Bart Skils — Bart_Skils_@_Magdalena_Berlin_[22-02-2014]
Peak Techno · 1h 55m · analysed 21 Aug 2026 · source: soundcloud.com
Public mix analysis — no affiliation or endorsement. This report measures a publicly available recording hosted on soundcloud.com. The scores are produced by SOONOS and do not imply any partnership with, or approval by, Bart Skils.
In short
Bart_Skils_@_Magdalena_Berlin_[22-02-2014] by Bart Skils scores 85/100 in the SOONOS analysis (festival ready). The strongest dimension is IDENTITY (92/100) and the weakest is SURPRISE (82/100).
Bart Skils treats the mix as a single, evolving machine, where every transition is a gear shift in a high-performance engine.
Key takeaways
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, 27:30, 33:00, 35:00, 40:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
What to try next
- Experiment with slightly more aggressive EQ cuts to create sharper energy shifts.
- Introduce a third deck for subtle atmospheric layering to enhance the 'hypnotic' feel.
- Monitor mid-range congestion during long overlaps to maintain clarity.
- Use more dramatic filter sweeps to create 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.
Masterful handover. The incoming track's percussion is introduced so subtly it feels like an arrangement change.
Excellent use of phrasing. The vocal loop enters exactly on the 32-bar mark, elevating the energy.
A textbook Bart Skils blend. The transition is so smooth it's hard to pinpoint the exact swap point.
Effective use of filtering to clear the space for a more aggressive synth lead.
Flawless transition. The incoming track's percussion is introduced so subtly it feels like a natural evolution of the first track.
About this peak techno set
Bart_Skils_@_Magdalena_Berlin_[22-02-2014] is a peak techno DJ set by Bart Skils, running 1h 55m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 85/100 overall — festival ready.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
Bart Skils treats the mix as a single, evolving machine, where every transition is a gear shift in a high-performance engine.
How the score breaks down
SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 92/100; 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 44 points, moving between 75 and 92 on the SOONOS energy scale — a narrow dynamic range across the set.
5 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 92.4 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 13 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
Bart Skils treats the mix as a single, evolving machine, where every transition is a gear shift in a high-performance engine.
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%89
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
20%85
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%92
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (5)
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
Masterful handover. The incoming track's percussion is introduced so subtly it feels like an arrangement change.
Layered percussion blend
Excellent use of phrasing. The vocal loop enters exactly on the 32-bar mark, elevating the energy.
Extended percussive layering with low-end swap
A textbook Bart Skils blend. The transition is so smooth it's hard to pinpoint the exact swap point.
High-pass filter transition into a new groove
Effective use of filtering to clear the space for a more aggressive synth lead.
64-bar EQ blend, low-end swap on phrase
Flawless transition. The incoming track's percussion is introduced so subtly it feels like a natural evolution of the first track.
Technical subscores
90
EQ balance
95
Beat alignment
89
Energy control
96
Tempo stability
89
Loudness control
92
Musical coherence
87
Harmonic compatibility
93
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
13 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
Typical gap between the two tracks' beats while they play together. Lower is tighter.
33 ms
Drift p95
Worst-case drift: 95% of the set stays tighter than this value.
6,895
Boundaries detected
Points where the audio changes track or section.
131
Hard cuts / h
Abrupt track changes per hour, with no blend between the two records.
19
Clipping events
Moments where the recording hits the ceiling and distorts.
475
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, 27:30, 33:00, 35:00, 40:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
Timeline
- 15:10Groove Lock
- 20:45Energy Plateau
- 25:12Seamless Handoff
- 29:30Filter Tension
Coaching notes
- Experiment with slightly more aggressive EQ cuts to create sharper energy shifts.
- Introduce a third deck for subtle atmospheric layering to enhance the 'hypnotic' feel.
- Monitor mid-range congestion during long overlaps to maintain clarity.
- Use more dramatic filter sweeps to create tension.
- Introduce a subtle melodic element to break the percussive dominance.
- Experiment with brief silences or 'cuts' to surprise the audience.
- Maintain the current level of technical precision.
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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 Bart Skils's Bart_Skils_@_Magdalena_Berlin_[22-02-2014] get?
- Bart_Skils_@_Magdalena_Berlin_[22-02-2014] scores 85/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (festival ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is Bart_Skils_@_Magdalena_Berlin_[22-02-2014]?
- The analysed recording runs 1h 55m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- IDENTITY is the strongest category at 92/100, 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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