Add on the second and fourth kicks for a traditional house influence.
Use a clean, punchy kick on every quarter note. To avoid a "robotic" feel, slightly offset the kick off-grid to introduce a human touch. Percussion & Swing: Place open hi-hats on the off-beats (between kicks). drake_honestly_nevermind_type_beat_red_eye_hous...
This is critical. Apply sidechain compression to your bass and instrument bus, triggered by the kick, to create a "pumping" effect and ensure the kick cuts through. Add on the second and fourth kicks for