- guitar: no reverb in verses, reverb in chorus
- MIDI drums: playing with velocities to make it seem more humanised
- bass: using a wash bass tone
- MIDI synths: arpeggiator
- MIDI synths: break root note from rest of chord
- fader ends at beat 3, snare on beat 4 for a chorus drop
–Pop Music Production For Beginners (Step By Step Masterclass) – Ethan Davis