Andy CANDY C live from KOKO - 30 Years of The End [Freestyle Set]

    Drum AND Bass · 2h 02m · analysed 19 Aug 2026

    Overall score
    88/100
    Level
    festival ready
    Duration
    2h 02m
    Genre
    Drum AND Bass

    About this drum and bass set

    ANDY C live from KOKO - 30 Years of The End [Freestyle Set] is a drum and bass DJ set by Andy C, running 2h 02m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 88/100 overall — festival ready.

    The engine files this performance as “Promising”.

    The DJ uses technical risk as a tool for crowd engagement, turning complex transitions into peak-time highlights.

    How the score breaks down

    SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 94/100; the weakest is TECHNIQUE at 86/100.

    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 22 points, moving between 75 and 98 on the SOONOS energy scale — a moderate dynamic range across the set.

    8 transitions were detected and scored individually.

    Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 442.1 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 18 ms.

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    Full SOONOS analysis

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    The DJ uses technical risk as a tool for crowd engagement, turning complex transitions into peak-time highlights.

    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%86
    Beat Alignmentmeasured84
    Transition Qualitymeasured79
    Phrase Accuracymeasured94
    EQ & Frequency Control (estimated)measured84
    Tempo Stability (estimated)measured91
    Technical Cleanlinessmeasured80

    STORYTELLING

    Did the mix go somewhere?

    25%92
    Narrative ArcAI91
    ProgressionAI91
    Tension & ReleaseAI93
    Section AwarenessAI92
    Flow ContinuityAI91
    PayoffAI95

    ENERGY

    Did you control the room?

    20%88
    Energy Curvemeasured88
    PacingAI92
    MomentumAI95
    Peak ManagementAI92
    Energy HandoffAI93
    Fatigue ControlAI55

    SURPRISE

    Did you remain unpredictable?

    15%88
    Unexpected MomentsAI91
    ContrastAI86
    Transition Varietymeasured95
    Selection RiskAI93
    FreshnessAI56
    Surprise ControlAI91

    IDENTITY

    Did the mix sound like you?

    15%94
    Selection QualityAI95
    Identity ConsistencyAI93
    IntentionalityAI97
    ConfidenceAI97
    RestraintAI85
    SignatureAI97

    Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 89.

    Energy arc

    22:00121:00

    Transitions analysed (8)

    3:45

    Perfect EQ Blend

    100
    7:12

    Minor Level Jump

    intentional_reset

    82
    10:15

    Flawless Phrase Match

    100
    12:15

    Double-drop with high-pass filter swap

    Perfectly timed drop that doubles the energy, seamless integration of two high-energy tracks.

    92
    15:40

    Long melodic blend with vocal layering

    Smooth transition using a vocal hook to bridge two tracks, maintaining melodic interest.

    88
    19:20

    Fast cut on the snare

    Aggressive but precise cut that maintains the frantic pace of the set.

    85
    24:12

    Long EQ blend with low-end swap

    Expertly handled transition between breakbeat and house, maintaining the rhythmic drive.

    90
    28:45

    Quick cut on the snare

    A bold move that slightly jars the flow but fits the high-energy freestyle aesthetic.

    82

    Technical subscores

    84

    EQ balance

    92

    Beat alignment

    92

    Energy control

    91

    Tempo stability

    87

    Loudness control

    89

    Musical coherence

    82

    Harmonic compatibility

    86

    Transition cleanliness

    Measured (DSP)

    18.4 ms

    Beat-grid drift (median)

    160.4 ms

    Drift p95

    7,313

    Boundaries detected

    72

    Hard cuts / h

    0

    Clipping events

    371

    Level jumps

    Measurement confidence 100% · analysed on the full audio.

    Recurring patterns

    • Recurring mid-frequency clash

      Mid-range buildup muddies the soundstage and washes out vocals/synths during transitions. Detected 2× (19:20, 28:45).

    • Repeated volume jumps

      Gain-staging mismatches break perceived continuity and force the crowd to readjust. Detected 2× (19:20, 28:45).

    • Long static loops (5×)

      Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (30:00, 38:00, 44:00, 106:00, 112:05). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.

    Timeline

    • 14:45Triple-Deck Layering
    • 21:10Strategic Breakdown
    • 19:20Risky pressure or vibe dip
    • 26:15Rhythmic Layering Peak
    • 28:45Risky pressure or vibe dip

    Coaching notes

    • Experiment with longer, atmospheric breakdowns to create more contrast.
    • Utilize more subtle filter sweeps to bridge genre gaps.
    • Maintain the high-risk selection strategy; it is the set's defining feature.
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    Questions about this analysis

    What score does Andy C's ANDY C live from KOKO - 30 Years of The End [Freestyle Set] get?
    ANDY C live from KOKO - 30 Years of The End [Freestyle Set] scores 88/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (festival ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
    How long is ANDY C live from KOKO - 30 Years of The End [Freestyle Set]?
    The analysed recording runs 2h 02m.
    Which part of the mix scores best?
    IDENTITY is the strongest category at 94/100, while TECHNIQUE is the lowest at 86/100.
    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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