Publisher Description

The Vinyl Manual is the 21st century companion for anyone who is bringing their vinyl music collection back to life or discovering the joys of vinyl for the first time. With chapters on turntables and audio kit, it is a step-by-step guide to getting the most from your vinyl collection and understanding the technology behind it. We explain how vinyl delivers the unique sound so loved by audio enthusiasts and its evolution over 100 years, from the 78s of the late 19th century to today's advanced electronic formats.

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With chapters on turntables and audio kit, this is a step-by-step guide to getting the most from your vinyl collection.

Author Biography

Matt Anniss is a freelance writer and has built his career around his passion for electronic music and club culture. He's been involved in the music industry in some capacity – as a DJ, mix-maker, event promoter, journalist, A&R consultant, occasi

Table of Contents

The kit (turntables, mixers, stylii, MP3 to vinyl converters, amplifiers)The sound source (all aspects of vinyl)Techniques (mixing, track selection, beat matching, scratching)Getting the most from vinyl (set up, crate digging, re-editing, vinyl care, accessories, storage)Learning from the pros (vinyl legends share their secrets, DJ tradecraft, the super club)

Long Description

The Vinyl Manual is the 21st century companion for anyone who is bringing their vinyl music collection back to life or discovering the joys of vinyl for the first time. With chapters on turntables and audio kit, it is a step-by-step guide to getting the most from your vinyl collection and understanding the technology behind it. We explain how vinyl delivers the unique sound so loved by audio enthusiasts and its evolution over 100 years, from the 78s of the late 19th century to today's advanced electronic formats.

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