Remote Session Drummer | Organic MIDI Drums for $125

Organic, live-played MIDI drum tracks for artists, bands, and producers who want the feel of a real drummer with the flexibility of MIDI. I’ve forty years behind the kit, a knack for knowing what a song needs, and a dedication to giving your music the best possible foundation.

Hello, I’m Martin Evans, a remote session drummer originally from the UK, now based in Philly. Across my career, I’ve recorded for artists such as Tim Renwick (Pink Floyd, Eric Clapton), Alex Catchings, Steve Donnelly (Sheryl Crow, Nick Lowe), and Henry Louris, played on productions by Ruslan Sirota (Grammy-winning producer and keyboardist) and Stephen Paul, and shared sessions with Phil Keaggy, Iain Hornal (Jeff Lynne's ELO, 10cc), Mike Waldron (Luke Combs), and others.

I'm a song drummer with a melodic, pop sensibility. Rock and pop are my bread and butter, but that mindset carries over to Americana and indie, and through to hard rock, prog, and the darker post-punk and gothic end.

I track live on a Roland kit through Superior Drummer 3, and I choose the kit before I play. The sound shapes the performance, so picking the right one is part of getting the part right. Once I've got a few takes down, I send dry stereo stems for you to audition, and we go from there.

You get the clean MIDI file plus mix-ready multitrack audio pulled from industry-standard and boutique libraries, so you have the option to use the kit I provided or your own samples. If the track wants a little tambourine or shaker, I'm glad to add it. Turnaround is within two days, revisions included until you're happy. Working on a longer project such as an album or EP? Get in touch to discuss.

Have a listen to the demo and the Spotify playlist, then send me a note about your project and how I can help you.

Thanks for your time,

Martin.