The Klowra Dive is a compact polyphonic drop-shifter from Klowra, built for down-tuning a guitar in semitone steps without touching the tuning pegs. Guitar Pedal X classifies it as a digital pitch shifter and drop tune pedal, and the fifth entry in Klowra's Budding Bloom Series1. It shifts all notes of a chord at once, with 8ms latency, two A/B interval presets, a dry-wet mix, glide attack and release controls, and Tight and Sub algorithms1.
Footswitch modes and bypass
The Dive's single footswitch works in three modes, and how it behaves depends on which one you are in1:
- Latching: the effect stays on, and holding the footswitch toggles between the A and B presets.
- A/B: an always-on toggle between the A and B presets; holding the footswitch bypasses the pedal.
- Momentary: the effect is only on for as long as you press the footswitch. The starting state is set through the A/B option.
In Latching and Momentary modes, holding the footswitch switches between the A and B presets; in A/B mode, holding it bypasses1.
Bypass is chosen at power-up through a push-button: a green LED means True Bypass, a red LED means Buffered Bypass1. A rear-panel CTRL/Remote In jack accepts a TS momentary footswitch for external control1.
In Momentary mode you need to set the starting state via the A/B option before use, as Guitar Pedal X points out in its rundown of the switching options1.
Controls
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Interval A | Semitone drop intervals: UNISON, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12, 24, DIVE1 |
| Glide / Attack | Adjusts onset time, the initial shift: faster counter-clockwise, slower clockwise1 |
| Glide / Release | Adjusts snap-back time; hold the push-button and turn the Glide knob to set it1 |
| Dry > Wet Mix | Blends shifted and dry signal; Guitar Pedal X notes subtle chorusing at noon1 |
The interval range runs from unison up to a two-octave drop, with the DIVE setting at the end of the dial, alongside the Tight and Sub algorithms1.
Power and connections
The Dive runs on a 9V DC center-negative power supply and draws 150mA1. There is no battery option in the specifications Guitar Pedal X lists, and the 150mA draw is worth keeping in mind when planning a daisy chain. A USB-C port handles firmware updates1.
At 150mA, the Dive needs a supply with enough headroom; a low-current output on a multi-output brick may not run it.
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Input impedance | 500k Ohm1 |
| Output impedance | 100 Ohm1 |
| Dimensions | 51mm H x 92mm D x 38mm W (2.0" H x 3.6" D x 1.5" W)1 |
| Net weight | 234g / 0.515lb1 |
What reviewers said
Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson, reviewing the pedal in June 2026, came away impressed with its capability while flagging some operational friction1:
"It's a really potent and capable pedal in any case - and it totally outmuscles the DigiTech Drop in pretty much every regard"1
Stefan Karlsson, Guitar Pedal X1
The same review notes a few clunky operational areas, such as setting the starting state for Latching mode1.
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Questions
Is the Klowra Dive true bypass?
Yes, and it is switchable. The Dive offers both True Bypass and Buffered Bypass, selected at power-up through a push-button: a green LED indicates True Bypass and a red LED indicates Buffered Bypass. Guitar Pedal X lists the bypass mode as switchable between the two, so you can choose whichever suits your board and where the pedal sits in your signal chain.
Does the Klowra Dive work with chords?
Yes. The Dive is a polyphonic pitch shifter, meaning it tracks and shifts all the notes of a chord together rather than just a single note. Guitar Pedal X describes it as a polyphonic drop-shifter with 8ms latency and precision polyphonic pitch shifting with ultra-fast tracking, which is what makes chord work practical for down-tuning whole progressions.
How much does the Klowra Dive cost?
Guitar Pedal X lists the Dive at a MAP/RRP of $105 USD as of its June 2026 review. That places it in the same price bracket as Klowra's Leap Polyphonic Octaver, which the same reviewer also priced at $105.
What does the Dive setting on the interval knobs do?
The interval knobs select how far the pitch drops, in semitone steps from UNISON through 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 12 and 24, with a DIVE setting at the end of the range. Guitar Pedal X describes the Dive as offering UNISON through DIVE settings, alongside Tight and Sub algorithms, as part of its drop-shifting feature set.
Can the Klowra Dive be used as a momentary effect?
Yes. Momentary is one of the Dive's three footswitch modes. In Momentary mode the effect is only on for as long as you hold the footswitch down, and the starting state is set through the A/B option. The other modes are Latching, where the effect stays on, and A/B, an always-on toggle between the two presets.
Does the Klowra Dive run on a battery?
No. The Dive requires a 9V DC center-negative power supply and draws 150mA, according to Guitar Pedal X's review. There is no battery option listed, and the pedal also carries a USB-C port used for firmware updates.
Sources (1)
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2026-06-18