Question 1

Do I have to be a member of Library Mixtape to make an album?

Accepted Answer

You don't need to be a member of club to register, but if you are a member of club you would probably like these workshops!

Question 2

What are we using to cut our own records?

Accepted Answer

We’re using a sapphire stylus in our ~1945 Rek-O-Kut Challenger to create records.

Question 3

What is the sound quality of these records?

Accepted Answer

These discs are what we call “mid-fi,” they’ll have some surface noise and sound a little like what a beloved record might sound like.

Question 4

Can I bring an instrument and record music live?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, no! The lathe cutter doesn't pick up on instruments, a pre-recorded digital file is the way to go.

Question 5

Do we have to record music?

Accepted Answer

No! You can have poetry, spoken word, etc! A digital file works best for long form audio, but if you don't have anything recorded there will be a microphone available to speak into. This is intended for short form messages at the beginning of a file, or for poetry/literature reading in the moment.

DIY Discs: Cut Your Own Vinyl Record workshop