Archie Macfarlane
Drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and all-round music nerd. 10 years behind the kit — online lessons up to Grade 8 and remote recording sessions from my home studio.
10+
Years of Drumming
Drummer, multi-instrumentalist, and all-round music nerd. 10 years behind the kit — online lessons up to Grade 8 and remote recording sessions from my home studio.
I'm Archie, and music has been part of my life for as long as I can remember. I started out on piano as a kid before discovering drums — and that was it. About 10 years behind the kit now, and I haven't looked back. Alongside drums I also play bass and tuned percussion — and the piano's always fun to come back to.
That multi-instrument background has given me a strong sense of musicality that carries into everything I play. From orchestras and concert bands to rock and pop groups, I've been fortunate to play across a wide variety of musical settings, developing a versatile drumming style along the way.
Beyond performing, I've built up serious experience in recording and mixing from my home setup, capturing professional-quality drum tracks in Logic Pro. Whether you want to learn drums yourself or just want to talk music, I'd love to hear from you.
8-channel USB audio interface with MIDAS preamps. The heart of my home recording setup, handling all my mic inputs with pristine quality and low latency.
Professional drum microphone pack covering the full kit. Purpose-built for capturing every nuance of the drums, from the punch of the kick to the shimmer of the cymbals.
The industry-standard dynamic mic, dedicated to my snare drum. There's a reason every studio in the world has one — it just works, every single time.
The backbone of the setup — Mapex Armory shells with a warm, punchy tone that cuts through any mix. Built for versatility across genres, from studio to stage.
Paiste PST7 18" crash, Meinl 16" Classics Custom Heavy crash, 14" Sabian Sonix Pro hi-hats, and a 20" Sabian Sonix ride. A mixed setup chosen for the right sound, not the brand name.
Evans G2 coated heads on the toms for warm, controlled tone, an EMAD2 on the kick for punchy low-end, and an Evans Heavyweight on the snare for extra durability and crack. Pearl kick pedal for smooth, reliable action.
All recording and mixing happens in Logic Pro — a professional DAW for tracking, editing, mixing, and producing polished drum recordings.
Full 8-channel recording through the Behringer UMC1820, capturing every element of the kit on its own track for maximum control in the mix.
AKG Session I mic pack across the kit with a Shure SM57 dedicated to the snare, delivering studio-quality capture on every hit.
From raw tracks to polished drum sound in Logic Pro — EQ, compression, reverb, and everything in between. I can deliver mix-ready stems or a finished drum mix.
Send me your track, tell me what you need, and I'll record and deliver professional drum parts from my home studio. Quick turnaround, no compromises.
One-to-one online drum lessons tailored to your level and goals. From complete beginners picking up sticks for the first time, right through to Grade 8 and beyond.
Send me your track, tell me what you're after, and I'll lay down drum parts from my home studio. I can deliver a polished mix that sits right in your track, or hand over the raw multi-track recordings for you to mix yourself.
I'm always up for hearing about new projects, collaborations, or just connecting with fellow musicians. Fill in the form or reach out directly — I'll get back to you as soon as I can.