MDE-X by KORG multi effect plugin interface

MDE-X: Multi Digital Effects Plugin by KORG

Rated 4.6/5 on Plugin Boutique (44 ratings)

MDE-X is a multi effect plugin from KORG that bundles 21 effect types, including compressor, limiter, overdrive, EQ, flanger, phaser, chorus, delay and reverb, for use in sound design, live performance and mixing.

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01Overview

MDE-X is a multi digital effects plugin from KORG, offered in the KORG Collection. It gathers 21 effect types in one plugin, from dynamics and EQ to modulation, delay and reverb. KORG says the effects use the TRITON instant effect algorithm and include 128 effect programs. The plugin is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS, and it supports high-resolution displays for Retina and 4K screens.

Best for

  • Sound design
  • Live performance effects
  • Mixing and mastering chains
  • Modulation and textures
  • Distortion processing
Developer
KORG
Store
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02Key features

What you get

  • 21 effect types, including compressor, limiter, overdrive and EQ
  • Modulation effects: flanger, phaser and chorus
  • Delay and reverb effects in one plugin
  • Two new effect types added in version 2
  • Distortion with three switchable variants, including Valve Reactor
  • Feedback with four switchable variants, including Reverb, Space and Riser
  • 128 effect programs
  • High-resolution interface with six scalability levels
03In depth

Effect Types and Sound Character

MDE-X covers a broad range of processing in a single plugin. The effect list includes a compressor, limiter, overdrive, EQ and talking modulator, along with flanger, phaser, chorus, delay and reverb.

KORG says the effects are based on the TRITON instant effect algorithm and have appeared in many well-known sounds. The 128 effect programs give a starting point for sound design, live performance and mixing work.

Version 2 Additions and Interface

MDE-X V2 adds two effect types to the original 19, for a total of 21. Distortion includes three switchable variants, including Valve Reactor. Feedback Reverb includes four switchable variants, including Reverb, Space and Riser.

The interface was redesigned with high-resolution graphics for Retina and 4K displays, with six levels of scalability.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperKORG
TypePlugin
CategoryMulti Effect
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does MDE-X support?

MDE-X is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats.

Which operating systems does MDE-X run on?

MDE-X runs on Windows and macOS. The Windows version requires Windows 10 64-bit or higher, and the macOS version requires macOS 11 or higher, with Apple Silicon supported.

What do I need to run MDE-X?

MDE-X needs a 64-bit host that supports the listed plugin formats, at least 8 GB of RAM (16 GB recommended) and 8 GB of free disk space, with an Intel Core i5 or better processor. An internet connection is required.

What is new in MDE-X V2?

Version 2 adds Distortion and Feedback Reverb, two effect types that each include several switchable variants, bringing the total to 21 effect types.

07Developer

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