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MeldaProduction MDrumCleaner

MeldaProduction / €29 intro / €149

MDrumCleaner is MeldaProduction's drum-bleed insert: five algorithms, two usable live, intro €29 against a €149 list, 15-day trial. VST, VST3, AU, AAX.

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MeldaProduction MDrumCleaner with five bleed-treatment modules
The Dubspot verdict

The Dubspot verdict

A drum-mic bleed plugin with five named algorithms and a live-safe pair. Intro €29 against €149. Not a resonance suppressor and not a full repair suite.

Best for Engineers who record acoustic kits and want an insert for hi-hat and cymbal bleed, including a zero-latency path for tracking.

Pros

  • Five algorithms you can stack or run solo
  • Cymbal Killer and Gate are the live, zero-latency pair
  • Spectrum Cleaner learns a drum fingerprint; Side-chain Remover uses a second mic
  • €29 intro, 15-day trial, licence for all computers, free-for-life updates

Cons

  • Spectral modules add latency and are studio tools
  • Does not replace soothe3 or RX for resonance and repair
  • Other-instrument use is a bonus, not the design centre

Field notes

Overview

MDrumCleaner is MeldaProduction's drum-bleed insert, released with version 17.10 on 9 September 2026. Five algorithms (Cymbal Killer, Side-chain Remover, Spectrum Cleaner, Spectrum Gate, Gate) run solo or stacked. Two of them are the live path.

Intro price is €29 against a €149 list. Formats are 64-bit VST, VST3, AU, and AAX on Windows and macOS. A 15-day trial ships through MPluginManager. The licence covers all your computers. Updates are free for life.

Compared with soothe3 it treats bleed, not resonance. Compared with RX 11 and SpectraLayers 13 it is a channel insert, not a repair editor. Read the MDrumCleaner first look.

Technical matrix

Specifications

Type
Drum-bleed treatment insert
Algorithms
Cymbal Killer, Side-chain Remover, Spectrum Cleaner, Spectrum Gate, Gate
Live
Two algorithms (Cymbal Killer, Gate)
Formats
64-bit VST, VST3, AU, AAX
System
Windows and macOS; 17.10 adds Windows on ARM via Prism
Licence
All computers, free-for-life updates
Trial
15 days, fully featured
Release
9 September 2026 (Melda 17.10)

Last verified 2026-09-10

Quick reference

FAQ

How much does MDrumCleaner cost?

MDrumCleaner is €29 intro against a €149 list from MeldaProduction, with a 15-day trial.

Can I use MDrumCleaner live?

Two algorithms (Cymbal Killer and Gate) are built for live, zero-latency cleaning. The spectral modules add latency.

What formats does MDrumCleaner support?

64-bit VST, VST3, AU, and AAX on Windows and macOS.

Comparison matrix

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