Raftaar

Indian rapper and musician Dilin Nair, known by his stage name Raftaar, made an announcement on Instagram that was more than ordinary. It was neither a song nor an album, but rather an app that he developed and published on GitHub.

His project, called CompCal, performs precision timing calculations for vocal compression, delay, and reverb effects, enabling music producers to calculate accurate Attack, Release, and Delay/Reverb timings based on their track’s BPM and vocal style. Platforms like Jammable are offering Raftaar’s AI-generated voice to compose music.

This project serves as inspiration for creators across all industries, illustrating how professionals can harness their domain expertise to build meaningful applications using development tools and platforms accessible today.

Raftaar’s venture into software development—alongside his music career—demonstrates how artists and professionals increasingly recognise technology as a powerful amplifier for their work. Whether through AI-assisted development, modern frameworks, or other emerging tools, creators now have unprecedented opportunities to translate their specialised knowledge into innovative solutions that enhance their craft and expand their impact.