STUDIO & GEAR
My goal as a session drummer is to exceed expectations and provide world class audio quality and drums tracks from my studio in Los Angeles, California. I have a carefully selected collection of modern and vintage instruments and recording equipment which allows me to do exactly that. This is a comprehensive list of the current gear I am using.
Session Drummer Nick Adams | Current Gear List:
DRUM KITS
–DW Collectors Series Maple Mahogany
22” Kick, 12” Rack Tom, 14”/16” Floor Toms
–DW Jazz Series (Maple/Gum Wood)
22” Kick, 12” Rack Tom, 16×14” Floor Tom
–Ludwig Late 70’s B/O Badge
12×8”/13×9” Rack toms, 16×16”/18×16” Floor toms
–PDP Concept Series Maple
20” Kick, 12” Rack Tom, 14” Floor Tom
–PDP Wood Hoop Concept Series
24” Kick, 13” Rack Tom, 16” Floor Tom
INTERFACE / PREAMPS
UNIVERSAL AUDIO APOLLO 8P INTERFACE 8 Channel – With Additional API, SSL, and Neve Unison Preamp Software
AUDIENT 880 – 8 additional channels of Audient preamps
CYMBALS & ADDITIONAL SOUNDS
I use a variety of modern and vintage cymbals that allow me to choose instruments that specifically cater to your music. Additionally, I have an extensive collection of specialty drums and auxiliary percussion which I utilize based on the specific needs of each song.
SNARE DRUMS
- DW Bell Brass (6 1/2″ x 14″)
- DW Collectors Series Maple Mahogany (6 1/2″ x 14″)
- Vintage 70’s Lugwig Supraphonic (5″ x 14″)
- Vintage 60’s Rogers Powertone (5″ x 14″)
- Vintage Ludwig Acrolite (5″ x 14″)
- Tama Polished Brass (Mid 80’s) (6 1/2″ x 14″)
- Ludwig Supralite Aluminum (5″ x 15″)
- Pearl Masterworks Maple (6″ x 14″)
- Vintage 70’s Ludwig Marching Snare (12″ x 15″)
- PDP Piccolo (4”x 13”)
MICROPHONES
- Oktava MJE Fatboys
- Shure SM-57
- Shure Beta 52
- Electro Voice ND68
- Sub Kick
- Audio Technica 4047
- MXL R144
- Audio Technica Pro44’s
- Oktava Mod MK-012
- Sennheiser MD 421’s
- Lewitt LCT 140 Air
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Nick is proud to endorse DW Drums, Paiste, Innovative Percussion and Big Fat Snare Drum