Waves OneKnob Driver

Waves OneKnob Driver | One-Knob Drive to Instantly Fire Up Your Tracks

Introducing the Waves OneKnob Driver, an audio effect that appears simple but contains a powerful processing core. For music producers and audio engineers seeking an efficient workflow, this plugin is an indispensable secret weapon in your arsenal. It condenses a complex distortion effect chain into a single intuitive knob, allowing you to inject everything from subtle warmth to extreme, wild grit into your tracks without tedious setup. Whether adding classic overdrive grit to an electric guitar or bringing unique saturation and presence to drums, vocals, and synths, the OneKnob Driver handles it all with ease.

Behind this knob lies a sophisticated algorithm. When you turn it, it doesn't just increase volume or distortion; it simulates a series of complex tonal changes. The effect ranges from off to on, first introducing pleasant second and third-order harmonic distortion to add fullness and body to the sound; as the knob is turned further, it gradually transitions to more aggressive third-order harmonic distortion, creating a powerful rock attitude. More importantly, its built-in intelligent EQ automatically tracks the changes in distortion, boosting the most crucial frequencies at different settings to ensure your tone always remains clear and punchy. This plugin perfectly embodies the philosophy of one-knob control, allowing you to focus on creativity rather than tedious parameter tweaking. Whether you need subtle coloration or full-on guitar distortion, the OneKnob Driver is your fastest, most direct choice.

Core Features & Applications

Intuitive Single-Knob Design
Forget complex parameter interfaces. This single knob combines the characteristics of multiple classic guitar stompboxes. Just turn it to explore a vast tonal spectrum, from warm saturation to aggressive distortion, dramatically boosting your creative efficiency.

Dynamic Harmonic Distortion Engine
The knob's rotation triggers a sophisticated harmonic evolution. It moves from warmth-enhancing second-order harmonics to power- and clarity-adding third-order harmonics, and all the way to destructive heavy distortion, providing rich texture and dynamic change to your sound.

Intelligent EQ Tracking Technology
The built-in EQ system adjusts automatically as the distortion increases. It keeps the tone natural at low distortion levels and intelligently boosts the mid-high frequencies at high distortion levels, ensuring the sound always cuts through the mix with clarity and avoids becoming muddy.

Versatile Applications Beyond Guitar
While inspired by guitar distortion, the OneKnob Driver's applications extend far beyond. Try it on a drum bus to add punch and cohesion, on vocals for edgy distortion or subtle air, or on synths and bass to give them more aggression and presence.

Technical Specifications (Tech Specs)

• Plugin Type:Distortion / Overdrive
• Supported Formats: VST, VST3, AU, AAX Native, AudioSuite
• Sample Rate Support: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
• Channel Processing: Mono-to-Mono, Stereo-to-Stereo
• Latency: 0 ms (Zero Latency)
• Activation: Online activation via Waves Central software or offline USB authorization
• System Requirements (Mac): macOS 10.15.7, 11.6.5, 12.4, 13.3 or later (Supports Intel & Apple Silicon)
• System Requirements (Windows): Windows 10 64-bit (21H2), Windows 11 (22H2)