Studio & Session Recording
Available across Mumbai
I record sitar for film, ads, fusion, and classical tracks in studio or remotely, and can adapt to your project’s style and schedule.
Pricing Guide
Commercial Ad Jingle Session
Core Recording Services
- Duration: Up to 3 hours of dedicated studio time for short-format audio.
- Deliverables: Noise-free mono or stereo Sitar tracking specifically for Background Music (BGM).
- Adaptability: Instant translation of briefs (e.g., Corporate Uplifting, Traditional Festive) into melody.
Technical Specifications
- Instrument: Concert-Grade Sitar tuned to A=440Hz or 432Hz.
- Mic Technique: Close-miking setup to capture sympathetic strings without plectrum clicks.
Creative Collaboration
- Improvisation: Instant creation of fillers and bridges based on video edits.
- Workflow: Collaborative phrasing with composers to minimize retakes.
- Variations: Up to 2 rounds of immediate variation recordings within the session.
Full Song Feature Session
Session Scope
- Coverage: Complete instrumentation for standard 3-5 minute songs (Intro, Interludes, Solos).
- Layering: Double-tracking capabilities including rhythmic Jhala and melodic Gat layers.
- Notation: Execution from provided Western Staff or Indian Sargam notation.
Musical Expertise
- Raag Consultation: Advising on Raag selection to match specific chord progressions and moods.
- Style: Gayaki Ang performance mimicking vocal curves for Gazal and Bollywood tracks.
Studio Protocol
- Tuning: High-precision tuning process for integration with electronic DAWs.
- Sound Check: Detailed balancing of Jwari (buzz) to cut through drum and bass mixes.
Remote Home Studio Recording
Digital Delivery
- Format: High-resolution uncompressed WAV files (24-bit/48kHz or 96kHz).
- State: Dry stems cleaned of room noise, ready for mixing.
- Timeline: Standard delivery within 48 to 72 hours.
Recording Environment
- Acoustics: Acoustically treated practice space using professional condenser microphones.
- Hardware: High-quality audio interface ensuring full frequency capture.
Process
- Briefing: Single video sync to align on reference tracks and vibe.
- Revisions: Includes one round of minor adjustments for tuning or phrasing.
- Arrangement: Creative liberty to arrange parts if specific melodies are not provided.
About Studio & Session Recording
My Musical Process
Music is my life. Every day starts with my riyaaz, and every studio session is a new story. I find real joy in shaping a composer's vision, using the sitar to add emotion and depth - sometimes that means sticking to tradition, sometimes it's about mixing things up.
What I Offer
- Hindustani classical session recording is my core, but I love stretching boundaries
- I play for film scores, background music, and ad jingles - giving each a unique Indian flavour
- Fusion music studio session with my band Urja or other artists keeps things fresh
- I also record devotional, Bollywood covers, and tracks for wellness and meditation
How We Work Together
I record in professional studios for crisp, clean sound, but I know creativity gets messy - so I’m flexible with timings, even if we need night sessions or fast turnarounds. Remote instrumental collaboration is no problem, even if you’re not in Mumbai. I’ve worked with labels and artists worldwide, adapting to their needs.
The Real Deal
Not every recording is easy. Sometimes the perfect take needs patience, sometimes the timeline is tight. I’m here to listen and get it right for your project, whether it’s a single track or a full album. If you want sitar that genuinely fits your story, let’s talk music.
Meet your Expert
Chintan Katti
411 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Music’s always felt like home to me. My Aai holds the fort, and Chirag - my elder brother - is my guide, my best pal. Playing a sitar duet with him? Pure fun, totally different vibe. Gurupoornima brings back all the guru memories, big dreams. The sitar’s been in my family for ages, can’t imagine life without it. From Mumbai gigs to US tours, it’s the simple stuff, chilling with family after shows, that makes it all magic.
My Work
Sitarist, Composer & Teacher - I play sitar live (solo, with my band Urja), record sessions, and teach Indian classical music lessons.
Indian Classical & Meditative Raags - My heart’s in classical - morning riyaaz with soulful raags, and big moments like performing at Pt. Bhimsen Joshi Mahotsav.
Fusion & Bollywood Sitar Covers - With Urja, I blend genres, create originals, and love giving Bollywood or Kannada hits a sitar twist.
Collaborations & Sitar Duets - Playing with Chirag, jamming with friends on tabla and keys - music’s just better when shared.
