Take your music to the next level with our hand-picked team of in-house professionals
Take your music to the next level with our hand-picked team of in-house professionals
Incorporating the rhythmic textures and dynamic energy of percussion can elevate your music to new heights. Whether you're crafting a lively pop track, a soulful jazz composition, or an intricate world music arrangement, percussion adds depth, groove, and excitement to your sound. From driving rhythms to subtle accents, a skilled percussionist can tailor their performance to suit your musical vision, enhancing the overall impact and appeal of your tracks. With their versatility and creativity, session percussionists bring a unique sonic character to your music, making them invaluable collaborators in any music production endeavor.
Hiring Musiversal's session percussionists offers several key advantages:
Authenticity: Our percussionists specialize in a wide range of traditional and contemporary percussion instruments, allowing them to deliver authentic performances that capture the essence of your music. Whether you need the crisp snap of a snare drum, the warm resonance of a djembe, or the shimmering tones of a cajon, our percussionists have the skills and expertise to bring your compositions to life.
Quality: With Musiversal, you gain access to a curated roster of highly skilled percussionists, each selected for their exceptional talent and professional experience. Our percussionists are dedicated to delivering top-quality recordings that meet the highest standards of excellence, ensuring that your music sounds its best.
Convenience: Say goodbye to the hassle of coordinating studio sessions and managing complex recording setups. Our remote recording platform allows you to collaborate with percussionists from anywhere in the world, saving you time, money, and logistical headaches. With Musiversal, you can focus on making music, while we take care of the rest.
Flexibility: Whether you need a single percussion track or a full ensemble arrangement, our percussionists can accommodate your needs with flexible scheduling and personalized service. From adding subtle accents to crafting intricate rhythms, our percussionists can tailor their performances to suit the unique requirements of your music.
Value: Musiversal provides competitive pricing for remote recording sessions with percussionists, offering exceptional value for your music production needs. With our subscription model, you gain unlimited access to our roster of session musicians at a fixed monthly rate, allowing you to book sessions as needed without breaking the bank.
Hiring costs for session percussionists can vary depending on factors such as experience, expertise, and geographic location. In traditional studio settings, rates can range from $50 to $200 per hour or more, depending on the percussionist's skill level and the complexity of the recording project. However, with Musiversal's subscription model, you gain unlimited access to talented percussionists at a fixed monthly rate, providing exceptional value and flexibility for your music production needs.
Before your remote percussion recording session, you'll have had the opportunity to share reference tracks, discuss the overall vibe of the song, and provide any specific instructions or ideas you have in mind for the percussion arrangement. Then at the start of the session, our percussionists will come prepared and ready to hit record! Once the recording process begins, our percussionists will lay down a full first take, to see if it aligns with your vision/ expectations for your project. Throughout the session, you'll have the opportunity to provide feedback and direction, ensuring that the final recordings meet your expectations and complement your music seamlessly. Our percussionists can typically deliver 3-4 full takes on a 4-minute song within our standard 35-minute livestream session format, providing efficient and productive results.
Following your remote percussion recording session, you'll receive high-quality audio files containing all recorded takes, as well as individual stem files captured from each microphone used in the session. These files, delivered in WAV format, provide you with the flexibility to mix, edit, and customize the percussion tracks to suit your specific needs. Additionally, if you require any further assistance with tasks such as comping, tuning, or editing, our team is available to provide professional support and guidance as part of the Musiversal Unlimited subscription.
To ensure a successful remote percussion session, it's helpful to prepare your project materials in advance. Start by providing detailed information about your song, including the title, genre, and tempo. If you have a demo or backing track, be sure to share it with the percussionist, as it will serve as a reference during the recording process. Additionally, consider providing any written instructions or musical notation that may help convey your creative vision. With clear communication and thorough preparation, you can get the most out of the percussionist and have an amazing experience!
At Musiversal, we employ a rigorous selection process to identify and onboard top-tier session percussionists. Our recruitment team seeks out talented musicians with extensive experience performing and recording with a variety of percussion instruments, ensuring that they possess the technical proficiency and artistic sensitivity required for professional-quality sessions. Additionally, we prioritize candidates who demonstrate versatility, creativity, and a passion for collaboration. Once selected, our percussionists undergo comprehensive training and orientation to familiarize themselves with our platform and workflow, ensuring a seamless and productive recording experience for our subscribers. We also encourage ongoing professional development and provide opportunities for our percussionists to refine their skills and expand their musical horizons, ensuring that they remain at the forefront of their craft.
