Re: [microsound] making vinyl skip infinite

[John Hopkins <jhopkins@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Another thing to consider is how very different the outcome will be 
> from a locked groove. A skipping record will have, by virtue of how 
> the skip is present, a popping, percussive sound at the point where 
> the groove is interrupted. A locked groove is much smoother.
>
> I've heard of people using a spot of glue at a point in the record - 
> probably not something to do with a high end needle - on a Califone 
> perhaps?

can't you just lock the needle arm in whatever position you want -- 
that'll be tough on the needle, using it as a manual chisel, but 
surely that'd work.  depending on if you are doing something live or 
working/playing in the studio...

John
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