Take us back to the very first piece of music that felt truly like yours — what was it, and what were you making it on?
The first piece of music I created was called Third-eye. I named it that because it gave me a sense of knowing myself more, and every time I would listen to it, I felt inspired and motivated to keep creating. It was a trap genre with a drill rhythmic pattern. I made that song specially for myself so that whenever I feel off, I have a masterpiece to support me.
Was there a person — a teacher, a guru, or an artist you were obsessed with — who shaped the way you hear and build music today?
Yes, there were a lot of artists I was obsessed with when I started my music production journey, mainly my brother, because he was the one who introduced me to producing music through DAWs. Listening to Indian hip-hop like Yo Yo Honey Singh made me understand how to add rhythms on the beat. MC Stan's music composing helped me understand how to add depth in the music. Metro Boomin gave me the way to style the beat and create a hype.
Do you remember the moment you realised production could be more than a hobby — that this is what you wanted to build your days around?
I remember when I started to produce music, it was just a hobby, but there were times when I took a break from producing and I thought it was the end of it. But there are some things that still connect me to create. Whenever I felt something wasn't right, I would just go and enter the dilemma of music production that makes me feel happy. That was the time when I thought that this could be more than a hobby.
Music production and video editing are two crafts most people keep separate — how did you end up doing both, and which one came first for you?
For me, making music came first, and video editing came later. This was when I was around 14-15 years old, when I found out about editing softwares and I would try every software possible. I had a special place for Premiere Pro in my heart. Music production and editing require one common thing, which is SYNC. If there is no sync in both these aspects, then it feels messy and improper. When I took a break from music, I found editing, and it was a flow of just creating, whether it's video editing or music. I have a YouTube channel called nSYNCStudios, named because SYNC derives both music and video editing.
What's the story behind this track — how did it come together, and what makes it special to you?
This is an instrumental track called Moodswings, and by the name it derives various emotions. This track has 6 layers of emotions, from feeling rage and energetic to regret and guilt. I wanted to glorify these few emotions in one instrumental track. I first made the rage track, then eventually whenever I would feel good or bad or whatever I felt, I tried to put it on those instruments, and ultimately it became a layer of emotions of a 19-year-old human being. This track is special for me because everyone feels a certain emotion at a point, and I felt this track could convey those emotions and let people vibe with those or vent it out.
Walk us through this space — what's the one piece of gear or corner of the room you couldn't work without?
It's the main setup which I have, the Yamaha CTX700. This keyboard has allowed me to explore for creation and to be more every time, and the sustain pedal, which is the second most important aspect. I have a MIDI keyboard which makes it easier for me to record the ideas quickly, and the legendary Kali Audio speakers. While using them, I learned the art of balancing and mastering the music for a better experience.
What were you going for with this edit, and what was the trickiest part to get right?
I uploaded my among favourite edits. So basically, one was for a college event and I had creative liberty to shoot and edit, so I went for what I thought. The trickiest part was to make it look cool while making sensible information. Edit is not just about cuts, it's also about why those cuts. Another is an experimentation video where I shot with one of my friends; he was very helpful. The third one is a travel edit, and this was the most trickiest because hill travel edits are to be peaceful and slow. Instead, I decided to make a modern fast-cut edit and turned out to be liking it.
What are we looking at here, and which software do you build your music in?
I started to make music with FL Studio, then gradually shifted to Logic Pro X (Mac). After a year or so, I shifted back to FL Studio. There were hurdles because I shifted from a PC to laptop, and again I have changed my laptop as a form of upgrade, so I started making music in FL Studio and looking forward to make more.
Who did you make this with, and what do you remember most from working on it?
This project is a part of the track Moodswings. So basically, I wanted a female voice and the song name is Regret. The song explains how expectations can lead to misunderstanding that leads to regret. The most tough part was finding a voice because everyone were busy or if they agreed, then they have back off due to their own personal reasons. And when I got the voice, special thanks to my female friend who did the voiceover part, and I was looking for a dreamy voice which I think I succeeded.
What is this, and what stage are you at with it?
This song I'm recently working on is a hip-hop vibey flex kind of song and I have almost completed the song. There are some mixing and layers to be done and I hope when it's released it goes viral!!!
When a track or an edit finally comes together exactly the way you heard it in your head, what does that moment feel like for you?
Yes, I get very excited when the music and track finally reaches the point what I imagined, and it is very peaceful and a win-win moment. It feels awesome at the same point as to work on more projects because if I feel satisfied, then I won't feel like to do more.
Contact and Follow
Email: niranjanasharma11011@gmail.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nSYNCStudios
Instagram: @niranjansharma.9
Instagram: @nsyncstudios
