
Live-performed MIDI drums with real feel. No loops, no programming, no AI. Every sound is handpicked, every note played live—delivered as mix-ready multitracks, stereo stems, and raw MIDI. The nuance of a real drummer, with the flexibility of MIDI. Fast turnaround, free revisions, no compromises.
You want live drums, but studio sessions are a nightmare.
Booking time. Coordinating schedules. Hoping the drummer gets your vision. Dealing with room acoustics that might not fit your track.
Then there's the alternative: spending hours tweaking programmed drums that still sound... programmed.
Here's what you actually need: someone obsessed with getting the perfect drum sound for your specific song, who plays every hit like a real drummer, but gives you the control and flexibility you'd never get from a traditional session.
That's where I come in.
I'm not just playing drums over your track. I'm crafting the exact tone palette your song needs, then performing with the musicality and instinct of a session player.
Every sample is handpicked. Every hit is performed. Every fill serves the song.
You get hyperrealistic drums with human soul - and the flexibility to tweak anything without rebooking the studio.
What you actually receive:
• Mix-ready multitracks (not just a stereo bounce)
• Raw MIDI performance files
• Stereo stems for quick reference
• Free revisions until it's perfect
• 3-day turnaround
Ready to hear what your songs sound like with a drummer who's as obsessed with tone as you are? Let's talk about your project.
I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.
30 Reviews - 5 Repeat Clients
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Excellent! Great communication! Spot on with the drumming and the drumsound!
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Just finished another project with Mart. He’s always responsive, easy to work with and of course, does great work. I look forward to working with him again soon!
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Marty has become much more than I hired gun for our project. He’s not only an amazing drummer both analogue and digital, he has musical sensibilities across the entire spectrum … small details to big picture. A fantastic person to have on your team. As for his work ethic? Suberb. He stays involved until you’re completely satisfied, and in our case we found someone who we’d like to keep involved as we move forward.
If you’re reading this and considering your options, you just found the right one - check_circleVerified
Martin was fantastic to work with. He knows exactly what he’s doing and delivered what we needed and then some! Don’t hesitate to hire him for your drumming needs. A+
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Martin is a master of his craft—he’s meticulous, kind, communicative, and plays with finesse and feel. What is more, he also hears a production imaginatively when asked, and he offered me options to help me realize more pathways for my song. He also materially offered all of the WAV and MIDI content I could possibly need to further tailor, modify, or simply embed into the album mix with my producers. Thank you Mart!
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Martin is great to work with. Friendly, professional and quick turnaround. His drum parts were a great fit for my songs.
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Mart is a pleasure to work with. Easy. Very responsive. And always wanting to do what's best for the project. I look forward to working with him again!
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Fast delivery without compromising on quality. Top drummer.
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Martin has been great. Really knows his stuff, understood the briefly perfectly, produced amazing sounding drums and did it all very quickly. Highly recommend.
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Mart was fantastic to work with! Highly efficient, knowledgable, and easygoing.
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Once again, Martin turns the work around quickly and with his usual skill and communication.
His work is first class and he is able to interpret my ideas and turn them into solid drum tracks. I have used a remote drummer before and all his work will be replaced by Martin. - check_circleVerified
Mart did a great job! He was super responsive, sent me options that worked for the song, and was happy to do a bit of back and forth as we settled on the final version. I will definitely be working with him again!
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Martin was super helpful and willing to go the extra mile. His communication was brilliant and moreover seemed like a brilliant guy!
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Transitions and professionalism excellent once again!
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Amazing sound, groove, and communication!
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Martin is the real deal. He has an incredible feel and musicality but just as importantly, he's a great communicator and surprisingly for a drummer, has a great sense of humour! :)
His turnaround times are fabulous but without compromising the quality.
As I've said in previous reviews, I wouldn't go anywhere else for my drum parts. - check_circleVerified
Everything great and very fast response.
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Very professional, a pleasure to work with, I expect to send more material Mart's way.
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Mart is just perfect! I highly recommend working with him! He is very professional, easy to communicate with and provides his tracks very fast.
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Working with Mart is awesome! Firstly, he is VERY musical and delivers great performances—always making sure I’m happy with what was delivered. Secondly, and no less important, he’s reliable and communicates extremely often and clearly. He is a pleasure to work with, I highly recommend Martin, and I will definitely hire him again!
Interview with Mart Evans
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both — whatever gets you through the night. I believe in using whatever tools best serve the music, whether it’s analog warmth or digital precision. At the end of the day, it’s all about what works for the song and the session.
