The Klowra Verdict Polyphonic Octave is a four-voice polyphonic octave generator from Klowra, a pedal that blends your guitar's original signal with multiple generated octaves1. Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson places it "in POG territory", meaning it works in the same space as Electro-Harmonix's well-known octave machines, tracking whole chords rather than single notes2.
What it does to your sound
The Verdict generates octaves above and below what you play, and both reviewers describe it reaching well past simple octave doubling. Pedal of the Day calls it "a polyphonic octave pedal that blends your guitar's original signal with multiple generated octaves", enabling "a wide palette of tones and instrument emulations", with Detune and Low Cut controls adding thickness and tightness1. Karlsson puts it more colorfully:
"The Verdict generates violin, organ, synth sounds etc. with ease. As well as adding harmonic textures to any and all gain pedals."
On tracking, the point that matters most with any polyphonic octave pedal, Karlsson's verdict is straightforward: "Tracking is excellent, and for me it delivers a very precise and vibrant output"2. Pedal of the Day similarly says the Verdict "captures every detail of your performance with precision and stability"1. Karlsson also notes the pedal has narrow sweetspots, so some settings take learning: he describes spending "a good hour on finessing those settings" to make them repeatable2.
Four octave voices plus a dry path
The engine carries five voices: +Oct, +2 Oct, -Oct, -2 Oct and Direct/Dry, plus Freeze and Ramp Hold footswitch effects2. Beyond the octave voices, Pedal of the Day lists polyphonic pitch shifting, a synth-like Filter and instrument emulations among its effect types1.
Modes include Freeze, Active Freeze, Ramp and Active Ramp2, and the LED button changes meaning with the power-up mode: a white LED indicates the Freeze power-up mode2. Karlsson reports creating Violin / Cello, Bach / Church Organ and "Brassy" sounds with the pedal2.
Controls and connections
The ports, as listed by Guitar Pedal X:
| Port | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Mono TS In | Instrument input |
| TRS Expression and Control | Expression pedal or control source |
| TS Effect Out | Processed output |
| TS Analog Dry Out | Independent dry-signal output |
| 9V DC [-] 250mA | Power |
| USB-C | USB connection |
The +OCT knob carries a secondary Detune function, written as +OCT [Detune]2.
The 250mA current draw is well above what many daisy-chain supplies deliver per output, so give the Verdict its own supply output or a high-current port2.
How it sits in Klowra's range
The Verdict is part of Klowra's second wave of effects2. The maker's range also includes the Klowra Vein, a stereo polyphonic pitch shifter, and the Klowra Leap Polyphonic Octaver, a compact octaver that Guitar Pedal X judged to cover the EHX Pico POG's territory at less than half the price. For more on the category, see Octave & Pitch Pedals.
Price and availability
Guitar Pedal X lists the Verdict at $149 USD / £109 GBP and equivalent, as of its January 28, 2026 review2. At that date it was available from the Klowra Webstore, at select international dealers, and at Amazon.com2.
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Questions
Does the Klowra Verdict have true bypass?
Yes. The Verdict offers selectable True Bypass or Buffered Bypass, and Guitar Pedal X lists the power-up options as True Bypass or Buffered Bypass with Trails On. That means you can choose whether the pedal removes itself entirely from your signal path when off, or keeps a buffer in line, which can be useful on long pedalboard cable runs.
What power supply does the Klowra Verdict use?
The Verdict runs on 9V DC center negative at 250mA, according to Guitar Pedal X. That current draw is higher than many compact pedals, so it is worth checking your power supply's per-output budget before daisy chaining. The pedal also has a USB-C port among its connections.
Can the Klowra Verdict take an expression pedal?
Yes. Alongside its mono TS input, the Verdict has a TRS Expression and Control input, so you can connect an expression pedal or another control source. Guitar Pedal X lists this among the pedal's ports in its January 2026 review.
Does the Klowra Verdict have a separate dry output?
It does. The Verdict has a TS Effect Out and a separate TS Analog Dry Out, giving you an independent dry-signal output. Both Pedal of the Day and Guitar Pedal X note this feature, which lets you send your clean signal and the octave voices to different places, such as two amps or a splitter.
How much does the Klowra Verdict cost?
Guitar Pedal X's review, dated January 28, 2026, lists the Klowra Verdict at $149 USD / £109 GBP and equivalent. Prices can change over time, so the current figure may differ.
Where can you buy the Klowra Verdict?
As of Guitar Pedal X's January 2026 review, the Verdict is available from the Klowra Webstore, at select international dealers, and at Amazon.com.
Sources (2)
- Klowra KBS-06 Verdict Polyphonic Octave, Pedal of the Day, 2026-09-18
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2026-01-28
