Frequently Asked Questions

Sites like AirGigs or SoundBetter offer hundreds of musicians at low prices, but the sheer volume can make it difficult to know who truly has the experience, reliability, and quality you need. Many clients come to me after trying those platforms, frustrated by inconsistent results, confusing royalty terms, and time wasted on revisions.

My approach is different. I’ve specialised exclusively in online drum recording since 2011, and WantDrums.com has grown into one of the most trusted and top-rated services of its kind. I focus on getting things right the first time – delivering custom drum tracks that are consistent, professional, and ready to drop straight into your mix.

I don’t compete to be the cheapest. Instead, I focus on offering real value: years of experience, a refined process, and results that save you both time and money in the long run.

Absolutely. Every drum track is recorded using professional-grade equipment, from high-end preamps and microphones to premium AD/DA conversion, ensuring a clean, detailed, and studio-quality sound.

If you’d like to see the full list of gear I use, you can check it out on my equipment page.

Hiring me as your online session drummer is simple. Just reach out with some details about your project, and I’ll provide a quote. Once we’ve agreed on the details, you send me your song files and I’ll start recording your custom drum tracks.

It’s quick, straightforward, and I’ll guide you through every step of the process, no prior experience needed.

For specific details on how the process works, please see here.

All I need is your track as a WAV, AIFF, or MP3 file without drums. If your song already has programmed or demo drums, feel free to include those too – they’re really helpful for understanding the groove and vibe you’re aiming for.

Ideally, yes. To give you a tight and reliable performance, I’ll need to record my parts to a fixed tempo. That means your guide track should be recorded to a click at the correct tempo, as I’ll use this as my reference when tracking drums.

Working to a click also makes it much easier if you want to re-record or add new parts over my drum track later on.

You can send your files easily via WeTransfer, Google Drive, Dropbox, or any similar service to max@wantdrums.com.

On average, I’ll record your drum tracks and send them back for approval within 24 hours. During busier periods, it may take a little longer, but I’ll always let you know if that’s the case.

Every project is different, so I no longer use a fixed pricing scheme. The cost depends on the complexity and specific requirements of your song.

You can request a quote here, and I’ll get back to you within 24 hours.

Yes. After I’ve recorded drums for your track, I’ll send you a private link so you can listen through. If you’d like any changes, just let me know – we can go over them by email or phone, whichever works best for you.

Revisions are all part of the process to make sure you’re completely happy with the final result.

You only pay once you’ve heard your drum tracks and are completely happy with them. There are no deposits or upfront costs – payment is only required once you’re satisfied with the result and before I deliver the high-quality files.

All payments are handled securely through my Stripe-powered payment portal, so you can pay easily with any major credit or debit card.

If you’re based in the UK, you also have the option to pay via BACS transfer.

Once you’ve paid for your drum tracks, you own the full rights. There are no ongoing royalties or additional fees – the tracks are yours to use however you wish.

Drums are my main focus, but if you also need guitar, bass, or other instruments, I work with a network of fantastic session musicians who are all set up for remote recording. Just let me know what you’re looking for, and I can help arrange it.