If you've got a great song, and want it to sound and feel great for release, please get it touch. I'm drumming on over 200,000,000 streams. Studio manager Mark will can fill you in on all the technical stuff, if you'd like.
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check_circleVerifiedChuck is first class and professional.. I highly recommend
check_circleVerifiedAnother great session with Chuck, sounding good ! Many Thanks
check_circleVerifiedChuck was an amazing partner on this creative journey! He was super attentive to what I conveyed and also added his own flares to things which is exactly what I was looking for. He typically responded within 24 hours of me messaging him; he offered some great input but was never overbearing about things. Great communicator and FANTASTIC player. Hit up Chuck if you need a phenomenal drummer on your record.
check_circleVerifiedFantastic - Chuck was quick to respond and complete project - amazing drummer who perfectly captured the feel of the song. He provided high quality tracks and included detailed information about mic placements and even added mixing tips. Highly recommended.
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A complete professional with great chops, timing and feel. Chuck brings your songs up to the level needed in today's music. Chuck is also wonderful to work with. Thank you Chuck. See you again soon
check_circleVerifiedWorld-class performance. Don't look further, hire Chuck. Thank me later
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Only giving Five Stars because it's not currently an option to give Ten. Grooves and pockets! Great work from a great professional, thank you.
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A real professional with great chops and ears. You rock, Chuck.
check_circleVerifiedChuck was very obliging and happy to help my vision come to life. Great guy to work with. Highly recommended.
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Another great session with Chuck, a true professional and always delivers on every level. Live drums just make a track sing ! Many Thanks for sharing your talent. Cheers
check_circleVerifiedTop notch as always! Thanks Chuck
check_circleVerifiedChuck is one of the best drummer on this site! Communication is also very easy with him. Highly recommended!
check_circleVerifiedAnother great recording with Chuck! What can I say more? He is a professional, working with him is so easy and nice. It is always a pleasure working with him :)
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check_circleVerifiedOnce again, Chuck has delivered an outstanding performance on one of my tracks. He’s very professional, personable, and always gives the music what it needs in a timely manner. Chuck will continue to hear from me on upcoming projects. 😊
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This is my second time working with Chuck. His contribution to the project is exceptional!! I look forward to working with him again.
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Chuck is a great drummer, attentive and patient.
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Great Drum feel , really quick turnaround , very pleased
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Always great to work with Chuck ! a top professional with the ability to add those all important live drums. Fantastic results from a brilliant drummer - Thank You
check_circleVerifiedHe is my go to and the reason why I started and continue to use sound better. Creative and articulate on the drums, every sound was exactly what I wished for with feeling and conviction. What else can I say but he is professional and delivers a professional product. I will forever be grateful.
Interview with Chuck Sabo
Q: What type of music do you usually work on?
A: Only good music! Something that inspires me. Melodic & groove oriented music I guess.
Q: What's your strongest skill?
A: Groove & creativity, & great recordings! I'm a songwriter, so naturally I play for the song. Many times I recored drums to just a vocal and a guitar, and it was built up from there.
Q: What do you bring to a song?
A: Another Level! Really great professionally recorded dry sounds, Excitement, Creativity, & Fat Pocket Grooves!
Q: What's your typical work process?
A: I received the files, right out the arrangements, and record! Then my manager Mike sends out an MP3 of my performance. If there are any revisions required, I will discuss them with the clients. Then do my best to make sure they're happy, & come back again & again! Communication is very important to me!
Q: Tell us about your studio setup.
A: Big Sound Studio - Is A recording studio, designed and built by Flavio Acoustics Ltd. for the main purpose of recording drums. It's built and kitted out with pride and a lot of passion! It's equipped with a Mac Pro, ProTools, Urie LA 4s (vintage) valve compressor/limiter, Studio Spares Valve pre Amps, TL Audio Dual Valve pre amp, and similar Valve pre amps, Allen & Heath 2400 mixing desk, and the list keeps growing. 2 (L & R) valve mics, and 1 mono Neumann TLM 103 in the live room, D12 and shure 91 mics on the Bass drum, Snare top, Snare bottom, Tom 1, Tom 2, Hi Hats, 441s on the over Heads Left & Right, 10" snare Top, Ride cymbal... 14 separate Drum tracks in total. Yamaha Maple Custom Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, lots of percussion. Assortment of Top End microphones, Neumann, AKG, Shure, Audio Technica, etc. including a few vintage valve mics.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: Online / Remote Live Drumming & Percussion/ Programming/ and Mixing!
