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ASK LOOP-O | THE 101 ON VINYL
What is a Dubplate?

What is a Dubplate?

Ever wanted to know what happens in your grooves, why there are 33 and 45 rpm records, or why the hell they have a round shape? Well, we’ve found the man to answer all your questions. Loop_o, the master of the grooves, devoted vinylcutter, musician and enthusiast solves the mysteries behind the music. So put...
How is the recorded music transferred onto a master disc ?

How is the recorded music transferred onto a master disc ?

Did you ever want to know what happens in your grooves, why there are 33 and 45 rpm records, and why the hell they have a round shape…? Well, you found the man to ask your questions. Loop_o, the master of the grooves, devoted vinylcutter, musician and enthusiast will answer your questions related to vinyl...
Why do vinyl-records sound less clean towards the inner diameter sometimes?

Why do vinyl-records sound less clean towards the inner diameter sometimes?

Did you ever want to know what happens in your grooves, why there are 33 and 45 rpm records, and why the hell they have a round shape…? Well, you found the man to ask your questions. Loop_o, the master of the grooves, devoted vinylcutter, musician and enthusiast will answer your questions related to vinyl...