# Compass Box Studio

> Compass Box Studio is an award-winning music recording studio, production house, and academy based in Ahmedabad, India. Founded in 2019 by Raag Sethi, the studio is dedicated to India's independent music scene — offering professional recording, music production, mixing, mastering, and Dolby Atmos spatial audio mixing for indie artists, labels, and film projects. It is Gujarat's first fully Dolby-certified immersive audio studio and has been featured in Rolling Stone India, Red Bull Music, Rock Street Journal, Neumann.Berlin, and more.

Key notes:

- Founded by Raag Sethi — an award-winning producer, engineer, guitarist, and bassist; Voting Member at the Recording Academy (Grammys); alumni of Chapman University
- Studio tagline: "Part Studio. Part Label. Part Academy. Wholly Indie."
- Services: recording, music production, mixing, mastering, analogue mastering, Dolby Atmos/spatial audio mixing (music and film), jingles, ADR/dubbing, and session work
- Studio facilities: acoustically treated live room ("The Box") and iso booth — can track up to a 10-piece band live with individual monitoring; control room seats 8–10 people
- Monitoring setup: ATC SCM100ASL Pro main monitors; Neumann-powered 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos setup (KH 150 LCR, KH 80 DSP surrounds and ceiling, KH 870 subwoofer); analogue outboard EQs and compressors for mixing and mastering
- Artists worked with include: Meera Desai, Hanita Bhambri, Sanjeeta Bhattacharya, Aditi Ramesh, Ramya Pothuri, Samar Mehdi, Chirag Todi, Aditya Gadhvi, and 50+ indie artists
- Notable projects include: Coke Studio Bharat (Meetha Khaara), NEXA Music (Heat Sink), and Arijit Singh's "Tere Ho Ke Rahenge" (Raja Natwarlal)
- Compass Box Live Sessions: curated one-take live sessions for indie artists, free of cost to the artist, streamed on YouTube
- Address: Off Airport Road, Ahmedabad Cantonment, Ahmedabad – 380004 (next to Riverside School, behind CSD Depot)
- Instagram: @compassboxstudio | Twitter: @CBoxStudio

## Core Pages

- [Home](https://compassboxstudio.com/): Overview of Compass Box Studio, featured projects, press features, live sessions, and academy
- [About](https://compassboxstudio.com/aboutus/): Background on Compass Box Studio, founder Raag Sethi, and the studio's mission to champion Indian indie music
- [Studio & Services](https://compassboxstudio.com/services/): Full breakdown of studio services including recording, production, mixing, mastering, Dolby Atmos, ADR/dubbing, jingles, and session work
- [Projects](https://compassboxstudio.com/projects/): Portfolio of completed recording, production, mixing, and mastering projects for indie artists and labels
- [Live Sessions](https://compassboxstudio.com/livesessions/): Compass Box Live Sessions — curated one-take live recordings of original indie music, free of cost to artists
- [Gallery](https://compassboxstudio.com/gallery/): Studio tour and photo gallery of Compass Box Studio's recording and control rooms
- [Contact Us](https://compassboxstudio.com/contactus/): Book a session or enquire about a project at Compass Box Studio
- [Blog](https://compassboxstudio.com/blogs/): Articles on audio engineering, music production, recording techniques, gear, and the Indian indie music scene

## Academy

- [Compass Box Academy](https://compassboxstudio.com/academy/): Overview of Compass Box Studio's music education programmes — hands-on learning in audio engineering, music production, and the music business
- [Music Production Program](https://compassboxstudio.com/music-production-program/): Comprehensive programme covering music theory, DAW workflows, virtual instruments, vocal production, sound design, and final production showcase
- [Audio Engineering Program](https://compassboxstudio.com/audio-engineering-program/): Programme covering recording techniques, microphone types, studio equipment, mixing, mastering, and analogue/digital workflows
- [Post-Production Program](https://compassboxstudio.com/post-production-program/): Programme focused on post-production workflows for music and film, including Dolby Atmos and spatial audio

## Optional

- [Events](https://compassboxstudio.com/events/): Upcoming events, workshops, and shows associated with Compass Box Studio
- [YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0C3p_VS17yT-uttt_i6wmg): Compass Box Studio's YouTube channel featuring live sessions, gear reviews, tutorial videos, and commentary on the Indian indie music scene