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.

Kevin Saunderson

Kevin Saunderson — Deep Space Radio Episode 2 presented by Kevin Saunderson

Classics · 1h 24m · analysed 18 Aug 2026 · source: soundcloud.com

Overall score

86/100

Level

festival ready

Duration

1h 24m

Genre

Classics

Public mix analysis — no affiliation or endorsement. This report measures a publicly available recording hosted on soundcloud.com. The scores are produced by SOONOS and do not imply any partnership with, or approval by, Kevin Saunderson.

In short

Deep Space Radio Episode 2 presented by Kevin Saunderson by Kevin Saunderson scores 86/100 in the SOONOS analysis (festival ready). The strongest dimension is IDENTITY (95/100) and the weakest is SURPRISE (82/100).

The DJ understands that in techno, the space between the beats is as important as the beats themselves.

Key takeaways

What weakened the set

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.

What to try next

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.

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.

6:42Measured (DSP)96/100Listen at 6:42
Perfectly executed transition. The incoming track's kick replaces the outgoing one with zero volume dip or phase clash.
10:28Measured (DSP)92/100Listen at 10:28
Smooth integration of new rhythmic elements. The DJ uses the percussion to mask the transition point effectively.
12:34Measured (DSP)85/100Listen at 12:34
Smooth transition, maintaining the percussive drive.
17:22Measured (DSP)92/100Listen at 17:22
Expertly executed low-end handover.
23:05Measured (DSP)82/100Listen at 23:05
Smoothly introduces a new tonal element.

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.

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.

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.

Listen to the original set

Full SOONOS analysis

The DJ understands that in techno, the space between the beats is as important as the beats themselves.

The 8 dimensions

Not available — the 8-dimension profile was not measured for this set.

Score breakdown

TECHNIQUE

How well did you execute?

25%86

Beat Alignmentmeasured76

Transition Qualitymeasured83

Phrase Accuracymeasured93

EQ & Frequency Control (estimated)measured88

Tempo Stability (estimated)measured94

Technical Cleanlinessmeasured80

STORYTELLING

Did the mix go somewhere?

25%89

Narrative ArcAI93

ProgressionAI89

Tension & ReleaseAI84

Section AwarenessAI91

Flow ContinuityAI94

PayoffAI85

ENERGY

Did you control the room?

20%84

Energy Curvemeasured82

PacingAI93

MomentumAI92

Peak ManagementAI87

Energy HandoffAI88

Fatigue ControlAI42

SURPRISE

Did you remain unpredictable?

15%82

Unexpected MomentsAI83

ContrastAI82

Transition Varietymeasured95

Selection RiskAI89

FreshnessAI42

Surprise ControlAI83

IDENTITY

Did the mix sound like you?

15%95

Selection QualityAI94

Identity ConsistencyAI98

IntentionalityAI96

ConfidenceAI96

RestraintAI91

SignatureAI97

Energy arc

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