MDMX Distortion Modules by Waves distortion plugin interface

MDMX Distortion Modules: Classic Distortion Plugin by Waves

MDMX Distortion Modules is a distortion effects plugin by Waves, built on three classic tones: screamer, overdrive and fuzz. It is available as VST2, AU and AAX.

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01Overview

MDMX Distortion Modules is a distortion plugin from Waves that draws on classic guitar stompbox sounds. Its three tones, screamer, overdrive and fuzz, are offered as virtual modules with more control than the hardware they were inspired by. Waves says the plugin is aimed at more than guitars, with the same tools suited to drums, bass, vocals and synths. Waves also includes a Temperature control for overall warmth and color, along with parallel processing, mid-side options and a set of presets.

Best for

Drum distortion
Industrial bass sounds
Vocal edge
Guitar fuzz
Synth roughening
Stereo mid-side processing

Developer: Waves
Category: Distortion
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Three distortion tones: screamer, overdrive and fuzz
Temperature control for overall warmth and color
Parallel processing to blend distortion with the dry signal
MIDI Learn on almost all parameters for real-time control
Mid-side processing for stereo material
Separate input level control for mid or side mode
112 presets from award-winning artists plus 23 factory presets
HD mode oversamples to minimize potential aliasing

03In depth

Distortion Tones and the Temperature Control

MDMX offers three distortion characters: screamer, overdrive and fuzz. Each gives a different type of grit, from a tighter drive to a heavier, more saturated fuzz.

The Temperature control is the plugin's main tone shaping feature. Waves describes it as a way to dial in overall warmth and color, so you can move the sound from darker and rounder to brighter and edgier without rebuilding the effect chain.

Parallel Processing, Mid-Side and Real-Time Control

MDMX lets you blend distorted and dry signals, so you can layer grit under a clean source rather than replacing it. This is useful when you want to keep the original transient or body of a sound.

With stereo material, you can process the mid or side channels separately, and input level control is available for whichever mode you choose. Almost all parameters support MIDI Learn, which makes it practical to automate or control the effect live. HD mode oversamples the signal to help reduce potential aliasing.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

Developer	Waves
Type	Plugin
Category	Distortion
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What formats does MDMX Distortion Modules support?

MDMX Distortion Modules is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats.

Which operating systems does MDMX run on?

MDMX runs on Windows and macOS. The listed macOS versions are Monterey 12, Ventura 13, Sonoma 14 and Sequoia 15, and the Windows version requires Windows 10 or later.