Dabin — We Never Said Goodbye | A HEAVY & Melodic Mix | ILLENIUM, Excision, Dabin & More | SQUISHY X BRANDO
Melodic Dubstep · 1h 47m · analysed 22 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, Dabin.
In short
We Never Said Goodbye | A HEAVY & Melodic Mix | ILLENIUM, Excision, Dabin & More | SQUISHY X BRANDO by Dabin scores 77/100 in the SOONOS analysis (solid). The strongest dimension is STORYTELLING (86/100) and the weakest is SURPRISE (75/100).
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
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× (06:45, 17:45).
- Repeated volume jumps (2×) — Gain-staging mismatches break perceived continuity and force the crowd to readjust. Detected 2× (06:45, 17:45).
- Long static loops (6×) — Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (36:00, 42:00, 57:30, 75:30, 81:00, 102:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
What to try next
- Introduce more dynamic energy shifts to avoid long plateaus.
- Experiment with more creative transition techniques to enhance artistic identity.
- Use breakdowns more strategically to build even greater tension before drops.
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.
Smooth transition into the first major drop, maintaining energy well.
Beautifully executed harmonic blend that enhances the emotional narrative.
A slightly abrupt cut that momentarily disrupts the flow but recovers quickly.
Smooth transition between melodic sections, maintaining energy flow.
Slight energy jump, but fits the aggressive style of the mix.
Perfectly executed peak moment, maximizing dancefloor impact.
Perfectly timed energy handoff that amplifies the impact of the incoming track.
About this melodic dubstep set
We Never Said Goodbye | A HEAVY & Melodic Mix | ILLENIUM, Excision, Dabin & More | SQUISHY X BRANDO is a melodic dubstep DJ set by Dabin, running 1h 47m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 77/100 overall — solid.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
How the score breaks down
SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is STORYTELLING at 86/100; the weakest is SURPRISE at 75/100.
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 49 points, moving between 40 and 98 on the SOONOS energy scale — a wide dynamic range across the set.
7 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 1028.9 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 24 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 8 dimensions
Not available — the 8-dimension profile was not measured for this set.
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%83
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
25%86
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
20%81
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
15%75
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%84
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (7)
EQ blend with high-pass filter
Smooth transition into the first major drop, maintaining energy well.
Long melodic blend
Beautifully executed harmonic blend that enhances the emotional narrative.
Quick cut on the drop
A slightly abrupt cut that momentarily disrupts the flow but recovers quickly.
EQ blend with high-pass filter
Smooth transition between melodic sections, maintaining energy flow.
Quick cut-in on the drop
Slight energy jump, but fits the aggressive style of the mix.
Double drop with synchronized build-up
Perfectly executed peak moment, maximizing dancefloor impact.
Drop swap with high-pass filter sweep
Perfectly timed energy handoff that amplifies the impact of the incoming track.
Technical subscores
80
EQ balance
89
Beat alignment
85
Energy control
91
Tempo stability
81
Loudness control
81
Musical coherence
86
Harmonic compatibility
83
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
24 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
Typical gap between the two tracks' beats while they play together. Lower is tighter.
198 ms
Drift p95
Worst-case drift: 95% of the set stays tighter than this value.
6,397
Boundaries detected
Points where the audio changes track or section.
60
Hard cuts / h
Abrupt track changes per hour, with no blend between the two records.
443
Clipping events
Moments where the recording hits the ceiling and distorts.
412
Level jumps
Sudden volume steps between tracks.
Measurement confidence 99% · 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× (06:45, 17:45).
Repeated volume jumps
Gain-staging mismatches break perceived continuity and force the crowd to readjust. Detected 2× (06:45, 17:45).
Long static loops (6×)
Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (36:00, 42:00, 57:30, 75:30, 81:00, 102:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
Timeline
- 02:15Peak Energy Drop
- 06:45Momentum Sag
- 10:15Emotional Reset
- 15:30Energy Plateau
- 19:15Melodic Highlight
- 17:45Risky pressure or vibe dip
- 28:15Emotional Reset
Coaching notes
- Introduce more dynamic energy shifts to avoid long plateaus.
- Experiment with more creative transition techniques to enhance artistic identity.
- Use breakdowns more strategically to build even greater tension before drops.
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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 Dabin's We Never Said Goodbye | A HEAVY & Melodic Mix | ILLENIUM, Excision, Dabin & More | SQUISHY X BRANDO get?
- We Never Said Goodbye | A HEAVY & Melodic Mix | ILLENIUM, Excision, Dabin & More | SQUISHY X BRANDO scores 77/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (solid), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is We Never Said Goodbye | A HEAVY & Melodic Mix | ILLENIUM, Excision, Dabin & More | SQUISHY X BRANDO?
- The analysed recording runs 1h 47m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- STORYTELLING is the strongest category at 86/100, while SURPRISE is the lowest at 75/100.
- 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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