I’m now offering remote drum tracking for your next single, EP, or full-length album. My studio can provide you with high-resolution drum tracks to help you bring your vision to completion.
In addition to the conventional in-person studio experience, I am available for hire as an online session drummer. Remote tracking enables you to capture a professional performance in a great-sounding room with acoustic drums and industry-standard recording equipment.
Aside from being more affordable than a traditional studio, remote tracking can help you finish your live drum tracks quickly, usually in a week or less (depending on the size of your project). My gear is always assembled and ready to record. I try to make the whole process as easy as possible. If you have any questions at any point, I’m always available to talk!
Before the session: Describe your vision for the project and how drums can help you achieve it. Once you’re ready to move forward, email a rough mix or scratch track to record with (be sure to include the BPM in the filename). If you have a programmed drum part, you can include it as a separate audio file.
During the session: Based on our discussions, I’ll create a drum part with a unique groove for your music. I truly enjoy the collaborative process, so any suggestions you have — from drum tuning to mic placement—are absolutely welcome.
After the session: I will send a link to a folder containing the raw, uncompressed tracks (usually between eight and fifteen audio tracks per song), allowing you, your producer, and your mix engineer to shape the tones specifically for your sound.
Gear Specs
Software / Interface:
Logic Pro X
Motu 16A Audio Interface
Preamps:
Focusrite:
Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic Eight Channel Mic PreWarm Audio:
WA273 Dual Channel British Mic Pre
WA273-EQ Dual Channel British Mic Pre/EQ
WA-412 Four Channel Mic Pre
Microphones:
AKG:
451 (1)Royer:
R-10 (2)sE Electronics:
BL8 omni (1)
sE7 (1)
sE8 (2)
V7 X (1)
V Beat (3)
V Kick (2)Shure:
545SD (1)
KSM137 (2)
SM57 (4)
SM57 (transformerless) (2)
SM7B (1)Solomon Mics:
LoFReQ Sub-Mic (1)12 Gauge Microphones:
Red12 Omni (1)Tul Microphones:
Snare 2 (1)
Drum Sets:
Gretsch Drums:
late ‘70s USA Custom (6-ply Jasper maple/gum shells)
8″x12″ & 9″x13″ rack toms
14”x14” & 16″x16″ floor toms
14″x20″ & 14”x22” kick drumsLudwig Drums:
1963 (3-ply mahogany/poplar/mahogany shells)
8″x12″ rack tom
16″x16″ floor tom
12”x22”, 14″x22″, & 6”x28” kick drums
2002 Classic Maple (9-ply shells)
9″x13″ rack tom
16″x16″ floor tom
14″x22″ kick drum
Snare Drums:
Ludwig Drums:
’20s Black Beauty 5”x14”
1961 Porto-Pak 5”x13”
1963 Pioneer 5″x14″
1964 Acrolite 5″x14″
1965 Parade Drum 10”x14”
1972 Supraphonic 5″x14″
1976 Supraphonic 6.5”x14”
1978 Black Beauty 5”x14”
1979 Coliseum 8”x14”
2023 Black Beauty (8-lug) 6.5”x14”
2024 Black Beauty (8-lug) 5”x14”
Pearl Drums:
’70s B4515 Chrome-over-Brass 5”x14”
’90s Custom Classic One-Piece Maple Shell 6.5”x14”
’90s Free Floating One-Piece Maple Shell 3.5”x14”Slingerland Drums:
mid ‘50s Radio King 6.5″x14″
WFL:
’40s Ideal 5”x14”
Cymbals:
pAisTe:
20” & 19” 2002 crash
22” Masters swish
15” & 16” Masters Thin hi-hat
22” & 20” Signature Traditionals Light ride
18” Signature Traditionals Thin crash
16” Signature Traditionals Thin hi-hatvintage Zildjian:
24” & 21” A ride, 15” A hi-hat (‘50s)
21” A Rock ride (‘70s)
20” A swish, 20” K ride, 18” K Dark crash (‘80s)
10” A splash (‘90s)
Percussion:
Latin Percussion and RhythmTech shakers, tambourines, and other various toys/effects
Native Tongue Percussion RhymBlock (maple)
RhythmTech lap cajón
Remo djembe
suitcase full of random percussion toys/found objects
Heads, Sticks, Hardware, etc.:
DW hardware and pedals
Yamaha hardware
Humes & Berg bags and cases
Remo drumheads
Vic Firth sticks, brushes, and mallets
DEM’Sticks bamboo rod bundles
Headhunters sticks and creations
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost?
My base rate is $150 per song. Discounts are available for larger endeavors. Contact me to discuss the details, and I’ll craft a custom quote for your project.
What should I send to ensure the best result?
Record your scratch track to a click, metronome, or programmed loop. You may also want to include any ideas about the drum part, especially if there are specific bands, drummers, or grooves you want me to use for reference.
What if I’m not 100% satisfied?
I take pride in making sure my clients are happy with my performance. That’s why I will do up to three revisions to guarantee we capture the magic!
