I will record acoustic drums for your track

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About this gig

I have been drumming for over 20+ years.


I've played and gigged in multiple metal, rock, jazz, hip hop, soul & psychedelic funk bands,

but I'm happy to try my hand at any genre - just let me know what you're after! =)


I've been to multiple universities studying music, and have a Degree in Sound Engineering,

so I'm happy to mix the tracks as well if you don't just want the raw files.


I currently run 8 channels through a Behringer UMC1820 into Pro Tools at 24-Bit/44.1 kHz

(Can provide up to 24-Bit/96 kHz audio if requested)


  • 2x Overheads (2x Audix ADX51)
  • 1x Snare Top (Audix i5 or f5)
  • 1x Snare Bottom (Audix f9)
  • 1x Bass (Ported) (Audix D6 or f6)
  • 1x Bass (Beater) (Audix f9)
  • 1x High Tom (Audix f2)
  • 1x Floor Tom (Audix f2)


~ RØDE NT1-A available for Room Mic on request.


~ Birch, Maple or Poplar Snares available, as well as

a variety of Remo and Evans drum heads to best fit your sound.


I also love writing MIDI drums, so if you're after something a bit more electronic

I'm sure we can work something out =)


Get in touch and let's make your track pop!




For drumming and recording examples, please visit

https://www.youtube.com/@AdamAndHisDrums




Get to know Adam McDonald

Adam McDonald

Musician and Audio Engineer

4.8(30)
  • FromNew Zealand
  • Member sinceJan 2023
  • Last delivery7 months
  • Languages

    English, Polish
I've been playing classical piano since I was 4, but fell in love with drums during primary school. I sang in an award winning choir for a few years, and built my own guitar after high school to teach myself before popping off to the NZ School of Music to study jazz performance drums. I spent a few years gigging before going back to The College of Creative Arts to get a degree in Audio Engineering with a focus on recording bands in the studio. Bought a bass to teach myself and have set up a home studio to produce independent music. I now do session drumming and freelance live sound work.

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    konarucchi

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    5

    Once again a great experience working with Adam! He's been very open to any styles I throw at him, and is always open to feedback on what he records. Always very polite and eager to do the best for your project that he can.

    Up to $50

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    4 weeks

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    konarucchi

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    5

    Adam is an absolute dream to work with! He perfectly encapsulated what I wanted for drums in my song, and even added some of his own cool and creative ideas. He's very responsive and clearly wanted the best for my project ^^

    Up to $50

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    3 weeks

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    luciladi

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    United States

    5

    (ˆヮˆ) Highly satisfied with my order. I would recommend, if you haven’t purchased before, don’t hesitate to take the leap ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Adam’s attentive to details and ideas. I would use this service again & again for my music projects. Every time I’ve given a sample as an idea, he always makes his better...

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    13 days

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    jakecummings251

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    Canada

    5

    Thanks again Adam! just phenomenal work as always!

    Up to $50

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    4 weeks

    Duration

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    luciladi

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    United States

    5

    Thank you so much, everything went really well!!

    Up to $50

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    7 days

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30 reviews for this Gig
4.8

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Rating Breakdown
  • Seller communication level
    4.9
  • Quality of delivery
    4.8
  • Value of delivery
    4.8
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  • K
    image-docs

    konarucchi

    NZ

    New Zealand

    5

    Once again a great experience working with Adam! He's been very open to any styles I throw at him, and is always open to feedback on what he records. Always very polite and eager to do the best for your project that he can.

    Up to $50

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • K
    image-docs

    konarucchi

    NZ

    New Zealand

    5

    Adam is an absolute dream to work with! He perfectly encapsulated what I wanted for drums in my song, and even added some of his own cool and creative ideas. He's very responsive and clearly wanted the best for my project ^^

    Up to $50

    Price

    3 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • L
    image-docs

    luciladi

    US

    United States

    5

    (ˆヮˆ) Highly satisfied with my order. I would recommend, if you haven’t purchased before, don’t hesitate to take the leap ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Adam’s attentive to details and ideas. I would use this service again & again for my music projects. Every time I’ve given a sample as an idea, he always makes his better...

    Up to $50

    Price

    13 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
    No
  • J
    image-docs

    jakecummings251

    CA

    Canada

    5

    Thanks again Adam! just phenomenal work as always!

    Up to $50

    Price

    4 weeks

    Duration

    Helpful?
    Yes
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  • L
    image-docs

    luciladi

    US

    United States

    5

    Thank you so much, everything went really well!!

    Up to $50

    Price

    7 days

    Duration

    Helpful?
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