Record Drums Online with Chris Castellitto
Music
About
Hi, my name is Chris Castellitto and welcome to the Record Drums Online Podcast , the show dedicated to the art and science of remote drum recording. Whether you’re a home studio hobbyist or an aspiring session pro, we dive deep into the techniques that matter. I will be conducting interviews wit some of my favourite session drummer colleagues, mixing and mastering engineers and music producers.
Episodes
- MATT INGRAM (Running A Studio, Timing, Touch, Finding The Right Sound)
Matt Ingram shares insights on his studio's evolution and philosophy for capturing drum takes. The discussion covers technical aspects like mic setups and tuning, as well as the creative balance with vocalists.
- GREAZY WIL (Recording in LA, Overheads, Mixing, Tuning, & More)
Chris Castellitto interviews recording engineer Wil Anspach, also known as Greazy Wil. They discuss Wil's approach to recording drums, including mic techniques, mixing strategies, and drum tuning. Wil also shares his insights on speed, sam…
- MALCOLM CATTO (Playing With Intent, Minimal Mic Setup, Drum Processing & More)
In this episode, Malcolm Catto discusses his journey, philosophy on playing with intent, and specifics of his drum sound, including mic setups, snare tuning, mixing, and pedal use. He shares insights from his Quatermass Sound Lab.
- JULIAN KINDRED (Phasing When Recording, Mixing Drums, Working In Nashville & More)
Chris Castellitto speaks with record producer and engineer Julian Kindred. They discuss Julian Kindred's career, recording drums, and his work in Nashville and London.
- TAMUZ (Creating Sample Packs, Music Influences and Drum Processing)
In this episode, Tamuz joins Chris Castellitto to discuss his journey as a drummer-producer. They cover creating sample packs, music influences, drum processing, tape machines, mic placement, and the producer mindset for drums.
- ADRIAN HALL (Metropoilis Studio, Getting Great Sounds From Small Rooms & More)
Adrian Hall, a mixing engineer from Metropolis Studios, shares insights on crafting drum sounds for artists like Tori Amos. He discusses room acoustics, compression, and offers advice for music creators.
- EMRE RAMAZANOGLU (Producing, Mixing Drums, Working With Legends & More)
This episode features Emre Ramazanoglu, a drummer, producer, and mix engineer. He discusses drum tuning, phase alignment, mic placement, his Mix Drums plugin, and mixing for film and TV, drawing from his experience with artists such as Noe…
- OTIS MCDONALD (Making Beats, The Future of Music, The Otis Drums Sound & More)
This episode features an interview with multi-instrumentalist and producer, Otis McDonald (Joe Bagale). The conversation covers his journey in music, working with YouTube, his production philosophy including the "Otis Snare Sound," and his…
- JAMES YATES (Engineering, Building Plugins, Recording Experiments & More)
This episode features James Yates, founder of Majetone. He discusses his transition from session drummer to plugin designer, offering insights on studio techniques and career advice for musicians.
- DAN BAILEY (Recording Workflow, Tuning, Mixing Drums & More)
Dan Bailey, session drummer, shares insights on the technical and professional aspects of being a working musician, covering topics like recording workflows, tuning, and mixing drums. He provides advice on creativity and professionalism wi…
- CURTIS KELLEY (Drumming/Singing, Learning New Sets, Running a Studio, Gear & More)
This episode features an in-depth conversation with session drummer and vocalist Curtis Kelley. He shares insights into his musical journey, balancing drumming and singing, managing his LA studio, and his approach to recording and gear.
- BLAIR SINTA (Recording Workflow, Future of Remote Recording, Coaching Program)
Blair Sinta, a drummer and educator, discusses his transition to a remote recording artist. He shares insights into his sound engineering, mic setups, and the business aspects of remote session work. The conversation also touches on the fu…
- DAVID EIBL (Gear, Rcording/Mixing, Remote Recording & More)
David Eibl joins Chris Castellitto to discuss his mic setups, mixing philosophy, and remote recording workflow. This episode offers insights for improving home studio recording.
- SIMON TREASURE - (Remote Recording, Mixing Drums, Social Media & More)
This episode features an interview with Simon Treasure, who shares insights on professional drumming, recording, and the music business. Topics include mic setup tips and navigating social media in the music industry.
- PIERO PERELLI (Pedal Effects, Organic Drum Sounds & More)
Piero Perelli shares insights into his career, creative process for his album Notte, and the experience of performing solo drum shows. He also discusses his approach to "mixing on the way in" at his Soundset Studio.
