Osmium Distortion Matrix | Reason
Osmium Distortion Matrix | Reason Details
Meet the Osmium Distortion Matrix - a high-impact distortion device designed for producers, sound designers and mix engineers who demand creative control and deep character. Combining multiband architecture with a modular routing core, Osmium lets you sculpt anything from subtle tape warmth to full-on speaker-destroying chaos. It stands out by making complex signal-chains intuitive and musical - whether you’re refining a bass line or designing a cinematic soundscape.
Key Features of Osmium Distortion Matrix:
- Split your signal into up to three independent frequency bands (low, mid, high), enabling precise control of tone and character.
- Use a matrix of nine freely-routable effect slots, supporting series, parallel and feedback chains for maximum flexibility.
- Choose from four core distortion types - Saturation, Overdrive, Wavefolder and Bit-crush - each with multiple algorithm modes to suit subtle to extreme processing.
- Access built-in modulation tools: two LFOs, a curve sequencer, envelope follower and full CV integration for dynamic, evolving effects.
- Insert Input FX and Output FX stages around the band split for gluing, filtering or prepping the signal – ideal for refined results.
- Fully integrated into the Reason Rack ecosystem - external routing allows any Reason device to sit inside Osmium’s chain for hybrid creative workflows.
- Includes 200+ expertly designed presets, letting you dial in inspiration fast or study advanced signal chains to build your own.
Example Use Cases of Osmium Distortion Matrix:
- A bass producer needing to retain clean sub-frequencies while adding rich mid-range grit use the multiband split to apply distortion to mids only.
- A drum-engineer wanting shapely, textured drums without muddy low end - apply wave-folding or bit-crush on the high band wh-ile the low band remains intact.
- A sound designer crafting creative FX for games or film - route external devices into Osmium’s matrix and use modulation for evolving distortion textures.
- A mix engineer looking to glue a full mix or bus - use the output FX slot with compressor or saturation module to bring cohesion and character.
- An experimental producer building unconventional signal chains utilise parallel and feedback routings inside the 9-slot matrix to explore new tonal possibilities.
Why Choose Osmium Distortion Matrix?
When you want distortion that’s not just an effect but a tool for sound-design and tonal sculptin, the Osmium Distortion Matrix delivers. It’s powerful, musical and flexible - making it an essential addition for anyone serious about shaping sound with depth and creativity.