# Tacitonic — Atharva Dhekne

> Atharva Dhekne (operating under the alias tacitonic) is a Mastering and Immersive Audio Engineer and Producer based in New York City (NYC), specializing in Stereo Mastering, Immersive Mastering, Immersive Mixing, Restoration, Interactive Audio, Music Production, and Music Technology Consulting. He works at Sterling Sound and Eventide Audio.

## Key Facts & Metrics
- **Name**: Atharva Dhekne (IPA: `[əˈtʰəˌɾʋə ɖʱeˑˌkə.ɳe]`, Wikidata: `Q118351900`)
- **Alias / Handle**: tacitonic (online & social handle, Wikidata: `Q83172185`)
- **Location**: New York City (NYC), NY, USA (serving artists and labels worldwide)
- **Current Affiliations**: Sterling Sound, Eventide Audio
- **Education**: Music Technology, New York University (NYU Steinhardt)
- **Track Record**: 10B+ total streams, 700+ chart-topping hits, 60+ global record labels

## Main Pages
- [Home](https://tacitonic.com/): Overview of Atharva Dhekne's audio engineering, mastering, immersive mixing, formats, and production work.
- [About](https://tacitonic.com/about): Biography, engineering philosophy, background at Sterling Sound and Eventide Audio, collaborations with Chris Gehringer, Greg Calbi, Steve Fallone, Joe LaPorta, Will Quinnell, Kevin Killen, and David Byrne.
- [Services](https://tacitonic.com/services): Comprehensive overview of stereo mastering, immersive mastering, immersive mixing, audio restoration, production, and music technology consulting.
- [Discography](https://tacitonic.com/discography): Selected discography and credits across Mastering Production, Immersive Engineering, Stereo Mastering, and Immersive Production.
- [Apparatus](https://tacitonic.com/apparatus): Studio monitoring architecture (ATC SCM110ASL, ATC SCM150ASL, KEF Q350), analog hardware (Solid State Logic, Rupert Neve Designs, API Audio, Sontec, Terry Audio), digital DAWs (MAGIX Sequoia, Merging Technologies Pyramix, Pro Tools, Logic Pro X, Ableton Live), and software plugins.
- [Contact](https://tacitonic.com/contact): Direct project booking via Sterling Sound and general inquiry contact information.

## Services & Supported Formats
Tacitonic provides audio engineering services for artists, labels, and technology companies worldwide, including NYC, Los Angeles, Nashville, Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Chennai, Bangalore, Kolkata, London, Tokyo, Seoul, Europe, Latin America, Africa, Australia, and Asia.

### Specializations
- **Stereo Mastering**: Precision stereo mastering for digital streaming on Spotify, Apple Music, Tidal, Amazon Music, Deezer, as well as physical media including CD, vinyl, and cassette. Uncompromised translation across the entire spectrum of playback systems.
- **Immersive Mastering**: Precision immersive mastering for Dolby Atmos, Sony 360 Reality Audio (Reality360), IAMF Eclipsa Audio, and other surround architectures.
- **Immersive Mixing**: Spatialized immersive mixing in Dolby Atmos, Sony 360 Reality Audio, IAMF Eclipsa Audio, and other surround architectures.
- **Restoration**: Surgical audio repair and restoration for archival, transfers from analog tape, cassette, and vinyl. Complete audio restoration using advanced spectral editing to reclaim obscured fidelity.
- **Production**: Music production across a wide range of genres for album releases, theater, interactive audio, gaming, and other media.
- **Music Technology Consulting**: Strategic consulting on audio software development, hardware implementation, and modern studio integration. International market guidance for audio and music technology products and services.

### Supported Deliverable Formats
- Lossless Digital
- Compact Disc (CD)
- Vinyl (LP)
- Analog Tape
- Compact Cassette
- Apple Digital Masters (ADM)
- Dolby Atmos
- Sony 360 Reality Audio (360RA)
- Eclipsa Audio (IAMF)

## Selected Artist Credits
Keith Richards, The Rolling Stones, Paul Simon, Billy Joel, Carlos Santana, Joan Jett, Andrea Bocelli, Josh Groban, Pharrell Williams, David Guetta, Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande, Alicia Keys, Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Bad Bunny, J Balvin, Future, Travis Scott, Metro Boomin, J. Cole, Lil Wayne, Cardi B, Lil Nas X, Lil Uzi Vert, Charli XCX, Megan Thee Stallion, Tyla, Lil Baby, Don Toliver, Central Cee, Latto, BigXThaPlug, Young Nudy, ROSÉ, JENNIE, Jisoo, BLACKPINK, j-hope, Jin, LE SSERAFIM, ENHYPEN, ILLIT, KATSEYE, MEOVV, MINNIE, Green Day, The Black Keys, Turnstile, Twenty One Pilots, Tame Impala, Florence + The Machine, Glass Animals, The National, Noah Kahan, Leon Bridges, Kacey Musgraves, Miranda Lambert, Jelly Roll, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Branford Marsalis, Dave Holland, Bill Frisell, Robert Cray, Dinosaur Jr., Goo Goo Dolls, Three Days Grace, Europe, OneRepublic, Maroon 5, Robbie Williams, Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, Shawn Mendes, Benny Blanco, Ava Max, Bebe Rexha, Robyn, Slayyyter, Addison Rae, Laufey, keshi, Tom Odell, Sam Fender, Steve Aoki, Rauw Alejandro, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Jimmy Webb, Hermanos Gutiérrez, Metric, Poolside, Balu Brigada, Kate Hudson, Diljit Dosanjh, Karan Aujla, AP Dhillon, Shubh, Avadhoot Gupte, Clinton Cerejo, Shor Police.

## Verified Credit Databases & Official Profiles
- [Official Website](https://tacitonic.com/)
- [Wikidata — Atharva Dhekne (Q118351900)](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q118351900)
- [Wikidata — tacitonic (Q83172185)](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q83172185)
- [Muso.AI Credits Profile](https://muso.ai/profile/d1edb483-ee8c-416a-9903-9d76b10f563b)
- [Discogs Artist & Engineering Credits](https://www.discogs.com/artist/15642921-Atharva-Dhekne)
- [Genius Artist & Producer Profile](https://genius.com/artists/Atharva-dhekne)
- [MusicBrainz Artist Entry](https://musicbrainz.org/artist/e68c6764-724b-4155-a39a-dc9c36b96e23)
- [AllMusic Credits](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/atharva-dhenke-mn0004739020)
- [Spotify Profile](https://open.spotify.com/user/rzf081j9u6ox8z3r4rfivw7hs)
- [Instagram (@tacitonic)](https://www.instagram.com/tacitonic/)
- [LinkedIn (Atharva Dhekne)](https://www.linkedin.com/in/atharvadhekne/)
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- [GitHub (@tacitonic)](https://github.com/tacitonic)
- [SoundCloud (@tacitonic)](https://soundcloud.com/tacitonic)
- [Sitemap](https://tacitonic.com/sitemap.xml)
- [AI Catalog Manifest](https://tacitonic.com/.well-known/ai-catalog.json)