Ryan Bannigan on SoundBetter

specializing in remote drum tracking, drum programming, and overall production.

My approach to music starts with drums. Creating a unique and undeniable groove while still serving the song is my goal. I love sampling, and drum programming as much as I do working with live drums and percussion. I especially love mixing the two worlds in ways that feel both natural and authentic.

My current drumming style leans more towards jazz influenced beat music like dilla, robert glasper, & even yussef dayes, but I actively write and record r&b, neo-soul, pop, & rock. I can be a chameleon of sorts and have had the opportunity to play on records that were completely different from the session before.

I have a home studio that I produce & record out of. I have a wide range of drums to choose from. Here's a list of my gear-

Drums- Ludwig Legacy Mahogany, Acrolite, Superphonic, Copperphonic , Sugar Mahogany, Leedy
Preamps- (2) API 512c, (2) Cranborne Camden, UA 610B, Avalon 737, Focusrite ISA One
Compressors- UA 1176LN, WA-2A, (2) dbx 560A, & dbx-160x
Interfaces- UA Apollo x8p & Scarlett 18i20.

Reach out if you have any questions, I'd love to work on your next project!

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Interview with Ryan Bannigan

Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Get the best sound before you start recording. It all starts with how the drums sound in the room before they're even mic'd up.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: r&b, neo-soul, hip-hop, rock, pop, CCM
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: providing high quality drum sounds while playing for the music and the client.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I love finding elements that complement the song. If the music wants a technical, busy groove, that's awesome. It may just as easily want a simple loop for the duration of the track. I'm happy to play either as long as the music calls for it.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Here's my gear list: Preamps- (2) API 512c, (2) Cranborne Camden, UA 610B, Avalon 737, Focusrite ISA One Compressors- UA 1176LN, (2) dbx 560A, dbx-160x, WA-2A Interfaces- UA Apollo x8p & Scarlett 18i20. Mics- Coles 4038 (Matched Pair) AKG c214 (Matched Pair) Neumann TLM 103 AKG D112 Subkick Audio D6 Sennheiser md421 (x3) Sm-57 (x2) SM7B (+ cloud lifter) Sennheiser e609 Warm Audio WA-47jr Ludwig Legacy Mahogany Kit - 20” kick, 12” tom, 14” floor tom Vintage Ludwig Kit- 22" Kick, 13" tom, 16" floor tom Ludwig Supraphonic, Acrolite, Copperphonic, Bell Brass Piccolo Sugar 14x6.5 Mahogany snare Yamaha Maple 13"x6.5 Steve Jordan Signature Snare 1948 Leedy 24” Kick (this thing sounds HUGE) Various Zildjian, Meinl, Dream, & Istanbul cymbals
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: writing/recording live drums and percussion, programming drums, recording/engineering my peer's music.