FedeCastrogiovanni

remote drums recording

FedeCastrogiovanni on SoundBetter

I am a professional drummer with 28 years of experience in the music industry. I am fully equipped to add a unique touch to your songs. I love to play rock, metal, punk, pop and almost any music genere from seventies to the actual music. I have a lot of experience playing live and studio working with passion and love respecting my bandmates

I will record live acoustic drums for your songs in my home studio.
My deliver includes stereo drum mix and 9 raw separated audio files of each drum mic. Wav 44.1kHz/24bit
All songs recorded with metronome.
I also rec 4K videos for youtube covers

Contact me through the green button above and let's get to work.

Languages

  • English
  • Spanish

Interview with FedeCastrogiovanni

  1. Q: Tell us about a project you worked on you are especially proud of and why. What was your role?

  2. A: My client wanted me to play and record video of one of the most difficult Rush songs, called Tom Sawyer, He wanted me to play and film just in one take. It was a challenging one but I´m so proud of the results

  3. Q: What are you working on at the moment?

  4. A: I´m fully dedicated recording drums for hire.

  5. Q: Is there anyone on SoundBetter you know and would recommend to your clients?

  6. A: yes! I would recommend Daiana Azar, she is a multi instrumentalist like

  7. Q: Analog or digital and why?

  8. A: Depends on the song, I love to go fully digital for the 2024 metal sounding by the other hand I love the 70´s rock so I prefer using real pre amps to catch that vintage sound.

  9. Q: What's your 'promise' to your clients?

  10. A: Perfect drums played with attitude and experience. I will blow your mind.

  11. Q: What do you like most about your job?

  12. A: I like working from home, this is not a work for me, this is 100% pure joy.

  13. Q: What questions do customers most commonly ask you? What's your answer?

  14. A: Client: It would be ready for tomorrow? Me: Of course

  15. Q: What's the biggest misconception about what you do?

  16. A: Sometimes my clients ask me for revision two or tree days after my deliver was sent. They don´t know that sometimes it´s very difficult to keep the drums tuned exactly the same way that where recorded

  17. Q: What questions do you ask prospective clients?

  18. A: 1-Do you have an idea of what style of drums you want? 2-Any sound direction for recording? 3-Am I completely free to play or you have a demo?

  19. Q: What advice do you have for a customer looking to hire a provider like you?

  20. A: I guarantee high level playing. I´m not just a drummer, I'm a passionate and dedicated musician

  21. Q: If you were on a desert island and could take just 5 pieces of gear, what would they be?

  22. A: 1-Acoustic guitar 2-Kick drum 3-Snare 4-bass gtr 5-sticks

  23. Q: What was your career path? How long have you been doing this?

  24. A: I´m 41 and I been playing since I was 11 years old. After joining local bands I played with one of the most recognized rock bands of my country called Humo del Cairo. I also been chosen between 800 drummers to join "Divididos" the best argentine rock band ever. I´m a pro session drummer since 10 years ago, playing and recording live and studio

  25. Q: How would you describe your style?

  26. A: With full respectful It´s like John Bonham, Taylor Hopkin and Neil Peart had a son :)

  27. Q: Which artist would you like to work with and why?

  28. A: I would love to work with Foo Fighters because I completely understand how they play, how they sound and how they think.

  29. Q: Can you share one music production tip?

  30. A: Record dry, add effects later. This means capturing the purest sound of your instruments and vocals during recording. You can then add effects like reverb, delay, or EQ in the mixing stage. This approach gives you more flexibility and control over the final sound.

  31. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  32. A: Rock, Metal, Pop, Funk, Stoner, Grunge, Metalcore

  33. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  34. A: I have a privileged ear and I can interpret my clients ideas fast and easy

  35. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  36. A: I been playing for 28 years, I guarantee high level performing rock, metal, funk drums My powerful playing will add the perfect taste for your song. I´m multi instrumentist also, so I can interact with you to make the right musical decisions for your music creations.

  37. Q: What's your typical work process?

  38. A: I usually compose a drum part for your song or if you know exactly what you want I´ll be happy to play it. After recording, I edit and bounce pre mix it to let it shine. I can send you my pre mix if you want.

  39. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  40. A: My drums are recorded in a 25 square feet room accurately treated by an audio engineer trough a Presonus Studiolive 16.0.2 I use two drum kits, a standard Tama wood one and acrylic big sizes custom drums. My Yamaha NS8 monitors are the best way to hear my recordings. I use Shure, Rhode and Beringer Mics

  41. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  42. A: There are many musicians that inspire me, but lately I've been listening to a lot of Trent Reznor. I love the way he produces the drums and how he combines different genres in their music. I am also inspired by Butch Vig, Dave Grohl, Rick Rubin and Phil Spector

  43. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  44. A: Record, edit and pre mix drums for your original songs, covers and also make videos for YT

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I was the Drummer and composer playing all the instruments in this production

Terms Of Service

Please, send me the song before buy my services, I will contact you back.
2 revisions allowed.
Up to 2-3 day for delivery

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  • John Bonham
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Gear Highlights
  • Solidrums Acrilic kit (26
  • 14
  • 16
  • 18)
  • Tama Rockstar wood kit (22
  • 12
  • 13
  • 16 inches)
  • Dw Snare 14x8
  • Custom Acrilic Snare drum 14x 6 1/2
  • Tama 14x 6 1/2 snare drum (1994)
  • CymHH 16´´
  • Paiste Cymbals (Masters
  • PST X and 2002)
  • DW 9000 Double pedal
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