I play drums on "Girl on Fire" by Alicia Keys, "In America" by John Legend, "Lord Knows" by Drake, tracks from Jay Z, Eminem, Kanye West, Needtobreathe, Rick Ross and many more. I want to play on your songs, too!
I've recorded for and performed with hundreds of independent artists all over the world for decades, in a huge range of styles and genres:
- Credits on multiple Grammy-winning, Platinum-selling records
- Drum loops and samples for Native Instruments (EMPIRE BREAKS and RHYTHM SOURCE), Sounds, Cymatics, SoundTrap and Patchbanks.
- National commercials for AT&T, Valvoline, Banana Republic, Behr Paints and Reebok
- Soundtrack for Amazon Prime series "Luden (The Pimp)"
- Featured in the New York Times for my work in recreating the legendary "Funky Drummer" breakbeat.
With all this experience, I've learned what works on a record, how to get the right sound and feel every time, and how to keep clients happy and coming back. I bring the exact same care, attention, gear and experience to mega-stars and unsigned artists.
Your song is unique, and I set up a custom-tailored collection of drums and percussion for each session. Since 2008 I've been providing drum tracks from my own Triple Colossal Studios in Hoboken, New Jersey. My space sounds great, is very adaptable for a wide range of sounds and vibes, and is full of just about every percussion sound you can imagine.
I offer discount pricing on EP and album projects (all songs must be received at the same time):
- Three-song EP: $1250
- Six-song EP: $2500
- Ten-song Album: $3600
Let's make a record!
Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Credits
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284 Reviews - 54 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedDylan was incredible! First of all, his work was beyond gorgeous; it was outstanding. Beyond that, he was extremely accommodating and helpful in so many ways. He intuitively understood what I was trying to accomplish and helped me enormously. I absolutely will use Dylan again and I unreservedly recommend that you do too. -Peter Lawrence Gray
check_circleVerifiedAnother amazing collaboration with Dylan in the books. He once again exceeded all expectations and gave me the most perfect hand-crafted, artisanal drum tracks for my song. Fresh, funky and bursting with flavor! Thanks, and let's do this again soon!!
check_circleVerifiedFirst time working with Dylan, but definitely not the last time. Thanks, found exactly what I was looking for.
check_circleVerifiedGreat drummer, great tone. He knocked it out the park... A real pro
check_circleVerifiedAlways a great experience working with Dylan! Don’t hesitate and get in contact with him now
check_circleVerifiedDrumming excellence at the highest level... Dylan knows what a song needs and delivers. I love the groove and all of the subtleties he created for this song. Quick turnaround, very professional, and a cool, fun person to work with. Looking forward to working on many more songs with him. Highly recommend!
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I approached Dylan with a specific task, to help realize the drums for a song that I had an idea intensely in my head. The final result is simply excellent. And the work itself was carried out very flexibly.
check_circleVerifiedDylan is the best! Phenomenal sounds, great playing and a pleasure to work with. Hire this man!
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Stellar work from Dylan as always. Unrivaled musicianship and professionalism.
check_circleVerifiedMy go to guy. Never gets it wrong!
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As usual, Dylan was a pleasure to work with. We tried out different kits and snares for a Squeeze type track. The results were awesome! I will book him again in the near future.
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Really enjoyed working with Dylan. High quality drum and percussion tracks, great precision and professionalism. Thanks Dylan!
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Dylan is very knowledgeable and gave me plenty of options to choose from.
check_circleVerifiedDylan has been a fantastic collaborator for the second time. With each collaboration, he brings something unique, expanding the potential of the songs. As both an excellent collaborator and drummer, Dylan is open, approachable, and receptive to your vision. He works diligently to capture the perfect sonic atmosphere. I eagerly anticipate working together on future projects. If you choose to work with Dylan, you won't be disappointed!
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Ultimate professional. Never gets it wrong. Works for the song always.
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Great person and musician to work with! He gets my full recommendation for anyone who needs a professional drummer. Very easy to communicate with as well. -Andy (Altmann Productions)
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Stunning ! Another new song with Dylan. I listened to his drum tracks on repeat for an hour. I was so impressed by the result. His sense of rhythm is magical. Dylan Wissing is very professional and immensely talented.
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There's a reason Dylan has worked with the talent that he's worked with... guy is nothing short of incredible. Best in the game for sure.
Working with him was really easy, and he even gave free revisions within 24 hours exactly how I wanted them.
One really helpful thing is that Dylan gave screenshots of exactly how he put the drums together, and how to mix.
If you want drums that transform your track you have to go with Dylan. I'll definitely be working with him again. 100% recommend.
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Amazing job by Dylan again! 💯 recommended!
Interview with Dylan Wissing
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I started out as a baby banging on pots and pans with wooden spoons, which follows the family tradition – my great-grandfather was a drummer and songwriter in the circus and vaudeville, way back in the day. The music that was around me as a child had a big impact, and set me on the path I’m on today – Hendrix, Stones, Ohio Players, Otis Redding, Ellington, Stevie Wonder, Sun Ra, Beatles, Pharaoh Sanders, EWF. I still have the old family vinyl, scratched and scribbled on.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I'm a very song-oriented drummer, and generally subscribe to the "less is more" approach unless the music calls for something different. The most important thing for me is that the song and the band sound great. Whether that means I play two notes for the whole track, or am building up a massive wall of drums and percussion, the song is the star of the show for me.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I provide drum and percussion tracks to clients from my own recording studio. The process is the same whether it's a mellow Americana song or a single measure loop for a hard-hitting Hip Hop track - find the right sounds from my extensive collection of instruments, record them to capture the unique sounds that each production needs, and play the right parts to bring the song to life.
I was the drummer in this production
- Drums by Dylan - R&B/Pop (Alicia Keys, John Legend, Nicki Minaj, ...)
- Drums by Dylan - Hip Hop (Drake, Kanye, Jay Z, Eminem, ...)
- Drums by Dylan - Rock (NEEDTOBREATHE, Notar, Johnny Socko, ...)
- Dylan Wissing - 25 Beats in 4:20
- Live drum trackAverage price - $350 per song
- PercussionAverage price - $150 per song
- 8 drum sets - 40+ snare drums - mountains of cymbals and percussion - preamps by SSL
- Daking and Sebatron - mics by AKG
- Coles
- AEA
- Telefunken
- Audio-Technica
- Stager
- Earthworks
- and more - conversion by RME
- My Main "Do Everything" Drum SetApr 14, 2024
Overview of my go-to kit for modern sounds:
My "Do Everything" Recording Drum Set (YouTube)
- 2023 Studio TourApr 14, 2024
Here's a look at the room where I create my drum tracks:
2023 STUDIO OVERHAUL (YouTube)
- Drums by Dylan Wissing - Selected RecordingsApr 14, 2024
Here are some songs that I've drummed on, in a wide range of genres:
Drums by Dylan Wissing - Selected Recordings (Spotify)
