general cassette info
You can release your cassette 15 minutes from now for $0.00.
ou simply upload artwork and audio files. Our virtual cassette player with your virtual cassette shows you what your final product looks and sounds like.
Click here to experience the virtual cassette player with a virtual cassette:
Kunaki has no minimums, commitments, memberships, contracts, or risks.
There are no setup, mastering, or hidden charges. You don't need money or a credit card to create vinyl records with Kunaki.
Kunaki manufactures your cassettes in 24 hours with no premium surcharges.
If you order before noon (Pacific time) your cassettes will ship the next day.
You can place small orders only when you need to. We keep your cassettes in our system so you can quickly re-order. Kunaki can manufacture and drop-ship 1 or more units to any address in about 24 hours.
You can use our sales pages to sell your cassette at no cost to you.
Please see the distribute your cassettes section below for more information and examples.
You can use our automatic cassette manufacturing and shipping system.
Use our XML, HTTP, PayPal, CSV, and manual interfaces to integrate your system and our manufacturing and shipping system.
available cassette record formats
| Kunaki cassettes are are high quality 90 minute . Max time duration on each side is 40 minutes of full stereo audio. The cassette comes with full-color labels and full color case insert. |
Cassette prices
90 minute cassette, stereo audio with full-color labels, full-color case insert. 24 hour rush manufacturing.
| quantity | USD $ price / unit |
| 1-999 | $5.00 |
upload cassette audio files
You may upload audio files (one file per track) in WAV, or MP3, or AAC, or WMV, or M4A format. Our web-based upload software works on all operating systems (PC, MAC, Android, and IPhone).
upload artwork for cassette label and case
All artwork needs to be in JPG/JPEG format.
The label print image you select should be rectangular and without the window.
Your monitor resolution is much less than 300 DPI. Therefore, the images rendered on your monitor has a significantly lower resolution than the manufactured product.
Bleed areas are not needed. We use precise digital cutting machines that automatically adjust for print shift. However, we still suggest that you do not place text or lines adjacent to the edges.
The artwork you select for the label and case will be stretched (resampled) to fit. Therefore, they need not match the dimensions listed below. To minimize resampling you should select images that are at least proportional and preferably precisely equal to the dimensions listed below.
The table below lists the dimensions in millimeters, inches and pixels
Cassette case and labels print dimensions
| millimeters | inches | pixels | |
| case (J-card) insert width: | 100 | 3.94 | 1182 |
| case (J-card) insert height: | 93 | 3.66 | 1098 |
| label width: | 90 | 3.54 | 1062 |
| label height: | 43 | 1.70 | 510 |
frequently asked questions
How long has Kunaki been in business?
Kunaki has been operating since July, 2005.
How long does Kunaki archive my cassettes?
Kunaki deletes vinyl records if there are zero sales in a 180 day period. You can keep your product archived by purchasing at least one unit every 180 days.
Do I retain copyright to my product?
Yes, you retain full copyright to your product. More information about registering your copyright with the U.S. Copyright Office.
Does Kunaki offer their manufacturing and fulfillment service as an XML web service?
Yes, You can integrate our manufacturing and fulfillment service directly into your own application. Our XML service API is available here.
Do I have to be on a label to use the Kunaki service?
No, anyone can publish. There are no restrictions or qualifications, and you don’t need permission from anyone.
How do I setup an account with Kunaki?
You open an account when you created a product.
How many cassettes can I publish?
You can create and publish as many cassettes as you wish.
Can I modify my cassette after it is published on your system?
No. We do not offer editing capabilities. You can create a new cassette.
Does your software accept Adobe Illustrator or PhotoShop formats?
You can use any software to create your artwork but then render it to JPEG with 300 DPI.
create your cassette
| cassette -- that will play on cassette players. |