Booking a remote percussion recording session with Musiversal is quick and easy. Simply log in to your Musiversal account, browse our roster of talented percussionists, and select the one that best fits your musical needs and preferences. Choose a date and time for your session, provide any necessary project details or instructions, and confirm your booking. Once confirmed, you'll receive a confirmation email with all the details of your session, including a link to join the live stream if you choose to attend. With Musiversal, booking professional remote recording sessions has never been simpler, allowing you to focus on making great music without the hassle of traditional studio logistics.
Due to high demand for Musiversal Unlimited, we’ve implemented a waitlist to ensure that we can provide the best possible experience for all subscribers. This approach allows us to hire more musicians and add sessions in advance, so that when you join you’ll have a truly unlimited and exceptional experience.
On average, you can expect to wait around one week. However, wait times may vary, ranging from just a few days to a maximum of three weeks.
No, joining the Musiversal Unlimited Waitlist is completely free. There are no fees or obligations until you choose to subscribe.
Absolutely! Once you join the waitlist, we’ll email you with the date you can expect your invitation. On that date, you’ll receive a follow-up email containing your exclusive link to subscribe to Musiversal Unlimited.
Even if you’re not prepared to start recording sessions, Musiversal offers a range of valuable services, including music production, mixing and songwriting advice, DAW tutoring, and pre-production support. Our goal is to equip you with the knowledge and resources you need to feel confident and ready for your recording sessions.
Additionally, while you’re on the waitlist, we’ll provide helpful content to guide you in preparing your music and getting to know our roster, so you can hit the ground running when you’re ready!
At Musiversal, we offer a wide range of instruments and services for booking to suit all your creative needs.
Our catalog includes traditional instruments like acoustic guitars (7-string, nylon-string, and steel-string), drums, electric guitars, banjo, cello, clarinet, double bass, flute, viola, and violin, as well as more unique offerings such as the cavaquinho, cümbüş, charango, ronroco, and oud. We also provide a variety of saxophones (alto, tenor, soprano, baritone), trumpet, trombone (bass and tenor), euphonium, tuba, and Japanese percussion instruments like taikos, atari gane bells, and hyoshigi woodblocks.
For those with more specific recording or production needs, we have a range of analog synths (including the Moog Sub 37, Prophet Rev 2, and Roland JX-8P), drums, percussion, pedal steel, and orchestral percussion like the vibraphone. Additionally, if you're looking for something even more specialized, we offer instruments such as the Persian santur, hammered dulcimer, electric oud, electric violin, and lap steel.
Our services go beyond instruments. You can book sessions for Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, Pro Tools, Reaper, Garageband, and Luna advice, as well as production services like beat making, audio editing, mixing, mastering, and pre-production. We also provide songwriting advice, marketing advice, meet and greet sessions, transcription and arrangement add-ons, vocals recording advice, and multilingual vocals recording in English, French, Spanish, Portuguese (both Brazilian and European), Russian, Catalan, Bulgarian, and Italian.
Whether you're looking for instrument recordings, production, or expert advice from songwriting to promotion, we have you covered and supported every step of the journey!
In the Musiversal app, pick an artist, book a session, and collaborate live with high-quality video/audio. Recording sessions are 35 minutes, and 50 minutes for Editing, Quick Mix, Mastering, Singing or Advice sessions. You’ll receive your files within 15 minutes after the session.
Yes, our 45-minute Mastering and Quick Mix services are included with your subscription. The Quick Mix service provides a draft mix designed to elevate your sound quickly, working with a professional mixing engineer via livestream.
For optimal results, we recommend booking our Full Mix service, which includes a comprehensive 6-hour session and a 1-hour livestream halfway through for your feedback. This Full Mix is typically available as an add-on to your subscription for $199 per song. This service is available as a subscription add-on for $199 per song.*
Our Mixing and Mastering engineers are some of the best in the business, with multiple Grammy awards to their names!
*With our Black Friday offer, you’ll receive a full-day mix as a complimentary gift in your 4th month. Once gifted, this free mix will be available for two months.
Musiversal sessions are full buyouts. That means you own 100% of the copyright and mastering rights. We’re here to remove barriers, not add them!
We provide musicians a stable income equivalent to a $48,000 full-time salary in the US, adjusted for local costs worldwide, rather than a per-gig payment.
If you're unhappy with your first month and you haven't had more than 1 session, simply let us know and you'll get a full refund!
Yes! You can cancel your unlimited subscription anytime to avoid future charges. However, rejoining later will require waitlist re-entry and a new invitation.
Every session with our roster is included in your subscription - no additional fees
Each session is a full buyout; you own all the rights to all music you make with us
Enjoy a 30-day, 100% money back guarantee; and you can cancel at anytime