
I turn raw ideas into polished, emotional, cinema-quality music.
Hi, I’m Chandan. I’m a music producer with strong experience in creating cinematic and emotional tracks/Beats that bring stories to life. Over the years, I’ve worked on multiple projects including short films, independent releases, and collaborations with artists.
My strength lies in capturing emotion and atmosphere — whether you need a cinematic score, emotional ballad, or powerful production beats that connects with listeners, I’ll make sure your music sounds professional, polished, and release-ready.
I focus on:
Mixing & Mastering
Music Production (Cinematic, Emotional, EDM, Hip-Hop, R&B)
Sound Design and unique atmospheres
Composition for film and media
I pride myself on delivering industry-standard sound while keeping the soul and emotion of the track intact.
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Credits
Interview with Chandan Y
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I worked on an Indian short film called ‘To, Vikram,’ which I’m especially proud of. I handled the full music production, including composing, arranging, and mixing, helping bring the film’s emotional story to life through sound.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Focusing on music production and creating unique beats for films and online releases.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I don’t personally have anyone I’d recommend at this time.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: I work primarily in digital because it’s versatile, fast, and allows for precise editing, mixing, and sound design. Digital tools let me experiment freely and bring ideas to life efficiently, while still achieving a professional sound.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: My promise to clients is to deliver professional, high-quality music that matches their vision, with clear communication, timely delivery, and attention to every detail.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: I love bringing ideas to life and creating music that connects with listeners.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: “Can you make this song sound like [reference track]?” Answer: “I can capture the vibe, style, and energy of your reference while adding unique elements to make it your own.” “How long will it take?” Answer: “Timeline depends on the project, but I always provide an estimate upfront and keep you updated throughout.”
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: A common misconception is that producing music is just pressing buttons or using presets. In reality, it involves creativity, arranging, sound design, mixing, and a lot of careful decision-making to make a track feel complete and polished.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I ask clients about the mood, style, and purpose of the track, any reference songs they like, and specific elements they want included. I also clarify deadlines and deliverables to ensure the project matches their vision.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: "When hiring a music producer, look for someone who understands your vision, can bring creativity to the project, and delivers professional, polished results. Clear communication and trust make the collaboration smooth and successful.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: "If I were on a desert island, I’d take my MIDI keyboard, laptop with FL Studio, headphones (Audio-Technica ATH-M50x), my acoustic guitar, and Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface—everything I need to compose, produce, and record music.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I started making music out of passion, experimenting with beats and melodies before moving into full production. Over time I’ve honed my skills in composing, arranging, and mixing for clients. I’ve been producing music professionally for several years now.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My style is catchy and memorable—I aim to create music that listeners want to hear again and again, with strong melodies, engaging arrangements, and polished production.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would love to work with Thaman because of his ability to blend catchy melodies with cinematic and energetic arrangements. Collaborating with him would be an incredible opportunity to learn and create music that resonates widely.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Focus on the arrangement and emotion of the track before polishing the mix. A well-composed song will always sound better, even with simple production.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I usually work on cinematic music, creating emotional, dramatic, and immersive tracks with powerful arrangements and polished production.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My strongest skill is composing music that really connects with listeners and turns into a hit. I focus on catchy melodies, strong arrangements, and polished production.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring a complete, polished sound to every song—custom melodies, professional arrangements, unique sound design, and high-quality mixing and mastering to make the track stand out.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I start by understanding the client’s vision, then compose and arrange the music, layering instruments and sounds to match the desired mood. After that, I mix and master the track, making sure it sounds polished and ready for release.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My studio is set up for full music production and mixing. I use FL Studio, Ableton, and Logic Pro X, with plugins like FabFilter, Waves, iZotope Ozone, Kontakt, Serum, and Omnisphere. I monitor my mixes on KRK Rokit 5 and Yamaha HS8 speakers, and headphones like the Audio-Technica ATH-M50x. I play MIDI keyboard, acoustic and electric guitar, and piano, all recorded through my Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 audio interface
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: "I’m inspired by artists and producers who push creative boundaries, blend genres, and focus on unique sound design. Their ability to craft memorable melodies, textures, and emotions motivates me to experiment and refine my own style.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I produce and arrange music for clients, handling everything from composing beats and melodies to mixing and mastering the final track. I also create custom sounds and samples tailored to their projects.
- Composer OrchestralAverage price - $100 per song
- EditingAverage price - $40 per track
- Film ComposerAverage price - $150 per minute
- Keyboards - SynthAverage price - $70 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $250 per song
- Sound DesignAverage price - $500 per minute
Revisions: Up to 3 free revisions are included. Additional revisions are $20 each.
Payment: 50% upfront deposit, 50% on delivery (for larger projects).
Stems/Files available if requested.
- Hans Zimmer
- The Weeknd
- Arijit Singh
- DAWs: FL Studio
- Ableton
- Logic Pro X | Plugins: FabFilter
- Waves
- iZotope Ozone
- Kontakt
- Serum
- Omnisphere | Monitors: KRK Rokit 5
- Yamaha HS8 | Headphones: ATH-M50x | Instruments: MIDI
- Guitar
- Piano | Interface: Focusrite 2i2