Remote Session Drummer | MIDI Drums/Programmed Drums for $150

I specialise in recording live MIDI drum tracks for artists, bands, and producers who want the feel of a real drummer with the flexibility of MIDI. Every track is played live. No programming, no loops, no AI.

My job is to listen to what the music is telling me and shape a part that supports the story without getting in the way. That approach feels at home in rock, pop-rock, indie, Americana, folk and singer-songwriter material, and carries through into hard rock, prog, and the darker end of post-punk and gothic rock.

I've worked with folks such as Alex Catchings, Henry Louris, Celtic World Orchestra, Tim Renwick (Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton), Steve Donnelly (Sheryl Crow, Nick Lowe), Ruslan Sirota (Chick Corea, Josh Groban), Phil Keaggy, Iain Hornal (ELO, 10cc) and Mike Waldron (Martina McBride, Lee Ann Womack), amongst many others.

Send me your track, a rough idea of what you’re after, and any reference tracks you have. I’ll listen and record a few takes to give you options. You’ll have something to hear within a day, and we’ll refine from there until the part sits right.

You’ll receive the raw MIDI file, plus multitrack audio if required, so you can use my kit sounds or your own samples. The audio can be sent out either mix-ready or completely untouched. Kit choice stays open throughout. If the snare isn’t sitting right at mix stage, it’s a swap, not a revision. Light percussion is included if the song asks for it. Project rates and rush delivery is available.

For audio, I work mainly with Superior Drummer 3 and its many expansions, but also have a large curated library of drum VSTs such as GGD, Steven Slate, Addictive, EZDrummer, and many others. You'll have access to a virtual drum warehouse.

Have a listen to my work, then tell me about your song. I’d love to hear what you’re working on.