Maserati DRM is a drum processing plugin from Waves that adds punch, depth and articulation to individual drum sounds. It offers seven modes tailored to specific drum types.
Maserati DRM is an Effects plugin from Waves in the Drum FX subcategory, built for drum tracks that get lost in dense mixes. Its three main controls, Thump, Snap and Treble, target different parts of the drum sound. The developer says the plugin was designed in close association with Grammy-winning mixer Tony Maserati, and it is aimed at making percussive transients stand out alongside heavy instrumentation and vocals. It works on programmed and live drums alike.
Thump adds depth and bottom to kick, snare and toms. Snap increases compression, which the developer recommends for room and overhead mics. Treble adds definition and increases articulation, helping the attack of a drum cut through the mix.
Sensitivity can be turned up to maximum to push a sound harder. The seven modes are customized for individual drum sounds, so you choose the mode that matches the source rather than using one general setting.
The interface is direct and uncluttered, which keeps it quick to dial in a sound. The plugin includes 59 presets to help you choose a starting point for a given drum.
Separate modes are available for use as an insert or as a send effect, so you can process a single drum channel or apply the effect to a group through a send.
Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.
| Developer | Waves |
|---|---|
| Type | Plugin |
| Category | Drum FX |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows, macOS |
Maserati DRM is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats.
The plugin runs on Windows and macOS. The listed macOS versions are Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14 and Sequoia 15, and the listed Windows version is Windows 10 or later.
Maserati DRM has separate modes for use as an insert effect or as a send effect, so you can choose the routing that fits your session.
