in may 2019, at the making vinyl conference in berlin, loibl unveiled the perfect groove software for creating 3d topographic audio data files. this is a critical step in the production of hd vinyl stampers, as they provide the map for subsequent laser-engraving. the audio engineering software was created with mastering engineers scott hull and darcy proper, a four-time grammy winner. the demonstration offered the first simulations of what hd vinyl records are likely to sound like, ahead of actual hd vinyl physical record production. loibl discussed the perfect groove software at a presentation titled "vinyl 4.0 the next generation of making records" before offering demonstrations to attendees.