Kevin Saunderson — Deep Space Radio Episode 2 presented by Kevin Saunderson
Classics · 1h 24m · analysed 18 Aug 2026
About this classics set
Deep Space Radio Episode 2 presented by Kevin Saunderson is a classics DJ set by Kevin Saunderson, running 1h 24m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 86/100 overall — festival ready.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
The DJ understands that in techno, the space between the beats is as important as the beats themselves.
How the score breaks down
SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 95/100; 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 21 points, moving between 20 and 90 on the SOONOS energy scale — a wide dynamic range across the set.
6 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 283.1 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 24 ms.
Full SOONOS analysis
The DJ understands that in techno, the space between the beats is as important as the beats themselves.
The 8 dimensions
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%86
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%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%95
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 87.
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (6)
Long EQ blend with low-end swap on the 1st beat of the phrase.
Perfectly executed transition. The incoming track's kick replaces the outgoing one with zero volume dip or phase clash.
Percussive layering and quick mid-swap.
Smooth integration of new rhythmic elements. The DJ uses the percussion to mask the transition point effectively.
Long EQ blend
Smooth transition, maintaining the percussive drive.
Transparent EQ swap
Expertly executed low-end handover.
EQ blend with tonal introduction
Smoothly introduces a new tonal element.
Perfect Blend
Technical subscores
88
EQ balance
93
Beat alignment
89
Energy control
94
Tempo stability
89
Loudness control
89
Musical coherence
85
Harmonic compatibility
89
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
24 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
118.1 ms
Drift p95
5,049
Boundaries detected
68
Hard cuts / h
70
Clipping events
286
Level jumps
Measurement confidence 100% · analysed on the full audio.
Recurring patterns
Long static loops (3×)
Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (18:00, 72:00, 76:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
Timeline
- 0:30Brand Immersion
- 6:15The Hook
- 15:30Percussive Peak
- 19:45Groove Lock
Coaching notes
- Experiment with three-deck layering to add even more percussive complexity.
- Use a touch of reverb on the hi-hats to create more sense of space.
- Try a sudden 'cut' transition to provide a rhythmic shock to the system.
- Study the use of vocal narration to bridge tracks; it adds a layer of professionalism rarely seen in amateur mixes.
- Observe the EQ transparency in the final transition—it's a perfect example of how to shift moods without breaking the groove.
- Maintain the 'soul' in track selection; it's what differentiates a great techno set from a generic one.
Curious how your own set scores?
Questions about this analysis
- What score does Kevin Saunderson's Deep Space Radio Episode 2 presented by Kevin Saunderson get?
- Deep Space Radio Episode 2 presented by Kevin Saunderson scores 86/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (festival ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is Deep Space Radio Episode 2 presented by Kevin Saunderson?
- The analysed recording runs 1h 24m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- IDENTITY is the strongest category at 95/100, 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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