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XLN Audio RC-20 Retro Color, an effects plugin that simulates the warm, vintage sound of various analog recording equipment. It adds texture, warmth and character to any recording. Downloadable license.

ARTICLE N° 98369
  • XLN Audio RC-20 Retro Color
  • Download license: you will receive your serial by email, with the invoice
  • Contains 6 effect modules:
  • Noise Generator
  • Wobble & Flutter
  • Saturation & Distortion
  • Degrader & Bitcrusher
  • Reverb
  • Volume Drops
  • Custom presets of the RC-20 for drums, keyboards, guitars, bass, full mixes and post-production allow you to get to work immediately
  • Copy protection by online activation (2 simultaneous activations)
  • System requirements:
  • Mac: macOS 10.13 or later (64-bit)
  • Internet connection (during installation)
  • Windows: Windows 7, 8, 10, 11 (64-bit)
  • Internet connection (during installation)
  • Formats:; VST, AU, AAX (64-bit)
  • Hosts: This product should run on any host that supports 64-bit VST, VST3, AU, or AAX plug-ins
  • List of host applications tested by XLN Audio:
  • Ableton Live 10 or later
  • Apple Logic Pro X
  • Avid Pro Tools 11 or later (Pro Tools First is not supported)
  • Cakewalk by Bandlab
  • FL Studio 20 or later
  • Propellerhead Reason 9.5 or later
  • Reaper 5 or later
  • Steinberg Cubase 8 or later
XLN Audio's RC-20 Retro Color is a multi-effects module consisting of six separate modules that can be combined to create a multitude of vintage sounds:
- Noise Generator: Simulates the typical background noises of old recordings (vinyl crackles, tape hiss, etc.).
- Wobble & Flutter: Adds fluctuations in speed and pitch to reproduce the effect of worn turntables or magnetic tapes.
- Saturation & Distortion: Adds warmth and saturation, ranging from slight coloration to extreme distortion.
- Degrader & Bitcrusher: Simulates digital artifacts and bit limitations to create lo-fi and gritty sounds.
- Reverb: Adds space and depth to your recordings.
- Volume Drops: Simulates the sudden volume drops typical of magnetic tapes.

RC-20 Retrp Color is appreciated for these reasons:
- Ease of use: The interface is intuitive and allows you to quickly create convincing vintage sounds.
- Flexibility: The many modules and parameters offer a wide variety of creative possibilities.
- Sound quality: The simulation of analog equipment is very realistic and adds a unique touch to your productions.
- Versatility: It can be used on all types of sound sources, from individual instruments to complete mixes.

This plugin is generally used:
- To add character to your recordings: If you want to give a warmer and more vintage look to your productions, RC-20 is the ideal tool.
- To create special effects: It is perfect for creating lo-fi sounds, grainy textures or retro atmospheres.
- To simulate the sound of old equipment: If you want to reproduce the sound of a turntable, cassette or reel-to-reel tape recorder, RC-20 will allow you to obtain very convincing results.
XLN Audio RC-20 Retro Color is a must-have plugin for anyone looking to add a vintage touch to their music productions. Its ease of use, flexibility and the quality of its simulations make it a popular tool for producers, sound engineers and musicians alike.