Above & Beyond — Group Therapy 688 with Above & Beyond and Soundprank
Trance · 2h 00m · analysed 19 Aug 2026 · source: soundcloud.com
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In short
Group Therapy 688 with Above & Beyond and Soundprank by Above & Beyond scores 86/100 in the SOONOS analysis (festival ready). The strongest dimension is IDENTITY (93/100) and the weakest is SURPRISE (82/100).
You don't just mix tracks; you build worlds.
Key takeaways
What worked
- Technical precision
- Narrative flow
- Emotional resonance
What weakened the set
- Long static loops (6×) — Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (14:00, 20:00, 32:00, 48:00, 56:00, 72:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
What to try next
- Continue using long, evolving blends.
- Keep the emotional narrative central to track selection.
- Ensure the energy transition into the next segment remains gradual.
- Experiment with more aggressive EQ cuts to create momentary tension.
Timestamped insights
Each moment below is tagged with how it was produced: “measured” comes from the DSP pass on the audio, “listening” comes from the multi-agent listening pass.
Flawless entry of the first rhythmic track.
A masterclass in progressive mixing; the tracks feel like one composition.
Perfectly executed transition into Dosm's 'Morning Runner'. The atmosphere of the previous track dissolves into the new groove without any perceptible energy loss.
Strategic introduction of the 'Record of the Week'. The transition is handled with professional radio flair, using the breakdown of the previous track to spotlight the new selection.
About this trance set
Group Therapy 688 with Above & Beyond and Soundprank is a trance DJ set by Above & Beyond, running 2h 00m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 86/100 overall — festival ready.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
You don't just mix tracks; you build worlds.
How the score breaks down
SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 93/100; the weakest is SURPRISE at 82/100.
Analysis coverage for this file is 100% — the share of the set the engine could measure with full confidence.
Energy and structure
The energy curve was sampled at 38 points, moving between 20 and 92 on the SOONOS energy scale — a wide dynamic range across the set.
4 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 580.5 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 25 ms.
How this score is built
Measured layer (DSP): the audio file is analysed directly — beat grid, tempo stability, loudness and energy. These values are measurements, not opinions.
Listening layer: a multi-agent pass reads musical intent — programming, storytelling, coherence and crowd effect. This layer interprets, it does not measure.
Fusion and ceilings: the two layers are merged, and the measured layer always wins on execution. When the DSP hears an execution problem, it caps the final score even if the listening layer is positive.
Measured coverage for this file is 100% of the set.
Full SOONOS analysis
You don't just mix tracks; you build worlds.
The 8 dimensions
Not available — the 8-dimension profile was not measured for this set.
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%87
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
25%91
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
20%86
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
15%82
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%93
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (4)
Long EQ blend with low-end swap on phrase
Flawless entry of the first rhythmic track.
Harmonic layering with vocal overlap
A masterclass in progressive mixing; the tracks feel like one composition.
Long EQ blend with low-end handover
Perfectly executed transition into Dosm's 'Morning Runner'. The atmosphere of the previous track dissolves into the new groove without any perceptible energy loss.
Radio-style voiceover bridge into new track
Strategic introduction of the 'Record of the Week'. The transition is handled with professional radio flair, using the breakdown of the previous track to spotlight the new selection.
Technical subscores
91
EQ balance
97
Beat alignment
89
Energy control
98
Tempo stability
90
Loudness control
94
Musical coherence
95
Harmonic compatibility
93
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
25 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
Typical gap between the two tracks' beats while they play together. Lower is tighter.
220 ms
Drift p95
Worst-case drift: 95% of the set stays tighter than this value.
7,183
Boundaries detected
Points where the audio changes track or section.
55
Hard cuts / h
Abrupt track changes per hour, with no blend between the two records.
55
Clipping events
Moments where the recording hits the ceiling and distorts.
211
Level jumps
Sudden volume steps between tracks.
Measurement confidence 100% · analysed on the full audio.
Recurring patterns
Long static loops (6×)
Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (14:00, 20:00, 32:00, 48:00, 56:00, 72:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
What SOONOS heard
- Technical precision
- Narrative flow
- Emotional resonance
Timeline
- 00:45Emotional Hook
- 09:12Transition Excellence
- 15:30Atmospheric Peak
- 18:45Energy Shift
- 26:45Melodic Peak
Coaching notes
- Continue using long, evolving blends.
- Keep the emotional narrative central to track selection.
- Ensure the energy transition into the next segment remains gradual.
- Experiment with more aggressive EQ cuts to create momentary tension.
- Try incorporating a vocal-led track to further enhance the emotional arc.
- Work on developing a more distinct 'sonic signature' through unique FX usage.
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Methodology and limitations
This report is produced automatically from the published recording. It measures what is present in the audio file: a bad source encoding, a partial upload or a heavily processed broadcast version can change the measured values. Nothing here reflects the room, the crowd or the night itself.
Read the full SOONOS methodology →Questions about this analysis
- What score does Above & Beyond's Group Therapy 688 with Above & Beyond and Soundprank get?
- Group Therapy 688 with Above & Beyond and Soundprank scores 86/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (festival ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is Group Therapy 688 with Above & Beyond and Soundprank?
- The analysed recording runs 2h 00m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- IDENTITY is the strongest category at 93/100, while SURPRISE is the lowest at 82/100.
- How is this score calculated?
- SOONOS measures the audio with a DSP pass (beat grid, loudness, tempo, energy) and runs a multi-agent listening pass on top. Measured axes always override the listening layer, so an execution issue heard in the file caps the final score.
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