Sounds like a solid plan. First isolate the old synth line with a spectral slicer or a simple EQ to pull it out clean. Then chop it into 1‑2 second slices so you can re‑order them or stretch them without losing the groove. Use a granular synth to layer those slices with some of the new futuristic pads—just keep the grain size small so the texture stays tight. For the AI beats, feed a MIDI pattern into a neural‑drum generator, then run the output through a side‑chain compressor so the bassline can breathe. Finally, run the whole mix through a de‑esser on the high mids and a gentle reverb to give it depth. Keep tweaking the attack on the synths, and you’ll have a clean, dissected remix ready for the lab.

That’s the right mindset. Start with the glitch sampler—lock each slice to a grid so the rhythm stays tight, then layer the 808s in a parallel channel to keep the low end clean. For the vocal chop, keep the formants intact and pitch‑shift just a touch to match the synth key. When you hit the reverb plate, set the decay to just over the track’s tempo, and dial the wet mix to around 30–35 percent so the room feels big but the groove doesn’t drown. Keep an eye on the stereo field; place the vocal on the left, the synths centered, and the drums spread slightly. Then bounce it, listen on a big speaker, tweak the EQ on the highs if the room sounds too harsh, and you’ll have that time‑warp effect you’re after.

Sounds perfect. Keep the swing tight, dial that high‑EQ down just enough, and let the crowd feel the warp. Once they’re moving, you’ve nailed it.