MDMX Fuzz
MDMX Distortion Modules / User Guide
8
Getting Started from Scratch
You may choose to forgo presets and build your own Fuzz effect from scratch. Open the plugin and start turning
knobs. It’s very likely that you’ll do just fine on your own, but we suggest that you first get to know the plugin by
following these steps.
I
NPUT
S
ECTION
Adjust the
Input
level. A LED above the input knob indicates peak level. In the stereo component, the
Mode
switch lets you select which part of the sound image to distort: mid, sides, or entire stereo image. If you’re
focusing the distortion effect on the mid or sides, use the small input control to adjust that level relative to the
overall input level. There’s also a low-cut filter that you can use to reduce rumble in the input signal or to change
the character of the distortion.
G
AIN
S
ECTION
Use the
Gain
knob to adjust the amount of generated fuzz. Choose between two basic shapes: A or B. The
selected waveform is shown on the right. Use the round control on the left to adjust the synthesized one-octave-
up and one-octave-down signals.
D
YNAMICS
S
ECTION
Control dynamics of the signal sent to the Gain section. Choose between a compressor (
Punch
) or a gain rider
(
Rider
).
Blend
is the mix between the input signal and the processed dynamics signal going to the distortion
generator.
EQ
S
ECTION
Adjust the tone of the signal from the distortion generator. The EQ feed directly to the Output section.
O
UTPUT
S
ECTION
Mix
is a wet/dry balance between input and processed signal,
Output
sets the output of the plugin, and
Temperature
controls the overall color of the output signal. Make sure not to clip the signal that’s returning to
the DAW.
If you don’t like the way things are going, it’s probably better to start over than to keep fixing your fixes. Choose
“Fuzz Full Reset” in the Load menu to return all controls to their factory reset values. Once you’re happy with the
sound, create a user preset in the WaveSystem Toolbar.
