Derrick May — Derrick May @ DGTL São Paulo 06.05.2017
About this classics set
Derrick May @ DGTL São Paulo 06.05.2017 is a classics DJ set by Derrick May, running 1h 58m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 86/100 overall — festival ready.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
Derrick May proves that soul and machine are not mutually exclusive, creating a groove that is both industrial and deeply human.
How the score breaks down
SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 95/100; the weakest is TECHNIQUE at 80/100.
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 59 points, moving between 75 and 95 on the SOONOS energy scale — a moderate dynamic range across the set.
6 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 777.6 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 21 ms.
Full SOONOS analysis
Derrick May proves that soul and machine are not mutually exclusive, creating a groove that is both industrial and deeply human.
The 8 dimensions
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%80
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
25%91
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%86
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%95
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 88.
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (6)
Minor EQ overlap
Perfect rhythmic blend
intentional_artistic
Long percussive blend with EQ sculpting
Smooth integration of the incoming hi-hats, creating a unified groove.
Fast layering with manual correction
Audible manual adjustment on vinyl, adds to the raw energy of the set.
Percussive blend
Smooth integration of new rhythmic elements, maintaining the driving momentum.
Quick EQ swap
A slightly abrupt transition that causes a minor wobble in the groove before locking back in.
Technical subscores
86
EQ balance
87
Beat alignment
91
Energy control
88
Tempo stability
88
Loudness control
93
Musical coherence
79
Harmonic compatibility
83
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
21.2 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
219.9 ms
Drift p95
7,057
Boundaries detected
130
Hard cuts / h
22
Clipping events
502
Level jumps
Measurement confidence 100% · analysed on the full audio.
Recurring patterns
Recurring phase misalignment
Beats drifting out of phase produce flammed kicks that read as sloppy. Detected 2× (16:22, 30:15).
Long static loops (6×)
Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (17:00, 26:00, 32:00, 35:00, 42:30, 47:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
What SOONOS heard
- Unmistakable artistic identity
- Relentless groove continuity
- Soulful track selection
- Exceptional rhythmic layering.
- Unwavering energy and drive.
- Clear artistic identity.
Timeline
- 19:45Percussive Peak
- 23:10Energy Plateau
- 16:22Risky pressure or vibe dip
- 28:30Groove Lock
- 30:15Minor Phase Drift
Coaching notes
- Practice manual beatmatching with complex percussive tracks to minimize phase drift.
- Experiment with more dramatic EQ sweeps to add another layer of dynamism.
- Incorporate a brief atmospheric breakdown to reset the crowd's ears before the final peak.
- Continue to master the art of percussive layering to maintain high energy.
- Experiment with brief atmospheric breakdowns to create more dynamic contrast.
- Explore subtle melodic elements to add a layer of 'soul' to the industrial sound.
- Continue to explore the balance between relentless drive and subtle melodic evolution.
- Maintain the high level of technical precision during complex layering.
- Experiment with even longer, more gradual transitions to further enhance the hypnotic state.
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Questions about this analysis
- What score does Derrick May's Derrick May @ DGTL São Paulo 06.05.2017 get?
- Derrick May @ DGTL São Paulo 06.05.2017 scores 86/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (festival ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is Derrick May @ DGTL São Paulo 06.05.2017?
- The analysed recording runs 1h 58m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- IDENTITY is the strongest category at 95/100, while TECHNIQUE is the lowest at 80/100.
- 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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