MDMX Distortion Modules is a Waves distortion effect for Windows and macOS that offers three classic distortion tones: screamer, overdrive and fuzz, with a mid/side stereo mode and a warmth control named Temperature.
MDMX Distortion Modules at a glance
| Developer | Waves |
|---|---|
| Type | Effects / Distortion |
| Formats | VST2, AU, AAX |
| Operating systems | Windows 10 or later, macOS |
| Price on Plugin Boutique (October 2026) | €37.69 (regular €110.67) |
What MDMX Distortion Modules does
The plugin groups three classic distortion tones, screamer, overdrive and fuzz, in one unit. A Temperature control is described by the developer as dialing the overall warmth color of the processed sound, and a layer distortion option processes the dry signal in parallel. Stereo material can be handled with mid and side audio processed separately, and the input level control switches to mid/side behavior when that mode is chosen. An HD mode oversamples the signal to minimize potential aliasing. The toolkit ships with 23 factory presets and 112 presets from artists the developer credits, and almost every parameter responds to MIDI Learn in real time.
Key features
- Three distortion tones. Screamer, overdrive and fuzz are the three classic distortion characters the modules provide, each selectable within the same plugin.
- Layer distortion. Layer distortion keeps the dry sound and blends it with the processed signal, a parallel approach the developer describes for adding distortion without losing the original.
- Mid/side processing. Stereo material can be split into mid and side signals that are processed separately, with the input level control adapting when mid/side mode is active.
- MIDI Learn and presets. Almost all parameters respond to MIDI Learn in real time, and the plugin includes 23 factory presets plus 112 presets from artists the developer credits.
MDMX Distortion Modules compared with similar plugins
Dozer Drive – Dual Drivology Pedal, from Fuse Audio Labs, is an effects distortion plugin offered as VST3, VST2, AU and AAX for Windows and macOS. Lifeline Dirt, from Excite Audio, is also a distortion effect and is listed as VST3, AU, AAX and Standalone on Windows and macOS. MDMX Distortion Modules differs in its VST2, AU and AAX formats and its three selectable tones.
| Plugin | Developer | Type | Formats | Systems | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MDMX Distortion Modules | Waves | Distortion | VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €37.69 (regular €110.67) |
| Dozer Drive – Dual Drivology Pedal | Fuse Audio Labs | Distortion | VST3, VST2, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €28.76 (regular €38.68) |
| Lifeline Dirt | Excite Audio | Distortion | VST3, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €18.84 |
| Overdrive 5 | Stagecraft Software | Distortion | VST3, AU, AAX | Windows, macOS | €38.68 |
| Dist TUBE-CULTURE | Arturia | Distortion | VST2, AU, AAX, Standalone | Windows, macOS | €98.18 |
Price and availability
MDMX Distortion Modules was listed on Plugin Boutique in October 2026 at €37.69, reduced from €110.67. Prices change often, so the store page shows the current one.
MDMX Distortion Modules FAQ
Is there a working serial key or keygen for MDMX Distortion Modules?
Serial keys and keygens for this plugin are passed around as a serial crack or license key generator in the same distribution channels as the repacks.