Reason Studios Introduces Osmium Distortion Matrix, a new device for the Reason Rack
Stockholm, Sweden – October 28, 2025
Reason Studios’ latest device takes the range and control of a multiband dist and pairs it with a modular core.
Modular
A matrix of nine freely routable effect slots lets you shape your own signal paths from subtle tape saturation to speaker-melting noise. Build chains the way you want using series, parallel, or feedback and instantly re-patch in seconds. Osmium comes with four distortion modules covering four main areas — Saturation, Overdrive, Wavefolder, and Bitcrush, backed by supporting effects like dynamics, filters, EQ and a bunch of creative FX.
Multiband
Three frequency bands for processing and a modulation matrix featuring two LFOs, a curve sequencer, an envelope follower, and CV control. Distort your bass while leaving the low-end intact, add different effects to different bands, or use it on your mix to give your production that extra something.
Made for the Rack
Osmium is fully integrated into the Reason Rack with built-in CV and modulation. External effect loops let you patch any device from Reason’s ecosystem directly into Osmium’s signal chain, enabling sounds that couldn’t exist anywhere else and blurring the lines between devices. Osmiumspecific algorithms together with 200+ expertly crafted patches lends the dist a recognizable Reason flavor and makes it feel right at home in the Rack.
All in all, Osmium is a new device built on old principles: precise, playful and unmistakably made by Reason Studios.
Osmium Distortion Matrix will be included in the Reason+ subscription, and Reason license owners will be able to purchase it in the Reason Studios shop at an introductory price of $49/€54.
About Reason Studios
Reason Studios is a Swedish software company specializing in music production. Founded in 1994, the company is best known for its flagship digital audio workstation, Reason, and various innovative software tools.
Press Contact
Niklas Agevik
Chief Executive Officer
niklas.agevik@reasonstudios.com
Download Osmium Press kit
Reason Studios’ latest device takes the range and control of a multiband dist and pairs it with a modular core.
Modular
A matrix of nine freely routable effect slots lets you shape your own signal paths from subtle tape saturation to speaker-melting noise. Build chains the way you want using series, parallel, or feedback and instantly re-patch in seconds. Osmium comes with four distortion modules covering four main areas — Saturation, Overdrive, Wavefolder, and Bitcrush, backed by supporting effects like dynamics, filters, EQ and a bunch of creative FX.
Multiband
Three frequency bands for processing and a modulation matrix featuring two LFOs, a curve sequencer, an envelope follower, and CV control. Distort your bass while leaving the low-end intact, add different effects to different bands, or use it on your mix to give your production that extra something.
Made for the Rack
Osmium is fully integrated into the Reason Rack with built-in CV and modulation. External effect loops let you patch any device from Reason’s ecosystem directly into Osmium’s signal chain, enabling sounds that couldn’t exist anywhere else and blurring the lines between devices. Osmiumspecific algorithms together with 200+ expertly crafted patches lends the dist a recognizable Reason flavor and makes it feel right at home in the Rack.
All in all, Osmium is a new device built on old principles: precise, playful and unmistakably made by Reason Studios.
Osmium Distortion Matrix will be included in the Reason+ subscription, and Reason license owners will be able to purchase it in the Reason Studios shop at an introductory price of $49/€54.
About Reason Studios
Reason Studios is a Swedish software company specializing in music production. Founded in 1994, the company is best known for its flagship digital audio workstation, Reason, and various innovative software tools.
Press Contact
Niklas Agevik
Chief Executive Officer
niklas.agevik@reasonstudios.com
Download Osmium Press kit
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