One Kiss — Calvin Harris
To produce a track like Calvin Harris’s you need to blend '90s-style house nostalgia with modern, clean pop production. The song is known for its infectious 124 BPM groove, driving bassline, and Dua Lipa’s seductive, laid-back vocals. 1. The Foundation (Drums & Rhythm)
: Heavily sidechain the bass and synths to the kick drum. This creates the signature "pumping" effect essential for house music. One Kiss | Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa | Piano - MuseScore.com Calvin Harris One Kiss
: Set your project to 124 BPM . Use a punchy, 4-on-the-floor kick drum that is short and "clicky" rather than boomy, characteristic of classic house. To produce a track like Calvin Harris’s you
: Use a short "slap" delay and a bright plate reverb to give the vocals presence without washing them out. The Foundation (Drums & Rhythm) : Heavily sidechain
: Use white noise risers, filter sweeps, and "snare rolls" that speed up to create tension before the drop.
: Record multiple takes of the "One, one, one..." hook and pan them wide for a "gang vocal" effect. 4. Arrangement & Mixing
To produce a track like Calvin Harris’s you need to blend '90s-style house nostalgia with modern, clean pop production. The song is known for its infectious 124 BPM groove, driving bassline, and Dua Lipa’s seductive, laid-back vocals. 1. The Foundation (Drums & Rhythm)
: Heavily sidechain the bass and synths to the kick drum. This creates the signature "pumping" effect essential for house music. One Kiss | Calvin Harris, Dua Lipa | Piano - MuseScore.com
: Set your project to 124 BPM . Use a punchy, 4-on-the-floor kick drum that is short and "clicky" rather than boomy, characteristic of classic house.
: Use a short "slap" delay and a bright plate reverb to give the vocals presence without washing them out.
: Use white noise risers, filter sweeps, and "snare rolls" that speed up to create tension before the drop.
: Record multiple takes of the "One, one, one..." hook and pan them wide for a "gang vocal" effect. 4. Arrangement & Mixing