Remote Drum Recording
Pro-Quality Drum Recordings from a true Session Pro in a custom built drum studio with top end gear
I’ve logged thousands of remote sessions for clients all over the world in just about every genre imaginable. I’ve been refining the art of multi-track drum recording for over 20 years and am here to help bring your artistic vision to life!
Offline Remote Drum Tracks
Simply send me the current version of your song and I’ll send back pro quality drum recordings!
I dial in custom sounds for each and every song- After getting on the same page with you I’ll record 3 full takes with some options and variations to choose from, and I also include a free revision in my base rate if you’d like anything changed after reviewing the initial takes. 95% of the tracks I work on are completed either in the initial round or after one revision, but additional revisions can be recorded for a nominal fee if needed.
All I need to get started is a WAV of your song with and without any current/temp drums, bounced out at 0:00 in your DAW, and the BPM of the track. You can also include any specific notes, voice memos, reference tracks, etc, but I’m also always happy to roll with my instincts on it.
Turnaround time is typically just a few business days depending on my current workload.
LIVE Remote Drum Sessions Via Google Meet and Audiomovers Hi-Res Streaming
Attend the session from anywhere in the world! Watch and hear me lay down takes in real time with the ability to give instant feedback.
Utilizing Google Meet video and Audiomovers Hi-Res audio streaming you’ll get live viewing and a hi-res audio feed straight from my DAW as I record your takes. Each 1 song session is 45 minutes long- I’ll get the right sounds dialed in and learn the song ahead of time so we can get right to recording takes.
Once you’re happy with the takes we’ve recorded I’ll upload all the multitrack files and send a link to download within 1 hour of concluding the session.
Live sessions are available Tuesday-Friday from 10am-2:30pm MST (US). When recording multiple songs, just book the same number of time slots back to back- we’ll work at a natural pace and take breaks as needed.
FAQs
What gear do you use?
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Logic Pro X, Universal Audio Apollo X Series Interfaces, Neve and API preamps, AEA, Lauten Audio, AKG, Beyerdynamic, sE Electronics, Shure, and Warm Audio microphones, Ludwig drums (various series and sizes), Sabian cymbals (various series covering the full tonal spectrum), various percussion, nicknacks, mutes, noisemakers, etc
What do you need from me to get started?
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Mainly just a WAV of the current version of the song with and without any current/temp drums and the BPM, along with any specific notes, voice memos, sonic references, etc. You can also send basic splits (drums, guitars, bass, vox, keys, etc) if you’re able to, but it’s not required.
How is payment sorted?
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For offline sessions payment can be made via PayPal or Venmo. Payment in full or a 50% deposit is required to secure your session, with the other 50% due upon file delivery (if not already paid in full). Live remote sessions are booked and paid for ahead of time via the Calendly link in the service description.
How will you send the files?
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I use WeTransfer for file delivery and also have a WeTransfer Pro portal where you can send your files to me for free with no expiration date. I record in Logic Pro X but will deliver organized folders of each take with numbered channels and a stereo drum mix, along with a screen grab of my fader levels, making it a breeze to import into any DAW and copy my balance.
How many channels do you record?
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I record 18 channels on the way in with total kit coverage- close mics on all drums, hat, and ride, and multiple overhead and room options to choose from. I’ll also utilize extra aux channels for reverbs and parallel processing that will be included in the file delivery. All multitracks are largely unprocessed besides a bit of EQ, and stereo drum mixes will include style and genre appropriate drum buss processing (subtle broad EQ strokes, parallel compression, saturation, etc)