HI-LO — HI-LO at Tomorrowland 2022 W3 - Filth on Acid, Atmosphere Stage [Driving Techno / Melodic Techno]
Peak Techno · 1h 57m · Tomorrowland · analysed 23 Aug 2026
About this peak techno set
HI-LO at Tomorrowland 2022 W3 - Filth on Acid, Atmosphere Stage [Driving Techno / Melodic Techno] is a peak techno DJ set by HI-LO, running 1h 57m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 87/100 overall — festival ready.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
The DJ uses sonic pressure as a narrative tool, turning a sequence of tracks into a singular, high-intensity experience.
How the score breaks down
SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 92/100; the weakest is TECHNIQUE 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 52 points, moving between 40 and 98 on the SOONOS energy scale — a wide dynamic range across the set.
6 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 600.4 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 23 ms.
Full SOONOS analysis
The DJ uses sonic pressure as a narrative tool, turning a sequence of tracks into a singular, high-intensity experience.
The 8 dimensions
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%84
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%89
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
15%85
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%92
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 88.
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (6)
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
Perfectly executed transition, maintaining the energy of the kick while introducing new percussive elements.
Melodic overlap and filter sweep
Smooth integration of melodic themes, using filters to manage the frequency space effectively.
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
Flawless transition, maintaining perfect energy and phase alignment.
Filter sweep and percussive layering
Smooth evolution of the groove, adding complexity without losing drive.
Long EQ blend with high-pass filter sweep
Seamless integration of the incoming percussive loop, maintaining the driving energy.
Drop swap with low-end crossover
High-impact transition that resets the groove while increasing the sonic pressure.
Technical subscores
88
EQ balance
95
Beat alignment
91
Energy control
98
Tempo stability
91
Loudness control
91
Musical coherence
88
Harmonic compatibility
91
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
23.4 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
206.4 ms
Drift p95
7,016
Boundaries detected
105
Hard cuts / h
77
Clipping events
415
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 (14:00, 20:00, 25:00, 32:00, 35:00, 43:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
Timeline
- 2:15First Drop Impact
- 7:45Percussive Peak
- 15:45Melodic Peak
- 20:30Percussive Intensity
- 27:30Groove Lock Peak
Coaching notes
- Experiment with more vocal elements to create memorable festival moments.
- Use 'fake-out' drops to further heighten crowd anticipation during breakdowns.
- Briefly thin out the percussion layers to let the sub-bass breathe before major transitions.
- Introduce a 'wildcard' track outside the primary genre to create a memorable surprise.
- Experiment with more complex layering of three decks to add unique textures.
- Use longer, more gradual filter sweeps to heighten the tension in breakdowns.
- Continue to leverage cinematic breakdowns for maximum festival impact.
- Maintain the high-pressure industrial aesthetic as a core brand identity.
- Experiment with brief, unexpected genre-shifts to add a layer of surprise to the narrative.
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Questions about this analysis
- What score does HI-LO's HI-LO at Tomorrowland 2022 W3 - Filth on Acid, Atmosphere Stage [Driving Techno / Melodic Techno] get?
- HI-LO at Tomorrowland 2022 W3 - Filth on Acid, Atmosphere Stage [Driving Techno / Melodic Techno] scores 87/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (festival ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is HI-LO at Tomorrowland 2022 W3 - Filth on Acid, Atmosphere Stage [Driving Techno / Melodic Techno]?
- The analysed recording runs 1h 57m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- IDENTITY is the strongest category at 92/100, while TECHNIQUE 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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