RC-20 Retro Color

Add life and texture to any of your recordings.

Version: 1.5.1
Released: 2026-01-14
Formats: VST3 · AU · AAX
OS: MacOS · Windows
Trial: Free trial available

Sources: Release notes, Product page· checked Jun 5, 2026

RC-20 Retro Color is a creative multi-effect plugin that emulates the characteristics of vintage recording equipment. It combines six effect modules—Noise, Wobble, Distort, Digital (bitcrusher/sample rate reduction), Space (reverb), and Magnetic (volume drops)—with a global Magnitude slider for scaling all effects.

Source: Product page· checked Jun 5, 2026

Key features

Six effect modules: Noise, Wobble, Distort, Digital, Space, Magnetic
Noise generator with vinyl crackle, tape hiss, studio noise, and hum
Wobble module for pitch inconsistencies and flutter
Saturation and distortion with multiple types including fuzz
Bitcrusher and sample rate reduction for vintage digital character
Reverb module for depth and width
Volume drops emulating tape wear and playback loss
Magnitude slider for global effect scaling and transitions
Factory presets for drums, keys, guitars, bass, full mixes, and post-production

Source: Product page· checked Jun 5, 2026

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DAW compatibility

Pro Tools
Logic Pro
Ableton Live
FL Studio
Cubase
Studio One
Reaper
Bitwig

Based on the manufacturer's listed formats and supported hosts. ✓ supported · ? unconfirmed · × unsupported

License

Purchase: Perpetual · one-time
Transfer: Transferable
Copy protection: Online account
Crossgrade: Not available

Source: Product page· checked Jun 5, 2026

Sources

Product page backs formats, license, tagline, trial, OS support, description, key features, daw compatibility checked 2026-06-05
Release notes backs version, last updated checked 2026-06-05

Type

Multi-FX Black Box Multi-Processor

Capabilities

Analog Emulation Bitcrusher Distortion Macro Control Noise Generator Presets Reverb Sample Rate Reduction Saturation Tape Emulation Volume Drops Wobble

Character

Colored Lo Fi Textured Vintage Warm

Interface

Dark Mode Modular Interface Preset Browser Resizable

Use cases

Bass Drums Guitar Mixing Music Production Post Production Sound Design