Remote Drum Recording

Remote Drum Recording Services

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.

Services Offered

Remote Session Drumming – Work with a skilled drummer (me! Thom Mills Drums) from anywhere in the world. I provide seamless communication and high-quality drum recordings tailored to your track.
In-Studio Drum Recording – Book a session in my fully equipped studio, designed to capture rich, professional drum tones with pristine clarity. Option to join via Zoom during tracking process.

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★★★★★ "Awesome drumming, awesome sound, awesome communication!"maps.app.goo.gl/vgSX67ztG5T13VMBA

★★★★★ "Such a Great and Professional Drummer, it was and amazing experience to work with Thom in the remote recording sessions, 100 % satisfaction ! The drum sound sounds amazing ! So happy with the results."maps.app.goo.gl/xcuLrTm1vnmB18rG7

★★★★★ "he is a real pro very easy to work with, excellent touch, and able to nail easily the vibe of the song, excellent sound,and great drumming."maps.app.goo.gl/Pfg9CFJXqY9kr69S6

★★★★★ "Couldn't have asked for a better drummer for our studio session. If you're looking for a tight and professional session drummer we highly recommend Thom. Thank you!"maps.app.goo.gl/PbqfW4naAriTKVJB9

Remote Drum Recording Masterclass – From Prep to Final Mix

🎧 How I Prep for Remote Drum Recording

Stage 1 of My Pro Session Workflow

🥁 Crafting the Perfect Drum Track

Stage 2 of My Pro Session Workflow

✅ Finalizing the Perfect Drum Track

Stage 3 of My Pro Session Workflow

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.

Let’s make something great together!

What will it sound like? Listen below to my recording portfolio

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

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What's Included?

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.

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.

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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Ready to go? Feel free to drop me a message below and we can discuss your project in more depth!

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Studio Information

Drum Kits

GRETSCH 1961 ROUND BADGE ‘NAME BAND’ OUTFIT – 22×14, 13×10, 16X16
YAMAHA 9000 RECORDING CUSTOM 1978 OUTFIT – 24X14, 14X10, 16X16

Snare Drums

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)

Cymbals

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

Microphones

NEUMANN KM184 (X2) – OVERHEADS
AUDIX D6 – KICK IN
AUDIO TECHNICA AT4047 – KICK OUT
AUDIX I5 – SNARE TOP
SENNHEISER E604 (X2) – RACK & ROOM MIC
SENNHEISER MD421 – FLOOR TOM
BEYERDYNAMIC M201 – HI-HATS
SHURE SM57 – SNARE BOTTOM
SHURE SM58 – ROOM
EM 800 (X2) – STEREO ROOM MICS

Studio Equipment

AUDIENT ASP880
AUDIENT ID44
LOGIC PRO X
APPLE IMAC 24GB
FABFILTER PLUG-INS

Percussion

ROLAND SPD-SX
ROTO TOMS
XYLOPHONE
COWBELLS
WOODBLOCKS
TAMBOURINES
SHAKERS
AGOGO BELLS
CAJON
GLOCKENSPIEL

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What do past clients say about my recording services? (Google Reviews)

★★★★★ "I first worked with Thom in 2011, when the band I was in found ourselves without a drummer right before a recording session. With just a week to go, Thom not only learned all the drum parts to an entire album, but recorded them quickly, efficiently and with style. As a bass player, I can confirm that in the studio, he was a consummate professional and a joy to work with, steadying the ship at a difficult time while helping our cherished songs to reach their full potential. He soon became an integral member of that band, and a great friend to boot. Fast forward to the present day, and when a project I was working on required remote drums to be recorded, Thom was our first choice by a country mile. We’d never had drums recorded remotely before, but Thom made the process incredibly simple and slick. All of us - including both the songwriter and the producer of the record - commented on the impeccable audio quality of the recording which we received. The turnaround was quick, and Thom’s communication was fantastic throughout. From a musical perspective, Thom is a humble and faithful servant of the music, and never takes centre stage on a song unless asked to. We were deeply impressed (but not at all surprised) at how sensitive Thom was to the mood and meaning of the song, and the extent to which he played only to help the songwriter convey that to the audience. We didn’t just get two fantastic drum tracks; we got a lesson in what it means to be a musician, too. I can only hope that we all get to work with him again in the future."maps.app.goo.gl/6DTYwZq3e8CZJNPP6

