Karenn — Bass 26.03 - Blawan / Karenn
Experimental Techno · 1h 44m · analysed 23 Aug 2026
About this experimental techno set
Bass 26.03 - Blawan / Karenn is a experimental techno DJ set by Karenn, running 1h 44m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 85/100 overall — festival ready.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
This DJ doesn't just play tracks; they architect a continuous, evolving industrial environment.
How the score breaks down
SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 94/100; the weakest is SURPRISE at 82/100.
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 95 on the SOONOS energy scale — a moderate dynamic range across the set.
8 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 680.3 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 23 ms.
Full SOONOS analysis
This DJ doesn't just play tracks; they architect a continuous, evolving industrial environment.
The 8 dimensions
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%85
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
25%90
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%82
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%94
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 87.
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (8)
Long percussive blend
Smooth introduction of the second track's high-hats, perfectly phrase-aligned.
Double-drop layering
Expertly timed transition that doubles the rhythmic complexity without losing the low-end drive.
Aggressive EQ swap
A slightly jarring mid-range jump, though it serves the raw industrial aesthetic.
Long EQ blend with percussive layering
Smooth integration of new rhythmic elements, maintaining groove continuity.
EQ-focused blend during high-intensity segment
Effective management of complex frequencies during a dense transition.
Seamless layering at peak energy
Masterful execution of a transition that enhances the overall intensity.
Perfect Layering
intentional_reset
Minor EQ Overlap
Technical subscores
86
EQ balance
91
Beat alignment
90
Energy control
93
Tempo stability
87
Loudness control
91
Musical coherence
80
Harmonic compatibility
86
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
22.9 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
214.1 ms
Drift p95
6,245
Boundaries detected
36
Hard cuts / h
23
Clipping events
267
Level jumps
Measurement confidence 100% · analysed on the full audio.
Recurring patterns
Long static loops (5×)
Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (10:00, 14:00, 35:00, 39:00, 45:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
Timeline
- 1:20Kick Entry
- 6:15Rhythmic Peak
- 8:45Mid-Range Clash
- 8:38Risky pressure or vibe dip
- 14:30Rhythmic Lock-In
- 19:00Peak Energy Transition
Coaching notes
- Introduce more dynamic filter movement during long plateaus to maintain listener engagement.
- Experiment with brief moments of silence or sudden rhythmic shifts to create more dramatic tension release.
- Consider adding a subtle melodic element to provide an emotional counterpoint to the industrial aggression.
Curious how your own set scores?
Questions about this analysis
- What score does Karenn's Bass 26.03 - Blawan / Karenn get?
- Bass 26.03 - Blawan / Karenn scores 85/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (festival ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is Bass 26.03 - Blawan / Karenn?
- The analysed recording runs 1h 44m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- IDENTITY is the strongest category at 94/100, while SURPRISE is the lowest at 82/100.
- 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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