PATINA has been out for less than a month. The reviews are in. Here are some of our favorites:
„Woah! Pretty excellent. Have tested against some “classic” approaches and I think this one is a winner!“
„It looks like an Are You Experienced pinball machine.“
„Wow this is the bizzness - really nails a ton of variable and realistic tones for vinyl!“
„I’m not too good at operating controls while hallucinating.“
„I’ve just tried the demo of Patina and I have to say it sounds absolutely fantastic — really impressed with the character and overall quality.“
„This is the first vinyl sim that actually sounds interesting to me, really good. Actually love the design as well.“
„Amazing how many features there are to play with. Very cool!“
„Whoa, I absolutely love the UI visuals on this thing... It stands out and has an appeal of its own. This is a color plugin and it’s literally colorful. Makes sense to me!“
„Just tried it out. Definitely the most fun user journey I’ve experienced from a plugin in a long time. I loved going through all of the sections and experimenting with what they did. Sounds wonderful too.“
„It’s clear that it’s made by someone who really loves and knows the medium.“
„Congrats on this awesome release. It sounds great and looks cool. I like it!“
PATINA - Minta’s newest Sound Processor Plug-in. Get the full analog vinyl experience: from crackle and groove wear to ghost echo and RIAA coloration. Try it free.
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Crackle
25 surface noise textures with shaping controls for volume, width, filtering, and physical impact on the audio
Vinyl Age
Years of accumulated wear modeled as high-frequency softening, an increased noise floor, and gentle compression
Vinyl Warp
Slow pitch wobble from a warped disc — the effect deepens gradually as it approaches the inner grooves
RIAA Character
Tonal coloration from vinyl’s analog signal chain — adding warmth, gentle saturation, and cushioned bass
… and more.
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When we had our first prototype a couple of months ago, I told my friend @fffaison „we got something here… but, we need to make it perfect!“ We kept going back and forth, tweaking every single thing, discussing what should go under the hood, what not and how. So many hours went into this project. Whenever I sat down to work on this, I‘d make sure I listen to a couple of songs from my favorite vinyl records first. To tune my ears and get my mind in the right state. We managed to put every single thing we imagined into this plug-in and now it‘s for everyone to use.
PATINA - Vinyl Simulator
AU & VST3
If you‘ve tried it already, let me know what you think. If not, let me know, so I can send you the link to the free extended trial that will let you use it for free until April 27th.
What started as a simple crackle sample player turned into a full-fledged vinyl simulator plug-in for your DAW.
PATINA is my dream plug-in and I genuinely can’t live without it anymore.
From the subtle analog touch of a modern 180g record to the tone-distorted, pitch-warped sound of a dubplate… PATINA covers it all.
Comment “Patina” or anything else for FREE access until April 27th 👀
Le Retour by Al Hug & Faison out now on @mintasingles
This record features the amazing Ben Trigg on Cello. Available on streaming platforms and as a 7“ double single release limited to 300 copies.
„Le Retour“ is a cinematic journey, rich with nostalgia and untold stories. Acoustic guitar and delicate percussion set the stage, while Ben Trigg’s expressive cello weaves longing into every note. Faison’s slide guitar adds a dreamy, timeless touch, evoking the feeling of a film that has yet to be written. Romantic and deeply emotive, this piece is for fans of classic instruments and the evocative soundscapes of old cinema.
PAM PAM by Al Hug & Faison out now on @mintasingles
Available on streaming platforms and as a 7“ double single release limited to 300 copies.
„PAM PAM“ is a vibrant, dance-driven track that fuses rhythmic grooves with global influences. Hypnotic flute melodies, rhythmic guitar, and dynamic drums create an infectious energy that makes you want to move. Fans of Glass Animals and Khruangbin will vibe with its playful, genre-blending spirit. Fun, fresh, and full of rhythm—this one’s made for the house party dance floor.
