Chris Avantgarde — EDC LAS VEGAS 2025 MIX (Max Styler, Odd Mob, Argy, Dom Dolla, Chris Avantgarde)
Melodic Techno · 2h 28m · EDC · analysed 22 Aug 2026 · source: soundcloud.com
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In short
EDC LAS VEGAS 2025 MIX (Max Styler, Odd Mob, Argy, Dom Dolla, Chris Avantgarde) by Chris Avantgarde scores 77/100 in the SOONOS analysis (solid). The strongest dimension is TECHNIQUE (85/100) and the weakest is SURPRISE (73/100).
This DJ has mastered the 'festival formula'—now they need to break it to become a headliner.
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× (14:02, 17:08).
- Long static loops (6×) — Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (4:00, 8:00, 36:00, 42:00, 45:00, 55:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
What to try next
- Refine mid-range EQ cuts to avoid muddiness during melodic transitions.
- Experiment with more dramatic use of silence in breakdowns.
- Incorporate more unexpected track choices to build a unique signature.
- Monitor master output levels during high-energy layering to prevent clipping.
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.
Perfectly executed transition, maintaining the groove while introducing new melodic elements.
High-impact transition that effectively resets the energy for the next chapter.
Smooth low handover on the downbeat, no flam, energy preserved.
Effective use of the breakdown to introduce the next track's melodic elements.
Minor EQ overlap in the mid-range causes slight muddiness for 4 bars.
High-impact transition that perfectly maintains the peak-time energy.
Expertly executed transition; the incoming bassline takes over seamlessly on the phrase.
Smooth transition using high-pass filtering to clear space for the new track's vocal.
About this melodic techno set
EDC LAS VEGAS 2025 MIX (Max Styler, Odd Mob, Argy, Dom Dolla, Chris Avantgarde) is a melodic techno DJ set by Chris Avantgarde, running 2h 28m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 77/100 overall — solid.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
This DJ has mastered the 'festival formula'—now they need to break it to become a headliner.
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.
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 71 points, moving between 40 and 92 on the SOONOS energy scale — a wide dynamic range across the set.
8 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 633.9 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 11 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
This DJ has mastered the 'festival formula'—now they need to break it to become a headliner.
The 8 dimensions
Not available — the 8-dimension profile was not measured for this set.
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%85
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
25%83
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
20%78
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
15%73
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%82
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (8)
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
Perfectly executed transition, maintaining the groove while introducing new melodic elements.
Drop swap with high-pass filter sweep
High-impact transition that effectively resets the energy for the next chapter.
32-bar EQ blend, low swap on phrase
Smooth low handover on the downbeat, no flam, energy preserved.
Breakdown transition with filter sweep
Effective use of the breakdown to introduce the next track's melodic elements.
Long melodic blend
Minor EQ overlap in the mid-range causes slight muddiness for 4 bars.
Drop swap on the 1
High-impact transition that perfectly maintains the peak-time energy.
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
Expertly executed transition; the incoming bassline takes over seamlessly on the phrase.
Filter sweep and vocal layering
Smooth transition using high-pass filtering to clear space for the new track's vocal.
Technical subscores
86
EQ balance
92
Beat alignment
85
Energy control
93
Tempo stability
85
Loudness control
86
Musical coherence
87
Harmonic compatibility
88
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
11 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
Typical gap between the two tracks' beats while they play together. Lower is tighter.
203 ms
Drift p95
Worst-case drift: 95% of the set stays tighter than this value.
8,832
Boundaries detected
Points where the audio changes track or section.
102
Hard cuts / h
Abrupt track changes per hour, with no blend between the two records.
28
Clipping events
Moments where the recording hits the ceiling and distorts.
468
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× (14:02, 17:08).
Long static loops (6×)
Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (4:00, 8:00, 36:00, 42:00, 45:00, 55:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
Timeline
- 0:45Atmospheric Hook
- 5:30Energy Plateau
- 10:15Melodic Shift
- 12:45Energy Peak
- 17:15Mid-Range Clash
- 21:30Vocal Hook Entry
- 17:08Risky pressure or vibe dip
Coaching notes
- Refine mid-range EQ cuts to avoid muddiness during melodic transitions.
- Experiment with more dramatic use of silence in breakdowns.
- Incorporate more unexpected track choices to build a unique signature.
- Monitor master output levels during high-energy layering to prevent clipping.
- Incorporate more melodic elements to add emotional depth to the set.
- Experiment with longer, more dramatic breakdowns to create higher tension.
- Use creative FX like delays or reverbs during transitions to add a personal touch.
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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 Chris Avantgarde's EDC LAS VEGAS 2025 MIX (Max Styler, Odd Mob, Argy, Dom Dolla, Chris Avantgarde) get?
- EDC LAS VEGAS 2025 MIX (Max Styler, Odd Mob, Argy, Dom Dolla, Chris Avantgarde) scores 77/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (solid), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is EDC LAS VEGAS 2025 MIX (Max Styler, Odd Mob, Argy, Dom Dolla, Chris Avantgarde)?
- The analysed recording runs 2h 28m.
- 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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