Studio & Session Tabla Recording
Mumbai
I record studio-quality tabla tracks in Mumbai or remotely, blending classical and fusion styles, and can add extra percussion if your music needs it.
Pricing Guide
Standard Tabla Recording
Technical Deliverables
- Audio Quality: High-resolution WAV files (24-bit/48kHz or 44.1kHz).
- Stems: Individual stems for Dayan (Treble) and Bayan (Bass) plus one ready-to-use stereo mix.
- Grid Alignment: All tracks recorded to your provided BPM with tight editing.
Performance Scope
- Style: Standard Theka/Groove suitable for Ghazals, Bollywood covers, or Pop.
- Complexity: Functional rhythm keeping without extended solos or complex Tihais.
- Revisions: 1 round of minor revisions included.
Studio Specs
- Gear: Large-diaphragm condenser microphones for detailed finger attacks.
- Environment: Recorded in an acoustically treated room for dry signal capture.
Fusion & Solo Arrangement
Creative Scope
- Composition: Full freedom to compose rhythm sections, rhythmic hooks, and Tihais.
- Solos: Featured Solo section included if required.
- Fusion Style: Application of Carnatic rhythmic concepts or Hip-Hop swing adjustments.
- Texture: Double-tracking or layering different tonal textures.
Technical Deliverables
- Stems: Multi-track delivery of 4 to 6 stems depending on layering.
- Format: Gain-staged RAW WAVs or Ableton Live Project file.
Consultation & Revisions
- Consultation: Discussion on track vibe and references prior to recording.
- Revisions: 2 rounds included to fine-tune complexity.
Full Rhythm Production
Instrumentation
- Primary: Tabla (Dayan & Bayan).
- Auxiliary: Cajon for kick/snare feel, Shakers, and Kanjira for South Indian textures.
- Hybrid: Usage of custom samples or Ableton-generated loops to bolster acoustic recording.
Arrangement Services
- Construction: Groove created from scratch based on provided melody or chords.
- Structure: Dynamic flow respecting Intro, Verse, Chorus, and Bridge sections.
Delivery Specs
- Stems: Delivery of 8 to 12 individual stems separated by instrument plus 1 Reference Mix.
- Processing: Tracks provided with EQ to ensure Tabla bass does not clash with Cajon or Song Bass.
- Turnaround: 5 to 7 days for multi-instrument tracking.
About Studio & Session Tabla Recording
My Take on Tabla Recording
I see every recording as a chance to dive deep into the music and really connect with its spirit. Main toh bas yahi manta hoon (I really believe) that percussion isn’t just a background thing - it can make the whole track vibe differently. Whether we’re jamming in person or sending files across continents, I want that kya baat hai feel every time the rhythm hits.
What I Offer
- Trained in Indian classical tabla, I bring authentic technique and real emotion to every session
- I love mixing things up, from fusion tabla sessions to jazz, hip-hop, or even tabla loops for electronic music
- Comfortable with Carnatic and Hindustani styles, so I can blend South Indian rhythms if that’s what your track needs
How We Collaborate
- Most projects happen remotely - you send your track, I record crisp studio tabla tracks in Mumbai and deliver polished files
- If you’re local or I’m touring, we can work together in a studio space, face to face
- I use pro gear and Ableton for clear tabla sound, ready for mixing
More Than Just Tabla
Sometimes a track needs more layers - I can add Cajon, shakers, and other hand percussion for a fuller groove.
Why My Sound Is Different
Every beat is a nod to my gurus and my father, Pt. Sunil Banerjee. Tradition meets new ideas here. I try not to be too rigid - I want the music to breathe. Fusion, pure classical, or something totally wild? I’m up for it.
Meet your Expert
Unmesh Banerjee
47 connects in last 3 months
My Story
Honestly, I feel lucky every day to be on this crazy musical ride. Playing with legends, jamming with strangers from Sweden, sharing the stage with Sounak da at Basant Utsav in Pune—these moments are everything. Ken Zuckerman ji taught me, even in his last concert, to keep chasing perfection, never settle. Music’s a language, doesn’t matter where you’re from. I just try to pass on the fun, the good vibes, and maybe a bit of that magic.
My Work
Tabla Performances & Accompaniment - I play tabla for Indian classical concerts, fusion tabla performance, Rabindrasangeet, and more. Always up for something new.
Collaborative Spirit - Love impromptu live music jam sessions—be it with jazz folks, hip-hop artists, or classical maestros. Open to wild ideas.
Live Concerts & Events - Mostly on stage at festivals, corporate gigs, private shows across Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Kolkata. Live energy is unbeatable.
Studio & Recording - Studio tabla recording is a different buzz—laying down tracks, building something that lasts beyond the show.
