JAN TRAFAS
Recording & Mix Engineer • Drummer • Producer
About Me
Recording & Mix Engineer | Record Producer | Drummer in London
I’m a Recording and Mixing Engineer, Record Producer, and Drummer based in London. I work full-time as the only in-house assistant at the beautiful and legendary RAK Studios in St. John's Wood. I've worked for artists such as Lewis Capaldi, Olivia Dean, Vegyn, HMLTD, Yussef Dayes, FKJ, Vince Staples, Tones & I, and more...
At RAK I've been a part of a variety of projects, from full-band recordings and intimate, cozy vocal setups to vast orchestral recordings and filming sessions. I am a fan of big drum sounds in reverberant rooms paired with warm analogue tones. My attention to detail and uniquely personal-professional approach have allowed me to create efficient, artist-friendly recording environments that enhance creativity, streamline workflow, and facilitate a competitively high standard. All this, while providing as much freedom and versatility to the engineer as possible.
Beyond engineering and production, I bring over a decade of experience as a drummer. I believe in taking the time to achieve great sounds that serve the song within the room itself before microphones or equipment even come into play. With expertise gained at RAK, Studio 13, and various other studios, I am passionate about shaping and capturing sound without rushing the process — whether behind the console or behind the drum kit — always focused on fulfilling the vision of the artist and producer and delivering to the sensitive ear of the listener.
Jan is a powerhouse drummer and a beautiful keys player - super tight, hugely creative writing parts and very dynamic across genres. As an engineer & producer, he's calm, diligent and supportive. His demeanour gets the best out of other musicians.
Sean Guy; songwriter, bassist and guitarist of BEDROOM TAX.
RECORDING & MIX ENGINEER
Crafting a comfortable recording environment and bringing your music to life, as trained at London's
RAK Studios, Studio 13 and The Church Studios
DRUMMER
Groove-oriented, Pop-rock, Funk 'n' Soul, Jazz & RnB-influenced
MUSIC PRODUCER
Offering thorough artist guidance and support, confident stylistic decision-making
GET IN TOUCH
Whether you need a skilled music producer, a dedicated and analogue-trained recording engineer, or you want a session drummer who you can rhythmically rely on, and with whom you, as a producer/engineer, can forget about Beat Detective, Flex Time etc. - I'm here to help bring your musical vision to life. Let's collaborate and craft unforgettable sounds that make your audience tap their feet.
Let's run things through tape, experiment with mic'ing, write catchy melodies and deep pads... I'm always excited to explore new styles and ideas. Feel free to reach out through the form below and let's discuss how we can work together.
