Experience the emotion of music with the PP-1 turntable by Waiting For Ideas
In an age where music has become an uninterrupted digital flow, the PP-1 turntable by Waiting For Ideas offers a profound shift in how sound is experienced. It is not just a playback device but a sculptural object that transforms listening into a tactile and emotional ritual. Crafted from a single block of aluminum, the PP-1 turntable is a minimalist monolith, its design stripped to its essence.
By eliminating the traditional tonearm and user-adjustable settings, the turntable removes all barriers between the listener and the music. One simply connects the device, places a vinyl record upside down, and presses play. The result is a seamless encounter where music takes center stage and the mechanics fade into silence.
The PP-1 turntable embodies the studio’s ethos of radical formal reduction and functional clarity. It is the physical expression of Waiting For Ideas’ philosophy—where every object must evoke thought and emotion. The turntable’s raw and immediate form reflects its intent: to bring back the lost intimacy of music consumption, making each listen an act of presence rather than background noise.
Advanced features remain discreetly embedded in the purity of its exterior. PP-1 automatically recognizes vinyl speed, whether 33 or 45 RPM, and allows intuitive navigation between tracks, merging analog authenticity with digital convenience.
To amplify the sensory experience, the turntable is accompanied by a pair of custom-designed speakers. These speakers mirror the form of the PP-1, wrapped in fabric and shaped with identical dimensions, creating a unified visual language.
Whether stacked as a tower or arranged side by side, they are designed to vanish visually, letting the music dominate the space. The entire setup encourages users to engage more deeply with each sound, restoring the weight and silence often lost in the digital era.
The PP-1 turntable is not merely a product; it is a statement. Created by Paris-based studio Waiting For Ideas, founded by Jean-Baptiste Anotin, it reflects the studio’s commitment to challenging the boundaries between art and design.
Known for their collaborations with cultural institutions and brands like Kith, Lacoste, and Reebok, the studio consistently creates objects that invite reflection and redefine everyday rituals. With the PP-1, they invite us to feel music again—not just hear it.
All images by Mathilde Hiley, with courtesy of Waiting For Ideas, shared with permission
https://www.waiting-for-ideas.com
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