RetroMod Digital 1 by Tracktion virtual instrument interface

RetroMod Digital 1: 80s Digital Synth Sample Instrument by Tracktion Free Download

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RetroMod Digital 1 is a virtual instrument from Tracktion that recreates 1980s hybrid digital synthesizer sounds using 10,000 samples and 367 presets.

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01Overview

RetroMod Digital 1 focuses on the digital and hybrid synthesizers that defined the 1980s. Tracktion built the instrument from sampled waveforms taken from several original machines, covering evolving pads, electric pianos, metallic picked tones and harsh basses. The collection is delivered as a 5.9 GB library with 367 presets, making it a fit for producers who want period-specific digital timbres inside a modern DAW.

Best for

80s synth pads
Electric piano sounds
Retro bass lines
Metallic picked tones
Period-style pop production

Developer: Tracktion
Category: Virtual Instruments
Store: Plugin Boutique

02Key features

What you get

Samples captured from five 1980s digital and hybrid synthesizers
10,000 samples across the library
367 presets covering pads, keys, picked tones and basses
5.9 GB total file size
Sampled through Phoenix Audio, Apogee and VoVox signal chains
Available in VST2, AU and AAX formats
64-bit support on Windows and macOS

03In depth

Sound character and source instruments

The library is built from samples of five digital instruments: the Sequential Circuits Prophet VS, Korg DW8000, Kawai K3, Kawai K5 and Yamaha TX81Z. Tracktion recorded these machines with Phoenix Audio Nice DI, Apogee Rosetta 200 and VoVox Cables.

The developer describes the result as a broad palette that spans pads, electric pianos, picked metallic tones and basses. Because the sounds come from hardware samples rather than a synthesis engine, the character follows the original instruments.

Presets and library contents

RetroMod Digital 1 includes 367 presets drawn from roughly 10,000 samples, with a total file size of 5.9 GB. The presets give a starting point across the instrument's sound categories, and producers can edit them from there.

The instrument is available as a 64-bit plugin in VST2, AU and AAX formats for Windows and macOS.

04Specs

Will it run?

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

Developer	Tracktion
Type	Plugin
Category	Virtual Instruments
Formats	VST2, AU, AAX
Operating systems	Windows, macOS
Architecture	64-bit
Free trial	Yes

05FAQ

Questions, answered

What is RetroMod Digital 1?

RetroMod Digital 1 is a sample-based virtual instrument from Tracktion that reproduces digital and hybrid synth sounds from the 1980s. It includes 367 presets built from about 10,000 samples.

Which formats and operating systems does RetroMod Digital 1 support?

The plugin is available in VST2, AU and AAX formats. It runs on Windows and macOS in 64-bit.

What do I need to use RetroMod Digital 1?

On Mac, the system requirements are macOS 10.9 or later, an Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz processor and 2GB RAM, with 8GB recommended. On Windows, the requirements are Windows 7, 8 or 10, an Intel Core 2 Duo 2GHz processor and 2GB RAM, with 8GB recommended.