Retronaut Core

The deal

$8 at United Plugins (down from $22). Sale ends May 25, 2026.

What it is

Retronaut Core is a vintage audio effect plugin by JMG Sound built around lo-fi character and classic tape modulation. Its continuously variable multi-voice engine spans from single-voice vibrato to lush four-voice chorus, giving you everything from subtle pitch shimmer to thick, swirling movement. A dedicated Degrade function layers in analog-style aging - wow, flutter, crackle, and harmonic grit - while the Diverge control widens the stereo image with organic phase variation. It's the streamlined entry point to JMG Sound's Retronaut family, fully upgradeable to the complete version.

Who it's for

Producers who want instant vintage character on vocals, synths, and guitars - lo-fi textures, tape-worn modulation, and organic analog warmth without building a complex effects chain.

Key features

• Continuously variable multi-voice engine ranging from single-voice vibrato to four-voice chorus
• Degrade function adds wow, flutter, crackle, and harmonic grit for authentic tape and vinyl character
• Diverge control creates stereo spread and organic phase variations for a wider, more natural sound
• Runs at 64-bit internal precision up to 192 kHz with smart bypass, latency compensation, and CPU-efficient sleep mode