The Klowra Leap Polyphonic Octaver is a mini digital polyphonic octave and freeze pedal, the fourth release in Klowra's Budding Bloom Mini Series. Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson, reviewing it in June 2026, judged that Klowra "had one eye on the EHX Pico POG" when designing it, sharing all the same controls and tone options in a compact format1. The Pico POG it takes after carries Electro-Harmonix's polyphonic octave algorithm from the POG line, described by Premier Guitar as "powerful and lightning-fast"2.
Controls and detune modes
The Leap carries five controls plus a mode button, laid out as on the Pico POG1:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| +OCT | Upper octave level |
| Dry Level | Level of your unaffected signal |
| -OCT | Sub-octave level |
| Tone | Tone shaping |
| Detune | Detune amount |
| Mode/Detune button | Selects detune mode |
The mode button cycles three detune voices, each shown by a different LED color: WHITE for Clean, BLUE for Shallow, and AMBER for Deep1. Karlsson heard synth-like potential in them: "For me those 3 Detune options can deliver similar voices to some of EHX's 9 Series Guitar Synth Pedals"1.
The footswitch does more than engage and disengage. Pressing and holding it produces an infinite freeze, holding whatever you played as an ambient pad1. For players who want that function on its own switch, the CTRL / Remote In port accepts a TS momentary footswitch for external control1.
Sound and presets
Klowra's own preset example, quoted in the review, gives a sense of the range: Preset 1 pairs Clean Detune with the low-pass filter for what the review calls an "Upper Octave accentuated Bell-like Chimey Keys Sound"1. As ever with octave pedals, what you hear depends on the mix of upper octave, sub-octave and dry levels you set with the five knobs.
Power, connections and specifications
The Leap requires a 9V DC center-negative supply and draws 150mA1. That is a meaningful draw for a mini pedal, worth checking against what your supply outputs can spare. Input impedance is 500k ohms and output impedance is 100 ohms1. The box includes a 3.5mm TS male to 1/4" TS female audio adapter cable, an exclusive sticker, a quick start guide, safety instructions and a product catalog1.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 51mm H x 92mm D x 38mm W (2.0" x 3.6" x 1.5") |
| Net weight | 234g / 0.515lb |
| Input impedance | 500k ohms |
| Output impedance | 100 ohms |
| Sample rate | 44.1kHz |
How it sits in Klowra's range and against the Pico POG
The Leap is the octave-and-freeze option in a Klowra line that also includes the Klowra Verdict four-voice polyphonic octave generator and the Klowra Vein polyphonic pitch-shifter, both of which cover wider pitch-shifting territory. Against the EHX Pico POG, Karlsson's verdict was that the Leap covers the same ground at less than half the price, with the Pico POG listing well above the Leap's $1051. As of the June 2026 review, the Leap was available direct from Klowra, via Amazon.com, and increasingly at select international dealers1.
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Questions
Is the Klowra Leap Polyphonic Octaver true bypass?
Yes, and it gives you a choice. Bypass mode is switchable between true bypass and buffered bypass, so you can set it to suit the rest of your board. If your chain is long or you run long cable runs, the buffered setting can help preserve your tone; on a shorter board, true bypass keeps the pedal fully out of the signal path when it is off.
What power supply does the Klowra Leap need?
The Leap runs on a 9V DC power supply with center-negative polarity and draws 150mA. That draw is higher than many compact pedals, so it may exceed what a low-output daisy-chain output can spare. A dedicated or higher-current supply output is the safer bet. No battery option is mentioned in the published specifications.
How does the Klowra Leap compare to the EHX Pico POG?
Guitar Pedal X's reviewer judged that Klowra had one eye on the EHX Pico POG when designing the Leap, sharing all the same controls and tone options in a mini format. The Pico POG carries Electro-Harmonix's polyphonic octave algorithm from the POG line. The Leap lists at $105, which the reviewer noted covers the Pico POG's territory at less than half the price.
Is the Klowra Leap digital or analog?
The Leap is a digital pedal. It uses 24-bit AD/DA conversion with 32-bit floating-point DSP and a 44.1kHz sample rate, according to Guitar Pedal X's review. Its effects are polyphonic octave and freeze, both of which require digital processing to track and shift pitch across all six strings at once.
Can the Klowra Leap be controlled with an external footswitch?
Yes. The Leap has a CTRL / Remote In port that accepts external control from a TS momentary footswitch. That lets you trigger functions such as the freeze from a second switch placed where you want it on your board, rather than relying only on the pedal's own press-hold footswitch.
Sources (2)
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2026-06-17
- EHX Unveils NYC DSP Guitar Pedals, Premier Guitar, 2023-09-26
