REMOTE SESSIONS

Tasteful, dynamic drum tracks with a vintage vibe.

Over the past 10 years I’ve recorded at some of the UK’s finest studios, including AIR, Livingston, Toy Room and 123. I’m now drawing on that experience to offer high quality remote drum tracks, using a convenient and flexible process that avoids the need to hire a separate studio or engineer.

My setup features a great-sounding live room, industry-standard microphones and pre-amps and an extensive collection of vintage and modern drums.

I’ve delivered drums to artists and producers all over the world, including the USA, Australia, Hong Kong and Brazil. Songs I’ve played on remotely have received BBC radio play as well as over 4 million streams. With my taste and experience I’m well-equipped to create the perfect drum track for your music.

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HOW IT WORKS

  • You send me your song, the tempo, a demo drum track if you have one and any references

  • We talk through the drum parts and sounds we’re going for

  • I schedule in the song to record, ideally when you’re also available (option available to track live using Zoom and Audiomovers)

  • I record the drum track, either sending you bounces or with you listening to the session live

  • We make any revisions needed

  • You confirm you’re happy with the final take(s)

  • You make payment via bank transfer or PayPal

  • I send you the final full multitrack files including any overdubs

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Up to 3 drum takes + simple percussion overdubs if appropriate

Raw multitrack files delivered as 24 bit, 48kHz WAVs unless otherwise requested

OPTIONAL EXTRAS

Fully mixed drums with EQ and dynamics processing

Additional takes/overdubs

  • "Simon was prompt, diligent, and above all completely sympathetic to my vision for the song. Impeccable feel, thorough musicianship, great communication. Would recommend again and again!”

    Samuel Nicholson, Artist

  • “Simon makes remotely recording high quality and great sounding drums very easy. Look no further for a top UK session drummer with great recording facilities and a serious pocket."

    Barnabas Shaw, Producer

  • “Simon went above and beyond. He was quick to deliver not only the original drum idea we’d had in mind but also various other suggestions for us to choose from, all within our tight time frame.”

    Lydia Evangeline, Artist

  • “Simon is an absolute pleasure to work with – he is attentive to the brief, meticulous in his preparation and patient when recording. I was really impressed with the overall sound quality."

    Miles Horn, Artist

  • "He’s an incredibly professional musician, as well as being really friendly and passionate about each song you’ve written for him to play on. I honestly couldn’t recommend Simon highly enough.”

    Jacob Hilton, Artist

  • "I chose to have Simon mix the drums and percussion he recorded which improved the song even further. Would totally recommend this if you want a professional sounding mix!”

    James Bentall, Artist

GEAR

  • Ludwig 1970 Super Classic (22×14/13×9/16×16)
    Beverley 1960s New Standard (20×14/12×8/16×16)
    Ludwig Neusonic (20x14/12x8/14x14)
    Yamaha Oak Custom (22×17/10×8/12×9/14×12/16×16)

  • Ludwig 1965 Acrolite (14×5)
    Ludwig Acrolite (14×6.5)
    Ludwig Supraphonic 402 (14×6.5)
    C&C Copper Over Brass (14×6.5)
    Eames 1981 Rosewood (13×3)
    DW Design Maple (14×5)
    Leedy & Ludwig 1954 ‘The Reliance’ (14×6.5)
    Ludwig 1968 Legionnaire Parade Drum (14×10)

  • Premier 1960s/70s marching bass drum (28×10)

  • Istanbul Agop Cymbals
    10″ Xist Ion Splash
    10″ Xist Dry Dark Hi Hats
    15″ Traditional Dark Hi Hats
    16″ 30th Anniversary Hi Hats
    18″ Traditional Dark Crash
    20″ Traditional Dark Crash
    20″ Xist Crash
    22″ Traditional Medium Crash
    22″ Traditional Dark Ride
    22″ 30th Anniversary Ride
    23″ Matt Chamberlain Ride

  • Universal Audio Apollo x8p interface
    Audient ASP880 preamp
    Apple MacBook Pro M1 (2021)
    Logic Pro X

  • Neumann TLM 103
    Neumann KM184 x2
    Beyerdynamic M 201
    Beyerdynamic M 88
    Beyerdynamic TG I51
    Beyerdynamic TG D70
    Beyerdynamic TG D71
    Beyerdynamic TG D58
    Shure SM57 x2
    Shure 545SD
    Shure SM7B x2
    Sennheiser MD421 x2
    Electro-Voice N/D468
    AKG D12VR
    AKG D112
    AKG C391B
    SE Electronics SE8
    Warm Audio WA47-Jr
    Audio-Technica AT4033a x2
    Cascade Fathead x2
    OldBox M4 x2

  • Vic Firth 55A sticks

    Remo Heads:
    Coated Vintage Ambassador or Controlled Sound on Snare
    Coated Vintage Ambassador on Toms
    Clear or Coated Powerstroke 3 on Bass Drum

    DW Hardware (3000, 6000 and 9000)
    Snareweight M1 and M80
    Big Fat Snare Drum mutes
    Roots EQ mutes
    Various Keplinger, Tackle Instrument, Index Drums and Upcycled Percussion accessories
    Collection of vintage and modern percussion

  • Cosmic Ears CE6P

LET’S WORK TOGETHER