Drum Recording

Send an email with information about the recording you need. Describe the project and how you want the drums to sound. Include in your message:

• genre, style, and tempo
• reference links

If you already have a track prepared - make sure to send it. This can be:

• audio recording
• video recording
• programmed drums
• sheet music / MIDI file

Any additional information will help prepare the recording and speed up the process.

Before recording, information about session parameters will also be required, such as sample rate and bit depth. If you are not sure which settings to choose, consult your engineer or producer.

Based on the materials you send, I prepare an individual quote for the project. After approval, we schedule the consultation and move to the next stage of collaboration.

The quote depends on factors such as:

• project difficulty
• number of tracks to record
• scope of creative input
• drum type and configuration
• time required to prepare the sound
• additional options: editing, mixing, or triggering

Every project is priced individually so the scope of work matches your needs.

The consultation is an essential part of the entire process, during which I gather the information needed to prepare the recording. During the online meeting, we go through the track, define what should be played and how, analyze the groove, the type of fills, and their length. We also discuss the sound of individual instruments and the stylistic direction - from traditional playing to more modern approaches combining different genres.

During the consultation, I also present my own ideas and variations that may influence the final shape of the drum part. The session takes place live from the project studio (DrumBox), so you can immediately hear the sound of the instruments and make informed decisions about the recording. This is also the stage where we define the final scope of work. If you decide not to continue, you only cover the cost of the consultation, billed hourly.

This is the key production stage - entering a professional studio and recording the drum part according to the consultation.

The recording session takes place in a professional studio, using a multi-microphone setup and a properly prepared drum kit. Every element of the recording is matched to the track's character and production goals.

During recording:

• the drum part is performed according to the agreed plan
• instruments are selected for the specific track
• the drum kit is tuned and prepared
• damping is used to shape the sound character
• a multi-microphone setup is used
• professional preamps and converters are used

After the session, you receive the full set of materials as audio files delivered electronically. You also receive a PDF document with a detailed description of the session contents, track names, and microphone configuration.

Depending on the order scope, the materials may include:

• all session tracks
• drum mix or stems
• additional recording versions
• alternative takes or doubles

On request, the material can go through post-production, including editing, additional sounds, triggering, layering, or replacement of selected elements.

The final material is prepared according to the agreed scope and ready for further production.