Hi, I’m Viren Dhakan, a versatile freelance music producer and audio engineer with experience in music composition, sound design, mixing, and mastering for independent artists, podcasts, and short films. I bring a strong technical foundation combined with a creative sensibility, delivering polished, release-ready audio across music and visual media. I’m comfortable working independently under deadlines and collaborating closely with creatives to bring projects from concept to final delivery.

Viren Dhakan

Hi, I’m Viren Dhakan, a versatile freelance music producer and audio engineer with experience in music composition, sound design, mixing, and mastering for independent artists, podcasts, and short films. I bring a strong technical foundation combined with a creative sensibility, delivering polished, release-ready audio across music and visual media. I’m comfortable working independently under deadlines and collaborating closely with creatives to bring projects from concept to final delivery.

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Hi, I’m Viren Dhakan, a versatile freelance music producer and audio engineer with experience in music composition, sound design, mixing, and mastering for independent artists, podcasts, and short films.

I bring a strong technical foundation combined with a creative sensibility, delivering polished, release-ready audio across music and visual media. I’m comfortable working independently under deadlines and collaborating closely with creatives to bring projects from concept to final delivery.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Fluent

Work Experience

Music Producer / Mixing & Mastering Engineer at Revive (Independent Artist)
August 1, 2020 - Present
Produced, mixed, and mastered original electronic/dance music releases from raw session to final masters. Developed arrangements, sound palettes, and sonic direction tailored for streaming platforms and live performance. Applied EQ, dynamics, and tonal balancing to deliver clear, competitive, and consistent mixes. Collaborated closely with the artist to interpret creative vision while maintaining technical accuracy.
Audio Editor & Mixing Engineer at Catalyst Podcast
October 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Edited, mixed, and delivered long-form podcast episodes (1+ hour) for release. Balanced dialogue, music, and transitions to ensure clarity, flow, and consistency. Applied corrective processing and cleanup while maintaining natural sound. Met deadlines with consistent quality across episodes.
Audio Editor & Mixing Engineer at Decoding All That Is Life (Podcast)
June 1, 2025 - Present
Responsible for full-cycle audio post-production including editing, mixing, mastering, and QC. Designed soundscapes and tonal balancing to support narrative and emotional intent. Ensure release-ready audio suitable for digital platforms.

Education

Diploma in Audio Engineering at SAE Institute, Vancouver, BC
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (B.Sc. IT) at UPG College of Management, Mumbai, IN
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment