Temecula DSP has released MDV-II, a free Alesis Midiverb II emulation for macOS and Windows.
When it comes to sought-after studio gear, Alesis isn’t a brand name that instantly comes to mind.
But the typically budget-friendly manufacturer has produced a few models that have become must-haves for many producers over the years, and none more so than the Midiverb II.
Thanks to Temecula DSP, you can now get the sound of that cult-classic studio workhorse for free.
The Alesis Midiverb II is a 16-bit digital FX processor with 99 preset programs covering reverb, delay, and modulation.
It’s fair to say the Midiverb II is a love-it-or-hate-it device for many people because it has a distinct character.
That distinctly digital character made the Midiverb a favorite of artists in the shoegaze genre since its release in the late 1980s
My Bloody Valentine were early adopters of the Midiverb II sound, largely because it creates dense textures and ethereal soundscapes with ease.
Primal Scream, from my neck of the woods, even used it on some of their more psychedelic stuff.
Temecula DSP’s MDV-II plugin accurately mirrors the hardware unit’s look, with Input, Mix, and Output controls preceding a small digital display and program buttons.
The unit covered a lot of ground with various popular presets, but there are a few sounds that people return to time and time again.
The most obvious one would be the excellent reverse reverb, which My Bloody Valentine were all over.
However, another hero effect in many songs is the dense chorus of the Midiverb II, which creates a really beautiful texture.
I’m excited about this one because I’ve never owned a Midiverb unit, and Temecula DSP has done a great job in putting this together for free (thank you).
When it comes to vintage emulations, I know some people are all about analog, which is fine. But this particular digital classic is worth checking out.
MDV-II is available in AU, VST3, and AAX formats for macOS and Windows.
You can download the relevant installers directly from the product page with no email or sign-up required.
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Last Updated on March 18, 2026 by Tomislav Zlatic.
