David Morales — LIVE : David Morales @ Cirkus (Ljubljana - May 2015)
Classics · 1h 02m · analysed 19 Aug 2026 · source: soundcloud.com
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In short
LIVE : David Morales @ Cirkus (Ljubljana - May 2015) by David Morales scores 86/100 in the SOONOS analysis (festival ready). The strongest dimension is IDENTITY (94/100) and the weakest is TECHNIQUE (83/100).
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
Key takeaways
What weakened the set
- Long static loops (6×) — Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (0:00, 17:30, 21:00, 25:00, 31:00, 35:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
What to try next
- Maintain the patient phrasing; it allows the tracks to breathe.
- Continue using high-quality vocal stems for layering.
- Experiment with brief, high-pass filter resets to emphasize the re-entry of the kick drum.
- Maintain the current balance of vocal and percussive elements.
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.
A textbook house transition. The incoming bassline is introduced so subtly that the groove feels like a single evolving track.
Slightly more noticeable than the first, with a minor build-up of high frequencies as the tracks overlap.
Seamless transition maintaining the percussive drive.
Expertly managed vocal entry that builds significant tension.
Expertly handled transition that prioritizes the incoming vocal hook while maintaining the low-end groove.
Smooth transition between two high-energy house tracks, maintaining the rhythmic momentum.
About this classics set
LIVE : David Morales @ Cirkus (Ljubljana - May 2015) is a classics DJ set by David Morales, running 1h 02m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 86/100 overall — festival ready.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
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 83/100.
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 30 points, moving between 65 and 92 on the SOONOS energy scale — a moderate dynamic range across the set.
6 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 279.2 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 22 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%90
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%83
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 (6)
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
A textbook house transition. The incoming bassline is introduced so subtly that the groove feels like a single evolving track.
EQ-heavy blend during a breakdown
Slightly more noticeable than the first, with a minor build-up of high frequencies as the tracks overlap.
Long EQ blend, low-end swap on phrase
Seamless transition maintaining the percussive drive.
Vocal layering and high-pass filter sweep
Expertly managed vocal entry that builds significant tension.
Long EQ blend with vocal priority
Expertly handled transition that prioritizes the incoming vocal hook while maintaining the low-end groove.
Phased percussion swap
Smooth transition between two high-energy house tracks, maintaining the rhythmic momentum.
Technical subscores
85
EQ balance
92
Beat alignment
89
Energy control
93
Tempo stability
86
Loudness control
91
Musical coherence
89
Harmonic compatibility
87
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
22 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
Typical gap between the two tracks' beats while they play together. Lower is tighter.
200 ms
Drift p95
Worst-case drift: 95% of the set stays tighter than this value.
3,714
Boundaries detected
Points where the audio changes track or section.
26
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.
128
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 (0:00, 17:30, 21:00, 25:00, 31:00, 35:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
Timeline
- 00:45Groove Establishment
- 06:30Vocal Introduction
- 09:42Risky pressure or vibe dip
- 17:45Vocal Peak
- 19:15Groove Re-entry
- 24:52Vocal Peak
- 27:30Groove Lock
Coaching notes
- Maintain the patient phrasing; it allows the tracks to breathe.
- Continue using high-quality vocal stems for layering.
- Experiment with brief, high-pass filter resets to emphasize the re-entry of the kick drum.
- Maintain the current balance of vocal and percussive elements.
- Use more dramatic filter sweeps to enhance tension during breakdowns.
- Consider a brief 'reset' moment to provide contrast to the high-energy plateau.
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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 David Morales's LIVE : David Morales @ Cirkus (Ljubljana - May 2015) get?
- LIVE : David Morales @ Cirkus (Ljubljana - May 2015) scores 86/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (festival ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is LIVE : David Morales @ Cirkus (Ljubljana - May 2015)?
- The analysed recording runs 1h 02m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- IDENTITY is the strongest category at 94/100, while TECHNIQUE is the lowest at 83/100.
- 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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