Retrologue
Universal version latest seen at v2.5.0 · Reported by 10 Macs in the community.
All sighted native versions (2):
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Retrologue is a virtual analog synthesizer plugin from Steinberg, available as an Audio Unit and other plugin formats for use in digital audio workstations and host applications. It emulates the warmth and character of classic analog synthesizers with three virtual analog oscillators, advanced filter options, a 16-stage modulation matrix, an adaptable arpeggiator, and a comprehensive effects rack. The plugin includes over 700 factory presets and is widely used by producers and sound designers. A native Apple Silicon build has been confirmed running on Macs in the Rosetta Check community.
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1 suggestionRetrologue ships as a native Apple Silicon plugin and can be updated via Steinberg Download Assistant, Steinberg's official plugin and software manager. Launch Steinberg Download Assistant on your Mac, log in with your Steinberg account, navigate to the Retrologue entry, and click Update or Install to pull the native build. The application will handle both the plugin files and any required licensing components (eLicenser) automatically. If you do not yet have Steinberg Download Assistant installed, download it from Steinberg's website and use it to install or update Retrologue — this is the recommended method for all Steinberg plugins and ensures you always get the native version on Apple Silicon. After the update completes, your DAW will load the native plugin the next time it rescans for available audio units, giving you better performance and power efficiency compared to the Intel build running under Rosetta.
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