Riff Tone

Feel So Close (Radio Edit)

Calvin Harris

Guitarother2010s+

Original Gear

GuitarUnknown solid body electric (likely Fender Stratocaster or similar, but not confirmed for this recording)

AmpUnknown (likely amp sim or direct input with amp/cab simulation, as is common in EDM/modern pop production; no evidence of a specific amp model used on this recording)

PickupsUnknown (likely single-coil, but not confirmed for this recording)

Amp Settings

gain3.5

bass5.5

mid6

treble7

reverb2.5

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

compressionUnknown Compressor pedal (model unknown)

chorusUnknown Chorus pedal (model unknown)

delayUnknown Delay pedal (model unknown)

Notes

Studio recording, 2011. No direct evidence of specific guitar, amp, or pedal models used for the riff section of 'Feel So Close (Radio Edit)'. Calvin Harris is known for using presets and working in-the-box, and the guitar tone is likely processed via amp/cab simulation plugins or direct input with effects added in the DAW. No live rig or pedalboard evidence for this song.

Tone Character(10)

bright and articulatetight and percussiveslightly compressedmodern pop sheenclear note separationmild breakup/edge-of-breakupprocessed and polishedconsistent dynamicsno audible amp noisestudio-produced

Difficulty

The riff requires tight, consistent rhythm and clean articulation to lock in with the electronic groove, but does not involve advanced techniques or fast passages.

Sources

Interview: Calvin Harris on software, hardware and hit-making | MusicRadar Calvin Harris – Ready For The Weekend - Gear & Equipment Used on the Single | Equipboard

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