All plugins / XLN Audio / RC-20 Retro Color
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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| Retailer | Price | Price history | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plugin Boutique Lowest | $39.00 | View at Plugin Boutique → | |
| Audio Deluxe | $98.00 | View at Audio Deluxe → | |
| Best Service | $92.39 | View at Best Service → |
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
- 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