Raph - The Junk Studio

Boutique Analogue Production

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I help songwriters and bands to find their sonic identity through rare analog hardware, grit, and a non-conventional approach to mixing.Transform your digital tracks into a warm, vintage record using a curated chain of 70s Japanese hardware, real reel-to-reel tape, and boutique tube outboard.

I am a Musicology graduate and producer dedicated to the 'Authentic Sound.' I don’t have a Grammy on my shelf. Instead, I choose to work with independent artists—the real soul of music today. My mission is to help songwriters sculpt a unique sonic identity, far away from the flat world of AI-generated music and generic plugin templates.

My studio is a laboratory of rare vintage gems collected in Japan (Guyatone, Roland, Hawk) and reel-to-reel tape. Unlike big studios with the usual clones, I offer 'secret weapons' that create textures you won't find in a digital menu. As a Musicologist, I don't just 'process' audio; I interpret your vision through musical history. Whether you need 70s Psych-Rock grit or lush modern Lo-fi, I use my expertise to place your music in a timeless context.

I take the time to physically patch your tracks into my hardware because that’s where the magic happens. I embrace the 'unexpected' because that’s what makes a record original. In a homogenized world, I use my curated signal chain to ensure

Analog Arsenal:

Dynamics: WA-2A (Tube), WA-76 (FET), dbx 118, DOD R-825.

Tone: Akai X-2000SD Tape, Tascam M-06, Roland VX-55, Boss BX-8.

Mics: MD 421 (Vintage U), EV RE-16, NoHype Ribbon, WA-87.

FX: Hawk HR-45 Spring, Korg Stage Echo, Guyatone EM-808.

Keys/Amps: Juno-106, Hofner 500/1, Gibson J-45, Supro Amp.

Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.

Languages

  • English
  • Italian

Endorse Raph - The Junk Studio3 Reviews

  1. Review by Tom @ E1 Mastering
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    Mastered a really nice track from Raph, hope to work together again in the future.

  2. Review by Elliot James Mulhern Mastering
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    what an amazing EP from start to finish! Raph is doing some extraordinary and the way everything melded together was genius! Raph has the greatest energy and a vision that i totally understood from the moment we got together for these songs! I love Raph's attention to detail and our equal devotion to the art and so psyched we got to work on all these songs together! Absolutely hope to master more songs with Raph 100%!!

  3. Review by MASTERED BY KRAMER
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    RAPH is a GENIUS and his music just killed me! i LOVED IT!
    He's also a total pro who communicates his needs succinctly and courteously,
    and that means that I'll be here for him anytime he needs me again.

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Terms Of Service

2 revisions included. WAV 24-bit delivery. Processed stems are extra. 5-7 days turnaround. Tracks must be bar-1 aligned. Analog character (tape/hiss) is a feature of my boutique sound.

GenresSounds Like
  • Mac DeMarco
  • Hazlett
  • Yot Club
Gear Highlights
  • Akai Reel-to-Reel
  • Roland Juno-106
  • Hawk Spring Reverb
  • Korg Stage Echo
  • Boss BX-8
  • Roland VX-55. Heritage HA-73
  • WA Tone Beast
  • WA-2A
  • WA-76
  • KT Pultec. WA-87
  • MD421
  • RE-16. Hofner Bass
  • Supro Amp.
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