DELIVERING GREAT DRUMS ONLINE FOR YOUR SONGS.
Getting great quality drums online has never been easier, and my online session drummer recordings are about getting you drums that feel and sound just right. As a composer and producer myself, I understand the massive role the drums play in creating and supporting our vibe, so I put a lot of care in delivering great results.
I collaborate closely with artists, bands, and producers to ensure they great drum tracks, using my experience working in great studios like Abbey Road, A.I.R, and Eve to do so. Consequently, I’ve set up my studio and workflow to deliver this service efficiently and on time.
Raw or Produced
Whether you want clean raw, mono stems or a fully produced mix, you’ll get great sounding and feeling drums online.
Songs First
I always serve the song, playing tight, yet sympathetically, to your feel and performance. I can also tune the drums to match the key of your song(s) should you require it.
Deadlines
I’ll deliver the project on time to our agreed deadlines.
“We recorded the songs live, in singular takes, repeatedly, with the drums remaining locked without compromise to feel or fluidity. This only left me with the difficult task of picking which of the takes I liked best.”
Mikhail Daken
Singer/Songwriter
Samples
I’m an online session drummer working with artists ranging from Singer/songwriters to Heavy Metal, Trip Hop to Gospel delivering drum sessions online right to their inboxes. Check out some samples below, and head over to my Instagram page where I post snippets of the latest sessions every Wednesday.
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Originals Medley
Thank you again! Drums sound fantastic.
Tim Pagnotta
Multi-platinum songwriter and producer (Sugarcult, Walk The Moon)
Full Service Music Production
Have a listen to some samples below.
Production Samples
Equipment
As I mentioned above, I’ve set up my studio to get you great-sounding, drum tracks with all the information you need to produce them as you like.
I have different drum kits and snares to deliver both modern and vintage vibes, with cymbals to match.
Drums
KITS
- TAMA Starclassic Maple: 12×8 / 16×16 / 22×16
- Hayman Vibrasonic (1973): 13×9 / 16×16 / 22×14
- Pearl BLX (80s/90s): 10×10 / 12×10 / 13×11 / 16×16 / 22×16
SNARES
- Pearl Masters Premium Maple: 14×6.5
- Ludwig LM402 (1979): 14×6.5
- WorldMax Black Brass (Black Beauty copy): 14×6.5″
- TAMA Steelworks: 10×5
CYMBALS
- Sabian: HHX (dark) and AAX (bright)
PERCUSSION
- Various percussion instruments
Recording
INTERFACE/DAW
- Focusrite 18i20 audio interface
- Vintech Audio Dual 72 mic preamp
- A Designs Pacifica 2 channel mic preamp
- Logic X and Waves and Soundtoys plugins
MICS
- AKG C214 Stereo Set
- Sennheiser MD 421
- Shure SM57 LC
- Shure Beta 52A
- Soup Can Mic
- Shure SM58
- Sennheiser e904
GUITARS
- Fender Precision Bass
- Fernandes 80s Lawsuit Stratocaster
Process
In short to get drums online, the process is simple. You just provide me with a demo or drum-less track, and I record the drums for your song from my studio, which I then send back to you.
Packages
Download the PDF for pricing details for all my packages.
Checklist
Process
1. TELL ME ABOUT YOUR PROJECT
Send me information about your project via email or phone; please download, complete and send me the checklist to provide me all the necessary details.
2. SEND ME YOUR DEMO OR DRUM-LESS TRACK(S)
Send me the demo(s) or drum-less track(s), and once I’ve received them, I will record the first take and send it to you for review.
3. PROVIDE ME WITH YOUR FEEDBACK
Provide me with feedback or notes based on what I’ve done. I will then re-track with those changes accordingly, and send you the files.
4. YOU NOW HAVE DRUMS FOR YOUR SONG
You receive your drum tracks sent to you as high-quality WAV stems. I can send them raw for you to mix and produce, or I can send you mixed and produced tracks.
“I had the opportunity to work with Nicholas on two projects at Abbey Road Studios in London. He’s truly committed to his work and brings his artistic approach produces great results.”
Max Scenna
Engineer/Producer (Shakira/Living Colour)
Drum Tech & Support
I can provide expert drum tuning, setup, and equipment sourcing.
Working in world-renowned studios such as Abbey Road, A.I.R Studios, Eve Studios, Urchin Studios, and more, I’ve provided drum tech and support for a wide range of projects.
Here are just a few of the projects I’ve worked on…