I play drums on 'Girl on Fire' (Alicia Keys), 'In America' (John Legend), 'Lord Knows' (Drake), plus tracks by Jay-Z, Eminem, Kanye West, Rick Ross, Needtobreathe, Valerie Simpson & more. Take your music to the next level with Grammy-winning, Platinum-selling live drums!
Your music deserves the depth, energy, and authenticity that only live, organic drums can provide. I’ve spent decades perfecting my craft, recording for many hundreds of artists across a wide range of genres, and delivering drum tracks that elevate songs to their full potential.
Here's what I bring to your projects:
* Credits on multiple Grammy-winning, Platinum-selling records
* Drum loops and samples for Native Instruments (EMPIRE BREAKS, RHYTHM SOURCE), Sensory Percussion, Sounds, Cymatics, SoundTrap, and Patchbanks
* National commercials for AT&T, Valvoline, Banana Republic, Behr Paints, and Reebok
* Soundtrack for Amazon Prime’s "Luden (The Pimp)"
* Featured in The New York Times for recreating the legendary "Funky Drummer" breakbeat
With all this experience, I know what makes a record work. From dialing in the perfect sound to nailing the right feel, I bring the same dedication, expertise, and world-class gear to every project—whether you’re an emerging artist or a global superstar.
Every song is unique, and I tailor every drum session specifically for your sound. My studio in Hoboken, NJ is optimized for a huge range of tones and packed with an extensive collection of instruments and recording gear to match any vibe.
Your song is only missing one thing—world-class live drums. Let's make it happen!
Click the 'Contact' above to get in touch. Looking forward to hearing from you.
Credits
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328 Reviews - 58 Repeat Clients
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check_circleVerifiedAbsolute peak of professionalism in every possible way. From communication to the vision and ultimately and most importantly the sound and performance of the drums he delivered.
They were tuned and styled exactly to the song. Absolutely could not be happier and will most definitely be brining more projects his way!!
You found your guy - now lock him in for your session!
check_circleVerifiedDylan was great to work with and produced a really great drum track for my cinematic cover song, which I can't wait to now mix at the studio with Dylans great playing on there. Communication with Dylan was great too, and he was really open to adapting to what I was looking for. Looking forward to the next one Dylan.
check_circleVerifiedExcellent drummer, master of his craft!
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Dylan was such a great choice. I am so grateful for the sounds that he picked. I absolutely love the work that he did and would hire him again in a heartbeat.
check_circleVerifiedDylan once again come through with an amazingly rich, funky, beautiful and complex beat for my latest track, capturing the perfect vibe and feel. As always, top notch recording, composition and playing...not to mention, mixing his drum tracks is always a pleasure and a breeze as everything is locked in so well at the source. I can dig it!!
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Great job, very professional. Would recommend
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If you ever find yourself considering "Should I make stems with AI vs. Dylan?" I'm here to tell you - CHOOSE DYLAN. Dylan has a percussion and rhythm vocabulary that no GPT has learned yet. If your music requires any kind of heart and soul - why would you even consider anyone else but Dylan. He can translate what your human heart wants from a track better than any AI. There is a reason why records he plays on touch Gold! Do it! Don't think twice!
check_circleVerifiedDylan has an incredible sense of what your song needs. Super, super super! I even had the honour of him recording one of my songs with a bass player. I'm just so happy. Thank you and highly recommended!!!
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It was great working with Dylan. He took my rough drum idea to another level. Fantastic groove. Looking forward to working with Dylan again.
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Another great collab in the books. As always, Dylan brings next-level creativity, insane feel, and studio-quality perfection that transports the track to another dimension. He is a rhythm wizard full of groove and style...get in touch now to unleash his magic!
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Dylan is an excellent talent and an excellent collaborator. What he brought to my song though percussion was incredible. I highly recommend!
check_circleVerifiedDylan is not just a drummer, he’s a machine, His playing brought a whole new dimension to my song. Tight, punchy, human, raw… exactly what I was hoping for, and beyond.
His sense of dynamics and groove is insane, everything feels alive, organic, and musical. It’s not just drums, it’s storytelling.
Super pro, super fast, super easy to work with, and above all, a real musical identity in every hit. If you want your track to breathe and move like a living thing, Dylan is your guy !
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Another incredible collaboration with Dylan. He delivered an amazing drum track with maximum groove, detail, clarity and vibe to elevate my track to the next level. Thanks and looking forward to the next one!
check_circleVerifiedDylan is amazing! Sounds, parts and style are all top level. He’s so consistent. He crushes it every time. Thank you so much Dylan!
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Dylan is the baddest! There is imo no one better for drum sounds, parts in any modern style than Dylan Wissing. Hire him!
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Fantastic work! Dylan gives many options and is very accommodating and flexible. Love the vibe the drums bring to the track.
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exsquisite work, exceeded expectations
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check_circleVerifiedExceptional collab, once again.
Interview with Dylan Wissing
Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?
A: I started out as a baby banging on pots and pans with wooden spoons, which follows the family tradition – my great-grandfather was a drummer and songwriter in the circus and vaudeville, way back in the day. The music that was around me as a child had a big impact, and set me on the path I’m on today – Hendrix, Stones, Ohio Players, Otis Redding, Ellington, Stevie Wonder, Sun Ra, Beatles, Pharaoh Sanders, EWF. I still have the old family vinyl, scratched and scribbled on.
Q: How would you describe your style?
A: I'm a very song-oriented drummer, and generally subscribe to the "less is more" approach unless the music calls for something different. The most important thing for me is that the song and the band sound great. Whether that means I play two notes for the whole track, or am building up a massive wall of drums and percussion, the song is the star of the show for me.
Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.
A: I provide drum and percussion tracks to clients from my own recording studio. The process is the same whether it's a mellow Americana song or a single measure loop for a hard-hitting Hip Hop track - find the right sounds from my extensive collection of instruments, record them to capture the unique sounds that each production needs, and play the right parts to bring the song to life.
I was the drummer in this production
- Drums by Dylan - R&B/Pop (Alicia Keys, John Legend, Nicki Minaj, ...)
- Drums by Dylan - Hip Hop (Drake, Kanye, Jay Z, Eminem, ...)
- Drums by Dylan - Rock (NEEDTOBREATHE, Notar, Johnny Socko, ...)
- Dylan Wissing - 25 Beats in 4:20
- Live drum trackAverage price - $450 per song
- PercussionAverage price - $100 per song
- Programmed drumContact for pricing
- 8 drum sets - 40+ snare drums - mountains of cymbals and percussion - preamps by SSL
- Daking and Sebatron - mics by AKG
- Coles
- AEA
- Telefunken
- Audio-Technica
- Stager
- Earthworks
- and more - conversion by RME
Exclusive Multi-Song Discounts: * 3-song EP: $1000 * 6-song EP: $1800 * 10-song LP: $2500
