Ben Coffer wrote:
quoted 5 lines Does anyone know anything about test pressings of vinyl? Is there> Does anyone know anything about test pressings of vinyl? Is there
> always 12 or so test pressings made of anything ever cut on vinyl?
> or is it optional on the part of the artist whether any test pressings
> are made? (time to embark on the hunt for those Joyrex test pressings
> i feel :)
The other options are dub plates or acetates.
Not too sure what the difference is between the two...they might be the
same damn thing AFAIK, but I doubt it.
I really don't have that much info on them but I'll tell you what little
I know.
Acetates are one off and can be 10" or 12".
I was told you can fit aprox. 12 minutes a side at 33 on a 12".
Sound quality is quite good and the recording level can be pretty loud.
Acetates are heavy as hell, smooth as glass, very stiff and feel like
they would shatter if dropped.
Last week I went and cut a few with some friends in from london and they
seemed pretty happy with the results. They were suprised that you could
cut a 12" because they said most all dub plates were only 10".
As for the duribility, I'm not sure yet. I was told 7 or 8 playings,
but some other dj's I know have been playing their 'plates for months.
We'll see...
Oh, last but not least, the price.
I've seen places that cost anywhere from $75 to $135 per 12", but know
of a super secret cutter, blocks from my flat that does 10" for $35 and
12" for $40.
But I can't tell...
peace out,
brock.