Manu Propria - a Latin phrase meaning "with one's own hand" - is the name of the adventurous project from proficient sample-based producer Dday One. The term also signifies the hand-crafted nature of the album's compositions, meticulously assembled using nothing but vinyl records, a turntable, and a hardware sampler. The process emphasized human touch, intention, and an application of experience, not unlike other manual arts like assemblage or painting. The result is Manu Propria, a collection of 10 deftly constructed tracks layered with beats, soundscapes, and musical snatches from distant sources.
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Recommended equipment and accessories
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Pro-Ject Debut Carbon EVO
Featuring a one-piece carbon fiber tonearm, precision-tuned motor, and a heavy steel platter with TPE damping, it ensures superior stability and sound quality.
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Edifier R1280DB Powered Speakers
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Cartridges - Top Picks
A selection of turnatble cartridges that provide great performance and sound quality
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Nagaoka MP-110H Cartridge
Features a high-quality elliptical stylus that provides excellent tracking and minimizes distortion, delivering a detailed sound reproduction with an output voltage of 5.0 mV
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Audioengine A2 Plus
Precision-engineered 2.75-inch woofers and a 0.75-inch silk dome tweeter, featuring built-in DAC and Bluetooth connectivity for seamless integration.
Featured Upcoming Vinyl
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The Veils Fragile World
V2 Records
July 3, 2026 -
Poppy Ackroyd Liminal
One Little Independent Records
June 19, 2026 -
Pearl & the Oysters Monkey Mind (Mint Green)
Stones Throw
July 3, 2026 -
Loathe A Stranger To You (Turquoise White Marbled) [2xLP]
Sharptone
July 17, 2026 -
Motionless In White Decades [2xLP]
Roadrunner Records
July 17, 2026 -
Dan + Shay Young (Chalkboard Green)
Warner Music Nashville
August 21, 2026 -
SIENNA SPIRO Visitor (Tangerine)
Captiol
July 3, 2026 -
Haruomi Hosono Yours Sincerely
Ghostly Int'l
September 11, 2026 -
Green Lung Necropolitan (Purple)
Nuclear Blast
September 11, 2026 -
Mopar Stars Official Researchers of the Nj Devil
K Records
July 31, 2026 -
Stephan Moccio Scenes from a Velvet Room
Decca
July 24, 2026 -
Steve Lacy Oh yeah?
Rca Records
August 7, 2026 -
Roger Taylor Violence Insane in a Beautiful World
Legacy Recordings
September 18, 2026 -
Drug Church PRUDE
Pure Noise Records
July 31, 2026