Basic Music Production on Logic Pro X
By Mahesh Raghvan
Tech Meets Tradition: A Creative Journey with Mahesh Raghvan and Appu Krishnan
By Mahesh Raghvan ft. Appu Krishnan
In this Livdemy Behind the Music session, two influential artists— Mahesh Raghvan and Appu Krishnan — delve into their unique journeys through the world of music. Mahesh, known for his innovative use of iPad and Carnatic fusion, and Appu, an accomplished LA-based producer with international collaborations, share personal stories of their early days, the inspirations that drive their sound, and the evolution of their craft. They discuss their approach to music production, the cutting-edge gear they use, and how technology has transformed their creative processes.
Throughout the conversation, Mahesh and Appu dive deep into the technical aspects of their work, sharing insights on their production methods, favourite software, and the importance of constant experimentation. From creating traditional Indian classical music on modern digital platforms to blending genres in K-pop, the two artists reflect on how they’ve carved out distinct musical identities.
The most captivating part of the session is the final collaboration, where Appu builds the foundation with intricate drum patterns and beats, while Mahesh adds his signature melodic improvisations, all in real time. Together, they bring to life a new piece of music, offering viewers a glimpse into the magic of spontaneous musical creation. As they exchange ideas and techniques, their chemistry shines through, making this live collaboration both inspiring and educational for musicians and music lovers alike.
This session provides a rare opportunity to witness how two diverse artists from different backgrounds come together to merge their creative visions into something new and exciting.
Medium
English
Difficulty
intermediate
Duration
60 Minutes
Recording
Available
Submitted questions
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About the Artist
Mahesh Raghvan
Mahesh Raghvan is an Indian musician who is known for his Carnatic fusion music. His experiments with Carnatic music on the iPad have multi-million views on social media. Besides being a full time musician and music producer for two bands 'Carnatic 2.0' and 'Thayir Sadam Project', Mahesh does music technology workshops across major universities and is the creative director of IndianRaga.
Mahesh was a pioneer in bringing music on Touch OS to Indian mainstream music. One of the most popular apps in that space is GeoShred. He came up with innovative ways to produce the Indian note bends (also referred to as Gamaks and Meends) on the iPad surface. He was spotted by none other than the legendary Jordan Rudess, the father of GeoShred, and together with Mahesh' input, the platform was advanced to reproduce expressions and inflections that are typical to Indian music on an iOS device.
This innovation has created a whole new generation of musicians around the world who have taken and created incredible music with iPad. Mahesh still remains the biggest champion of GeoShred and a force to reckon with, playing Indian classical, or semi-classical on iPad with incredible expressions.
On LivDemy, Mahesh conducts a lot of live sessions on GeoShred, music production. There's also a complete course hosted by him, How to play music on iPad.
Classes by the Artist
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