Real acoustic drums for your productions, recorded remotely with groove, feel and attention to every arrangement. Professional session drummer with 20+ years of experience, offering creative drum parts and high-quality multitrack recordings for artists, producers and sync composers.
Hi! I'm Alessandro, a professional session drummer and composer based in Italy.
I record acoustic drums remotely from my own studio, helping artists, producers and composers bring their music to life with the right groove, sound and dynamics.
With over 20 years of live and studio experience, I work across Rock, Pop, Alternative, Funk, Blues and Electronic music. My recording and composition credits include projects released through 2 Red Jokers / Warner Chappell Production Music.
What I can offer:
- Custom drum arrangements that support your song
- Accurate performances of existing drum parts or MIDI references
- Professional multitrack WAV recordings (typically 8–14 channels)
- Different sonic approaches, from natural and organic to punchy or experimental sounds
- Clear communication and a reliable recording workflow
I work with Logic Pro and a carefully selected collection of acoustic drums, cymbals and microphones.
Whether you're producing a single, an EP or music for sync licensing, my goal is to deliver musical, well-recorded drums that fit your production.
Send me your track, a few references and your ideas. Let's find the right drums for your music!
Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Interview with Alessandro Dri
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: I'm currently recording drums for a new 2000s-inspired punk-rock production music project, alongside remote sessions for independent artists and producers. I'm also developing my own instrumental music and exploring new sounds and recording techniques in my studio.
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Could you change that part? Absolutely. I always discuss the musical direction before recording, and one round of minor revisions is included. If your production requires significant arrangement changes or additional recording sessions, we can agree on a custom quote.
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: Recently played dual role as drummer AND arranger for 3 songs by young artists. Built full arrangements around simple piano+vocal demos (drums, bass, guitars, keys), transforming sketches into complete pro tracks."
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: Hybrid – analog warmth + digital precision (Logic Pro, 24-bit multi-track export).
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Drums that lock in the mix with zero hassle: pro multi-tracks, fast delivery, 100% satisfaction, of course!
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: The full creative journey: listening to your track and the references, crafting perfect grooves on drums, recording, mixing and final playback. I love transforming your idea into a finished, polished song.
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: That remote recording can't capture a song's mood. My 20+ years of experience and sensitivity help me understand the author's world and serve their vision perfectly, even from distance.
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What vibe/feeling do you want? Do you have any reference tracks? Click/guide track needed? How many channels (8-16)?
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: Send clear references (1-2 tracks) and your vision. Be open to groove suggestions.
Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?
A: 20+ years as a pro drummer: touring with cover bands (60-80 shows/year), studio recording, teaching. Now focused on remote session work from my studio.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Versatile live feel: solid pocket, creative fills that don't overpower.
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Pop, Electronic, Songwriting
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Pocket and musicality: locking tight grooves that serve the song.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Pocket, musicality, and tones that mix easily. Creativity without overpowering the song.
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: Receive files → discuss arrangement → mp3 preview → multi-tracks delivery (2-3 days).
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Recording custom drum tracks remotely. Most clients send me a rough track or reference, we discuss the vibe/arrangement, I record tailored grooves, and deliver edited multi-tracks + stereo mix preview.
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Drums: Ds Drum (handcraft Italian) Cymbals: Murat Diril, Metheran Sticks: Facus Drum Innovations (endorsed) Mics: Shure SM57/Beta52, Audix D6, Beyerdynamic Room: Treated (absorption panels, bass traps) DAW: Logic Pro
Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?
A: They would be three: kick, snare and hi hat!
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: Sting
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: Listen carefully the song, get inspired by the lyrics or the other instruments. Put yourself in!
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Benny Greb, Mark Guiliana, Richard Spaven, Steve Jordan.
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One song (up to 5 min), custom acoustic drums, 8–14 WAV tracks (24-bit/48 kHz), MP3 preview, one minor revision. Delivery: 7 days. Extra editing, takes and multi-song projects quoted separately.
- Facus Drumsticks
- DS Drums
- Murat Diril Cymbals
- Metheran Cymbals
- Shure
- Audix
- AKG
- T-Bone
- Vintage Mics.
10% discount for my first client!