Yeah, the silence between beats is like a secret door. I’ll drop a low hum just before a drop, let the crowd feel the weight of the pause, then burst into a sharp synth slice that feels like a warning. It’s not about blasting loudness, it’s about letting the audience anticipate, then shatter that expectation with a sudden, off‑beat tone. I tweak the timbre—thin, metallic notes that slip through the main melody—so the listeners get that “uh‑who?” feeling. It’s the mismatch between what they’re used to and what I throw in that keeps them on edge. The trick is timing the glitch at the exact moment the rhythm feels stable, then let the sound slip like a whisper that becomes a roar. That’s how I keep them unsettled.

Right on, gotta keep the tech from stepping on the groove. If the glitch turns into a glitch in my plan, I’ll just turn it into a new beat—those surprises keep the energy alive.