I play drums on "Girl on Fire" by Alicia Keys, "In America" by John Legend, "Lord Knows" by Drake, tracks from Jay Z, Eminem, Kanye West, Needtobreathe, Rick Ross and many more. I want to play on your songs, too!
I've recorded for and performed with hundreds of independent artists all over the world for decades, in a huge range of styles and genres:
- Credits on multiple Grammy-winning, Platinum-selling records
- Drum loops and samples for Native Instruments (EMPIRE BREAKS and RHYTHM SOURCE), Sounds, Cymatics, SoundTrap and Patchbanks.
- National commercials for AT&T, Valvoline, Banana Republic, Behr Paints and Reebok
- Soundtrack for Amazon Prime series "Luden (The Pimp)"
- Featured in the New York Times for my work in recreating the legendary "Funky Drummer" breakbeat.
With all this experience, I've learned what works on a record, how to get the right sound and feel every time, and how to keep clients happy and coming back. I bring the exact same care, attention, gear and experience to mega-stars and unsigned artists.
Your song is unique, and I set up a custom-tailored collection of drums and percussion for each session. Since 2008 I've been providing drum tracks from my own Triple Colossal Studios in Hoboken, New Jersey. My space sounds great, is very adaptable for a wide range of sounds and vibes, and is full of just about every percussion sound you can imagine.
I offer discount pricing on EP and album projects (all songs must be received at the same time):
- Three-song EP: $1250
- Six-song EP: $2400
- Ten-song Album: $3500
Let's make a record!
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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- Kanye West
- Alicia Keys
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- Small Town Sleeper
- Kirsten Thien
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- Needtobreathe
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check_circleVerifiedDylan 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!
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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!
check_circleVerifiedExcellent 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
check_circleVerifiedDylan 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!
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dylan was a pleasure to work with. i was astonished at how quickly he nailed the dry drum sound that i wanted!! the snare in particular was perfect upon initial listen. session was organized/efficient & dylan very communicative. will DEF work with dylan again in future.
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I just completed another collab with Dylan and as always he delivered highly-creative, immaculately recorded, hand-crafted artisanal beats that elevated the track several levels. If you’re looking for the best drums for your project, stop looking and get in touch with Dylan now!
check_circleVerifiedDylan is super knowledgeable and brought out the best in my songs.
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I'm grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with Dylan again! As usual he delivered amazing sounding and high-quality recorded drum tracks that matched the vibe of my project perfectly, taking my songs to the next level. He is the best drummer out there and a pleasure to work with.
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As always Dylan is a master
check_circleVerifiedBeautiful playing by Dylan! A+++ Highly recommended!
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Another song with Dylan, and he nailed it again. He is such a pro and is also very attentive to the vision shared. The result is fantastic ! I recommend him very much. Thanks Dylan !
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
- 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
- My Main "Do Everything" Drum SetApr 14, 2024
Overview of my go-to kit for modern sounds:
My "Do Everything" Recording Drum Set (YouTube)
- 2023 Studio TourApr 14, 2024
Here's a look at the room where I create my drum tracks:
2023 STUDIO OVERHAUL (YouTube)
- Drums by Dylan Wissing - Selected RecordingsApr 14, 2024
Here are some songs that I've drummed on, in a wide range of genres:
Drums by Dylan Wissing - Selected Recordings (Spotify)
