Drum & Percussion Tracks

Steve records custom drum and percussion tracks for all types of projects either in his private studio, or at Green Lobster Recording Studios, depending on the project’s needs.

Using real drums and / or percussion for projects results in a more musical and sonically superior final product than would be attainable through use of samples, loops, or drum machines. Custom tracks complement a piece of music perfectly because they are performed and recorded exclusively for that piece of music. The end result showcases the artist's unique style because the sounds, time feel, fills, and dynamics of the drum and percussion playing are all project-specific.

If the project calls for programming rather than playing, Steve is an exceptional drum programmer and has an immense library of both stock and personalized sounds. For programming-based projects, MIDI files will be provided in addition to stereo and multitrack stems.

  • Full multitrack files provided - (a typical drum kit configuration would be: Kick In, Kick Out, Kick Beater, Snare Top, Snare Bottom, Overhead L, Overhead R, HH, Rack 1, Rack 2, Floor Tom, Room L, Room R. Additional ambient or close mics available upon request)

  • Stems with effects and processing provided in addition to multitrack files

  • Sample rates up to 192 kHz

  • Highest quality performance on well-tuned, amazing-sounding instruments

  • Great sounding room, mics, preamps, and converters

  • Files are well organized and easy to download and import into sessions

Steve Martin & Edie Brickell x Steve Aho Drum Tracks

In addition to playing drums and percussion on this recording, Steve also did the sheet music preparation for the other players at the studio recording session.

Steve Aho Composes and Records Drum Track Album

The client, a library catalogue owner, commissioned an album of drum tracks in various styles to be used in television, film and advertisements. Steve navigated the project from the first conception phase all the way through composing the pieces, hiring the players, directing the session and preparing the files for catalogue.