The Klowra Rilum Multi-Head Tape Delay + Modulation is a multi-head delay and modulation pedal from Klowra, inspired by classic multi-track tape echo machines. Pedal of the Day, reviewing it in June 2026, describes a pedal built to deliver authentic vintage multi-head delay textures, tape-like flanging and chorus tones, warm atmospheric trails, and self-oscillation through the feedback control1. For players drawn to the sound of old tape echoes and the modulation that comes with them, it puts those textures in a single pedalboard-friendly unit alongside other delay pedals.
What it does
The Rilum's premise is the multi-head tape echo: the reviewer says it is inspired by classic multi-track tape echo machines. According to Pedal of the Day, it delivers1:
- Authentic vintage multi-head delay textures
- Tape-like flanging and chorus tones
- Warm atmospheric trails
- Self-oscillation through the feedback control1
The modulation side ties into the same idea, since tape machines produced their own flanging and chorus character, and the Rilum brings those tones under explicit control1.
Pedal of the Day's reviewer came away favorably, and returned to the pedal in a later review of a Klowra reverb2:
"I was just as impressed when they sent over their Rilum Multi-Head Tape Delay + Modulation a few months ago"
Tempo, stereo and signal routing
Tap tempo and what the reviewer calls the unique Twisted Tempo control keep the delay time synchronized with your playing1. On the output side, the Rilum provides multiple stereo outputs across multiple stereo modes, which the reviewer says provides pure signal integrity and versatile performance support for any stage or studio1.
| Routing option | What it gives you |
|---|---|
| Dry/Wet Separation | Sends the dry and effected signals to separate outputs1 |
| True Stereo Outputs | Carries the full processed signal in stereo1 |
| Analog Dry-Through | Keeps the unaffected dry signal in the analog domain rather than digitizing it with the repeats1 |
Bypass and external control
Bypassing is selectable between True Bypass and Buffered Bypass, so the pedal can be run completely out of the signal path or as a buffer depending on the board1. For external control, the Rilum accepts an external TS/TRS footswitch and expression pedal for multifunctional continuous control1.
Build
The Rilum is housed in a premium aluminum alloy chassis, described as sturdy and reliable, designed for heavy-duty use and life on the road1. Its circuit is inspired by classic multi-track tape echo machines1.
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Questions
Does the Klowra Rilum have true bypass?
Yes. The Rilum offers selectable True Bypass or Buffered Bypass, so you can choose between leaving the pedal completely out of the signal path when off, or using its buffer to drive long cable runs and other pedals. Pedal of the Day lists this selectable bypass among the pedal's core features in its June 2026 review.
Can you use an expression pedal with the Klowra Rilum?
Yes. The Rilum supports an external TS/TRS footswitch and expression pedal for multifunctional continuous control, according to Pedal of the Day. That means you can assign continuous control of the pedal's parameters to an expression pedal rather than only adjusting them by hand on the front panel.
Does the Klowra Rilum have stereo outputs?
Yes. The Rilum has multiple stereo outputs that can be set for either Dry/Wet Separation or True Stereo Outputs, with multiple stereo modes. Pedal of the Day describes this as providing pure signal integrity and versatile performance support for stage or studio use.
Does the Klowra Rilum have tap tempo?
Yes. The Rilum offers tap tempo along with what Pedal of the Day calls the unique Twisted Tempo control, which the reviewer says keeps your delay time tightly synchronized with your musical rhythm.
What is Analog Dry-Through on a delay pedal?
Analog Dry-Through means your clean, unaffected guitar signal passes through the pedal in the analog domain and never becomes part of the processed delay signal. The Rilum features Analog Dry-Through, which keeps your dry tone intact while the delay and modulation effects are applied to a separate copy of the signal.
Sources (2)
- Klowra Rilum Multi-Head Tape Delay + Modulation, Pedal of the Day, 2026-06-02
- Klowra KBS-01 Limbo Stereo Reverb - Pedal of the Day, Pedal of the Day, 2026-08-07
