A virtual recording studio built around real workflow

Retro Recordings XR is a virtual reality recording studio that recreates the experience of working in legendary analogue studios — not just how they looked, but how they worked.

Rather than emulating modern DAW workflows, the studio is built around classic recording principles: large-format mixing consoles, tape machines, physical signal flow, and deliberate creative decision-making.

A console-centred way of working

Channel strips 8 to 22

This isn’t just another plugin. It’s a fully immersive XR studio built for those who love the tactile experience of vintage gear Virtually touch the faders, twist the knobs, and patch in effects as if you were standing in a multimillion dollar control room.

At the heart of the studio is a large analogue-style mixing console.

Before laptops became the centre of music production, consoles were social instruments. Anyone in the room could see the mix, touch it, and understand what was happening.

Retro Recordings XR brings that idea back:

  • No menus
  • No scrolling
  • No shortcuts to memorize

Fewer choices, better focus

Retro Recordings XR does not overwhelm you with endless plugin lists or millions of presets. The console provides the stuff you actually need.

  • Level control & aux sends
  • Panning & routing
  • EQ & Filters
  • Dynamics (Compression / Gate / Expander)

If more is needed, a small, carefully chosen selection of outboard gear is available behind you.

Tape Workflow by Design

A classic multitrack tape machine runs quietly in the background. Using tape simulation inside the studio is intentional

Instead of rushing forward endlessly, the workflow slows you down just enough to reflect, listen, and commit. This avoids the constant loop of tweaking that modern digital environments often create

Mixing as a physical experience

Meters bounce. Faders move. Lights guide your attention.

The studio responds visually and spatially, reinforcing what your ears are hearing. This physicality makes mixing intuitive — especially for users who learn by doing rather than by reading manuals.

You mix with your ears, eyes, and hands, not with mouse clicks.

The philosophy is simple

Fewer options reduce distraction and improve musical decisions.

The goal is not technical perfection — it is musical clarity.

Immersive Recording Experience, with 70s / 80s control room feel

A grand piano is available in the recording area

Step into legendary studios and unleash your creativity with our retro-inspired virtual environment.

The first console that is in this studio is based upon a SSL 4k G+ console.

Mix and record multitrack songs using iconic vintage consoles for an authentic sound experience.

Instruments like acoustic guitar and outboard gear like compressors, reverbs, delays and external EQ's are readily available.

Collaborate, learn, and explore with real-time effects and instruments in a nostalgic setting.

From multitrack to mixdown

Inside Retro Recordings XR, you can:

  • Load multitrack recordings
  • Mix and balance tracks
  • Apply EQ, compression, and reverb
  • Group channels and control them via VCAs
  • Print the final mix to a stereo reel-to-reel

The entire process mirrors a real studio session — start to finish.

Key Features:

  • Iconic Consoles: Start mixing on a virtual SSL 4k G+ console, with more digital twins (Neve, API, Trident) in development.
  • Authentic Routing: Route audio exactly like in a physical studio. Experience the “romance” of technical limits.
  • Outboard Gear: Use integrated EQ, compressors, reverbs, and delays with familiar old-school controls.
  • Virtual Instruments: Access a grand piano, drums, and acoustic guitars directly within the recording area.
  • Format Support: Reads MP3, OGG, and WAV files directly in sync using Unreal Engine’s MetaSounds.