My name is Carlos Rafael Lopes, also known as Rafael Manga, and I’m the creator behind RM Vibes.
 

I’ve been producing electronic music since 2016, with releases on respected labels around the world such as Hood Politics, Low Ceiling, Happy Techno, Loulou Records, Up Club Records (Alok), and many others.
 

In 2020, I began studying Sound Design, creating Ableton Remakes as a way to practice and learn. That’s when I realized I could faithfully recreate the sound of top producers using only basic tools.
 

By 2022, I started to specialize in Mixing and Mastering, combining my background in Computer Science with my passion for understanding every technical detail behind music production. I’m deeply curious by nature — always studying, experimenting, and finding new ways to improve sound quality and workflow.
 

Even though I’m not a big fan of being in front of the camera, I started recording videos out of necessity — to share what I’ve learned in a clear and practical way, and to help other producers who might be facing the same challenges I had.
 

I’ve also worked extensively in Co-Producing and Ghost Producing, collaborating with clients from the United States, Spain, Australia, Brazil, Belgium, Canada, and more. Due to confidentiality, I can’t share those tracks, but I’ve produced across multiple genres, including Tech House, House, Afro House, Tribal House, Melodic Techno, Techno, and Deep House.

My Gear Setup:
- Mac Mini 2020 M1 16gb.
- Neumann KH-120 (pair)
- SSL2+ MKII Audio Interface
- Headphone Beyerdynamic DT-990 Pro
- Novation Launchkey Mini MK4
- M-Audio Keystation 61 MK3
- Stream Deck MK.2
- Microphone Audio Technica AT2020 Condenser 
- Midi Pad Percussion Kat KTMP1

Synths:
- Behringer Model D (Moog)
- Yamaha TX81Z (FM from 1987)
- Roland JU-06A
- Behringer TD-3 (303)

Instruments:
- Bass Guitar SX w/ active EMG pickups (Jazz Bass)
- Guitar Ybanez GIO
- Guitar Tagima TW55 w/ Fender Tex Mex pickups (Telecaster)
- Harmonica Fender C
- Kazoo Sondery