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Effect
RC-20 Retro Color
XLN Audio
RC-20 Retro Color is an XLN Audio effect plugin that adds vintage-style texture and character to recordings, emulating warm analogue and lo-fi recording equipment.
RC-20 Retro Color is a effect by XLN Audio, available in VST, AU and AAX formats.
Notable features include type, effect modules and plugin formats. See the full specifications and frequently asked questions below.
Specifications
- Type
- Creative effect / character processing plugin
- Effect modules
- Noise, Wobble & Flutter, Distortion/Saturation, Degrade (bitcrusher), Reverb (Space), Volume Drops
- Plugin formats
- VST, AU, AAX (64-bit)
- Mac requirements
- macOS 10.13 or later (64-bit)
- Windows requirements
- Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
- Magnitude control
- Single slider to scale the intensity of all active effects at once
Last verified 2026-06-16
FAQ
What plugin formats does RC-20 Retro Color support?
It is available in VST, AU, and AAX formats, all 64-bit, for use in compatible Mac and Windows DAWs.
What does RC-20 Retro Color do?
It adds vintage texture and character to audio by combining six effect modules: Noise, Wobble, Distort, Degrade, Space (reverb), and Volume Drops.
What operating systems are supported?
macOS 10.13 or later (64-bit) and Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit), with an internet connection required during installation.