Vishal Nayak

Indie Session Drummer

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I'm a drummer and recording engineer based in Brooklyn. Credits include Nick Hakim, Hannah Cohen, Billie Marten, Raveena, Empress of and many more. Top of the line microphones and recording equipment and a carefully curated collection of drums and cymbals to get the perfect sounds to elevate your songs and productions.

I am a drummer, multi-instrumentalist, engineer and producer based in Brooklyn, New York.

As a drummer, I've played on records by Nick Hakim, Empress Of, Billie Marten, Hannah Cohen, Raveena, Helena Deland, Photay and many more. As an engineer, I have worked on records by Ali Sethi, Cautious Clay, Will Butler (of Arcade Fire), Marc Ribot, Bartees Strange, El Michels Affair, and many more. I bring this combined experience to every project I work on, working with top-of-the-line microphones, recording equipment and a carefully curated collection of drums and cymbals to get the perfect sounds for your production.

I work out of my recording studio in Brooklyn, with a vast collection of incredible sounding drums made by C&C Custom, Yamaha, Sonor and Leedy. My microphone collection rivals most major studios and includes top of the line offerings from Neuman, RCA, Coles, Gefell, Heiserman, AEA, Royer, AKG, Shure and Audiotechnica. Mic Preamps and outboard by Electrodyne, CAPI, Lachapell Audio, Tube-Tech, Urei and Altec. I'm able to record upto 28 tracks at my studio, so the possibilities are endless!

I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.

Credits

AllMusic verified credits for Vishal Nayak
  • Helena Deland
  • Photay
  • Photay
  • Photay
  • Photay
  • Nick Hakim
  • Nick Hakim
  • Nick Hakim
  • Olden Yolk
  • Olden Yolk
  • Chrome Sparks
  • Empress Of
  • Wild Yaks
  • Nick Hakim
  • Nick Hakim
  • Lowhency Pierre
  • Nick Hakim
  • Shubh Saran
  • Photay
  • Photay
  • Photay
  • Photay

Endorse Vishal Nayak3 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client

  1. Review by Adam M.
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    Another great experience working with Vishal. Consistently works fast and provides detail oriented support. He’s also a true pro with recording and mic’ing, providing top notch bounces. Highly recommended

  2. Review by Adam M.
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    Vishal is an incredible musician and provided extremely quick and thorough work. Really looking forward to working with Vishal again and would certainly recommend to anyone looking for high quality drum recordings.

  3. Review by Sahil
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    Vishal isn't just a phenom drummer, he's a dialed, thoughtful, class-A engineer. He'll get the coolest sounds and parts and is an absolute pro all the way. His credits speak for themselves!! 10/10

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This Is Your Life by Hannah Cohen

I was the Drummer in this production

GenresSounds Like
  • Matt Chamberlain
  • Aaron Sterling
  • James Gadson
Gear Highlights
  • C&C Custom
  • Vintage Yamaha
  • Sonor and Leedy Drums. Electrodyne
  • Lachapell Audio
  • CAPI and Chandler. Microphones by Heiserman Audio
  • Coles
  • RCA
  • Royer
  • Neumann
  • Audio Technica
  • Shure
  • AKG
  • Electrovoie
  • Shure
  • Sennheiser and Beyerdynamic
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More SamplesHere’s a playlist of songs I’ve played drums over the last few years.