Relic – 13 Analog Plugins

Tired of your in-the-box mixes sounding flat, sterile, and cold? We have all been there – you stack clean digital plugins on a track, push the faders, and the mix still lacks that three-dimensional weight and vintage iron that makes commercial records pop out of the speakers. Usually, getting that authentic analog flavor means dropping serious cash on expensive vintage emulations or DSP hardware.

Relic changes all of that in a single download. It gives you 13 fully fleshed-out, analog-modeled heavy hitters designed to bring instant character, harmonic color, and vibe to your DAW without spending a dime.

Thirteen units
RF-2A, Optical compressor
RF-1B, Tube optical compressor
RF-16VU, VCA compressor / limiter
RF-76, FET limiting amplifier
RF-67, Stereo vari-mu limiter
RF-73, Preamp & EQ
RF-55A, Three-band EQ
RF-56, Ten-band graphic EQ
RF-EQ1-A, Program equalizer
RF-MQ-5, Mid-range equalizer
RF-A80, Multichannel tape
RF-AT12, Mastering tape recorder
RF-E, Console channel strip

Why Relic is a Game-Changer for Your Mix & Workflow

Getting that coveted big-studio sound requires tools that do more than just clean up frequencies; you need units that push back with grit and musical saturation. Relic bundles an entire vintage rack into your workflow:

Five Distinct Flavors of Compression: From smooth optical vocal control on the RF-2A and RF-1B to lightning-fast FET punch on the RF-76, punchy VCA snap on the RF-16VU, and lush glue with the RF-67 vari-mu – you have dynamic control for every source.
Five Character EQs: Sculpt rich low-end and silky highs using the British-style RF-73 preamp/EQ, the legendary program-style RF-EQ1-A, the surgical RF-56 graphic EQ, or the focused RF-55A and RF-MQ-5 curves.
Dual Reel-to-Reel Tape Machines: Slap the RF-A80 across your drum bus or print the entire project onto the RF-AT12 mastering deck to round off harsh transients and add real cohesion.
All-in-One Channel Strip: Drop the RF-E console strip across all your raw tracks to balance gain staging, tone, and dynamics right out of the gate.
Modern Workflow Enhancements: Every single unit features presets, fast A/B testing, a Mix knob for effortless parallel processing, and a Delta monitor so you can hear precisely what the unit is doing to your signal.
Zero-Compromise Audio Quality: Switch between 2x, 4x, or 8x oversampling on the fly to eliminate digital aliasing and keep your high end completely pristine.

⚡ Pro Producer Tip: The Parallel Drum Crusher

Load the RF-76 FET compressor directly onto your drum bus. Slam the input until the gain reduction needle is dancing hard to grab that aggressive snap, then back the onboard Mix knob down to about 25% or 30%. You will keep all your natural transient snap while lifting the room ambience and low-end body right into the sweet spot.

Tech Specs (Keep it Light)

Operating Systems: Windows, macOS, and Linux
Download Size: 552 MB (Win) / 950 MB (Mac) / 681 MB (Linux)
Plugins Included: 13 individual units (5 Compressors, 5 EQs, 2 Tape Recorders, 1 Channel Strip)
Processing Engine: 2x, 4x, and 8x oversampling modes available
Extra Features: Dedicated Mix blend knob, A/B switching, Delta listen mode, factory presets

The Verdict

Relic delivers an absurd amount of sonic power for a free suite. Having access to classic British pres, optical levelers, punchy FETs, and reel-to-reel tape decks inside one cohesive interface makes sculpting depth and warmth effortless. Whether you need to sit a vocal directly in front of the speakers or glue your drum bus together, this pack brings serious analog mojo straight to your session.

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Relic.0.4.1.WIN ( 553 MB )

Relic.0.4.1.MAC ( 951 MB )

Relic.0.4.1.LINUX ( 682 MB )

Let me know in the comments how this sits in your latest project! Which unit are you dropping on your mix bus first – the RF-A80 tape deck or the RF-67 vari-mu? Let’s talk shop below! 👇

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