Jamie Jones — Jamie Jones @ Time Warp Mannheim 2014 (05.04.2014)
Tech House · 2h 06m · Time Warp · analysed 19 Aug 2026 · source: soundcloud.com
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In short
Jamie Jones @ Time Warp Mannheim 2014 (05.04.2014) by Jamie Jones scores 85/100 in the SOONOS analysis (festival ready). The strongest dimension is IDENTITY (93/100) and the weakest is SURPRISE (81/100).
This mix demonstrates the power of a well-maintained groove and expert energy management in creating a compelling dancefloor experience.
Key takeaways
What worked
- Technical precision
- Groove continuity
- Pacing and momentum
What weakened the set
- Long static loops (6×) — Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (11:00, 19:00, 32:00, 34:00, 38:45, 43:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
What to try next
- Experiment with more diverse melodic elements.
- Incorporate more vocal hooks or recognizable samples.
- Explore unconventional ways to build and release tension.
- Continue to refine the use of effects during transitions.
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.
Textbook tech-house transition. The incoming track's low end is introduced so subtly it feels like a natural progression of the first track.
Smooth transition, though a slight buildup in the 500Hz-1kHz range is audible for about 8 bars.
Seamless transition with perfect beatmatching and EQ management.
Precise EQ swap that maintains the momentum and energy of the mix.
A textbook tech-house transition, perfectly transparent and maintaining the groove.
Precise entry of the new track, perfectly timed with the musical phrase.
About this tech house set
Jamie Jones @ Time Warp Mannheim 2014 (05.04.2014) is a tech house DJ set by Jamie Jones, running 2h 06m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 85/100 overall — festival ready.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
This mix demonstrates the power of a well-maintained groove and expert energy management in creating a compelling dancefloor experience.
How the score breaks down
SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 93/100; the weakest is SURPRISE at 81/100.
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 64 points, moving between 40 and 95 on the SOONOS energy scale — a wide dynamic range across the set.
6 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 179.3 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 14 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 mix demonstrates the power of a well-maintained groove and expert energy management in creating a compelling dancefloor experience.
The 8 dimensions
Not available — the 8-dimension profile was not measured for this set.
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%84
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
25%89
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
20%85
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
15%81
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%93
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (6)
Long EQ blend with bass swap
Textbook tech-house transition. The incoming track's low end is introduced so subtly it feels like a natural progression of the first track.
Mid-range layering
Smooth transition, though a slight buildup in the 500Hz-1kHz range is audible for about 8 bars.
Long EQ blend
Seamless transition with perfect beatmatching and EQ management.
EQ swap on phrase
Precise EQ swap that maintains the momentum and energy of the mix.
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
A textbook tech-house transition, perfectly transparent and maintaining the groove.
Phrase-aligned cut with EQ adjustment
Precise entry of the new track, perfectly timed with the musical phrase.
Technical subscores
88
EQ balance
93
Beat alignment
87
Energy control
94
Tempo stability
88
Loudness control
90
Musical coherence
86
Harmonic compatibility
89
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
14 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
Typical gap between the two tracks' beats while they play together. Lower is tighter.
60 ms
Drift p95
Worst-case drift: 95% of the set stays tighter than this value.
7,530
Boundaries detected
Points where the audio changes track or section.
112
Hard cuts / h
Abrupt track changes per hour, with no blend between the two records.
145
Clipping events
Moments where the recording hits the ceiling and distorts.
707
Level jumps
Sudden volume steps between tracks.
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 (11:00, 19:00, 32:00, 34:00, 38:45, 43:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
What SOONOS heard
- Technical precision
- Groove continuity
- Pacing and momentum
Timeline
- 0:30Groove Establishment
- 5:15Energy Lift
- 15:30Tension Build
- 21:45Energy Peak
- 26:45Groove Lock Peak
Coaching notes
- Experiment with more diverse melodic elements.
- Incorporate more vocal hooks or recognizable samples.
- Explore unconventional ways to build and release tension.
- Continue to refine the use of effects during transitions.
- Introduce more melodic variation to add emotional depth.
- Experiment with more dramatic tension-release moments.
- Use atmospheric elements to create brief resets in the energy arc.
- Continue to refine your technical precision, as it is a major strength.
- Experiment with more diverse melodic elements to add depth to your narrative.
- Explore more creative ways to build and release tension for even greater impact.
- Maintain your focus on groove continuity, as it is the heart of your style.
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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 Jamie Jones's Jamie Jones @ Time Warp Mannheim 2014 (05.04.2014) get?
- Jamie Jones @ Time Warp Mannheim 2014 (05.04.2014) scores 85/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (festival ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is Jamie Jones @ Time Warp Mannheim 2014 (05.04.2014)?
- The analysed recording runs 2h 06m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- IDENTITY is the strongest category at 93/100, while SURPRISE is the lowest at 81/100.
- 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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