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
A: An LP for a new signing to CBS, at Big Sound Studio. Then online recording for two songwriters from SoundBetter. But every week/month is different! My solo album 'Running The Human Race', (release early 2019) and single 'The Politician' released end of 2018.
Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?
A: I've had nothing but good experiences with all the artists and producers I've worked with through SoundBetter! I know a lot of great players who are now with SoundBetter, and I'm always happy to recommend the right player for the right job.
Q: Analog or digital and why?
A: It's personal choice! I know for a fact from recording on 2" tape, it sounds warmer & fatter. Especially drums. But the editing and sound of Pro Tools, is amazing!
Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?
A: Are you available to play on this song? It'll be my pleasure!
Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?
A: What feel, vibe, & sounds are you looking for? Do you have a reference song that may help? Are you open to suggestions?
Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?
A: Online / Remote work.... Because of so much under pricing, people think they can get quality work, that sounds great & adds to the song for next to nothing! But, you really do get what you pay for!!
Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?
A: As drummer and musical director for all Natalie Imbruglia Tours & records. The Elton John albums 'The Lion King' and 'Duets For One. The XTC album 'Apple & Venus'. Obviously for all the Hit records & great LPs I'm drumming on!
Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?
A: Unfortunately online sessions are not as personal as being in a studio together. But with the right communication, it should still be very enjoyable and great for the songs! That they can enjoy the process, and walk away happy!
Q: What do you like most about your job?
A: Creating great sounds, and playing great original rhythms, in the pocket. Also playing to some great new songs!
Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?
A: You always get what you pay for! If it looks too good to be true, it probably is! Do the best job you can, and finish it, before playing your songs to any industry people. Do not expect them to imagine what you hear. Spend a little & do it right!
Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?
A: I've already worked with so many greats, but I would enjoy working with Peter Gabriel, Earth Wind & Fire, Foo Fighters, and many more..... I love the songs, the grooves, and the pros that they are!
Q: Can you share one music production tip?
A: It usually sounds right when it feels right! Another GREAT tip is.... avoid the Demoeyetis Disease! When a musician is replacing a programmed part that they've grow so accustom to, Take the time to get used to that musicians contribution, and avoid just getting your programed parts copied!! Listen with a open creative mind, before reacting!
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: Steve Gadd, John Bonhom, Steve White (Earth Wind & Fire), Crosby Stills Nash & Young, Foo Fighters, Steely Dan, Pink Floyd, Singer Songwriter, Folk, and many others!
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: Creative Pocket Groove Drumming
I was the Drummer/Percussionist/Engineer in this production
- 1st drum takes sent to SB clients
- Gary Barlow Live 'Open Road'
- XTC 'You & The Clouds Will Still Be Beautiful'
- Chucks Studio drum sounds
- Live drum trackAverage price - $250 per song
- PercussionAverage price - $200 per song
- Programmed drumContact for pricing
- EditingContact for pricing
- Time alignment - QuantizingContact for pricing
- Production Sound MixerContact for pricing
- ProducerContact for pricing
Tracks always delivered on agreed date. 3 free revisions.
Additional percussion can be negotiated, but usually done at no extra charge.
I do not get any share of your songs publishing.
- Steve Gadd
- Dave Grohl
- Earth
- Wind & Fire
- Wind & Fire
- Yamaha Maple
- & Beech Custom Drums
- Zildjian Cymbals
- Pro Tools & Mac
- Allen & Heath GL2400 Desk
- Assortment of professional Valve Pre Amps (Focusrite
- Urie LA4
- etc) & Microphones for Recording All Drum Styles!
Reduction on fee, for 4 or more songs!
