- domignostika
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Looking for more info on 33 rpm portable cutters
Hey everyone. I've been unable to find / not sure a list exists on which cutters can cut in 33rpm. Preferably the beginner machines like Wilcox and the like as i'm on a budget. I believe the Wilcox 6a10 does, but still haven't found a clear answer. Have also looked into the 3 speed recordettes. Any recommendations on any other beginner machines with this capability would be great!
Re: Looking for more info on 33 rpm portable cutters
hey dom , for what its worth you should definitely consider going with a semi-pro unit (rek-o,presto, mono recorder).
i'm totally new to this stuff and wanted to start with something dirt cheap for a ...budget/beginner. do you want lo-fi or SUPER lo-fi ?
i ended up with a rek-o-lathe for $1500...just waiting for my cutterhead to get fixed
as for cutting 33rpm, i read some where you can use audio editing software to slow/speed up source music to cut desired speed 45/33/78...
maybe some body with "real knowledge" will chime in ....i'm not qualified.
i'm still riding the short bus.
good luck.
i'm totally new to this stuff and wanted to start with something dirt cheap for a ...budget/beginner. do you want lo-fi or SUPER lo-fi ?
i ended up with a rek-o-lathe for $1500...just waiting for my cutterhead to get fixed

as for cutting 33rpm, i read some where you can use audio editing software to slow/speed up source music to cut desired speed 45/33/78...
maybe some body with "real knowledge" will chime in ....i'm not qualified.
i'm still riding the short bus.
good luck.
- domignostika
- Posts: 12
- Joined: Wed Mar 27, 2013 6:52 pm
Re: Looking for more info on 33 rpm portable cutters
Haha, yes we will be on the short bus for a while it seems! i don't have enough electrical knowledge to buy a rek/presto currently; if there were problems internally I would be pretty out of luck. I just picked up a Wilcox-Gay, and so far am quite happy with it. They are incredibly simple machines, and has already helped me understand a lot about rudimentary cutting. It can cut 33 as well. Audacity is the program you are referring to, which does have options to transfer files easily into 78. I hope your cutterhead gets fixed Slant!