Richard Mader, also known as Richard "Faust" Mader, is a  Czech guitarist, producer, and studio founder known for his contributions to the Czech alternative, prog, and jazz-rock scenes, especially from the 1970s onwards. He founded his first band Perpetuum in 1970 after returning from England, drawing influences from Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, and King Crimson. In 1974, he co-founded the influential alternative band Combo FH, serving as guitarist and co-composer until 1984. Combo FH's LP "Věci" (Things) is considered a landmark in Czech jazz-rock and was released internationally.

Beyond Combo FH, Mader collaborated with notable Czech musicians and bands, and became a key figure in Prague's alternative scene during the communist era, often avoiding censorship by performing instrumental music or giving songs suggestive titles. After leaving Combo FH due to its mainstream turn, he formed the band URFAUST, which continued his avant-garde musical direction.

He later immersed himself in music production and studio work, founding Studio Faust Records in Prague, a key hub for alternative, rock, and experimental projects. Mader has worked with international artists such as New York guitarist Gary Lucas (ex-Captain Beefheart), British post-punk band Killing Joke, and others.

Mader is also known for his passion for vintage synthesizers and sound equipment, blending his technical expertise from a background in computer science and signal processing with musical innovation