Notes from behind the kit
How I record, what I’m working on in the studio, and how my hybrid kit keeps changing.
September 2026
What I hear while I play
How I shape the drums in my headphones, where the song and click enter the mix, and what stays separate in the recorded files.
What changed in my studio this fall
Why I moved from software monitoring to a Roland V71 and analog processors, and what changed about sitting down to play.
August 2026
A two-hour remote drum session
I followed the artist’s programmed drum part from printed charts, then added my own touch as we worked together remotely.
June 2026
Preparing a song for a remote session
A rough mix is enough to get started. Here are the files, references, tempo information, and notes that help me find the right drum part for your song.
March 2026
Comping a hybrid drum performance
How I keep drum audio and MIDI together when comping in Pro Tools, check the joins, and leave room to change sounds after choosing the performance.
January 2026
Why I record a hybrid drum kit
I record in a townhome basement with shared walls. Real cymbals, mesh heads, and MIDI let me work around the room and get the drum sounds I want.