Andy C — ANDY C live from KOKO - 30 Years of The End [Freestyle Set]
Drum AND Bass · 2h 02m · analysed 19 Aug 2026 · source: soundcloud.com
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In short
ANDY C live from KOKO - 30 Years of The End [Freestyle Set] by Andy C scores 88/100 in the SOONOS analysis (festival ready). The strongest dimension is IDENTITY (94/100) and the weakest is TECHNIQUE (86/100).
The DJ uses technical risk as a tool for crowd engagement, turning complex transitions into peak-time highlights.
Key takeaways
What weakened the set
- Recurring mid-frequency clash (2×) — Mid-range buildup muddies the soundstage and washes out vocals/synths during transitions. Detected 2× (19:20, 28:45).
- Repeated volume jumps (2×) — 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.
What to try next
- 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.
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.
Intentional reset
Perfectly timed drop that doubles the energy, seamless integration of two high-energy tracks.
Smooth transition using a vocal hook to bridge two tracks, maintaining melodic interest.
Aggressive but precise cut that maintains the frantic pace of the set.
Expertly handled transition between breakbeat and house, maintaining the rhythmic drive.
A bold move that slightly jars the flow but fits the high-energy freestyle aesthetic.
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.
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.
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
The DJ uses technical risk as a tool for crowd engagement, turning complex transitions into peak-time highlights.
The 8 dimensions
Not available — the 8-dimension profile was not measured for this set.
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%86
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
25%92
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
20%88
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
15%88
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%94
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (8)
Perfect EQ Blend
Minor Level Jump
intentional_reset
Flawless Phrase Match
Double-drop with high-pass filter swap
Perfectly timed drop that doubles the energy, seamless integration of two high-energy tracks.
Long melodic blend with vocal layering
Smooth transition using a vocal hook to bridge two tracks, maintaining melodic interest.
Fast cut on the snare
Aggressive but precise cut that maintains the frantic pace of the set.
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
Expertly handled transition between breakbeat and house, maintaining the rhythmic drive.
Quick cut on the snare
A bold move that slightly jars the flow but fits the high-energy freestyle aesthetic.
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 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
Typical gap between the two tracks' beats while they play together. Lower is tighter.
160 ms
Drift p95
Worst-case drift: 95% of the set stays tighter than this value.
7,313
Boundaries detected
Points where the audio changes track or section.
72
Hard cuts / h
Abrupt track changes per hour, with no blend between the two records.
0
Clipping events
Moments where the recording hits the ceiling and distorts.
371
Level jumps
Sudden volume steps between tracks.
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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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 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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