Drum Tracking Studio Auckland
We get – it’s 2024 and pretty much every muso who wants to has their own home studio setup with more than enough quality to record their own vocals/guitars/bass etc.
But not everyone has enough space, mics, channels or noise tolerance amongst neigbours to record drums.
Programming drums can be great, but sometimes you just need live drums on a track.
We will record your drummer with their kit or supply a kit and drummer if needed, then give you the wav files to take home and keep working on your project.
Combine the best of both worlds where home product combines with a dedicated live tracking room for your favourite drum kit.
*We can record other instruments too if needed.
Hear samples of drums we’ve recorded:
Volcanic Plateau
Drummer – Andy Keegan
Kit – 60s Ludwig
Mixing – Dylan Storey
Love Gone Bad
Drummer – Cole Goodley
Kit – 60s Gretsch
Mixing – Dylan Storey
Look to the East
Drummer – Logan Compain.
Kit – 60s Premier, Ludwig Supraphonic snare, Sabien Cymbals.
Mixing – Warren Mendonsa
Mastering – Chris Chetland
Fool’s Gold
Drummer – Gareth Scott.
Kit – Yamaha Oak custom, Supraphonic Snare, Ks Cymbals
Mixing & Mastering – Huntaway Sound Studios
Lonely Child
Drummer – Cole Goodley
Kit – Pearl Custom, Gretsch snare
Mixing – Huntaway Sound Studios
Mastering – Warren Mendonsa
View gear list:
Mics
LDC:
- Beeznees Arabella (U47 style tube mic)
- Beeznees BU87i
- JZ Mics Amethyst
- JZ Mics Vintage 67
- Rode Classic
- Nude Microphones C12
SDC:
- Oktava MK-012-01 X2
- AKG C451b
- Rode M3
Dynamics:
- Shure Sm 57 x 2
- Shure Beta 57
- Sennheiser MD421
- Heil PR40
- Heil PR30 x 2
- Shure SM7b
- Sennheiser e906
- Shure SM58 x 3
- Beyerdynamic TG D70
Preamps
- Focusrite ISA 2
- Warm Audio WA412 (4 channels)
- Universal Audio 4-710d (4 channels)
- Dizengoff D4
- Focusrite Clarett+ (4 channels with ISA modelling)
Dynamics
- Buzz Audio SOC 1.1 optical compressor. 2 channel/stereo
- Universal Audio 1176 mini x 4
Recording System
- Focusrite Clarett+ interface with UA 4-710d digital expansion giving 8 more channels.
- Genelec 8050 8 inch monitors
- Pioneer DJ08 5inch reference monitors
- Sennheiser HD660 mixing headphones
Software
- Pro Tools 2020 DAW
- Waves bundle
- Isotope
- Arturia
- Softube
- NI Komplete
The studio can record up to 18 tracks individually. A common scenario is to track drums and bass in the live room while tracking guitar or vocals in the isolation booth.
Bass amps, guitar amps and instruments are available if required.
Session drummers available
We can hook you up a session with some of Auckland’s top drummers. Contact us to discuss the best option for your style of music.
Ph 021 1879 012 or message us for more info
