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Professional tones. Reasonable prices! I’m a drummer with 20+ years’ experience, known for mix-ready tones praised by producers and fans alike. With 180K+ followers across socials and features from Slate Digital, Steven Slate Drums, Black Salt Audio, Safari Pedals & more, I deliver professional, powerful drum tracks that elevate any project.

I specialize in recording progressive and rock drums, but I can adapt to any style your project calls for.

NOTE: I do not play prog-metal or death metal. I prefer prog-rock (Dream Theater, Rush, Porcupine Tree) styles of music.

Why hire me? I bring 20+ years of experience, a signature sound praised for its powerful tones, and the professionalism that’s led to features with brands like Slate Digital, Steven Slate Drums, Black Salt Audio, and Safari Pedals. My goal is to deliver drums that not only fit your track, but make it stand out.

I am offering a discounted rate currently in exchange for reviews to help grow my service. Let's record together while prices are much lower than normal.

MY GEAR:
(main) Tama Star Walnut Drum Kit - 10,12,14,16,22
(main) Tama Maple Starphonic Snare - 14
Gretsch Catalina Maple Toms - 8,10
Premier XPK Maple Die Cast - 12,14,16,22
Premier XPK Maple Die Cast Snare (for dead snare) 14
Custom Clear Octobans (8)

All Zildjian Cymbals.
14 Mastersound A Customs Hi-hats
14 K Custom Dark Hi-hats
14, 16, 18 A Custom Crash
16 K Custom Dark Crash
20 K Custom Dark Ride
18 Oriental China
6 Zil-bell

Microphones.
2 Neumann KM 184 (Overheads)
Audix D Series Tom Mics
SM57 Snare Top/Bottom
Beta 52 Kick In
CAD e100sx Kick out
Avantone CV-12 Room Mono
SM57 Stereo Room Pair

DAW+more.
Logic Pro X
Apollo x8p + Audient ASP800

Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.

Credits

1 Reviews - 1 Repeat Client

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by Lenur B.
Verified
David has done an incredible job on elevating my track with his energetic drum part. Not only I got exactly what I wanted but also so fast and with such a clear communication. True professional here.

Interview with DrumsByDavid

Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: I promise to give the client exactly what they need for their tracks and to do it on time. I don't take short-cuts. I get the client professional drum tracks that they are happy with.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: I always ask what the vision is for the track before starting to work. My goal is to supply drums that YOU want on your track. I will do my best to enhance your ideas with my professional abilities, but ultimately the tracks drums need to serve the artist and their vision.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: My style has a very 'Mike Portnoy' 'Neil Peart' vibe to it. They're my biggest hero's and my drumming reflects that. I love getting creative while keeping things tight and heavy. I can get real groovy and love to jam. I always try to be musical as a drummer which helps define my sound from other drummers.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Creating parts fast and effectively. I am confident in my skills on recording drums, so the raw stems will be ready for mixing at a professional level by either myself or your mixer.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: I bring heavy, tight drums to every track I am on. I do what the song NEEDS. This is about the song not just my drumming. I love to get creative when given the chance, and can balance between filling the needs of the song while also getting creative enough to enhance the tracks.
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I am super inspired by Steven Wilson's song writing and production on his albums. I also love the style of bands like Dream Theater, Opeth, Deftones and so many more.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I am new in the session recording space but the quality of my work is far past 'new'. I love to work on creative rock tracks and excel best at prog rock and heavy rock. I've recorded multiple albums in popular Toronto studios (Metal Works, Phase One etc) and record professional live drums from my home-studio. I have acquired an audience of 200,000 people on my socials for my drum playing and sound, and want to share my work on your projects.