HAAi — HAAi Live At PHONOX 22nd April '17 First 2 Hours
Indie House · 2h 01m · analysed 23 Aug 2026
About this indie house set
HAAi Live At PHONOX 22nd April '17 First 2 Hours is a indie house DJ set by HAAi, running 2h 01m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 81/100 overall — club ready.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
This DJ understands that the best way to start a long night is by building a foundation that the crowd can trust.
How the score breaks down
SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 86/100; the weakest is TECHNIQUE at 79/100.
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 45 and 92 on the SOONOS energy scale — a wide dynamic range across the set.
5 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 772.0 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 26 ms.
Full SOONOS analysis
This DJ understands that the best way to start a long night is by building a foundation that the crowd can trust.
The 8 dimensions
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%79
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
25%85
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
20%84
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
15%80
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%86
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 83.
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (5)
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
A masterclass in transparency; the transition is felt rather than heard.
Phased melodic introduction
Smoothly brings in the vocal hook without disrupting the established groove.
Long EQ blend with high-pass filtering
A masterfully executed transition where the incoming percussion is introduced so subtly it feels like a natural evolution of the first track.
Stem-like layering and vocal introduction
The DJ uses the breakdown of the outgoing track to weave in the vocal elements of the incoming track, creating a seamless emotional shift.
Long EQ blend with gradual low-end swap
Seamless transition that maintains the percussive drive without any audible clashing.
Technical subscores
84
EQ balance
90
Beat alignment
85
Energy control
91
Tempo stability
85
Loudness control
87
Musical coherence
83
Harmonic compatibility
86
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
26.1 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
160.7 ms
Drift p95
7,243
Boundaries detected
112
Hard cuts / h
98
Clipping events
1087
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 (0:00, 13:00, 19:00, 22:00, 26:00, 33:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
What SOONOS heard
- Technical precision in transitions
- Excellent energy management
- Strong groove continuity
Timeline
- 0:30Atmospheric Anchor
- 6:45Vocal Hook Entry
- 26:00Vocal Layer Introduction
- 28:30Breakdown and Reset
Coaching notes
- Experiment with more dramatic tension releases to heighten the impact of drops.
- Incorporate more melodic elements to add emotional depth to the percussive drive.
- Vary the energy levels slightly more to prevent listener fatigue over longer periods.
- Maintain the excellent percussive evolution while introducing more melodic variety.
- Experiment with subtle filter sweeps during long blends to add dynamic interest.
- Consider a brief atmospheric breakdown to reset tension before the next major peak.
- Use more dramatic filter sweeps to create tension/release cycles.
- Experiment with layering subtle melodic pads to enhance the emotional arc.
- Maintain the excellent rhythmic layering while exploring more diverse percussion sounds.
- Consider a brief 'reset' moment with a breakdown to maximize the impact of the next drop.
- Incorporate more dramatic filter sweeps to add texture to long transitions.
- Experiment with layering melodic stems to add emotional depth.
- Use short, sharp breakdowns to create more impactful re-entry moments.
- Vary the percussive density to create more distinct 'chapters' within the segment.
- Continue to explore rhythmic layering as a primary tool for energy management.
- Experiment with more dramatic 'reset' moments to create dynamic contrast.
- Incorporate subtle melodic themes to enhance the emotional narrative.
- Introduce more micro-variations during long loops to prevent dancefloor fatigue.
- Experiment with longer, more gradual EQ blends to enhance the hypnotic flow.
- Add a final melodic or atmospheric peak before the set's resolution for greater emotional impact.
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Questions about this analysis
- What score does HAAi's HAAi Live At PHONOX 22nd April '17 First 2 Hours get?
- HAAi Live At PHONOX 22nd April '17 First 2 Hours scores 81/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (club ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is HAAi Live At PHONOX 22nd April '17 First 2 Hours?
- The analysed recording runs 2h 01m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- IDENTITY is the strongest category at 86/100, while TECHNIQUE is the lowest at 79/100.
- 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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