Professional Drum Services
PERFORMANCE | RECORDING | TECH | REPAIRS | RENTALS
We are your answer to everything drums
Karl Killer at Killer Drums provides professional services for bands, venues, studios, and artists. Whether you need a drummer for a live performance, a technician to tune and maintain your drums, rental gear for an event, or recording in the studio, Killer Drums offers reliable and professional services.
Live Performances
Professional drumming for bands, venues, tours, and events.
Drum Technician Services
Tuning, maintenance, and drum setup for studios, venues, and musicians.
Drum Gear Rentals
Professional drum gear available for concerts, events, and recording sessions.
Studio Recording
Session drumming and recording support for artists and producers.
LIVE
PERFORMANCE
Karl Killer of Killer Drums provides professional live drumming for artists and bands for tours and other special events. With extensive experience performing in clubs, theaters, and large venues, Karl brings reliable, energetic performances across a wide range of musical styles.
Touring & Regional Bands
Reliable substitute or touring drummer for professional bands on the road.
Club & Concert Venues
Experienced performing in packed venues and high-energy live environments.
Corporate & Private Events
Professional performance for weddings, corporate events, and private parties.
Session & Fill-In Work
Available for rehearsals, tours, and short-term gigs when you need a dependable drummer.
DRUM TECHNICIAN SERVICES
Killer Drums offers professional drum tuning, setup, cleaning, and restoration services for students, gigging drummers, and studios. Services are available in-home or at the studio.
Whether you're preparing for a recording session, live performance, or simply want your drums sounding their best, Killer Drums provides expert drum care and setup.
Services offered:
- • Drum tuning and tone optimization
- • Drum head replacement and setup
- • Cymbal & drum cleaning and maintenance
- • Hardware adjustment and repair
- • Live performance & Studio drum set preparation
Book Technician Service
Leads to a simple form collecting: name, location, kit size, services needed, timeline.
DRUM GEAR RENTALS
Professional drum kits, cymbals, and hardware available for live performances, studio sessions, tours, and special events. Rentals are available to approved clients and are priced per day / per gig.
Featured Rental Packages
Club Gig Package
A complete professional drum setup ready for club shows and small venues. Ideal for local gigs, showcases, and fly-in drummers.
INCLUDES:
- Drum shell pack (kick, snare, rack tom, floor tom)
- Basic hardware pack
- Standard cymbal pack
- Drum throne
- Kick pedal
Optional Add-ons: Transport & setup, Drum tech support
Festival / Touring
A premium stage-ready drum kit designed for festivals, touring artists, and high-profile performances. Best for larger stages and professional artists.
INCLUDES:
- Premium drum shell pack
- Touring hardware pack
- Premium cymbal pack
- Stage-ready tuning and preparation
Optional add-on: On-site drum tech
Studio Recording
Carefully tuned drums and cymbals optimized for recording sessions and professional studio environments.
INCLUDES:
- Studio-quality drum kit
- Multiple snare options
- Premium cymbal selection
- Studio tuning and preparation
Optional add-on: On-site technician
Individual Rental Menu
Drum Shell Packs
- Standard Shell Pack: $200 per day
Kick, snare, 1-2 rack toms, floor tom, and cases. Professional maple or birch drum kits prepared and tuned for performance.
- Premium / Boutique Upgrade: $300 per day
High-end or specialty drum kits prepared for studio or headline performances.
- Snare Drum Rental: $50 per day
Wood, brass, or specialty snare drums available individually.
Hardware Rentals
- Basic Hardware Pack: $75 per day
Includes kick pedal, hi-hat stand, snare stand, 3 cymbal stands, drum throne, drum rug.
- Heavy-duty / Touring Upgrade: $120 per day
Double-braced professional hardware designed for touring and high-impact playing.
- Individual Hardware Items: $10-$25 per item per day
Kick pedals, cymbal stands, snare stands, hi-hat stands, drum thrones, clamps and accessories.
