I’ve been offline for a while (long story), but you may know me from my Butler Mastering days. I’ve since ceased mastering to work full time on developing audio products under this name... speaking of which...
I’ve been dedicated to a project [I’m hoping] you will be interested in. Developing a Desktop Record Cutter [or proof of concept at least] to launch on KickStarter shortly.
I wanted to post here first, out of respect for you... my peers. After all, it is the Trolls that have nurtured this obsession...
...which I thank you all for!
If KickStarter is successful, I’d like to start discussion in this forum as to final feature set and interface. We will see how it goes I guess
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The video below does show a retro-fit turntable but we are VERY close to having our own high-torque turntable integrated (yes, out spec’ing the SP-02, and yes, it will be available separately). We are working on integrating vacuum clamping and also experimenting with platters from solid brass, acrylic, aluminium or a combination of materials, possibly in a Pro 14” version also, anyway, the overhead...
Dubbed the DRC, our Desktop Record Cutter is capable of cutting vinyl and/or vinyl-like material. It is automated using modern technology for ease of use, but will allow custom control, upgrades and modification for the experienced user.
With universal head mounting (and a modular frame) it is designed to work with any head. BUT, we are in discussions to either OEM an existing head, or partner with someone who is also in development (more info to come... very soon).
So yes, THIS WILL BE A COMPLETE CUTTING SYSTEM, and yes the estimated $6,500 includes an allowance for a head and electronics/drive package... audio in, cut.
The DRC has an integrated LCD, posses multi-axis digital control and I’ve also managed to integrate (via in-house 3D printed and CNC cut components) a load cell, capable of measuring cutting force (both outputted digitally for display as well as a control parameter for automation). The cutting motion allows more than 7" of movement BTW, so it could be capable of 14" Masters (or it just gets right out of the way to enjoy some listening
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Not yet connected in the video, but we have a vacuum system integrated, allowing clean cutting. The vac motor included has dual I/O, so we have space for vacuum clamping, or something that can be connected elsewhere by the user.
Sensing is way overboard at the moment... if I add any more it may just rise up and take over the world
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We have motion sensing of turntable to activate cutter, ultrasonic, IR, photo-sensing and even some (robot) line sensing technology have all been tested. We are scaling this back to the most accurate and cost effective currently, and will also allow complete manual control for advanced override and function.
I know I am somewhat out on a long ethenyl limb here, my intentions truly are in the interest of vinyl as a medium (and analogue playback in general). This is most definitely a business of passion for me, not profit focused and I welcome any constructive feedback (“no man is an island”).
Pictures below of the proof of concept (close, but this is still a work in progress)... and here is a quick video (excuse the editing and capture, I’m an audio guy
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More info will be listed in the next 24 hours when the sites go live, I’ll keep this post updated.
Warmest Regards (no vinyl pun intended),
Paul.
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Paul Butler Tayar
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