Relab Color Drive

About Relab Color Drive

Relab Color Drive is a software plugin that authentically emulates the variable-gain tube circuit of the Relab 176, including its transformers, delivering true hardware saturation in a digital format.

• Real-time circuit modeling of the 6BC8 variable-gain tube and transformers
• Dynamic harmonic generation that responds like analog hardware
• Drive control for precise saturation levels
• Switchable output transformer to alter harmonic content
• Calibration adjustment for even-order harmonic tuning
• Modern controls for shaping input signal characteristics

Ideal for adding warmth and depth to your mixes, Color Drive offers a versatile tool for achieving authentic analog saturation.

System Requirements for Relab Color Drive

Windows requirements

• OS: Windows 10 and up (64-bit)
• CPU: Intel Core i7 (8th-gen+) or AMD Ryzen 5 (3000-series+) with AVX2 support
• RAM: 8 GB minimum, 16 GB+ recommended
• Formats: VST3, AAX (64-bit)
• Host: Compatible with major DAWs including Pro Tools (2020.11 and up), Cubase (9.5 and up), Nuendo (8 and up), Ableton Live (10 and up), Reaper (7 and up)

macOS requirements

• OS: macOS 12 Monterey or higher
• CPU: Apple Silicon M1 or newer
• RAM: 8 GB minimum, 16 GB+ recommended
• Formats: AU, VST3, AAX (64-bit)
• Host: Compatible with major DAWs including Pro Tools (2020.11 and up), Cubase (9.5 and up), Nuendo (8 and up), Ableton Live (10 and up), Reaper (7 and up)