make a recordWAV or MP3 to STL: Make a 3D-Printed Record
Convert a WAV or MP3 into an STL record. Compare resin and FDM grooves, choose a preset, and prepare a short playback test.
Read the guide →THE RECORD WORKSHOP
Make your first record.
Choose a method, start with a short clip, and learn from the result.
Laser-Cut Records: Audio to SVG and DXF
Create record grooves from WAV or MP3 audio for LightBurn, xTool, and Glowforge. Learn about kerf, path splitting, layers, and test cuts.
Read the guide →Print a Record with Bambu: Nozzles and Slicer Settings
Starting settings for printing record grooves with 0.4 mm and 0.2 mm nozzles: pitch, layer height, orientation, and troubleshooting.
Read the guide →How Audio Becomes Record Grooves: Pitch, RPM and Capacity
Understand how Make a Record encodes WAV or MP3 audio in a spiral, and how RPM, groove pitch, sample rate, and modulation affect the result.
Read the guide →Print a Record on the Bambu A1 mini: 170 mm STL Presets
Make a 170 mm record STL for the Bambu A1 mini. Compare 0.4 and 0.2 mm nozzle presets, check bed clearance, and plan a short playback test.
Read the guide →3D-Print a 200 mm Record: Generic FDM and Prusa Settings
Convert WAV or MP3 audio into a 200 mm STL record for smaller FDM beds. Check printer fit, preserve groove dimensions, and inspect 0.4 mm nozzle toolpaths.
Read the guide →Make a Record Test Disc: 120 mm FDM and Laser Presets
Use a short WAV or MP3 excerpt to make a 120 mm test record in STL, DXF, or SVG. Check groove fabrication and compare generated audio with real playback.
Read the guide →What these guides establish
Settings describe the current software presets and suggested starting points for fabrication. A generated file and a simulated audio preview do not establish physical playback quality. Test your machine and material before committing to a full record.
Read our method and limitations, or open the converter with the default LightBurn preset.