OneKnob Driver by Waves distortion plugin interface

OneKnob Driver: One-Knob Overdrive Plugin by Waves

OneKnob Driver is a single-knob distortion plugin from Waves that moves from subtle crunch to heavy overdrive. It is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

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01Overview

OneKnob Driver packs several overdrive characters into one control. Turning the knob shifts the distortion from almost nothing to second and third harmonic distortion, and then to heavier third harmonic distortion. The developer says the level, EQ and saturation are tuned to work together, so the tone changes as you turn the knob rather than just getting louder. It is aimed at producers who want quick, varied drive without loading several separate overdrive effects.

Best for

Kick drum saturation
Bass distortion
Vocal grit
Rhythm guitar drive
Aux channel saturation

Developer: Waves
Category: Distortion
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Level, EQ and saturation designed to work together
Multiple sonic variations across one knob
Single control replaces several overdrive pedal sounds
Covers subtle crunch through heavy overdrive
Shifts from analog-style sound to digital at higher settings
Adds presence to rhythm guitars and aux channels
Available in VST2, AU and AAX formats

03In depth

Sound and Character Across the Knob's Range

Waves describes the knob as moving through distinct stages of distortion. At low settings the effect adds subtle crunch. As you turn it up, the distortion builds through second and third harmonic content and finally reaches heavy third harmonic distortion.

An EQ stage follows the crunch and boosts specific frequencies at different settings, so the added grit is shaped rather than flat. At higher settings the character moves from traditional analog-style sound toward a more digital tone.

Using OneKnob Driver on Kick, Bass and Vocals

Waves presents OneKnob Driver as a replacement for a rack of overdrive pedals, with the convenience of one control. It is described as a favorite on kick, bass and vocals, not only on guitars.

The developer also says it makes rhythm guitars and aux channels stand out in a mix. Because a single knob covers the whole range, it suits quick tweaking on a bus or channel where you want to add drive and test how far it should go.

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 is OneKnob Driver?

OneKnob Driver is a distortion plugin from Waves that combines several overdrive characters into a single knob, ranging from subtle crunch to heavy overdrive.

What formats and operating systems does OneKnob Driver support?

It is listed in VST2, AU and AAX formats. Supported systems are Windows and macOS. For macOS, the listed versions are Monterey 12 through Sequoia 15, and for Windows, Windows 10 and later.