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Osmium

Reason Studios

Where to get itAvailable from Reason Studiosreasonstudios.com

Osmium Distortion Matrix is a creative distortion effect plugin designed for both quick warmth and grit tasks and deep sound design possibilities. It features multiple effect modules, multi-band processing, and free routing to create complex signal chains. The semi-modular architecture makes it a versatile sound processing tool for everything from subtle saturation to aggressive destruction and creative coloration.

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Key Features

01Multi-band processing with independent Low, Mid, and High frequency bands
029x3 Effect Slot Matrix with free signal routing between slots
03Input FX and Output FX sections for pre and post processing
04Modulation Matrix with 2 LFOs, Curve generator, Envelope Follower, and CV control
054 distortion types in Saturation module (Solid, Tube, Tape, Vinyl)
068 overdrive types with Tone control for high-frequency roll-off
0710 wavefolder types for aggressive waveform folding
083 bitcrush types with Rate and Bits control for digital distortion

Things to Try

  • 01Try Saturation with some subtle EQ or compression and tweak to taste for adding warmth and presence
  • 02Try Overdrive, a Cabinet or Resonator, and experiment with other effect modules to shape your sound for characterful distortion
  • 03Try multi-band processing with various Saturation and Dynamics modules for detailed control when adding punch to a mix
  • 04Try harsh distortions like Wavefolder and Overdrive followed by a modulated filter or other effects for movement and mayhem
Formats
VSTVST3AUAAXSTANDALONE
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