I play drums on 'Girl on Fire' (Alicia Keys), 'In America' (John Legend), 'Lord Knows' (Drake), plus tracks by Jay-Z, Eminem, Kanye West, Rick Ross, Needtobreathe, Valerie Simpson & more. Take your music to the next level with Grammy-winning, Platinum-selling live drums!
Your music deserves the depth, energy, and authenticity that only live, organic drums can provide. I’ve spent decades perfecting my craft, recording for many hundreds of artists across a wide range of genres, and delivering drum tracks that elevate songs to their full potential.
Here's what I bring to your projects:
* Credits on multiple Grammy-winning, Platinum-selling records
* Drum loops and samples for Native Instruments (EMPIRE BREAKS, RHYTHM SOURCE), Sensory Percussion, Sounds, Cymatics, SoundTrap, and Patchbanks
* National commercials for AT&T, Valvoline, Banana Republic, Behr Paints, and Reebok
* Soundtrack for Amazon Prime’s "Luden (The Pimp)"
* Featured in The New York Times for recreating the legendary "Funky Drummer" breakbeat
With all this experience, I know what makes a record work. From dialing in the perfect sound to nailing the right feel, I bring the same dedication, expertise, and world-class gear to every project—whether you’re an emerging artist or a global superstar.
Every song is unique, and I tailor every drum session specifically for your sound. My studio in Hoboken, NJ is optimized for a huge range of tones and packed with an extensive collection of instruments and recording gear to match any vibe.
Your song is only missing one thing—world-class live drums. Let's make it happen!
I'd love to hear about your project. Click the 'Contact' button above to get in touch.
Credits
AllMusic verified credits for Dylan Wissing- Elizabeth Chan
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312 Reviews - 58 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedFantastic work! Dylan gives many options and is very accommodating and flexible. Love the vibe the drums bring to the track.
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exsquisite work, exceeded expectations
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check_circleVerifiedExceptional collab, once again.
check_circleVerifiedDylan just worked on three new songs and delivered on each one! He's a master of his craft who approaches each project with professionalism and excellent communication. Highly recommend!
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Another amazing drums track by Dylan! Excellent communication, quick turnaround, and incredible work. Highly recommend!
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Dylan is an absolute pro. Loved working with him!
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Dylan worked magic turning a dull set of robotic demo drums into something wonderfully percussive and full of life. Thank you Dylan!
check_circleVerifiedDylan is a pleasure to work with! Great communication, quick turnaround and amazing drums. Highly recommend!
check_circleVerifiedGreat job! Dylan was willing to do some changes to make it even better!
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Dylan is awesome! Super easy to work with, very understanding, and excellent work! I look forward to working with him again in the future. - check_circleVerified
Perfect- thank you!
check_circleVerifiedJust completed another project with Dylan and he crafted the perfect drum track and enhanced my song allowing it to realize its greatest potential. Impeccably crisp production and amazing performance and attention to detail, as always. Thanks!!
check_circleVerifiedProfessional and spot on! Dylan's attention to details are remarkable.
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As you can see from his resume Dylan is a world class drummer, literally. But there’s another level to it. He’s a drummer that can also think like a producer. When he hears a song he doesn’t just doesn’t think about what he’s going play, he also thinks what’s the best kit, mics and recording style to use in order to have the song function at a higher level. And he has the chops and the gear to do it in. Total pro and a great guy!
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Excellent drums!
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Dylan laid the drums down perfect. I gave him a very difficult job because most of the instrumentation wasn't done. His communication throughout the project was on point, so he nailed the concept perfectly. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Everything about Dylan, from his communication, and quickness responding to his playing, recording quality, and his breakdown of tracking is A1. Looking forward to working with him many more times
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Dylan took the song to another level! With each new song it's a drumming masterclass. His communication throughout the process is always excellent. Highly recommend! Looking forward to the next one...
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Another great collaboration in the books and another amazing drum track to lift my song to the next level. I'm grateful for all of Dylan's creative contributions to my current project!
Interview with Dylan Wissing
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I started out as a baby banging on pots and pans with wooden spoons, which follows the family tradition – my great-grandfather was a drummer and songwriter in the circus and vaudeville, way back in the day. The music that was around me as a child had a big impact, and set me on the path I’m on today – Hendrix, Stones, Ohio Players, Otis Redding, Ellington, Stevie Wonder, Sun Ra, Beatles, Pharaoh Sanders, EWF. I still have the old family vinyl, scratched and scribbled on.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I'm a very song-oriented drummer, and generally subscribe to the "less is more" approach unless the music calls for something different. The most important thing for me is that the song and the band sound great. Whether that means I play two notes for the whole track, or am building up a massive wall of drums and percussion, the song is the star of the show for me.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I provide drum and percussion tracks to clients from my own recording studio. The process is the same whether it's a mellow Americana song or a single measure loop for a hard-hitting Hip Hop track - find the right sounds from my extensive collection of instruments, record them to capture the unique sounds that each production needs, and play the right parts to bring the song to life.
I was the drummer in this production
- Drums by Dylan - R&B/Pop (Alicia Keys, John Legend, Nicki Minaj, ...)
- Drums by Dylan - Hip Hop (Drake, Kanye, Jay Z, Eminem, ...)
- Drums by Dylan - Rock (NEEDTOBREATHE, Notar, Johnny Socko, ...)
- Dylan Wissing - 25 Beats in 4:20
- Live drum trackAverage price - $350 per song
- PercussionAverage price - $150 per song
- Programmed drumAverage price - $200 per song
- 8 drum sets - 40+ snare drums - mountains of cymbals and percussion - preamps by SSL
- Daking and Sebatron - mics by AKG
- Coles
- AEA
- Telefunken
- Audio-Technica
- Stager
- Earthworks
- and more - conversion by RME
Exclusive Multi-Song Discounts: * 3-song EP: $1000 * 6-song EP: $1800 * 10-song LP: $2500
