Four Tet — 1234567890qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnm (DJ mix JAN 2014)
Indie House · 1h 07m · analysed 19 Aug 2026
About this indie house set
1234567890qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnm (DJ mix JAN 2014) is a indie house DJ set by Four Tet, running 1h 07m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 67/100 overall — developing.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
This DJ understands that in techno, the space between the beats is as important as the beats themselves, showing great technical maturity.
How the score breaks down
SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is TECHNIQUE at 82/100; the weakest is SURPRISE at 65/100.
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 24 points, moving between 65 and 85 on the SOONOS energy scale — a moderate dynamic range across the set.
6 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 510.3 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 20 ms.
Full SOONOS analysis
This DJ understands that in techno, the space between the beats is as important as the beats themselves, showing great technical maturity.
The 8 dimensions
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%82
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
25%72
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
20%68
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
15%65
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%76
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 73.
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (6)
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
Smooth transition where the incoming kick replaces the outgoing one seamlessly on the phrase.
High-pass filter transition
Effective use of filtering to clear space for the next track's percussion.
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
Very smooth transition, tracks are perfectly in phase. The percussive elements mesh well.
Quick mid-range swap
Slightly abrupt energy shift. The incoming track has a much brighter top end that wasn't fully compensated for.
Long EQ blend
Smooth transition with excellent frequency management.
Quick EQ swap
Slightly abrupt transition that causes a minor energy dip.
Technical subscores
78
EQ balance
85
Beat alignment
75
Energy control
87
Tempo stability
78
Loudness control
76
Musical coherence
75
Harmonic compatibility
80
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
19.5 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
224.8 ms
Drift p95
4,022
Boundaries detected
25
Hard cuts / h
96
Clipping events
207
Level jumps
Measurement confidence 100% · 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× (9:45, 28:40).
Repeated volume jumps
Gain-staging mismatches break perceived continuity and force the crowd to readjust. Detected 2× (19:40, 28:40).
Slow recovery after transitions
Long perceptual recovery means the energy line dips on every blend. Detected 3× (9:45, 19:40, 28:40).
Long static loops (1×)
Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (17:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
Timeline
- 2:15Groove Lock Established
- 7:40Energy Plateau
- 19:40Risky pressure or vibe dip
- 26:50Groove Lock
- 30:15Energy Plateau
- 28:40Risky pressure or vibe dip
Coaching notes
- Increase dynamic range by using more dramatic EQ cuts before transitions.
- Introduce melodic elements or vocal snippets to create 'anchor points' in the mix.
- Experiment with shorter, more frequent transitions to increase the narrative pace.
- Use FX like delay or reverb on percussion to add spatial depth to the industrial sound.
- Use longer, more dramatic filter sweeps to build tension.
- Introduce tracks with recognizable hooks to increase crowd engagement.
- Vary the energy levels more significantly to create a more compelling narrative arc.
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Questions about this analysis
- What score does Four Tet's 1234567890qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnm (DJ mix JAN 2014) get?
- 1234567890qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnm (DJ mix JAN 2014) scores 67/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (developing), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is 1234567890qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnm (DJ mix JAN 2014)?
- The analysed recording runs 1h 07m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- TECHNIQUE is the strongest category at 82/100, while SURPRISE is the lowest at 65/100.
- 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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