Teenage Engineering gets in a lo-fi groove with the PO-80 Record Factory

Back in 2020, designer Yuri Suzuki teamed up with Japan’s Gakken to launch a dinky little box that allowed young music-makers to cut a vinyl disc in a matter of minutes and play it back through the same device. Now Suzuki has partnered with Sweden’s Te… Continue reading Teenage Engineering gets in a lo-fi groove with the PO-80 Record Factory

Record label launches vinyl album with built-in guitar effects pedal

We have to admit that being able to plug a guitar cable into a vinyl record to tap into onboard effects hasn’t really been on our wishlist. But now that Romanus Records and ADD Pedals have actually built such a thing to mark the release of Brother O Br… Continue reading Record label launches vinyl album with built-in guitar effects pedal

Record label launches vinyl album with built-in guitar effects pedal

We have to admit that being able to plug a guitar cable into a vinyl record to tap into onboard effects hasn’t really been on our wishlist. But now that Romanus Records and ADD Pedals have actually built such a thing to mark the release of Brother O Br… Continue reading Record label launches vinyl album with built-in guitar effects pedal

Victrola’s latest turntable can stream directly to Sonos speakers

As we’ve already noted, sales of vinyl records are on the up. But many new listeners hoping to join the vinyl resurrection are also looking to mix in some modern conveniences, such as wireless streaming. Veteran audio brand Victrola has introduced a fl… Continue reading Victrola’s latest turntable can stream directly to Sonos speakers

Pro-Ject embraces the dark side for latest Debut turntable

Many of Pro-Ject Audio’s turntables are textbook examples of minimalist design, but the latest addition to its Debut line takes things even further thanks to a distinct lack of visible switches or labels and everything in view treated to a matte black … Continue reading Pro-Ject embraces the dark side for latest Debut turntable

Vinyl production platform aims to treat listeners to master-quality records

Though dedicated music streamers might not have even noticed, sales of vinyl records have been on the rise over the last few years, prompting pressing plants to fire up again and start churning out albums. Currently in stealth mode, the UK’s elasticSta… Continue reading Vinyl production platform aims to treat listeners to master-quality records

Ultrasonic bath cleans records before playback on matching turntable

Sales of vinyl records have been steadily rising over the last few years, attracting new listeners to the format as well as prompting music lovers to dust off their collections again and start spinning. And the issue of dust can be a real problem.Conti… Continue reading Ultrasonic bath cleans records before playback on matching turntable