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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!
Would love to hear from you. 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
- Drake
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- Kanye West
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- Small Town Sleeper
- Kirsten Thien
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- Needtobreathe
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292 Reviews - 55 Repeat Clients
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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!
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Dylan 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
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Beautiful 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 !
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It was great working with Dylan again. Absolute pro. Made sure I was happy with the feel of the groove. Makes live as a producer very easy!
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Dylan was incredible! First of all, his work was beyond gorgeous; it was outstanding. Beyond that, he was extremely accommodating and helpful in so many ways. He intuitively understood what I was trying to accomplish and helped me enormously. I absolutely will use Dylan again and I unreservedly recommend that you do too. -Peter Lawrence Gray
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Another amazing collaboration with Dylan in the books. He once again exceeded all expectations and gave me the most perfect hand-crafted, artisanal drum tracks for my song. Fresh, funky and bursting with flavor! Thanks, and let's do this again soon!!
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First time working with Dylan, but definitely not the last time. Thanks, found exactly what I was looking for.
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Great drummer, great tone. He knocked it out the park... A real pro
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Always a great experience working with Dylan! Don’t hesitate and get in contact with him now
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Drumming excellence at the highest level... Dylan knows what a song needs and delivers. I love the groove and all of the subtleties he created for this song. Quick turnaround, very professional, and a cool, fun person to work with. Looking forward to working on many more songs with him. Highly recommend!
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I approached Dylan with a specific task, to help realize the drums for a song that I had an idea intensely in my head. The final result is simply excellent. And the work itself was carried out very flexibly.
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Dylan is the best! Phenomenal sounds, great playing and a pleasure to work with. Hire this man!
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Excellent!
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Stellar work from Dylan as always. Unrivaled musicianship and professionalism.
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My go to guy. Never gets it wrong!
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As usual, Dylan was a pleasure to work with. We tried out different kits and snares for a Squeeze type track. The results were awesome! I will book him again in the near future.
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.
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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)