Excited to join here and learn as much as I can from all the great info available. I've been producing music and running and independent labels releasing records for the last 10 years (playing/performing for 20ish) and been wanting to take this next step into cutting records for a while. There's been some crazy delays in the UK getting records pressed and small labels like my own and many of many friends here have been feeling the brunt of it. I would love to be in a position where i could provide short runs for myself and friends labels as at the moment a lot of the small artists we want to releases isn't feasible for a 300+ run. Which is a real shame, a lot of talented people out there!
I've just moved into a new studio space and am finally in a position I can purchase and set up a lathe. I was hoping to hear peoples thoughts on steps to take going forward on this journey. Currently I have purchased the basic disc manufacturing book online which I feel is a good place to start. I'm also reading and watching as much as I can on the subject online. I've been wanting to do this for years since I first sat in on the mastering/cutting process for my first labels release and want to dedicate the vast majority of my time to learning this and perfecting it as much as possible. I have an obsessive tendency when it comes to learning things so any information resources people can throw at me the better!
I was also hoping to get peoples opinions on where to purchase a lathe. I would rather get something I can record higher fidelity stereo as I would rather buy once and it last me than multiple times. And if anyone knows of someone I could speak to or learn from in person would love to hear
I am based in London, UK.Many thanks, and look forward to getting to know you bunch on here!
Will