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Clients are spoilt for choice these days so take your time, do your homework, and make sure you're hiring the right person. ALWAYS reach out to a prospective hire first to find out if they're a fit.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I played the drums on a cover of Jethro Tull's "The Whistler" by Celtic World Orchestra. I was so happy with how it came out, and as a self-confessed song drummer, it was fun to cut loose and get the BIG drums out. It was also a pleasure sharing credit with some real top-flight players on there. It was one of those tracks that gave me goosebumps during tracking. That's a rarity. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gE8YjQG82bA
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Right now, I’m halfway through working on an album for a Norwegian band that’s kind of like Gothic Rock with a synth-pop edge—they found me on SoundBetter, and it’s been an absolute blast so far! There’s nothing better than clicking with a client and really being on the same wavelength.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: What I really love about my job is that feeling you get right before you start listening to a new track—when you sense it might be something really special. Every project is different, and that moment of anticipation keeps things exciting. It’s like being part of a creative journey from the very start, helping bring someone’s vision to life with the right groove and feel. No two sessions are ever the same, and that keeps me inspired and always looking forward to the next one.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: “Can you put a fill there?” The answer is always yes. If I feel it’s not needed, I’ll explain why—but at the end of the day, I’m here to do a job and deliver a track the client will be happy with.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: A lot of people assume MIDI drums are just programmed beats that sound robotic or lifeless. The truth is, I perform every note live, with all the feel and dynamics of a real drummer. MIDI just gives you extra flexibility without losing that human touch.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: Apart from technical questions such as BPM, sample rate etc., I would ask them what kind of mood they wanted to come out of the track. Also, I would ask if they have any reference files, whether an already available demo drum track or a track by an existing artist that they'd want to capture the feel of.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: I’ve been playing drums since 1986. I got my start gigging in the pubs and working men’s clubs of South East London—where I learned the value of social music and playing for the song. Over the years I’ve played live, toured, recorded, and eventually shifted my focus to remote session work. Since 2021, I’ve specialized in live-performed MIDI drum tracks, combining decades of playing experience with a modern, flexible workflow that suits today’s production needs.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I am a song drummer, so I focus on feel and simplicity.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: The guitarist Nick Dray - he's one of my oldest friends and was in my very first band back in the day so he's been there from the start - he's a great guitarist and an even better bass player so look him up. I have done some work for producer Stephen Paul on other platforms and Freddie Banks has been very supportive. He's killing it on here!
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise to treat your music like it’s my own. You’ll get a live, musical drum performance that fits your song, delivered on time and how you want it. I keep things easy and flexible—no shortcuts, just real, honest work.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Just a kick drum so I could use it as a boat to get off the island! In all seriousness, I can't do what I do to the level I do it without Superior Drummer 3. There's not a drum VST out there that gets close.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Steven Wilson. He wears his love of Pop on his sleeve, as do I.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: My roots are in rock and pop, so my playing naturally leans that way—but I’m always up for a challenge and love it when something comes in that pushes me out of my comfort zone.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: My ears. I know what works and what doesn't, and I can usually get that pin-pointed pretty fast.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Space. There’s nothing worse than a song being choked by an overly busy drum part. I’m a self-confessed song drummer—I leave the chops in the rehearsal room.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Once I’ve received the files and instructions from the artist or producer, I’ll listen through, make a basic chart, and record a few takes using a kit sound I think will suit the track. I’ll then send over a stereo stem to see if we’re in the ballpark. If they’re happy, I’ll record a few more takes—usually one simpler and one a bit looser—to give them options. From there, we refine as needed.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: It’s simple but effective. I use an upgraded Roland V-Drum kit with the digital snare, ride, and hats, running through a UAD Apollo interface into a Mac. I’ve switched to Studio One, but I can also work in Pro Tools, Logic, Reaper, or Luna. I rarely mix—most clients prefer dry files—but I’ve got a curated collection of plug-ins ready if needed. I usually leave that part to the experts. The Apollo might seem like overkill, but since I track live, low latency is crucial. To keep things tight between the kit and DAW, Thunderbolt was the obvious choice.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Every drummer has a top five list—and if they say they don’t, they’re not telling the truth! In no particular order: Phil Collins, Jeff Porcaro, Mark Brzezicki, Phil Gould, and Stewart Copeland.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Even though my medium is MIDI drums, my bread and butter is delivering not just MIDI, but studio-quality audio as well. I prefer working this way—I want the artist or producer to get me on tape. That means not just the performance, but also the drum sounds themselves. I handpick every kit from industry-standard libraries to make sure it fits the track. And with the beauty of MIDI, if it’s not quite right, it’s just a click to change.

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