Vinyl records are popular again. Many people, including music collectors, smaller artists and bands are also releasing music on vinyl. Many people feel vinyl offers a more authentic and enjoyable listening experience. When people learn about vinyl they get confused about two things. When people start learning about vinyl production,…
If you are an artist thinking about releasing music on vinyl, the best option really depends on how many records you need and how confident you are about your potential sales. Short run vinyl pressing and small batch vinyl pressing are great if you are testing the waters or creating…
There is a time when you finally finish recording your music. The mixes are clean, the masters sound right, and now you want to hold your work in your hands. You need a real record and not just another link on a streaming platform. That’s where almost every independent artist…
In vinyl production, the method used to cut a record plays a key role in shaping its overall sound quality and listening experience. Two widely used techniques are lacquer cutting and Direct Metal Mastering (DMM), each following a different process to transfer audio onto the vinyl surface. While both methods…
Thousands of new tracks drop every single day and most vanish within hours. Listeners skip before a song even reaches the chorus. That can feel discouraging for any musician who spends months shaping lyrics, beats and emotions into a release. Streams come and go. Digital numbers rise and fall. Yet…
Are you a music lover, or would you like to have a musical item of your creation? However, when it comes to producing vinyl records, you’re faced with a crucial decision: Lathe-cut vinyl vs. vinyl pressing? The difference is the most important thing. That’s how you will know what method…
Do you get run over whether analog records remind me and digital music, though clear, simple, and enjoyable? Unsurprisingly, people remain attached to the controversy between personalised vinyl v/s digital music, and fanatics argue why their favored type of media is the best. Even though the personalised vinyl record is…
Vinyl records have an underlying mystical quality. The rich, warm sound and tactile experience of holding these records invoke nostalgia and excitement in the hearts of music lovers. However, before your vinyl records make their way into those lovely vinyl sleeves, they must first go through a rigorous process called…
An important step in the record making process is vinyl test pressing. You get a chance to listen to your vinyl album before it is produced, and the record maker can ensure everything sounds good. If you are not paying close attention at this stage, then it can be challenging, as…
If you have met a vinyl record collector with their bountiful collection, you will realize how proud they are of their vinyl records. The acquisition of each new record is a journey in itself for vinyl collectors. But the story does not end there. It takes some amount of love…