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Rafi Sofer

Rafi with Melissa Ferrick and cellist Ro Rowan
Rafi with Melissa Ferrick and cellist Ro Rowan during the recording of the Truth Is

Rafi is Q Division’s head engineer.

Selected Discography:

Ghost Train Orchestra – Book of Rhapsodies Vol. II (2017) – Recording – Accurate Records
Tanya Donnelly – Swan Song Series Bonus Material (2017) – Recording, Mixing – American Laundromat Records
David Hinckley – David Hinckley (2017) – Recording – Self Released
Newfane – Sky Blue Hell (2017) – Recording, Mixing – Self Released
Slight Bite – This Again (2016) – Recording, Mixing – Self Released
Brian Carpenter and the Confessions – The Far End of the World (2015) – Recording, Mixing, Percussion – Accurate Records
Old Soldiers – Soon is a Long, Long Time (2014) – Recording and Mixing – Self Released
Dirge Attic – Space Rodeo (2014) – Recording and Mixing – Unlikely Records
Peter Buzzelle – Sea of White (2014) – Recording, Mixing, Producing – Hidden Trail Records
Telescope – Air Traffic Controller (2014) – Recording, Mixing – Self Released
Faces on Film – Elite Lines (2014) – Recording & Mixing – Self released
Gem Club – In Roses (2014) – Recording – Hardly Art
Modern Day Idols – Almost Glad to See You (2013) – Recording and Mixing – Self Released
Eric Salt & Electric City – Please Say Yes (2013) – Recording, Guitar, Synth, & Mixing – Self Released
Melissa Ferrick – The Truth Is (2013) – Recording Engineer – Empress Records
Ghost Train Orchestra – Book of Rhapsodies (2013) – Recording Engineer – Accurate Records
Modern Day Idols – Almost Glad to See You (2013) – Recording & Mixing – Self Released
Honest Bob & The Factory to Dealer Incentives – Deal of the Century (2013) – Recording & Mixing – Self Released
Eddie Japan – Modern Desperation Part 1 (2012) – Recording, Co-Producer, & Mixing – Self Released
Hallelujah the Hills – No One Knows What Happens Next (2012) – Mixing – Self Released
Kingsley Flood – Colder Still (2012) – Recording, Co-Producer, & Mixing – Self Released
Gem Club – Breakers (2011) – Recording & Mixing – Hardly Art Records
Airport – Go Up (2011) – Recording, Drum Programming, & Mixing – Self Released
Faces on Film – Some Weather (2011) – Recording & Mixing – Self Released

Visit my website for more info about both recording and photography.

More of Rafi’s discography is available at www.AllMusic.com

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  • Matt Alexander
  • Matt Beaudoin
  • James Bridges
  • Sean Cahalin
  • Pat DiCenso
  • Joel Edinberg
  • Colin Fleming
  • Jon Lupfer
  • Chuck Hargreaves
  • Rafi Sofer
  • Matt Tahaney
  • Ed Valauskas
  • Q Alumni
    • Jon Lukason
    • Joe Tooley
  • Q Tech
    • Jason Bitner
    • Michael Healey

Stuff Rafi’s worked on…

  • Tyson Jackson Trio Livestream

    Tyson Jackson Trio Livestream

  • David Hinckley – David Hinckley

    David Hinckley – David Hinckley

  • Tanya Donelly – Swan Song Series

    Tanya Donelly – Swan Song Series

  • Airport – Everything Old Is New

    Airport – Everything Old Is New

  • Tanya Donelly – Swan Songs Series

    Tanya Donelly – Swan Songs Series

  • Tanya Donelly – Wild Love

    Tanya Donelly – Wild Love

  • Slight Bight – This Again

    Slight Bight – This Again

  • Brian Carpenter & The Confessions

    Brian Carpenter & The Confessions

  • Helicopter Helicopter – The Modern World

    Helicopter Helicopter – The Modern World

  • Telescope – Air Traffic Controller

    Telescope – Air Traffic Controller

  • Twink – Critter Club

    Twink – Critter Club

  • Old Soldiers – Soon is a Long, Long Time

    Old Soldiers – Soon is a Long, Long Time

  • John Powhida International Airport – Airport Life (BC)

    John Powhida International Airport – Airport Life (BC)

  • Peter Buzzelle – Sea of White EP

    Peter Buzzelle – Sea of White EP

  • Faces on Film – The Rule (Video)

    Faces on Film – The Rule (Video)

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CP’s champagne sparkle Ludwig kick (not sure abo CP’s champagne sparkle Ludwig kick (not sure about the floor tom)- seen after a @colindrumskinda recording session a while back… Both he and Q engineer  @seanbrownbike can mic and hit a drum - which is a pretty great skill!
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A few weeks ago we took delivery of Mitch Easter’s Chamberlin M1. With analog tapes that are a time capsule from a forgotten era, this magical machine has the sounds of vibes, female voices, male voices, cello, harpsichord, violins, flutes, and french horns... 
We have a bit of an embarrassment of riches of analog tape samplers at Q, but as you might know or can guess, these beasts are incredibly temperamental and not always on their best behavior, but when they're working well there's nothing quite like these incredible machines.
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