I've been playing drums for 15 years and I can provide full acoustic drum kit recordings for your rock/prog/metal/pop tracks. I have a recording studio and a lot of recording equipment and can provide multi-track recordings in various microphone combinations, either fully edited and mixed or raw. I can also help mix your song!
I'm looking forward to collaborating on any sort of interesting projects that require "live" drums and can generally play a wide variety of genres.
You can also find my channel on Youtube to see a bit of the gear I use https://www.youtube.com/@alexdascal8262
For mixing, I have experience mixing rock/metal songs - check out the sample (before & after). Mixing projects are quoted similarly based on song/complexity/track count.
Please leave me a message on the platform describing your requirements and the goal of your project and we can discuss pricing, timeframes and general approach.
I am happy to work on a Price per Song basis and the price will vary based on the complexity of the song starting as low as $75 - You will also have the opportunity to send feedback and I generally support up to 2 free small changes (change a transition, maybe a small section). This will include light edits of the multitracks to fit the scope and requirements. (e.g. perfectly on grid or loose)
I can also work on an hourly rate of $19 and will generally charge that rate for more complex changes requested during the collaboration process.
Send me a note through the contact button above.
Credits
Discogs verified credits for Alex DăscalEndorse Alex Dascal3 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client
check_circleVerifiedAlex is amazing again! I don't know what it is, but always gives me exactly what I need and more! Very quick delivery and tracks sound great and pro produced!
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Alex is amazing for great value within my budget! I can't express enough how great and professional his work ethic is and his drum tracks sound excellent and perfectly blend into a professional mix. I love working with him and look forward to using his creative skills any time I need a session drummer in the future!
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Excellent skilled professional with great drum mixes and gave me exactly what I asked for on the first try.
Interview with Alex Dascal
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Meeting new people. Building my vocabulary and knowledge of what I love most, music. Getting an opportunity to express myself creatively where appropriate.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I have started learning drums in high-school as a self-starter and have been self-taught ever since. I've played in a grunge band back when I started and after 6 months or so moved into a symphonic metal band with which I've played for about 7-8 years. In the meantime I had collaborations with other groups (more mellow, indie type of music) and had formed a side-project with a few friends which lasted for almost 10 years (alt rock, prog-ish). When the pandemic hit I recorded an album for a symphonic metal project some of my friends started followed by a two year hiatus. In the past 3-4 years I built a small studio for myself and started drumming again. This year I've joined a new group (nu-metal, FINALLY :D) with which I've been playing some live shows and done some studio work.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Early 2000s nu-metal/alt metal is where I feel most at home most probably. I have worked my entire career to broaden my horizons and vocabulary and to be perfectly honest I haven't worked with any bands/projects that fit into that nu-metal lane until recently :D
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: I usually use a lot of parallel compression to make sure my drums cut through while also staying close to a natural sounding kit.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I have a lot of experience with rock and heavier music in general. I have played symphonic metal and alternative metal for a lot of years. I do listen a wide variety of music genres and am generally interested in broadening my horizons as much as possible.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Music production processes (expecially mixing drums). I am incredibly passionate about the production process in general whether we are talking about capturing sounds, mixing, mastering or anything in between.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Attention to detail, patience and a strong focus on "sound". I always strive to make the right sonic choice so that my drum parts fit the song as good as possible.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My setup consists of the following: Tama Superstart Hyper-Drive Full Maple (22x18, 16x14, 14x12, 12x7, 10x6.5) Several Snares - Tama SLP Brass, Tama SLP Big black steel, PDP Concept maple (24 layer), Pearl EXL, Tama SLP Duo, Millenium Steel Piccollo SABIAN Cymbals - AAX, HHX and B8X Tama Iron Cobra Pedals Mics: AKG C214 pair, RODE NT-5 Pair, AKG C3000, Shure SM57, Sennheiser e604, AUDIX i5 & D6, RODE M3, SHURE SM7b, Warm Audio WA-47Jr and a Handmade SubKick mic
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Recording live drums in my studio for both original pieces or cover songs.
I was the Drummer and I mixed this in this production
- play_arrowAwesome song by GRI called In Gri (with no vocals)
- Live drum trackAverage price - $100 per song
- Mixing EngineerAverage price - $200 per song
- EditingAverage price - $50 per track
Price per Song starts at 75$ and price goes up with duration/complexity. Can also do hourly rates at $19/h. I allow 2 small revisions per song free of charge.
Mixing jobs start at 150$ - 2 revisions.
- Deftones
- A Perfect Circle
- Queens of the Stone Age
- PreSonus pre's
- Modern drum sound
- RODE
- AKG
- Audix
- Shure
20% off if collaborating on 4 or more songs at once.