- NIC HARD (Snarky Puppy, Recording Multiple Drums, Panning, Mixing Drums e & More)
Nic Hard, known for his work with Snarky Puppy, joins Chris Castellitto to discuss recording, panning, and mixing drums. He shares his approach to capturing large ensembles while maintaining the human element.
- ROB HUMPHREYS (being creative, unconventional gear, working in LA)
Rob Humphreys talks about his musical journey, including recording with Leonard Cohen and Jason Mraz. He also shares his creative philosophy and advice for working as a session musician in Los Angeles.
- FLORIAN GOUELLO (Creating Loop Packs, Mixing/Processin Drums & More)
In this episode, Chris Castellitto sits down with Florian Gouello to discuss drum production. Florian shares his workflow for creating loop and sample packs, mixing drums, and his unique philosophy on music production.
- JORDAN PERLSON (Learning How To Record Drums, Being Versatile & More)
This episode features Jordan Perlson, a drummer known for recording and touring with artists like Adrian Belew and Becca Stevens. He shares insights into the technical and mental aspects of professional drumming, including his mic setup, t…
- SAMSON JATTO (Playing In The Pocket, Drum Tuning, Remote Recording & More
Samson Jatto, a session drummer, discusses his drumming techniques, including how to maintain a groove and improve performance. He also shares insights into the technical aspects of remote session drumming and achieving quality drum sounds…
- NOAM WALLENBERG (Mixing Vulfpeck, Recreating Iconic Drum Sounds & More)
This episode features an interview with Noam Wallenberg, the engineer behind the latest Vulfpeck record. He discusses his approach to mixing and achieving drum sounds, and recreating iconic drum sounds.
- JORDAN ROSE - (Studio Work, Touring, Remote Recoding & More)
Jordan Rose discusses his studio, Rose Garden Recording, and the challenges of tracking drums for artists globally. He also shares his experiences touring internationally and building a career as a professional musician in New York.
- ALEX HOEFFKEN (Adding Layers, Drum Templates & More)
Alex Höffken discusses his remote recording workflow. He shares his methods for using custom template sessions and adding percussion layers to his drum tracks.
- ALESSIO ROMANO (Studio42, Recording Jazz Drums, Studio Acoustics & More)
In this episode, Alessio Romano discusses recording jazz drums. He covers room acoustics, mic placement techniques, and his philosophy on serving the music through drum recording.
- ANIMESH RAVAL (Mic'ing Techniques, corin PULP, Bands, Soundtracks & More)
Animesh Raval, Breakthrough Sound Engineer of the Year, joins Chris Castellitto to discuss his journey in music recording, including mic'ing techniques and engineering for bands and film scores. He shares insights into working on Pulp's al…
- JAKE REED (Recording Remotely & in The Best LA Studios, Tuning & More)
In this episode, Jake Reed discusses his career as a Los Angeles session drummer. He shares insights into recording drums from his home studio and his versatile approach to playing for various music genres.
- MARCO KLEEBAUER (Recording Drums Using Analog Gear & More)
Marco Kleebauer, a drummer and producer, shares his insights on recording drums. He details his approach to mic positioning, the use of vintage analog gear, and his personal workflow for achieving a blend of modern production and classic s…
- LLOYD HAINES (Remote Recording, Getting Great Drum Sounds & More)
Lloyd Haines, a London-based drummer and engineer, shares his methods for achieving distinct drum sounds, including tuning and mic placement. He also discusses his quiet playing approach, remote recording process, and the use of vintage ge…
- TIM BAZELL (Mic'ing Techniques, Producing Music & More)
Tim Bazell, a Mercury Prize-nominated producer and engineer, shares his journey from drummer to producer. He discusses essential drum recording techniques and microphone placement philosophy on Record Drums Online with Chris Castellitto.
- AYLWIN STEELE
In this episode, Aylwin Steele shares insights on how to achieve warm drum sounds in the studio. He discusses using vintage gear and unique recording techniques at his London studio, The Tape Shed.
- DARRYLL MCFADYEN
In this episode, acclaimed mixing engineer Darryll McFadyen shares insights from his career, discussing his early experiences, work in New York and Scotland, and collaboration with Trevor Horn. He also provides his philosophy and technique…
- BILLY CRABBE
Billy Crabbe, a mixing engineer, talks about his career, including his time at Berklee College of Music and his work on audio plugins. He shares details about his creative process and the challenges of developing new technology.