Doc MartinDoc Martin - DISTRIKT Sound - Burning Man 2019

    House · 2h 19m · Burning MAN · analysed 22 Aug 2026

    Overall score
    86/100
    Level
    festival ready
    Duration
    2h 19m
    Genre
    House

    About this house set

    Doc Martin - DISTRIKT Sound - Burning Man 2019 is a house DJ set by Doc Martin, running 2h 19m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 86/100 overall — festival ready.

    The engine files this performance as “Promising”.

    True mastery is found in the transitions you don't notice.

    How the score breaks down

    SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 94/100; the weakest is SURPRISE at 84/100.

    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 66 points, moving between 10 and 92 on the SOONOS energy scale — a wide dynamic range across the set.

    6 transitions were detected and scored individually.

    Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 138.3 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 26 ms.

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    Full SOONOS analysis

    TECSELNRGCRWHRMGRVCRESIG
    0

    True mastery is found in the transitions you don't notice.

    The 8 dimensions

    Technical precision0
    Track selection0
    Energy arc0
    Crowd control0
    Harmonic depth0
    Groove patience0
    Creativity0
    Signature0

    Score breakdown

    TECHNIQUE

    How well did you execute?

    25%86
    Beat Alignmentmeasured72
    Transition Qualitymeasured87
    Phrase Accuracymeasured93
    EQ & Frequency Control (estimated)measured88
    Tempo Stability (estimated)measured94
    Technical Cleanlinessmeasured80

    STORYTELLING

    Did the mix go somewhere?

    25%89
    Narrative ArcAI92
    ProgressionAI88
    Tension & ReleaseAI85
    Section AwarenessAI90
    Flow ContinuityAI94
    PayoffAI86

    ENERGY

    Did you control the room?

    20%87
    Energy Curvemeasured84
    PacingAI94
    MomentumAI93
    Peak ManagementAI86
    Energy HandoffAI88
    Fatigue ControlAI67

    SURPRISE

    Did you remain unpredictable?

    15%84
    Unexpected MomentsAI82
    ContrastAI83
    Transition Varietymeasured93
    Selection RiskAI87
    FreshnessAI65
    Surprise ControlAI82

    IDENTITY

    Did the mix sound like you?

    15%94
    Selection QualityAI92
    Identity ConsistencyAI96
    IntentionalityAI95
    ConfidenceAI94
    RestraintAI92
    SignatureAI94

    Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 88.

    Energy arc

    12:00139:00

    Transitions analysed (6)

    5:12

    64-bar EQ blend

    A masterclass in transparency; the transition is felt rather than heard.

    95
    10:45

    Low-end swap on phrase

    Perfectly timed bass handover that maintains the dancefloor momentum.

    92
    14:20

    Perfect Blend

    100
    20:40

    Invisible Handover

    100
    23:45

    Long EQ blend with low-end swap

    Seamless transition where the new kick takes over without any phase issues.

    92
    28:30

    Mid-range layering and filter fade

    Smooth transition focusing on percussive textures.

    85

    Technical subscores

    88

    EQ balance

    94

    Beat alignment

    88

    Energy control

    94

    Tempo stability

    87

    Loudness control

    91

    Musical coherence

    89

    Harmonic compatibility

    90

    Transition cleanliness

    Measured (DSP)

    26 ms

    Beat-grid drift (median)

    37.1 ms

    Drift p95

    8,328

    Boundaries detected

    54

    Hard cuts / h

    134

    Clipping events

    221

    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 (14:30, 29:00, 33:00, 38:00, 58:00, 64:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.

    Timeline

    • 0:00Atmospheric Intro
    • 6:30Groove Lock
    • 26:15Groove Lock

    Coaching notes

    • Continue to master the art of the long blend, as it is a core strength of your style.
    • Experiment with very subtle melodic shifts to add another layer of narrative depth.
    • Maintain the high level of technical precision shown in this segment.
    • Experiment with wider stereo imaging during transitions to enhance the sense of space.
    • Use brief rhythmic silences (1/2 bar) to reset the listener's ear before a new track enters.
    • Incorporate more mid-range frequency variation to avoid a 'flat' sonic profile over long periods.
    • Continue to trust the long-form blends; they are your greatest technical asset.
    • Experiment with very subtle high-pass filter sweeps during the middle of tracks to maintain ear freshness.
    • Consider a slightly more dramatic melodic element towards the very end of the set to provide a final emotional payoff.
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    Questions about this analysis

    What score does Doc Martin's Doc Martin - DISTRIKT Sound - Burning Man 2019 get?
    Doc Martin - DISTRIKT Sound - Burning Man 2019 scores 86/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (festival ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
    How long is Doc Martin - DISTRIKT Sound - Burning Man 2019?
    The analysed recording runs 2h 19m.
    Which part of the mix scores best?
    IDENTITY is the strongest category at 94/100, while SURPRISE is the lowest at 84/100.
    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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