Alessandro Dri

Drummer, recording/writing

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Professional Session Drummer | Remote Drum Tracks from Italy Studio Tight, musical drums that sit perfectly in the mix. 20+ years live/studio experience. I record multi-track drums (8-16 channels) for pop, rock, funk, blues and electronic music. Fast turnaround, revisions included.

Alessandro Dri – Professional Drummer & Remote Session Specialist

Italian drummer with 20+ years of touring (60-80 shows/year) and studio recording. I deliver groove-focused drum tracks from my treated home studio in Friuli, Italy – perfect for pop, rock, blues, funk, reggae, and electronic music.

Gear: Ds Drum (handcrafted Italian), Murat Diril/Metheran cymbals, Facus sticks (endorsed), Shure/Audix/Beyerdynamic mics.

What I bring: solid pocket, tasteful fills, tones that mix easily. Clients say: "Musical drums with feel – minimal editing needed."

Send your track + references. I’ll send an MP3 preview and then full multi-tracks in 2-3 days. Happy to discuss arrangements!

Let's make your song groove!

RATES: Basic $60 (8ch) | Pro $120 (14ch+revisions) | Full $200+
MORE SAMPLES:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6cr4Aq9ty0XWYkNPRH2zPE?si=9937dfed07dc4534

https://www.youtube.com/@aledridrummer/

Would love to hear from you. Click the contact button above to get in touch.

Interview with Alessandro Dri

  1. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  2. 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."

  3. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  4. A: My solo Album

  5. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  6. A: Hybrid – analog warmth + digital precision (Logic Pro, 24-bit multi-track export).

  7. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  8. A: Drums that lock in the mix with zero hassle: pro multi-tracks, fast delivery, 100% satisfaction, of course!

  9. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  10. 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.

  11. Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

  12. A: Could you change that part? Of Course!!!

  13. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  14. 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.

  15. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  16. A: What vibe/feeling do you want? Do you have any reference tracks? Click/guide track needed? How many channels (8-16)?

  17. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  18. A: Send clear references (1-2 tracks) and your vision. Be open to groove suggestions.

  19. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  20. 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.

  21. Q: How would you describe your style?

  22. A: Versatile live feel: solid pocket, creative fills that don't overpower.

  23. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  24. A: Pop, Electronic, Songwriting

  25. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  26. A: Pocket and musicality: locking tight grooves that serve the song.

  27. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  28. A: Pocket, musicality, and tones that mix easily. Creativity without overpowering the song.

  29. Q: What's your typical work process?

  30. A: Receive files → discuss arrangement → mp3 preview → multi-tracks delivery (2-3 days).

  31. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  32. 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.

  33. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  34. 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

  35. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  36. A: They would be three: kick, snare and hi hat!

  37. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  38. A: Sting

  39. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  40. A: Listen carefully the song, get inspired by the lyrics or the other instruments. Put yourself in!

  41. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  42. A: Benny Greb, Mark Guiliana, Richard Spaven, Steve Jordan.

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Dubstep Jam from my studio

I was the Drummer and Mixing Engineer in this production

Terms Of Service

High-resolution (.wav) multi-tracked drums (13 channels). One revision.

Gear Highlights
  • Facus Drumsticks
  • DS Drums
  • Murat Diril Cymbals
  • Metheran Cymbals
  • Shure
  • Audix
  • AKG
  • T-Bone
  • Vintage Mics.
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