Remote Drum Recording Services

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REMOTE DRUM RECORDING

REMOTE DRUM RECORDING

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Welcome to RedDrum Recording Studio, your go-to destination for high-quality drum recordings, played by in house professional drummer Thom Mills Drums. Whether you need remote drum tracking or live drum sessions in a professional setting, I offer tailored solutions to bring your music to life.

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Services OFFERED

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REMOTE SESSION DRUMMING

Work with a skilled drummer (me! Thom Mills Drums) from anywhere in the world over the internet. I provide seamless communication and high-quality drum recordings tailored to your track, all recorded in my very own studio RedDrum Recording Studio.

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AI DRUMS TO LIFE

If you have a track with AI drums or AI programmed drums, I can turn it into a real living breathing performance. AI can make beats - I can make them come alive!

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Remote Drum Recording Masterclass

From Prep to Final Mix, follow my step by step process of recording a track.

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Why Choose Thom Mills Drums & RedDrum Recording Studio?

With years of experience as a professional session drummer, I specialise in capturing the perfect drum sound for your project. Using top-tier equipment and expert recording techniques, I ensure that every performance enhances your music.

pREMIUM EQUIPMENT

Multiple professional drum kits, industry-standard microphones, and high-end recording gear for the best possible sound.

EXPERIENCED SESSION DRUMMER

Years of experience working with renowned artists and producers to create dynamic, expressive drum tracks.

SEAMLESS & CONVENIENT

My remote recording service eliminates geographical barriers, making it easier than ever to get top-tier drum performances for your music.

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What will it sound like?

Listen below to a collection of my favourite drum recordings..

Or Listen to my drum recordings on SoundCloud / Spotify / Youtube

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artists i’ve worked with

Egyptian Blue (Yala)

Skinny Lister (Xtra Mile Recordings)

Public Body (FatCat Records)

Sloe Noon (Dalliance Recs)

Mechanical Bride (Transgressive Records)

Sunless '97 (Abeano)

Foals (Warner Bro) as Percussionist and Drum Technician

Ed Prosek (SCOLA Records)

Frank Turner & Nathan Gray (End Hit Records)

Fur (777 Music)

Shady Baby (Nice Swan Records)

Alfie Firmin

Thrillhouse (Spirit of Spike Island)

Gretchin (The Den Music)

BirdSMITH (Tom Van Can)

Anna Rossinelli (Universal)

Youth Sector (Family Values)

Lucy Feliz (Ok Pal Records)

Holy Vessels (Hello Babe Records)

PRODUCERS I’VE WORKED WITH

Theo Verney (Fur, Egyptian Blue, English Teacher, TRAAMS)

Simon ‘Barny’ Barnicott (Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian, Bombay Bicycle Club)

Nick Brine (Oasis, Stone Roses)

Adrian Hall (Tori Amos, Depeche Mode)

Christoph Skirl (The Magic Gang, Willie J Healy, Foals)

Mark Roberts (Black Peaks, Delta Sleep)

Charlie McClean (Diana Ross, Anna Rossinelli)

Iain Harvie (Del Amitri, The Maccabees)

Tristan Ivemy (Frank Turner, Alex Clare)

Nick Abbott (Keane, Foals)

Russ Junk Scientist (Larrikin Love, The Rakes)

Frank Turner (NOFX, Nathan Gray)

Jag Jago (The Maccabees, Jessie Ware, Magic Gang)

Mark Flannery (Black Sabbath, Def Leppard)

STUDIOS I’VE WORKED IN

Abbey Road, London

Maida Vale, London

Rockfield, Wales

Metropolis, London

Echo Zoo, Eastbourne

Brighton Electric, Brighton

Blue Bell Hill Studio, Kent

Salvation Studios, Brighton

Livingston Studios, London

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WHAT'S INCLUDED?

WHAT'S INCLUDED?

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Up to 3 revisions (takes) plus additional percussion overdubs where appropriate

RAW multitrack drum stem files as 24bit WAV's in 48KHz

Extras:

Additional revisions / takes & overdubs

Fully mixed drums with EQ & processing

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HOW IT WORKS

  • 1. CONTACT

    Get in touch to discuss your project via email, phone, or video call—whichever works best for you. We’ll go over your vision, the details of your live drum recording, pricing, required services, and the timeframe. Once everything is agreed upon, simply send over your music files, tempo information, and a detailed brief to get started.

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  • 2. RECORD

    I’ll begin crafting your live drum tracks at RedDrum Studio, delivering a listening version within 2–4 days. Once you've had a chance to review it, you can provide feedback for any changes. I’ll make revisions based on your input and ensure open communication throughout the process until you're completely satisfied with the final performance.