★★★★★ "Thom played drums on 2 punk songs of mine (165 & 120 bpm). With just one email about the songs/inspiration and the tempo he came back with exactly the right beat and fills between the different sections of the song. His first pass was pretty much bang on on both tracks, but he asked what I’d like different and he went away and delivered. Everything was done remotely which I was a first for me and Thom made it so easy. I can’t recommend his playing enough. There are not many session drummers out their whole have as many gigs under their belt as Thom and that practical playing as if it were live gives an organic energy to the playing which is great for the listener. In short, I chose Thom because he can play many styles, he’s reliable and a bloody good drummer."maps.app.goo.gl/dYeF3bB3REJR7dw77

★★★★★ "Thom has done an excellent job providing drums on several tracks that I was producing and mixing for various clients. I felt confident recommending him and his services and wasn't disappointed! He goes the extra mile with his approach and has been very patient when revisions have been needed. Looking forward to working with him again soon. Would definitely recommend if you're in need of classy, vibey, song-focused and inventive drums on your song!"maps.app.goo.gl/LzGjDjqgk6Bb319Z8

★★★★★ "Thom done an excellent job on the drums for 2 tracks I recorded last year. One of the best things was the communication and patience, and Thom has bucket loads on top of his versatility and experience at tracking drums. A collaborative process that was easy and quick. Thanks! I can highly recommend using Thom for your recordings."maps.app.goo.gl/RrPdvwY7dPqJx7HS8

★★★★★ "Thom recording drums for my song was a great experience. The drumming he sent back was so creative and fitting to my music. It was perfectly recorded and his communication and tracks were sent back very quickly. It really took my song to another level and I look forward to working with him again."maps.app.goo.gl/jNiXr8t9JRTcg4kR8

★★★★★ "I first approached Thom about playing drums on one of my tracks whilst recording my debut album. He was extremely professional, good correspondence, had an excellent understanding of references and was willing to hear feedback to make adjustments even after the first few takes. I was extremely happy with the first track, so had no hesitation in contacting him again for another one later on into the recording process. He did not disappoint. In fact, the second track he drummed for 'Everyone Not Alive Today' remains a personal favourite of mine, and would not be the same were it not for Thom's outlandishly brilliant performance. I'm afraid you will have to hear it for yourself to believe it. But for technical ability, communication, versatility and efficiency I can recommend Thom Mills!"maps.app.goo.gl/Lxd5939zMR4TSvGC6

★★★★★ "I had Thom record drums for 3 of my tracks and they were absolutely perfect. Thom goes the extra mile by offering to make any changes to tracks without hesitation. There isn't a single fault with this drummer! I will be using Thom for all of my drum tracks going forward!"maps.app.goo.gl/Mu4czCSwXqhKQ1JG8

★★★★★ "he is a real pro very easy to work with, excellent touch, and able to nail easily the vibe of the song, excellent sound,and great drumming."maps.app.goo.gl/Pfg9CFJXqY9kr69S6

★★★★★ "Awesome drumming, awesome sound, awesome communication!"maps.app.goo.gl/vgSX67ztG5T13VMBA

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FAQ's

What is a drum recording studio?

A drum recording studio is a specialized facility equipped with high-quality instruments and technology for capturing drum sounds.

How do I find a drum recording studio near me?

Search for local studios that offer drum recording services and check their reviews and portfolio to find the best fit for your needs.

Can I record drums at home?

Absolutely! We provide guidance on how to set up your home studio drums effectively for professional results.

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Transform your music with my remote drum recording services. Whether you need session drums for a new track or want to explore home recording drums, we are here to help you achieve your musical goals.