XLN Audio Releases RC-20 Retro Colour v2
The update adds an Echo module, 32 new SPACE reverb types, three new distortion types and a new Codec mode.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Remote Work
XLN Audio, headquartered in Stockholm, has released RC-20 Retro Colour v2, the first major update to the plug-in, which was first released 10 years ago. Existing users can upgrade for €19, while a new plug-in costs €99.00.
Why it matters
The update extends a decade-old effects plug-in with new processing options and faster preset browsing, giving music producers a way to add new sound-shaping tools without buying a new product.
The upgrade costs €19 for existing owners compared with €99.00 for a new plug-in, and adds 32 new reverb types in the SPACE module plus three new distortion types. The release does not disclose sales figures or uptake since the update became available.
The players
XLN Audio
XLN Audio is a Stockholm-based software developer known for music production plug-ins and sample-based instruments.
The details
The v2 update adds an Echo module, a new Codec mode that uses digital degradation, and faster preset browsing. It is the first major revision since the original RC-20 Retro Colour launched a decade ago.
Timeline
2016: RC-20 Retro Colour first released.
- 2026-11-06
RC-20 Retro Colour v2 released.
Market Landscape
The v2 release follows the paid-upgrade model of the original RC-20 Retro Colour, which launched in 2016 and now receives a major expansion a decade later. The update positions the plug-in as a long-lived tool rather than a one-time purchase.
Existing RC-20 owners can add the Echo module, new reverbs and distortions for €19 rather than buying the full plug-in at €99.00. Users can expect faster preset browsing when working in their sessions.
The takeaway
Producers already using RC-20 can extend an existing workflow at a lower cost than a new purchase, which is the practical choice for users who want new sounds without learning a new tool.
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Source note: This article includes information reported by DJMag.
