Rast Sound Redwood: Analog Rack Plugin for Mixing and Mastering

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Rast Sound has released Redwood, a new mixing and mastering plugin that combines three analog hardware stages into a single rack. This plugin targets producers and engineers seeking warmth, weight, and saturation in their tracks. It is available for macOS and Windows in AU, VST3, and AAX formats.

Three Analog Stages in One Rack

Redwood includes a magnetic tape stage for analog color, a passive EQ for broad low and high-frequency shaping, and a variable tube compressor with four distinct compression characters. Each stage can be used independently or combined and reordered. This flexibility allows Redwood to move from subtle analog color to more pronounced processing across tracks, buses, and full mixes.

Moreover, the plugin supports Stereo, Mid, Side, and M/S processing, providing advanced control over the stereo image. Level matching ensures consistent output levels, while two quality modes offer a trade-off between CPU usage and sound fidelity. Additionally, 45 factory presets are included to help users get started quickly.

Flexible Routing and Processing

Redwood’s modular design lets you place the stages in any order, making it easy to experiment with different signal flows. For instance, you can apply tape saturation before or after the compressor, depending on your desired tone. This reordering capability sets Redwood apart from many fixed-chain plugins.

Furthermore, the M/S processing is particularly useful for mastering, as it allows you to treat mid and side channels separately. Therefore, you can add width to the sides while controlling the center’s punch. The plugin also includes level matching, which prevents volume jumps when bypassing or engaging stages.

Presets and Format Support

Redwood ships with 45 factory presets, covering a range of styles from subtle glue to aggressive saturation. These presets serve as solid starting points for both mixing and mastering tasks. Similarly, the plugin’s cross-platform support ensures compatibility with most DAWs, including Pro Tools via AAX.

In addition, the two quality modes allow for real-time use during tracking or higher-quality offline rendering. This makes Redwood suitable for both professional studios and home setups. The plugin is designed to be intuitive, with a clean interface that clearly displays each stage’s controls.

Features

  • Magnetic tape stage for warmth and saturation
  • Passive EQ for low and high-frequency shaping
  • Variable tube compressor with four characters
  • Stereo, Mid, Side, and M/S processing
  • Level matching and two quality modes
  • 45 factory presets

Price
Intro: 79.00 € (incl. VAT)
Regular: 129.00 € (incl. VAT)

The introductory price of €79 is valid until October 15th. After that, Redwood will cost €129. Given its three-in-one design and flexible routing, Redwood offers a practical solution for engineers seeking analog character in a single plugin.

Pros

  • Combines three analog stages in a single rack
  • Flexible routing with independent or combined use
  • Includes M/S processing and 45 presets

Cons

  • No demo version or trial mentioned
  • Limited to 45 presets

More info: Rast Sound | Redwood