Arnold Drummer

I offer complete professionalism. When provided with the material to be played, I take time to learn, and write out my parts to be prepared for what I am hired for. I also keep my equipment clean and tuned and professional looking.

David’s music career began before he started junior high school, playing as a drummer for multiple church and local bands and groups. His love for music continued into high school and by graduation, he was well-versed in live music production, recording, and mixing, with a specialization in drums. After a mild hiatus to enlist in the US Army, David opened and operates Red Chip Studio in Fraser, MI, where he has records and produces a variety of artist, using variety of analog and digital recording equipment to achieve a wide open, punchy feel to the music.
David has trained alongside Al Sutton (owner of Rustbelt Studios and ACME Audio Produced for Kid Rock, Greta Van Fleet, The Sights, and Dead String Brothers, Dirty Honey, Mac Saturn). David has assisted in producing and engineering a variety of artists while using some of the most elaborate studio equipment, including, API Legacy mixing console.
David has also engineered at Willis Sound, in Willis, MI where they have an API
recording and mixing console, along with setting up various modern and vintage microphones for music ranging from rock to classical. David works to produce projects with a heavy punch from the drums and bass, and clarity in the vocals.
As well as being a top-notch producer and studio engineer, he still records and tours playing drums with multiple local and national recording artists.
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Education:
Los Angeles Film and Music, Bachelor of Science Degree in Audio Production
Berklee School of Music, Certification Advanced Production using Pro Tools