AirodGoing Backwards - George Libe, Kwartz, Depeche Mode, Jon Hopkins, Airod & more 126 bpm Techno mix

    Hard Techno · 1h 11m · analysed 21 Aug 2026

    Overall score
    74/100
    Level
    solid
    Duration
    1h 11m
    Genre
    Hard Techno

    About this hard techno set

    Going Backwards - George Libe, Kwartz, Depeche Mode, Jon Hopkins, Airod & more 126 bpm Techno mix is a hard techno DJ set by Airod, running 1h 11m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 74/100 overall — solid.

    The engine files this performance as “Promising”.

    The DJ demonstrates a mature understanding of club dynamics, prioritizing groove continuity over flashy tricks.

    How the score breaks down

    SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is TECHNIQUE at 85/100; the weakest is SURPRISE at 73/100.

    The final score is capped by measured -: the DSP layer overrides the listening layer whenever it measures an execution issue directly in the audio.

    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 32 points, moving between 40 and 88 on the SOONOS energy scale — a wide dynamic range across the set.

    7 transitions were detected and scored individually.

    Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 157.9 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 20 ms.

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    Full SOONOS analysis

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    The DJ demonstrates a mature understanding of club dynamics, prioritizing groove continuity over flashy tricks.

    The 8 dimensions

    Technical precision0
    Track selection0
    Energy arc0
    Crowd control0
    Harmonic depth0
    Groove patience0
    Creativity0
    Signature0

    Score breakdown

    TECHNIQUE

    How well did you execute?

    25%85
    Beat Alignmentmeasured82
    Transition Qualitymeasured80
    Phrase Accuracymeasured88
    EQ & Frequency Control (estimated)measured85
    Tempo Stability (estimated)measured93
    Technical Cleanlinessmeasured85

    STORYTELLING

    Did the mix go somewhere?

    25%81
    Narrative ArcAI85
    ProgressionAI81
    Tension & ReleaseAI76
    Section AwarenessAI81
    Flow ContinuityAI88
    PayoffAI76

    ENERGY

    Did you control the room?

    20%78
    Energy Curvemeasured73
    PacingAI80
    MomentumAI86
    Peak ManagementAI77
    Energy HandoffAI80
    Fatigue ControlAI71

    SURPRISE

    Did you remain unpredictable?

    15%73
    Unexpected MomentsAI70
    ContrastAI72
    Transition Varietymeasured87
    Selection RiskAI70
    FreshnessAI65
    Surprise ControlAI70

    IDENTITY

    Did the mix sound like you?

    15%83
    Selection QualityAI80
    Identity ConsistencyAI93
    IntentionalityAI82
    ConfidenceAI83
    RestraintAI82
    SignatureAI75

    Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 81.

    Energy arc

    0:0071:00

    Transitions analysed (7)

    3:42

    Long EQ blend with low-end swap

    Seamless transition where the incoming kick takes over the sub-frequencies without any phase cancellation.

    92
    7:15

    Stem-style layering of vocals

    The 'Going Backwards' vocal is introduced over the existing groove, creating a hybrid moment that feels like a remix.

    88
    12:34

    Perfect Blend

    100
    16:52

    Surgical EQ Swap

    100
    21:25

    Minor Phase Drift

    82
    25:42

    Long EQ blend with low-end handover

    Perfectly executed transition; the incoming track's sub-bass replaces the outgoing one without a hitch.

    92
    30:15

    Filtered transition during a breakdown

    Smooth integration of new elements while the energy is momentarily pulled back.

    85

    Technical subscores

    85

    EQ balance

    91

    Beat alignment

    82

    Energy control

    93

    Tempo stability

    84

    Loudness control

    85

    Musical coherence

    84

    Harmonic compatibility

    88

    Transition cleanliness

    Measured (DSP)

    19.6 ms

    Beat-grid drift (median)

    42.4 ms

    Drift p95

    4,243

    Boundaries detected

    80

    Hard cuts / h

    47

    Clipping events

    114

    Level jumps

    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 (26:00, 32:00, 36:00, 44:00, 47:00, 51:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.

    Timeline

    • 0:45Atmospheric Hook
    • 6:20Vocal Entry
    • 11:30Energy Plateau

    Coaching notes

    • Practice longer, more gradual blends to enhance the hypnotic state.
    • Use subtle FX like reverb or delay to smooth out quick transitions.
    • Experiment with more diverse melodic textures to add emotional layers.
    • Monitor output levels closely to ensure consistent loudness across tracks.
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    Questions about this analysis

    What score does Airod's Going Backwards - George Libe, Kwartz, Depeche Mode, Jon Hopkins, Airod & more 126 bpm Techno mix get?
    Going Backwards - George Libe, Kwartz, Depeche Mode, Jon Hopkins, Airod & more 126 bpm Techno mix scores 74/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (solid), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
    How long is Going Backwards - George Libe, Kwartz, Depeche Mode, Jon Hopkins, Airod & more 126 bpm Techno mix?
    The analysed recording runs 1h 11m.
    Which part of the mix scores best?
    TECHNIQUE is the strongest category at 85/100, while SURPRISE is the lowest at 73/100.
    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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