direct-to-disc 2018
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this kid makes me feel old and lazy:
https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-44196835
Are there many studios around still that direct cut vinyl? I've was never sure what the advantage/disadvantage was in terms of the quality of the recording ??
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https://www.bbc.com/news/newsbeat-44196835
Are there many studios around still that direct cut vinyl? I've was never sure what the advantage/disadvantage was in terms of the quality of the recording ??
![Image: https://img.discogs.com/Ivx0SLEPpB-EbV8k5Y8hYqprzV8=/fit-in/591x591/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-1870144-1249060609.jpeg.jpg](https://img.discogs.com/Ivx0SLEPpB-EbV8k5Y8hYqprzV8=/fit-in/591x591/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-1870144-1249060609.jpeg.jpg)
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Comments
I am guessing one advantage is : No-one can steal or butcher your Master tape because it doesn't exist. Plus you don't get tape hiss.
The disadvantage is that if you f*ck up performing the song, re-takes are very expensive.
I think it means that they skip the laquer or the stamper or something.
I think there is a post on here that explains it, I think it turned out to sound worse than a good traditional pressing.