Max Gaertner

Mixing, Drums & Percussion

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Hi! I'm a producer & percussionist with lots of experience working for artists, companies and film industry as well as a multi-percussionist playing drums, marimba, vibraphone and all kinds of items with experience in contemporary, classical, pop, rock, jazz, ambient and electronic music. I'm always very curious about new music, so let's work :)

I'd love to use my experience as a performer, composer & producer to help you reach your musical goals.
Past performances include artists like Marina Abramović, Berliner Philharmoniker & Ensemble Modern, renowned festivals and touring throughout Europe, Asia and the US.

As an endorser of ADAMS Musical Instruments (NL) and collaborations with many leading companies my studio is filled with the best instruments and recording equipment.

Feel free to hit the contact button and get in touch. Looking forward to meet you! :-)

Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.

18 Reviews - 2 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Maaxy
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    Max did such an amazing job. He took what I had and took it to another level with energy and passion. A very talented musician who I will definitely work with again.

  2. Review by Marco Cardamone
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    This was my first time working with Max. He's amazing. I needed coaching help to set up a recording environment optimized for live looping. With two one-hour coaching sessions, Max guided me through various options and scenarios, ultimately leading me toward Abelton as the foundation platform for me. He shared his studio setup and workflow process. We did an actual live looping project together. Max is a great teacher. Clear. Knowledgable. Patient. Very pleasant (and fun) to work with!

  3. Review by Jessica V.
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    It was so great working with Max. I wanted a song mixed for my daughters graduation but didn’t know anything about the process. Max was quick, creative, and professional and delivered the perfect song. It was fun collaborating with Max and I would 100% recommend him!

  4. Review by Elizabeth
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    Great professionalism, flexibility and prompt communication!
    Lots of creative variations to choose from, and was able to pivot quickly to a new direction. Good quality stems delivered in a timely manner!

  5. Review by Bret E.
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    Max is incredible. Great performer with great intuition & recordings. Highly recommend working with Max!

  6. Review by Lance R.
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    Max is the MAN!! Seriously, his percussion work just took my song to the next level. I am overjoyed!! Epic work!!

  7. Review by Lance R.
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    Wow, Max delivered so much better than I imagined. The drums sound huge! I am definitely going to use him again in the future, I already have two more songs I can't wait to use him with.

  8. Review by John D.
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    Working with Max was epic in the sense that what I was requesting was not the norm . It fits into a particular genre that is very difficult . Max completely hit the Mark!!

  9. Review by Andrew R.
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    Good job.

  10. Review by Dan E.
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    Absolutely fantastic - really great communication, understood exactly the feel and the sound I was going after and completely nailed it. Looking forward to working with you again Max!

  11. Review by Ola
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    Max is amazing to work with. Great communication, very professional, high quality sounds and very quick with delivery. He’s also a really friendly, lovely guy. I hope to work with him again sometime. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  12. Review by Federico C.
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    Working with Max was an excellent experience. He adjusted perfectly to my indications and was very polite and considered with my situation.
    Highly recommended!!!!

  13. Review by Matthew Ray
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    Max has been an enormous help to my project. He is a terrific percussionist and delivered lots of creative ideas and options. The communication was very clear and everything was comprehensively delivered on time, over and above what I expected. Hope to work with Max again in the future!

  14. Review by matthew g.
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    Max is a great musician. He came back to me with a bunch of nice, well recorded ideas.

  15. Review by Robert C.
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    Working with Max Gaertner on an experimental beat was an absolute pleasure. Max's talent for creating unique and natural sounds is truly impressive. He effortlessly combines experimentation with a captivating flow, leaving a lasting impact. The attention he pays to every detail, from layered sounds to smooth transitions, demonstrates his deep understanding of music theory and production techniques. Collaborating with Max was a seamless experience - he valued my input while keeping the deadline.

  16. Review by Bret E.
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    Max is amazing. Really great recordings & performances and has a great feel for the music. Highly recommend!

  17. Review by Aki Y.
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    It was a pleasure to work with Max. He's very easy to work with, professional and communicative, laid-back and has a positive personality. He was also committed to the project. Max played written parts perfectly. He also delivered interesting and useful improv parts that I could play with. I will definitely work with Max again. Thanks Max!

  18. Review by Greta Kelly
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    Siyavash and I found Max great to work with - we had a Zoom chat to discuss the unusual 10/8 and 6/16 beats that we wanted and he combined a bunch of interesting timbres both traditional and contemporary. He was responsive to our requests for changes and a great communicator.

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Night sky (feat. KÁRYYN)

I was the composer, producer & multi-instrumentalist in this production

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One revision is included. It takes 2-3 days to produce your track.

Gear Highlights
  • Marimba
  • Vibraphone
  • Xylo
  • Glock & Timp. Pearl Drum Kit. SABIAN Cymbals. Natural Skin Drums
  • Percussion and FX from Africa
  • Asia & India. PANART Handpans & Gubal. ABLETON Push 2. NI Controllers & Sounds
  • Neumann Mics. RME gear
  • analog synthesizers
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