Recording Drums with character and depth Throughout my Career since 2008, I have worked with a wide Variety of Artist and musical environments. Conservatory trained and Seasoned in many Genres and styles.
I’m a session drummer offering studio-quality live drum recordings for a wide range of styles.
My studio features a collection of modern and vintage drums, cymbals, microphones, and preamps, allowing me to shape anything from big, open sounds to tight, punchy grooves.
I focus on serving the song, whether you have a clear vision or prefer creative input, I’ll deliver parts that fit naturally and elevate your track.
You’ll receive clean, edited Multitracks, along with alternate takes to give you flexibility in the final production.
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Interview with Chris Frank
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: A good mixture of both seems to be right.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I will bring more value to your project!
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Being blessed to be able to do what I love.
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Snare Drum, HiHat, Kick, Titanium Drumsticks, Throne
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: John Mayer for the music. Robbie Williams for the stage presence. KISS as my childhood dream
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: It should already sound good before the recording.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I try to give my best to play what the song suits the most, without overshadowing the other instruments.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Matt Chamberlain, Steve Jordan, Nir Z, Jack Joseph Puig, Dave Grohl
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: My Studio is equipped with a substantial variety of 'industry-standard' equipment. Vintage as well as modern Drums from Sonor and Tama. A wide range of Snares. High-end cymbals from Zildjian, Sabian, Istanbul Mehmet, Meinl, Paiste etc. Sennheiser, AKG, Shure, Audix, Beyerdynamic microphones. Solid State and Tube Preamplifiers.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Fellow musicians of mine stated, that my drumming is 'song-friendly'. I try to play exactly what the song may need. Playing for the song not just for yourself is my motto. Besides, I always try to give my best to provide a 'red carpet', so the other musicians can walk/play along with ease.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: I get hired to play a variety of music styles. Most I get to record Rock/Pop, Country Rock/Pop, Singer/Songwriter and Indie productions. I also often record to HipHop and Funk music.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: First, I will choose the best suitable instruments / drum setup from my collection for the project. Often I also experiment with different miking setups to capture the desired sound. It is all about the song!
I was the Drummer in this production
- Live drum trackAverage price - $100 per song
What you’ll get:
- High-quality Multitrack drum recordings
- 2 different takes with unique approaches
- Clean, edited, and lightly mixed tracks ready to use
- Assortment of Vintage and Modern Drums as well as industry standard Microphones and preamps. Various cymbals to choose from besides a substantial range of percussion instruments.
