Incorporate fast, melodic runs, hammer-ons, and chords in the higher register. Keep the low-end consistent but let the mid-range "sing."
Keep it steady and "locked-in" (think Currents ). Use a slight swing (16th note triplets) to give it a human feel. Incorporate fast, melodic runs, hammer-ons, and chords in
Use a global phaser on the master bus during transitions to create a "submerged" feeling before the beat drops back in. Incorporate fast, melodic runs, hammer-ons, and chords in