cutting graphics onto vinyl records by shinsuke yamaji

cutting graphics onto vinyl records by shinsuke yamaji
all images courtesy shinsuke yamaji

shinsuke yamaji, designer and owner of vinyl cutting aurora factory plate has devised an innovative method for cutting graphics onto analog vinyl, translating the result into master sounds. through programmed lines and illustrations, the system produces accurate audio from a unique smartphone application by koji kimura. users can cut squares or spirals onto records, or draw with sine waves and sound data files, maintaining the sound quality of the original track.

aurora factory record detail

detail of the engraving

detail – cutting graphics square

autora factory plate – programming

cutter head detail

user interface

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