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Korg SDD-3000 Digital Delay
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Korg SDD-3000 Digital Delay

Get the delay that revolutionized modern rock and pop.

  • Tap into the song‑inspiring sounds of the legendary KORG SDD-3000 Digital Delay in a fully authenticated plug‑in
  • Add unique, chewy 13-bit delay, phase, flange, and chorus to guitar, synths, vocals and more
  • Get the dynamic interaction of the SDD-3000’s analog preamp stage with Unison™ technology for Apollo interfaces
  • Use Hold function to layer shimmering pads and soundscapes

Runs on macOS or Windows. Requires an Apollo audio interface or UAD Accelerator. View full system requirements.

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Get the Delay that Revolutionized Modern Rock and Pop

Introduced in 1982, the KORG SDD-3000 Digital Delay was popularized by U2 guitarist, The Edge, to forge one of the most identifiable guitar sounds in history. The SDD-3000 also found a home in early new wave and 80’s synth music. Now you can get the vintage hardware's colorful analog circuitry and burnished-sounding 13-bit delays right in your DAW.

Fatten Your Sound with a Legendary Preamp

UA meticulously modeled a vintage "golden unit" KORG SDD-3000's famed analog preamp and output section, giving you the rich tone of an iconic circuit, perfect for adding thickness to guitars, drums, and vocals.

Add Swirly Goodness

Craft unique effects using the KORG SDD-3000 plug-in’s Modulation section. Use the Intensity knob to get shimmering pitch variation and the Frequency control for subtle movement and vibrato and use the Waveform selector for a variety of complex phase, flange, and chorus effects that are unattainable with any other unit.

Easily Apply Ambient Effects

The Regeneration section of the KORG SDD-3000 plug-in is an ambient effect lover's dream, giving you simple slapback to long trails, or instant oscillation using the Feedback control. And, if you like what you've created, simply hit the Hold button and freeze that sound in place. Finally, use the Filter control to add air or warmth to your repeats— perfect for guitars, synths, drums, vocals, and more.

Get Sonic Accuracy with Unison Technology

Harnessing UA’s groundbreaking Unison technology, the KORG SDD-3000 plug-in delivers all the analog and digital goodness of the original with the impedance, gain staging, and quirky behaviors that have made the rack unit legend.

What They Say

The KORG SDD-3000 plug-in gives you everything from standard delay taps to thick stereo widening. Also, set the input to -30dB and you’ll get a nice distortion, giving your soft synths some extra mojo.

The Glitch Mob

Back in the day the KORG SDD-3000 was a bit of an oddball — was it a guitar effect or a studio processor? UA has captured all the idiosyncrasies and unique overdrive textures of the original hardware.

Chuck Zwicky

Prince, Soul Asylum, Reggie Watts

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181 reviews
  • MS
    Moni S.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 days ago
    Korg SDD

    The KORG SDD-3000 is one of the best delay ever made, definitely worth adding to my arsenal.

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    Benoit R.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 weeks ago
    Korg SDD-3000 Digital Delay

    Great delay! I really enjoy the Acadie preset.

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    YUMIKO O.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    good sound！

    use guitar send track.

    this is the best of one.

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  • CS
    Carsten S.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Review for Universal Audio Korg SDD-3000 Digital Delay

    I used to own the original hardware, and this plugin really brings back that fantastic sound. The Korg SDD-3000 is one of the best digital delays ever made — musical, characterful, and inspiring. I absolutely love it.

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  • DR
    Dean R.
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    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 month ago
    Instant Electric Guitar Delay Bliss!

    Forget the rest, this is the plugin for electric guitar delay. The input grit is absolutely delicious, the filtering is simple but effective. If this plugin was in pedal form, it would be an instant classic.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, you’ll need an Apollo audio interface, UAD-2 Satellite, or UAD-2 PCIe card to run these plug-ins, using the onboard DSP. The plug-ins run on the hardware itself, without adding strain to your computer’s CPU. In an Apollo, onboard DSP processing allows you to run realtime UAD plug-ins with near-zero latency, and even record that processing directly to your DAW.
Yes, you can start a fully functional 14-day demo from any plug-in bundled with the UAD software. Simply click “Start Demo”, and start using it in your DAW.
UAD-2 licenses follow the hardware, it does not matter which computer they are connected to. You can have up to six UAD-2 devices registered to a system in your Universal Audio account, which share those licenses. See UAD-2 Plug-In Licensing Explained for full details. Authorization of UAD-2 hardware is managed by the UAD Meter & Control Panel Application.
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