Making Vinyl Europe 2024

Drawing from the valuable experiences of a similar session at the Haarlem Vinyl Festival, we aim to present a unique showcase demonstrating the intricate steps of record manufacturing at the Making Vinyl Conference. A custom four-step playback setup will demo a digital master recording, the cut lacquer and DMM, the mother stamper, and finally the finished pressed record, giving visitors an audible experience of the individual steps of the vinyl production process. Be prepared to hear the differences (or not) along the manufacturing chain and get a glimpse of the magic of how a pressing stamper is made and how it forms a record. Our focus is on providing an enlightening and collaborative experience for all participants. Alongside the listening setup, students of the Abbey Road Institute Amsterdam will be present to engage with experts from our industry. We warmly encourage attendees to actively participate and share their expertise with aspiring enthusiasts. Let's approach this gathering with an open and inclusive mindset, offering insights into our respective crafts to those eager to learn. In turn, let's engage with each other to gain valuable perspectives on how the new generation engages with and appreciates vinyl, as well as their innovative approaches and artistic processes. Together, let's commit to further exploration and understanding by delving into each other's worlds, fostering mutual respect and collaboration.

The comparative listening setup will remain active during the lunch break until 01:30 pm.