Drum/Percussion Arranging and Recording Coming Soon!

  • Steve can provide drum and percussion tracks to supplement recordings either as an original track or a replacement. His studio uses the Reaper as its DAW in combination with the 10-inpur, Focusrite 18i20 and 8-input, Focusrite Octopre, and a pair of near-field monitors, In tandem, running through a 2022 I Mac system, there 18 inputs available. One of Steve’s specialties is layering drum and percussion tracks on the same composition, simulating the performances of multiple players.

  • Gear available for recording sessions includes: An Ayotte drum set and Paiste cymbals, congas, bongos, timbales, cajons, gongs, Brazilian percussion, Middle Eastern percussion, vibraphone, African percussion, and special effects sounds/textures.

Performing at San Franisco PorchFest festival with Brother Spellbinder

Spoken Road Studios Drum and Percussion Tracking

News — I just acquired a 2012 Ludwig Black Beauty snare drum to add to my stable. It’s 5” x 14” nickel over brass. It has a replacement, P-86 sanre throw off. I recently sold my Tama Mike Portnoy, Melody Master 5” x 12” hammered steel snare drum. So, one metal snare is replacing another.