Vinayak Arora

• Directed sound design and music composition for various games, including Cluck Yeah and Don't Witch Me Now, ensuring high-quality audio experiences.
• Integrated feedback from progress meetings to refine sound design, leading to enhanced gameplay experiences.
• Produced compelling soundscapes for 2D action puzzle and strategy games using Unity and FMOD, significantly elevating player engagement.

• Assisted a 10-person choir recording for Jacob Collier at Abbey Road Studios.
• Engineered the binaural album for Dhruv Vishwanath at Vestry Hall Studio.
• Managed live sound setups for concerts, including microphone placement and sound checks, to deliver exceptional audio quality.
• Provided technical support for sound equipment, diagnosing and resolving issues promptly to avoid disruptions.
• Set up microphones, cameras and output devices to match technical requirements.
• Mixed and edited multi-track recordings in a studio environment, utilising advanced software to create polished final products.
• Operated mixing consoles during live events, making real-time adjustments to balance and enhance audio output.
• Collaborated with musicians and producers to determine the desired sound aesthetic, facilitating productive recording sessions.
• Coordinated with lighting and stage designers to synchronise audio-visual elements, creating cohesive live performances.

• Designed and acoustically treated studio space; produced and edited audio in Logic Pro and Pro Tools with MIDI programming, drum sequencing, and pitch correction (Melodyne), using Plugin Alliance and Valhalla tools for synthesis and mixing.
• Prepared for recording sessions by selecting and setting up microphones.
• Collaborated with prominent artists and brands on production, vocal arrangement, and post-production projects including Bumble, Salim-Sulaiman, Antariksh, and Piyush Bhisekar.
• Produced high-quality recordings, ensuring optimal sound quality and artistic vision alignment.

• Instructed students on principles of game audio design and implementation.
• Led sound engineering workshops, sharing expertise with aspiring engineers to nurture industry talent.
• Guided students in vocal and guitar improvisation and composition, emphasizing rigorous ear training and the application of Indian and Western music theory.
• Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning outcomes.
• Integrated technology tools to support instructional delivery and student assessment processes.
• Assessed student progress through diverse evaluation methods to ensure understanding.
• Designed quizzes, vocal exercises, harmony, and rhythm worksheets.
• Conducted online and offline performance events and ensemble recitals.

• Set up and engineered recording sessions for drums, tabla, choir, and live performances, managing preamps and recording chains.
  Edited and time-corrected audio in Pro Tools and performed gain staging for mixing.
• Worked with Universal Audio Apollo x8p, outboard compressors, and Neumann KH420 monitoring systems.
• Reinstalled studio acoustic treatment after flooding to restore recording conditions.

Key Achievements:

• Vocal arrangement for PVR Cinemas
• Recorded drums, vocals, guitar, and bass for Kraken (band)
• Recording sessions for Taba Chake (vocals, guitar, drums, and ukulele)

• Taught guitar fundamentals and advanced techniques under the Rockschool and Trinity College Music syllabus.
• Facilitated ear and rhythm training for students.
• Noida, India