If you’ve ever danced to a Dom Dolla track and thought, “How the hell does he make it sound so clean, so heavy, so… fun?” — the answer is now public. In a recent deep-dive studio session, Dom broke down his process behind Saving Up, and it’s a masterclass in modern production with a soul.
Here’s what every producer — bedroom to festival stage — can steal from his playbook:
1. Flip Samples Like a Storyteller
Dom doesn’t just use samples — he reimagines them. In Saving Up, he builds the track around a dusty vocal loop from an old soul record, chopping and pitching it until it becomes a brand-new hook. His ear isn’t just tuned to sound, it’s tuned to emotion. He finds something nostalgic, raw, and makes it hit in a house context. Dig in crates, then dig deeper.
2. Use Limitation as a Creative Weapon
One mic. One vocal take. That’s what the original soul record gave him — and that’s all he needed. Dom’s process shows that limitation forces creativity. Instead of reaching for more plugins or samples, he works with what’s in front of him, pushing it to its fullest. In an age of endless tools, that kind of restraint is rare — and powerful.
3. Make Your Bassline a Character
The bass in Saving Up doesn’t just support the track — it narrates it. Dom carves out space with precise low-end engineering, but it’s the tone, the pulse, the bounce that gives the track its strut. He layers in saturation, midrange crunch, and modulation that makes the bassline feel alive. Lesson: don’t write a bassline — craft one.
4. Think Like a DJ, Produce Like an Artist
Even in the studio, Dom is thinking about the club. He arranges with the dancefloor in mind — when to tease the vocal, when to drop the drums, how to create tension and relief. His DJ instincts are wired into his production decisions. It’s not just a song, it’s a moment waiting to be triggered in a set.
5. Keep the Fun in the Funk
What’s most clear from the video? Dom’s having fun. He laughs, experiments, embraces imperfection. That vibe leaks into the track. He’s not chasing charts — he’s chasing feeling. And that’s the key. If you’re not smiling while making it, don’t expect anyone to smile dancing to it.
Dom Dolla isn’t just making house — he’s preserving its roots and dragging it into the now, sample by sample, bassline by bassline. For any producer trying to stand out, start here: be intentional, be soulful, and don’t forget to save up your best for the drop.