Cid Inc — Cid Inc Live @ Aftherapy, Playground Helsinki 05.11.11
Progressive · 2h 02m · analysed 22 Aug 2026
About this progressive set
Cid Inc Live @ Aftherapy, Playground Helsinki 05.11.11 is a progressive DJ set by Cid Inc, running 2h 02m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 85/100 overall — festival ready.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
True mastery is found in the space between the tracks, and this DJ lives there.
How the score breaks down
SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 93/100; the weakest is SURPRISE at 82/100.
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 47 points, moving between 40 and 88 on the SOONOS energy scale — a wide dynamic range across the set.
6 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 95.9 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 6 ms.
Full SOONOS analysis
True mastery is found in the space between the tracks, and this DJ lives there.
The 8 dimensions
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%92
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%86
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%93
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 89.
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (6)
Long EQ blend with gradual low-end swap
Masterful handover. The incoming kick replaces the outgoing one so smoothly it's almost imperceptible.
High-pass filter transition with percussive layering
Excellent use of space. The DJ strips back the highs of the outgoing track to let the new hats shine.
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
A textbook progressive blend. The incoming track's percussion is introduced so subtly it feels like a natural evolution of the first track.
Layered atmospheric transition
Excellent use of space. The DJ allows the atmospheric elements of both tracks to overlap, creating a rich, cinematic texture.
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
Invisible transition; the new groove emerges naturally from the textures of the previous track.
High-pass filter transition into a drop
Effective use of tension; the filter sweep creates anticipation that is perfectly resolved.
Technical subscores
90
EQ balance
95
Beat alignment
89
Energy control
95
Tempo stability
88
Loudness control
93
Musical coherence
90
Harmonic compatibility
93
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
5.9 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
31.3 ms
Drift p95
7,280
Boundaries detected
35
Hard cuts / h
906
Clipping events
199
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 (19:00, 31:00, 33:00, 37:30, 44:00, 49:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
Timeline
- 4:22The Perfect Handover
- 9:15Groove Saturation
- 14:50Groove Lock
- 21:10Tension Peak
- 26:30Hypnotic Lock
Coaching notes
- Continue to use long blends to maintain the hypnotic state.
- Consider a brief 'reset' moment (breakdown) around the 20-minute mark to refresh the ears.
- Experiment with subtle delay/reverb throws on percussive elements to add depth.
- Maintain the long blend philosophy; it is your signature strength.
- Consider adding a 'wildcard' track that breaks the genre mold slightly to add surprise.
- Use more aggressive EQ cuts during transitions to create rhythmic variation.
- Continue to trust the long blends; they are your technical signature.
- Experiment with very subtle, long-form filter sweeps to add another layer of tension.
- Consider a brief 'reset' moment with a longer breakdown to contrast the relentless drive.
- Continue to master the art of the 'invisible transition' as demonstrated here.
- Experiment with subtle melodic layering during long blends to add emotional depth.
- Maintain the high level of restraint shown in the closing arc; it is a professional hallmark.
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Questions about this analysis
- What score does Cid Inc's Cid Inc Live @ Aftherapy, Playground Helsinki 05.11.11 get?
- Cid Inc Live @ Aftherapy, Playground Helsinki 05.11.11 scores 85/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (festival ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is Cid Inc Live @ Aftherapy, Playground Helsinki 05.11.11?
- The analysed recording runs 2h 02m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- IDENTITY is the strongest category at 93/100, 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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