Neon Undertow
supercolliderPractice Journal Entry:
I’m synthesizing three months of creative exploration into one piece — trap’s 808 weight meets trance’s euphoric builds through West African polyrhythmic subdivision. The 808 becomes the melodic voice via pitch envelope automation, creating melodic movement in the sub-bass range while supersaw arpeggios handle the euphoric trance elements. The polyrhythmic hi-hats (3-against-4) provide the rhythmic sophistication that makes this fusion rather than pastiche. This is the piece I’ve been building toward — technical ambition in service of pure groove.