Studio Drum Tracks

Rates start at $50. Most songs under 5 min are $50 if you accept the initial take or if there are minimal changes required.  If additional changes are requested, then the rate increases to $75 per song.  Longer songs, or more complex songs (changing tempos, changing or odd time signatures) will be slightly more.  I'll let you know before I start recording.  Also, additional percussion tracks are extra (see rates).  Songs recorded at 96Khz sample rate are an additional charge. 

You send me a song and I will record acoustic drums and send a demo MP3 mix back to you for approval.  When you are satisfied, send me payment, and I will provide your files for download.  I use Pro Tools to record the tracks, and create multi-track WAV files.  I default to 24-bit/44.1 KHz but I can record at 48Khz or 96Khz if you let me know before we start!   WAV format can be easily imported into most DAWs for PC and Mac. 

Email a drumless MP3 with your basic tracks and musical arrangement.  You can also send me a mix with drums for reference, but I need a mix without the drums to record with. Tell me the tempo and include 8 clicks at the start of the song only (then mute it). If you send the click on an individual track, please make sure it starts at the exact same place as the audio track.  If you didn't use a click, I will follow your existing track. 

If you include a programmed drum reference, let me know if you want me to copy any or all or none of it.  If you have ideas about a particular sound you are looking for, let me know.  The more you can tell me about the sound or style you are looking for the faster I can get you the drum tracks you will be happy with.  You can try describing the sound you want, or tell me other songs you like the sound of.

After payment is received, I will make your tracks available for download.  I will send you all of the unprocessed tracks and a "reference mix" (a stereo WAV "stem" that will have any EQ or compression that I apply to the drum mix).   You can drop it in your mix as-is, or use the individual tracks and mix it yourself.  The number of tracks will depend on what I use for the song, but usually includes kick, snare, tom1, tom2, room, overheads L/R, hi-hat, ride, and maybe more...

I will do the initial take when you send me your track.  When you approve the mix I send back to you, then payment is due.  If you decide you would like changes to the initial track, then I ask that at least half of the payment be sent at that time, with the remainder due once you fully approve the final track (or you are welcome to pay in full then too).  Once the track is completed, and I have received full payment, then I will send you a link to download the drum tracks.