Alex Hoeffken

Creative Grooves&Unique Sounds

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Recording top sounding drums and innovative sounds for your song tracked in a huge sounding room. I'll find the right groove to your song.

I am a session drummer & sound designer and I want to help you make an amazing record. I deliver high-quality drum tracks, percussion add ons, unique sounds and programming to bring your music to life.

Check out my instagram @alexhoeffken for more videos, sounds and content from my studio work:
www.instagram.com/alexhoeffken

You can contact me for a free in depth video insight of various drum / production sessions to see the different approaches to each song and the quality of sounds.

I have been discovering unique drumsounds for a long time now, and I have been fortunate enough to call my passion my career. I love finding just the right sound and groove and capturing the best take for the song. In my studio I search for the best sound for your song. Mostly I focus on pop and hip-hop records and record drum tracks at my facility in Berlin, Germany. It's a big room, acoustically treated and features API and Neve style preamps and industry standard microphones.

Recordings featuring my performances accumulated more than 200 million plays on Spotify.
Link to selected discography:
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6kLPk9mJK1tnc8NUa2n0a4?si=k1S-JmuHSz-rkfF5fUGF5A

Hit me up for details and let's start making music!

Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.

178 Reviews - 33 Repeat Clients

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  1. Review by Eric Kendall (Busking Around)
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    Nothing but great things to say about my first time working with Alex. Was very professional and intuitive to work with. I needed a more intimate vibe than any programmed drums could offer and he delivered a fantastic groove on the first pass. Then, he incorporated a few tweaks I wanted without any friction to deliver above and beyond what I had imagined before we started. Give Alex a shot on your next track - you won't regret it!

  2. Review by Damien O.
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    Alex is the best.
    Drumming = Superb
    Sound quality = Superb
    Creativity = Superb
    Communication = Superb
    Professionalism = Superb
    All round great experience. Every thing i wanted and more.

  3. Review by Brent J.
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    Great drummer! Excellent musical instincts, high quality audio files. Also, very good at communicating details / schedules.

  4. Review by Raphael S.
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    Alex is really an amazing drummer! His drumming on the new project is also incredible!

  5. Review by Thomas
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    Working with Alex was pure pleasure. He perfectly matched my music with his drums and percussion, his creative style lifted up my songs, and the whole communication was friendly, supportive and just fun. Hope to work with him again in the future.

  6. Review by Leonard A.
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    Alex has become my go-to drummer for any drum/percussion pattern needed for a project, with a total of 6 songs having been completed so far. I always look forward to working with Alex as his ability to align and fully integrate with the creative vision of each of my songs, and provide a top-notch rhythm that compliments the arrangement/melody perfectly. Always a 5-star performance.

  7. Review by Brent J.
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    Another great session. We'll do it again soon!

  8. Review by Nicolas Essig
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    Alex is the drummer you want for quality drum sounds, amazing techniques and overall professionalism. i ve work on numerous project his played on!

  9. Review by Active Light Sound
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    Excellent drummer with a big sound and strong layering.. Really brought the track to life..

  10. Review by Raphael S.
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    And again fantastic drumming on the last project, it's always fun to work with Alex!

  11. Review by Joel Brandon
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    Awesome to work with as always!

  12. Review by Steven O.
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    I simply can’t say enough about Alex’s work - he’s incredibly creative and musical, and imagines percussion soundscapes that go well beyond just “drumming” (although he’s an excellent drummer too!)

    It’s been a sheer pleasure to collaborate with him on a variety of tracks and I hope to have an opportunity to work with him again going forward.

    In addition his musicality and creativity, he is an excellent professional communicator - responsive, prompt, and well organized.

  13. Review by Peter G.
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    Alex is THE guy for your next project.
    Super creative, a true work-buddy and super productive guy! Fast delivery and highest quality. What more do you want?

  14. Review by Zahari M.
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    Alex is a genius, he got he drums and persussion for the groove on this song just right! He also recreated the really punchy sound I was looking for! I am super impressed with the results.

  15. Review by Steven O.
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    Alex is a creative treasure - he conceptualizes a complete rhythm foundation for a track that creates a nuanced grooving base to support everything else in the tune. I’m definitely planning on collaborating with Alex again in the future!

  16. Review by Zahari M.
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    Very good work! Alex provided exactly what I wanted with precision timing, the right sound, and great creativity!

  17. Review by John E.
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    Alex just gets better to work with each time I do. Stellar communication, excellent turn-around time, and grade A quality. Probably my favorite person I've ever worked with on Soundcloud.

  18. Review by Raphael S.
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    The second project with Alex was also a lot of fun, it's particularly great that he brings in his own ideas, but also realises wishes and ideas flawlessly and creates a masterpiece. I'm looking forward to the next projects!

  19. Review by Brent J.
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    Great drumming as usual. And he always keeps me informed on schedule / timing, etc. Very appreciated!

  20. Review by Mikha Angelo | TheOvertunes
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    Very quick response and more importantly very good results, high quality recording, and very open to discussions about the rhythmic arrangement!

Interview with Alex Hoeffken

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

  2. A: I love to be creative and capture the best performance.

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

  4. A: When do you need the tracks? Which vibe and sounds do you have in mind?

  5. Q: How would you describe your style?

  6. A: I'm heavily influenced by great groove drummers like Steve Jordan, Steve Gadd etc. I focus primarily on feel, groove, and energy. Drumsound is VERY important to me and I try to achieve the best sound for the song by choosing from a wide variety of drums, percussion, weird sounds etc. I also run things through guitar pedals to deliver a unique sound.

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

  8. A: I get a demo song and ask the client about what they want to add to the song. I make suggestions for grooves, sounds and patterns or simply replace the programming.

  9. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  10. A: I use Logic Pro X in Combination with Universal Audio Apollo (Quad & 16) and several Heritage Audio, API, Avedis Audio, Universal Audio and other preamps im combination with Neumann, Coles, AKG, Sennheiser or Beyerdynamic Mics to capture the perfect sound.

  11. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  12. A: A great mix of both is the best way.

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

  14. A: You'll get great sounding tracks and a musical approach.

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

  16. A: Pop, Hip Hop, Soul and some Rock.

  17. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  18. A: A solid groove and creative sounds.

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

  20. A: Unique drum sounds, a lively energy and creative input.

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

  22. A: Most of the time I replace programmed drumming with live drums, programm a beat and add percussion to it or to a drum track I did.

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Terms Of Service

One revision per song free off charge. Typical turnaround time is 3-5 business days.

GenresSounds Like
  • Steve Jordan
  • Matt Chamberlain
  • Aaron Sterling
Gear Highlights
  • Ludwig Drums
  • Slingerland Drums
  • UAD Interfaces
  • Heritage Audio 1073jr Preamps
  • Avedis MA5 Preamps
  • Coles 4038
  • Neumann Mics
  • Sennheiser MD421
  • Cascade Ribbon Mics
  • AKG C451
  • AKG C414
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  • PLATINUM RECORD - Namika "Je ne parle pas français"Apr 05, 2019

    German artist Namika's single "Je ne parle pas français" went Platinum in Germany. I recorded drums, percussion and sounds for the production team BEATGEES again. So grateful to be part of the success.

  • GOLD RECORD - Alice Merton "Lash Out"Apr 05, 2019

    Alice Merton's Single "Lash Out" went Gold in Italy. I played and recorded the drums in my studio on the production of Nico Rebscher.