Why wait for some limited-edition vinyl release, when you can make your own limited runs at home!
Enter the VinylRecorder T560, which has the power to instantly elevate anyone to über-hipster status. The T560 was conveniently on display at SXSW this year, and it’s one hell of a concoction. Assembled and operated correctly, the VinylRecorder lets you groove your own blank platters, and even create colored or illustrated vinyl ‘editions’.
Actually, this thing has been on the market for years, and it’s not the only do-it-yourself machine. But maybe now’s the ‘moment’ for this previously-outlandish market niche. The VinylRecorder comes from Stuttgart-based team Fritz and Ulrich Sourisseau, and perks include multi-RPM recording capabilities (ie, 33, 45, and 78), multi-sized recording flexibility (5″, 7″, 10″ and 12″), and the ability to listen to a track while it is being recorded.
A word of caution: this is definitely not an out-of-the-box solution. In fact, you’ll be picking-and-choosing among lots of different components, and you’ll also need your own turntable (ie, a Technics 1200 or similar) to fit the maker. You’ll also need to navigate a roughly-translated website at vinylrecorder.com, which is actually part of the fun.
That said, price tags are not for budget-conscious music fans. The ‘starter kit’ is 3,200 euros ($4,230), and there are lots of multi-hundred euro add-ons to consider. Buying or waiting-to-buy a rare vinyl release seems comparatively easier, but that’s not the point – especially if you have lots of time, lots of money, and endless passion to devote to something like this.
Wait,
Didn’t Vestax do this about a decade ago??
….for $10k
Someone I spoke with whom talked to these guys says that you’re also required to go in for a training session, but accomodations are included in the price. Just what I heard…can’t say if it’s true or not.
God forbid someone trains you how to do such a delicate work. Quick, set up a petition on Redit and demand that the training is done on Facebook instead.
I just love smart-ass comments from someone too afraid to use their real name. Surprise! The company is located in Germany!
En fait le graveur de vinyl existe déjà depuis quelques temps… #pirate!
Fancy a challenge this weekend?
I want one!
D’un côté Technics stoppe les MK2, de l’autre.
for the man who has everything.
I saw this in use, it’s pretty cool.
!!! Have u gotten too much sun, big guy? Good LORD.
Freaking WOW!
then again it may be easier to find a shady printing press who’ll do a cover too.
Ben benieuwd wat de BUMA hier van vindt.
Yeah, except vinyl sucks.
Except your an ignorant baboon. Digital SUCKS
one step closer to having custom vinyl mix tapes! (er, records)
yay wes!
I want, no I NEED, this make your own vinyl thing. Amazing.
Highest Volume!
Deepest Grooves!
Best Price!
Sounds like a James Brown record
This is really only useful for making “dubplates” or disposable records you want to make to use for scratching or playing only a few times. Since you’re cutting to a soft material and not plating a lacquer and pressing standard formulation vinyl you don’t get too many plays…and to the guy who said “vinyl sucks” you’re a baboon. Vinyl sounds better than any digital format
Actually, the VR blanks are made of polycarbonate plastic and are cut with a diamond stylus. They will last as long as a pressed record.
The science of DIY. Press your own records.
So cool.
AWESOME.
Anyone got one of these?
I want one of these!
DIY + Vinyl = ultimate hipster music experience?
Para ustedes, fanáticos del vinilo.
Too pricey, but also TOO COOL!
getting one.
En fait le graveur de vinyl existe déjà depuis quelques temps…
Awesome product!