Hi Guys
I just saw an interesting video about the Optigan - a 70's sampler that used interchangable 12" optical discs with loops printed on them, similar to a Melotron in a way.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Scd1lCgS490
The comments section had some great contributions by people who were involved in the machine, and that led me to this photo essay, which documents the production process of the masters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=osIPvp8kfbM
at about 05:25 are some shots of a Sculy lathe with an optical print head making the master discs. pretty cool stuff!
Re: Optigan - Optical audio discs for an early sampler (Masters "cut" on a Scully)
nice find! thanks for sharing.
happy cutting. f.
happy cutting. f.
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