Transform your tracks with the energy and precision of a pro! I’ve toured and performed with legends like Lionel Richie, Hunter Hayes, Justine Skye, Adam Lambert, and many more. Let’s bring your music to life with the rhythm it deserves!
What I Do:
Drumming & Percussion: Live and studio-ready drum tracks for pop, rock, and R&B artists.
Session Work: Tight, dynamic grooves customized to your vision.
Drum Programming: High-quality programmed beats that sound authentic and fit seamlessly into any mix.
About Me:
Hi, I’m Nathan "Natrix" Ricks – a professional drummer with years of experience performing, recording, and touring with iconic artists. My expertise lies in crafting drum tracks that elevate your songs, giving them the professional polish they need to stand out.
I’ve worked across genres, specializing in pop, rock, and R&B, always adapting my style to fit your project’s unique vibe. Whether you need high-energy live drums, smooth R&B grooves, or precise pop beats, I bring a meticulous approach to every session.
What I Offer:
Quick Turnaround: Standard delivery within 3-5 days.
Revisions: I provide up to 2 revisions to ensure you're 100% happy with the result.
Customized Solutions: From raw stems to mixed drum tracks, tailored to your needs.
Gear: Sabian cymbals, Vic Firth sticks, high-quality drum mics, and Ultimate Ears monitoring for optimal recording and mixing.
Rates are negotiable for larger projects or multiple songs. Let’s chat!
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Credits
Interview with Nathan "Natrix" Ricks
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I played drums on the Rupaul DragRace TV Show as a drummer. I'm proud of that because I had never done something of that magnitude before.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Currently am traveling with Country artist Hunter Hayes as his travel drummer.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Yes, they work with me on the Hunter Hayes shows and put me on to SoundBetter and they are Michael Arrom and Alex Flaggstad.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both because as things change in the world, you wanna be a swiss army knife and be able to change things at a moment's notice.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will give you the quality and fast turnaround time.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: That I don't consider it a job.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Can you chop on drums? And the answer is yes, I know how to include it in a song as long as it's serving the song.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That it's not considered a real job.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Do you trust me with your song and what I can bring to it?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: I have the experience to give you the professionalism you deserve. I bring passion and energy to every project. My clients include winners of Grammy and every other major music award. My work ethic and expertise have landed me on global tours, iconic venues, major festivals, and TV
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: 1. Drum Sticks 2. Drum Set 3. Laptop 4. Headphones 5. Speakers
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I've been doing this since I was 2 years old. I want to do it all. World touring, Big recording projects, TV and Movies, Play on an award-winning project.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My style is hard to explain, but based on my sound and playing, you'd be able to tell if I'm on the drums.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I would've liked to work with Michael Jackson because his music is timeless.
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Caiter to the client and server the music.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Any and everything. I constantly listen to and study multiple genres of music.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Play by ear and fast retention.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring style, flair, and personality.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: 1. Listen through song 2. Practice through the Song 3. Full Run through the song parts 4. Full Run through the song parts with more personality to parts 5. Record 3-5 Variations of song
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Built With The Drummer In Mind, This Studio Has The Best Drums, Cymbals, And Hardware. Drummers Can Tune Their EQ, Compression, FX, And Levels From The Drum Throne.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Calvin Rodgers, Aaron Spears, Dave Weckl
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I do Live Session & Studio Session Work.
- Live drum trackAverage price - $200 per song
- Programmed drumAverage price - $200 per song
- PercussionAverage price - $200 per song
- ProducerAverage price - $400 per song
Turnaround time is typically 1-5 business days after funding the job and supplying materials, rush orders for tight deadlines are available upon request
- 14" x 5" Snare Drum14" x 5" Snare Drum10" x 7" Tom tom12" x 8" Tom tom16" x 14" Floor Tom Sabian Cymbals AAX & HHX
Discount available for multiple tracks