Cymbal Rentals
- Standard Cymbal Pack: $100 per day
Includes hi-hats, 1-2 crashes, and ride cymbal (Sabian XSR or similar).
- Premium Cymbal Upgrade: $200 per day
Hand-hammered or boutique cymbals suitable for studio or professional touring use.
- Individual Cymbal Rental: $25-$50 per cymbal per day
Add-On Services
Transport & Setup
$150 per gig
Delivery, load-in, setup, positioning, and breakdown of the drum kit.
On-Site Drum Technician
Varies
- $300 per event (half day, max 6 hours)
- $500 per full day (max 12 hours)
Includes transport, setup, and breakdown. Professional drum tech available during the performance for tuning adjustments, troubleshooting, and artist support.
Studio / Session Prep
$100
Special attention spent to drum head selection, tuning preparation, and cymbal matching for recording or high-profile sessions.
Rental Policies
Rentals available to approved clients. Security deposit may be required. Client responsible for loss or damage. Pricing reflects single-day use unless otherwise specified. Multi-day or tour pricing available upon request.
Request Drum Rental
Contact us for availability, equipment options, and custom backline packages.
STUDIO RECORDING
DRUMMING SESSION
Killer Drums provides professional drum recording services for artists, producers, and bands. Whether recording in a professional studio or remotely from the Killer Drums Studio, Karl delivers tight, musical drum performances designed to elevate your music.
With experience recording across multiple genres, sessions focus on strong groove, musical feel, and drum sounds that sit perfectly in the mix.
Studio Session Drumming
Available to travel and record drums at professional recording studios — Karl works with artists, bands, and producers to track drums in studio environments using professional acoustic drum kits and high-end recording equipment.
Ideal For- Band recording sessions
- Album tracking
- Producer-led studio projects
- Artists looking for a professional drummer to perform their songs
- Review song demos in advance
- Discuss arrangement and approach
- Record drum tracks during scheduled studio time
| Half-Day (<6 hrs) | $400 |
| Full-Day (6-10 hrs) | $700 |
*Pricing may vary depending on studio location, session length, and rehearsal time, number of songs.
Remote Drum Recording
Drums are recorded at the Killer Drums Studio using a Roland VAD Series electronic drum kit, recorded into Logic Pro, and performed using Superior Drummer 3 for highly realistic acoustic drum sounds.
Who This Service Is For- Remote drum sessions are perfect for artists and producers who need professional drum tracks but prefer the flexibility of remote collaboration
- Singer-songwriters recording original music
- Independent artists releasing singles or albums
- Bands producing demos or full releases
- Producers looking for a reliable session drummer
- Faster turnaround times
- No need to book a live room at a studio
- Flexible revisions
- Professional drum sounds using Superior Drummer 3
- Easy file delivery for mixing
- Demo tracks
- Reference songs
- Tempo maps or click tracks
- After receiving the artist's demo or reference track, I record multiple drum approaches to help find the best feel for the song.
- Version 1 — The intended groove
- Version 2 — Alternative Interpretation
- Version 3 — Creative variation
- We decide on which version is best for the artist's final vision
- 2 rounds of revisions on final version
| Per Song | $200 — $300 |
*Price varies on length and complexity
- Drum performance
- Up to 3 creative drum versions
- 2 revisions
- Stereo drum track delivery
- Basic editing
- Multi-track stems: $25
- MIDI delivery: $25
- Additional editing & revisions: $75 / hr
- Extensive beat mapping
- Tempo correction
- Heavy editing
- Additional takes
Watch Our Session Highlights
Ready to Record?
Available for in-studio sessions and remote drum recording.
Additional portfolio and credentials available on request.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
With over 15 years of teaching and performance experience, with extensive work performing live, recording music, and collaborating with musicians across different styles.
Whether you're preparing for a performance, recording session, or event, Killer Drums can help.