Osmium Distortion Matrix by Reason Studios distortion plugin interface

Osmium Distortion Matrix: Modular Multiband Distortion Plugin by Reason Studios

Osmium Distortion Matrix is a modular distortion device from Reason Studios that combines multiband processing with a matrix of nine freely routable effect slots. It covers saturation, overdrive, wavefolding and bitcrushing.

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01Overview

Osmium Distortion Matrix is built around a modular signal path. Four distortion modules cover saturation, overdrive, wavefolding and bitcrushing, supported by dynamics, filters, EQ and creative effects. Input and output effect slots bracket a grid of nine slots, and you can route them to build complex distorted chains. Reason Studios describes the device as pairing the range of a multiband distortion with a modular core.

Best for

Bass distortion with clean low end
Multiband saturation on mixes
Wavefolding and synth sound design
Bitcrushed lo-fi textures
Speaker simulation effects
Experimental sound design

Developer: Reason Studios
Category: Distortion
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Creative distortion from subtle tape saturation to heavy destruction
Four distortion modules: Saturation, Overdrive, Wavefolder and Bitcrush
Input slot, nine routable effect slots and output slot
Up to three frequency bands for multiband processing
Modulation matrix with two LFOs, curve sequencer and envelope follower
CV control for modulation
External effect loops for any effect in the Reason Rack
200+ patches including speaker simulation and bitcrushing

03In depth

Multiband Distortion and Modulation

Osmium offers up to three frequency bands of processing, so you can distort one part of the signal while leaving another untouched. Reason Studios gives the example of distorting a bass while keeping the low end intact, or adding different effects to different bands.

The modulation matrix includes two LFOs, a curve sequencer, an envelope follower and CV control. These sources can move parameters over time, which suits evolving textures and rhythmic movement in distortion settings.

Routing, Patches and Reason Integration

The nine-slot matrix supports series, parallel and feedback routing, and the chain can be re-patched quickly. External effect loops let you bring any effect from the Reason Rack into Osmium's signal chain.

Osmium ships with more than 200 patches covering distortion, bitcrushing, speaker simulation, dynamics and destruction effects. It is designed to work within the Reason Rack, with built-in CV and modulation.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Reason Studios
Type	Plugin
Category	Distortion

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Osmium Distortion Matrix?

The latest version of Reason is required to use Osmium Distortion Matrix. It is designed to be used inside the Reason Rack.

What distortion types does Osmium include?

Osmium includes four distortion modules: Saturation, Overdrive, Wavefolder and Bitcrush. Supporting modules add dynamics, filters, EQ and creative effects.