Finisher RETRO by UJAM multi-effect plugin interface

Finisher RETRO: Multi-Effect Plugin with Vintage 60s–90s Sounds by UJAM

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Finisher RETRO is a multi-effect plugin from UJAM that recreates classic 60s to 90s sound processing. It offers 50 decade-based modes and 100 presets, controlled with a FINISHER knob and four VARI knobs.

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01Overview

Finisher RETRO brings classic studio character into a single, simple plugin. UJAM's sound designers built each of its 50 modes around a snapshot of a sound from the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s or 1990s, grouped by decade so you can find the right era quickly. Each mode is a web of up to 20 interconnected sound modules, covering effects such as reverbs, delays, flangers, tube and tape-style processing. The plugin ships with 100 presets built from these modes, so you can load one and start working straight away.

Best for

  • Vintage drum processing
  • Retro synth textures
  • 60s and 70s vibes
  • 80s and 90s effects
  • Lo-fi character
  • Vocal and guitar colour
Developer
UJAM
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Super-simple interface with instant access to presets
  • FINISHER knob controls the dozens of processors in each preset
  • Four VARI knobs for detailed tweaking of presets
  • 50 modes organized by decade, from the 60s to the 90s
  • 100 individual presets built from the included modes
  • Each mode is a web of up to 20 interconnected sound modules
  • Available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats
  • Supports Windows and macOS, 64-bit only
03In depth

Vintage Effects Controlled by One Knob

Each Finisher RETRO mode combines several processors that would normally sit on a pedalboard or in a rack. The developer describes these as a web of up to 20 interconnected modules, so you get a complete vintage chain without patching it yourself.

The FINISHER knob handles the overall amount of processing. Turning it pushes a preset from a light, subtle hint of the effect to a heavy, obvious treatment. Four VARI knobs give you further control for fine adjustment, so you can shape a preset to suit your mix rather than accepting it as loaded.

Because the modes are organized by decade, you can audition an entire era of sound quickly. That makes the plugin useful when you want a specific period feel and aren't sure which effect chain will deliver it.

Who Finisher RETRO Is For

Finisher RETRO suits producers who want retro textures without building effect chains from scratch. The interface is designed to be fast: pick a preset, play, and adjust with the two main control types.

Typical uses include adding a 1960s, 1970s, 1980s or 1990s flavor to a track, giving a clean sound a worn, analog-style character, or adding vintage space and modulation to drums, keys, vocals or guitars. The developer positions the plugin as a way to get classic sounds without overthinking the process.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperUJAM
TypePlugin
CategoryMulti Effect
FormatsVST3, VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systemsWindows, macOS
Architecture64-bit
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is Finisher RETRO?

Finisher RETRO is a multi-effect plugin by UJAM. It provides 50 modes grouped by decade, from the 60s to the 90s, each built from up to 20 interconnected sound modules.

Which formats and operating systems does Finisher RETRO support?

Finisher RETRO is available in VST3, VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows 7 or later and macOS 10.14 to macOS 14, in 64-bit only.

What do I need to run Finisher RETRO?

You need at least 4 GB of RAM, about 0.354 GB of disk space and a 1280 x 768 px display. An internet connection is required for download and authorization, and you authorize the plugin with your ujam.com email address and password.

How do the FINISHER and VARI knobs work?

The FINISHER knob controls the overall processing of a preset, from a light hint to a heavy effect. The four VARI knobs let you adjust the preset in more detail.

07Developer

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