You probably are not doing anything wrong, user-wise.

However, there is likely some program running or service that you did not have then. A virus checker, or some program 'phoning home' over the Internet could do this.

Look at the Task manager (Ctrl+Alt+Del) and sort on at the CPU column. Is anything moving to the top every six seconds or so?

Are you on the Internet? Try disconnecting. If it's still there, try disabling the network card in Device Manager.

Turn off your virus checker.

If you still cannot figure it out, try downloading and running the "DPC Latency Checker" (Google will find it right away). If you have all green bars, you should be fine. If not, the website gives you many suggestions to try.

You could also try, in BIAB, Opt, Return to Factory Settings.

What OS are you running on your laptop? What version of BIAB? Have you checked for the latest update for your version?

You mention a specific style. Does it happen the same way with other styles?

The answers to these questions, and Rachael's, will help us to help you.

BIAB 2025 Win Audiophile. Software: Studio One 7 Pro, Swam horns, Acoustica-7, Notion 6, Song Master Pro, Win 11 Home. Hardware: Intel i9, 32 Gb; Roland Integra-7, Presonus 192 & Faderport 8, Royer 121, Adam Sub8 & Neumann 120 monitors.