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  • 3. Listen & Download

    After final approval, I’ll send over all the raw drum stems, ready to be dropped into your project. The files will be compatible with all major Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs) like Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Ableton, and more, making integration seamless and hassle-free.

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STUDIO SPECIFICATIONS

DRUM KITS

  • GRETSCH 1961 ROUND BADGE ‘NAME BAND’ OUTFIT – 22×14, 13×10, 16X16

  • YAMAHA 9000 RECORDING CUSTOM 1978 OUTFIT – 24X14, 14X10, 16X16

  • 14 x 6.5 LUDWIG SUPRAPHONIC 402 (1983)

  • 14 x 5 LUDWIG SUPRAPHONIC 400 (Early 1990’s)

  • 14 x 6.5 LUDWIG COPPER PHONIC (2015)

  • 14 x 8 TAMA ‘MASTERCRAFT’ SUPERSTAR BIRCH (Early 1980’s)

  • 14×6 C&C ‘DECO’ CUSTOM MAPLE (2011)

  • 14×5.5 DW COLLECTORS KNURLED BLACK NICKEL OVER STEEL (00’s)

SNARE DRUMS

STUDIO EQUIPMENT

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  • AUDIENT ASP880

  • AUDIENT ID44

  • LOGIC PRO X

  • APPLE IMAC 24GB

  • APPLE MACBOOK M4

  • FABFILTER PLUG-INS

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STUDIO DESIGN

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Designed by Studiobuilds

  • 3.05 x 3.3 Metres internal dimensions

  • Vertical cedar cladding

  • Breather membrane

  • OSB

  • Timber Frame

  • Air gap

  • Rockwool RW3

  • 2 layers 12.5mm Sound board

  • Resilient bars

  • 19mm Sound Plank screw fixed to bars

  • 12.5mm soundbloc plasterboard

  • 2 x double glazed doors

    Acoustic Treatment by Sound Solutions Limited

  • Alternating combination of stretched fabric and slatted timber acoustic wall panels

CYMBALS

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  • 14″ SABIAN ARTISAN HI-HATS

  • 17″ SABIAN ARTISAN CRASH

  • 19″ SABIAN HHX XTREME CRASH

  • 20″ SABIAN ARTISAN CRASH

  • 21″ SABIAN HHX LEGACY RIDE

  • 22″ MEINL BYZANCE RIDE

  • ZILDJIAN TRASH CRASH STAX

PERCUSSION

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  • ROLAND SPD-SX 

  • ROTO TOMS

  • XYLOPHONE

  • COWBELLS

  • WOODBLOCKS

  • TAMBOURINES

  • SHAKERS

  • AGOGO BELLS

  • CAJON

  • GLOCKENSPIEL

MICROPHONES

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  • NEUMANN KM184 (X2) – OVERHEADS

  • AUDIX D6 – KICK IN

  • AUDIO TECHNICA AT4047 – KICK OUT

  • AUDIX I5 – SNARE BOTTOM

  • SENNHEISER E604 – RACK TOM

  • SENNHEISER MD421 – FLOOR TOM

  • BEYERDYNAMIC M201 – SNARE TOP

  • SHURE SM57 – SMASH MIC

  • SHURE SM58 – ROOM MIC

  • EM 800 (X2) – STEREO ROOM MICS

FAQs

  • A remote drum recording studio is a specialized facility equipped with high-quality instruments, microphones & technology for capturing and recording drum sounds. The results and process are a collaboration between the artist and myself recording the drums and done remotely over the internet so that the artist does not need to be at the recording sessions physically.

  • Each project is unique, I will provide a bespoke quote for each enquiry so that the best possible value for money is met for every customer. Get in touch via my contact page form for you individual quote today.

  • Once your project is locked in, I give a time frame when I begin your project. Once it has started you can expect a first version of a track in 24 hours. Then I offer 2 more revisions, which depending on the clients prompt responses can be finalised over 1 - 2 days. So in conclusion most tracks can on average to completed to the clients satisfaction in 1 - 3 days. Sometimes it can take longer and sometimes be much quicker depending on the project!

  • A file version of the track in Mp3 or WAV, or any relevant audio file with any drum ideas (only if you have them) plus another version of the track drumless, without drums that I can track to. Also I will need the track click tempo bpm. No need to send stems, just a bounced down version of the song, as this is purely as reference to track the drums properly. Also if you have it and references, songs, styles vibes you are going for and also any notes you have in relation to the drum parts and sound you are going for. Basically as much information as you can give me is great, but also if you don’t have any of this that is totally fine too!

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