LFO
  • Envelope follower
  • Manual
  • Any combination of the above

That combination is what separates the Kiwami from a straightforward wah or auto-wah pedal: an LFO can sweep the filters on its own, the envelope follower can make them track your picking, and the two can work together or be set by hand. Because the two filters sweep in opposite directions, running them together produces the pedal's signature vocal, vowel-like character3.

What sounds it covers

Drolo positions the Kiwami's range broadly for a filter pedal, listing its effect territory as auto wah, envelope, formant filter, ringmod, flanger and aliaser1. The formant-style filtering comes from the paired bandpass filters, while the ringmod, flanger and aliaser labels point to the wider palette the modulation engine can reach. Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson wrote of the release: "The below demo well-illustrates the sounds you can produce with this device. I have personally still to decide how much use I have for those kinds of sounds, but I can see this delivering something quite different for a lot of players overall"4.

Practical details

The Kiwami weighs 0.5 kg according to Drolo's product page1, and Drolo links a downloadable user guide there at drolofx.com/manual/Kiwami_manual.pdf1. The pedal is currently shown as sold out on Drolo's site3, and Guitar Pedal X reported the first batch sold out at the time of the January 2025 release3.

Drolo's page lists the Kiwami at €240.00 EUR, with VAT added at checkout for EU countries1. The pedal is sold out at the maker as of the date on this page3.

Videos

Kiwami - Dual resonant filter, flanger, ringmod, aliaser, with envelope and LFO
drolofx
Drolo Kiwami is really cool
Harp Lady
DROLO Kiwami
Basement Lyle

Questions

Is the drolo Kiwami analog or digital?

The Kiwami is an analog pedal. RockBoard's PedalPedia listing gives its circuit type as analog. That matters for players who prefer the character of analog filtering in their signal chain, and it sits alongside drolo's own description of the pedal as a filter pedal with two resonant bandpass filters and a range of modulation options.

What effects can the drolo Kiwami make?

Drolo lists the Kiwami's territory as auto wah, envelope, formant filter, ringmod, flanger and aliaser. The core is a pair of resonant bandpass filters that can be swept by an LFO, an envelope follower, manual control or any combination of those, and the two filters together give a vocal, vowel-like quality.

Does the drolo Kiwami have a manual online?

Yes. Drolo's product page links to a downloadable user guide for the Kiwami at drolofx.com/manual/Kiwami_manual.pdf, so you can read up on its controls and operation before or after buying.

How much does the drolo Kiwami weigh?

Drolo's product page lists the Kiwami's weight as 0.5 kg, which is light enough to keep a pedalboard easy to carry.

Sources (4)
  1. KIWAMI - drolo, drolofx.com
  2. Kiwami by Drolo, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
  3. Kiwami - drolo, drolofx.com
  4. Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2025-01-27