XLN Audio RC-20 Retro Color

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XLN Audio RC-20 Retro Color

XLN Audio

RC-20 Retro Color

4.9 Expert Rating

Product Info

Model: RC-20 Retro Color
Category: Saturation
Price: $103.54

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Product Description

  • Quickly Add Character and Analog Warmth to any Track or Mix RC-20 Retro Color is a creative effect plugin that easily recreates the warm feeling of vintage recording equipment. It adds life and texture to any recording and also works perfectly in any modern production setting. <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https: //www.youtube.com/embed/mQ9BlM9k980?si=5AXdkhI3gy_mhb11" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe>   RC-20 Retro Color's 6 Effect Modules work great on their own or together: Noise Generator Add life and texture with one of RC-20's many noise types
  • from subtle vinyl crackle and tape hiss to ambient studio noise
  • electric circuit hum and stompbox static noise. Wobble & Flutter Wobble adds pitch inconsistencies associated with unstable playback on analog gear
  • like vinyl record players and tape machines. Saturation & Distortion Add everything from mild saturation to raging fuzz with one of RC-20's many distortion types. Degrader & Bitcrusher Recreate the sound of vintage digital gear like old-school samplers
  • and the unmistakable way limited sample rates and bit rate reduction color sound. Reverb Add depth and width to your tracks with RC-20's tailored reverb module. Volume Drops Reproduce the wear
  • tear and volume loss associated with recording and playback on tape and tape recorders. Easily Scale All of RC-20's Effect Modules and Controls with a Single Slider Dial in the perfect amount of your effects
  • or quickly create intros
  • outros
  • drops and transitions to take your mix to the next level. Presets for any Track or Mix RC-20's tailor-made presets for drums
  • keys
  • guitars
  • bass
  • full mixes and post-production let you get to work right away. Awards Sound on Sound "XLN RC-20 Retro Color aims to bring life and texture to your audio". Michael Tuller "This is amazing. It's what I've been looking for to add character to tracks." MusicTech "RC-20 is a wobbly
  • wonky
  • fizzy
  • soul-warming slice of awesome". XLN Audio RC-20 Retro Color Review at Music Radar Our Verdict Not only one of the best retro-ising plugins around
  • but also a powerful sound-design tool in a general sense
  • RC-20 is a wobbly
  • wonky
  • fizzy
  • soul-warming slice of awesome. Pros Makes anything sound old. Simple
  • stunningly effective processors. Cons Space mo... Read More Mac macOS 10.13 or later (Apple Silicon Native supported) (64-bit only) 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended) Internet connection (during installation only) VST
  • AAX Windows Windows 7 - 11 (64-bit only) 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended) Internet connection (during installation only) VST
  • AAX Please Note: This software is 64-bit only and will not function on 32-bit systems. Hosts: This product should run on any host supporting 64-bit VST
  • or AAX plugins. XLN Audio actively tests on the host applications listed below: Ableton Live 9 or later Apple Logic Pro 9 & 10 Avid Pro Tools 11 or later (Pro Tools First is not supported) Cakewalk by Bandlab FL Studio 20 Propellerhead Reason 9.5 or later Reaper 5 or later Steinberg Cubase 8 or later Account Registration (If you have already created an XLN Audio account previously
  • please skip this part). 1. Go to the XLN Audio registration page (where you can now register for an account
  • and register your product key at the same time). 2. Enter your details
  • click 'I have a product key to register' and enter the code found in your Plugin Boutique account (displayed as Serial Number). 3. Click 'I agree to the Terms & Conditions' and then click REGISTER. You have now created an XLN Audio account and registered your product key. Product Registration (If you registered your product earlier when creating an account
  • skip this part). 1. Log in to your XLN Audio account. 2. over My Account and select Register Product Key. 3. Enter the product key found in your Plugin Boutique account and click REGISTER PRODUCT KEY. Your product has now been added to your XLN Audio account. Mac XLN Online Installer Installation 1. Download the Mac XLN Online Installer from your Plugin Boutique account and open it. 2. Double-click to install the XLN Online Installer. 3. Click Open (depending on your version of macOS
  • you may not encounter this security message). 4. Enter your password and click OK. 5. Click Open to finalise the security prompt. 6. Log in to your XLN Audio account.  7. Enter a name for your Mac and click Register Computer. The XLN Online Installer is now installed. Product Installation 1. Make sure your new product is selected and click 'Click to start - Install: 1'. 2. Your software will now install. Your software is now activated and ready for use within your DAW. Windows Online Installer Installation 1. Download the Windows XLN Audio Online Installer from your Plugin Boutique account and open it. 2. Click Yes to allow the application to run. 3. Log into your XLN Audio account.  4. Enter a name for your computer and click Register Computer. The XLN Online Installer is now installed. Product Installation 1. Make sure your new product is selected and click 'Click to start - Install: 1'. 2. Your software will now install. Your software is now activated and ready for use within your DAW.

Additional Information

About the XLN Audio RC-20 Retro Color

Experience the quality and tone that makes the XLN Audio RC-20 Retro Color a popular choice for musicians.

Why Choose the XLN Audio RC-20 Retro Color?

  • Authentic XLN Audio craftsmanship and design
  • Versatile sound suitable for multiple musical genres
  • Professional build quality and reliable performance
  • Part of XLN Audio's respected Saturation lineup

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