Daniel Ismaili on SoundBetter

Specializing in building Rhythm-Tracks with unique sonics for your Project.

Hi, my Name is Daniel. I'm a Drummer/Producer/Composer from Austria. I absolutely love the work of finding/recording the right Drum/Percussion sounds and textures for a given Project.

I work with a nice Collection of newer and vintage drums as well as drum-synths and electronic sounds. My strength also lies in combining the acoustic and electronic worlds in a organic way. Genre wise i fit well into the world of Indie, Pop and Hiphop.

Check out my instagram @_danielism_ for more videos, sounds and content from my work:
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Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: I had the honor to produce a complete soundtrack for a dance-theater piece that is very percussive/drum driven. Working closely with the two Performers and going back and forth was just a beautiful process to see the end result take shape.
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: Creating Loops where i mix Acoustic drums with other sounds/enhancements. Minimal Miking
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: Jojo Vogt
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Both is nice and has its place.
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: That i bring my whole heart and creative energy and care into the project because i just really love Music.
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Most of the time you when creating, what come out generates a very joyous feeling. Unexpectedness. Seeing how stuff comes together and takes shape.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Q: How much rhythmic information they should leave in the demo track. A: One version without drums and one with, as a reference is perfect
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That i can only play within a certain style.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: what is your music/song currently missing? wich emotions arise in your music? whats the story behind it? have you ever worked with a session musician?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: I'd like you to give me as much information on what you like to hear and how you imagine the Music to be when finished. References and Abstractions are very helpful!
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: Norddrum 3p, Morfbeats Sleighbells, Red Panda Particle, my Vintage Tamburo Drumset and this mini Hihat i found at a fleamarket in Nyc
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: Started studying music in Austria. After graduating i moved to Germany in 2019 to continue studying Jazz-Drumset. Here my interest for Music Production especially Recording slowly evolved and i have never stopped being curious and trying out stuff.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Beat driven but also improvisational if desired with great care for sound choice. I like punchy sounds and groove that have the ability to make you dance.
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Devendra Banhart. He is just an ever evolving artist and fountain of unique ideas and creativity
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: On a miked Drumkit, having the option to crush the signal of one mic (typically in the center of the kit) to bring character into the mix.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Indie, Pop, Hiphop, Soundtracks.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Thinking in layers and imagining what a song could sound like, and being fast in trying out different ideas.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Interesting Textures and Grooves that have depth and are informed by years of Studying Drums academically and Playing/Recording a vast amount of different styles.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Thinking about what the song needs, trying out instruments. Failing. Succeding. Giving the Artist options to work with.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: I use a ever Growing collection of Drums and Percussion items in my Studio. I have Snares in different tunings ready and a nice collection of different mics (Ribbons, LDCs, SDCs, Vintage dynamic mics etc.) As well as a station with a Norddrum3p and different guitar pedals for creating electronic sounds.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Aaron Sterling, Marco Kleebauer, Eric Valentine, Mark Guiliana. Brody Simpson.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Creating Drum/Percussion/Rythm-tracks as well as full Productions.