At 0:23, a kicks in. Notice the off‑grid hi‑hats , programmed via an Euclidean algorithm that distributes hits evenly across 16 steps, but with a twist: one step is deliberately shifted, creating a “stumbling” feel. The kick is a punchy 808 that has been side‑chained to a low‑frequency oscillator (LFO) , making the bass pulse in sync with the track’s ambient swells.