Four Tet — 1234567890qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnm (DJ mix JAN 2014)
Indie House · 1h 07m · analysed 19 Aug 2026 · source: soundcloud.com
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In short
1234567890qwertyuiopasdfghjklzxcvbnm (DJ mix JAN 2014) by Four Tet scores 67/100 in the SOONOS analysis (developing). The strongest dimension is TECHNIQUE (82/100) and the weakest is SURPRISE (65/100).
This DJ understands that in techno, the space between the beats is as important as the beats themselves, showing great technical maturity.
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× (9:45, 28:40).
- Repeated volume jumps (2×) — Gain-staging mismatches break perceived continuity and force the crowd to readjust. Detected 2× (19:40, 28:40).
- Slow recovery after transitions (3×) — 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.
What to try next
- 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.
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 where the incoming kick replaces the outgoing one seamlessly on the phrase.
Effective use of filtering to clear space for the next track's percussion.
Very smooth transition, tracks are perfectly in phase. The percussive elements mesh well.
Slightly abrupt energy shift. The incoming track has a much brighter top end that wasn't fully compensated for.
Smooth transition with excellent frequency management.
Slightly abrupt transition that causes a minor energy dip.
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.
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.
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
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
Not available — the 8-dimension profile was not measured for this set.
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?
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)
20 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
Typical gap between the two tracks' beats while they play together. Lower is tighter.
225 ms
Drift p95
Worst-case drift: 95% of the set stays tighter than this value.
4,022
Boundaries detected
Points where the audio changes track or section.
25
Hard cuts / h
Abrupt track changes per hour, with no blend between the two records.
96
Clipping events
Moments where the recording hits the ceiling and distorts.
207
Level jumps
Sudden volume steps between tracks.
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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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 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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