Kevin Saunderson — Kevin Saunderson LIVE on Mixify - May 14, 2013 - FULL SET
Classics · 1h 01m · analysed 18 Aug 2026
About this classics set
Kevin Saunderson LIVE on Mixify - May 14, 2013 - FULL SET is a classics DJ set by Kevin Saunderson, running 1h 01m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 87/100 overall — festival ready.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
This mix is a masterclass in Detroit techno efficiency, where every percussive layer serves the relentless forward motion of the groove.
How the score breaks down
SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 95/100; the weakest is TECHNIQUE at 83/100.
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 34 points, moving between 82 and 95 on the SOONOS energy scale — a narrow dynamic range across the set.
7 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 382.6 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 23 ms.
Full SOONOS analysis
This mix is a masterclass in Detroit techno efficiency, where every percussive layer serves the relentless forward motion of the groove.
The 8 dimensions
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%83
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%91
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
15%87
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 89.
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (7)
Long percussive blend
Seamless integration of new drum layers over the existing groove.
EQ-focused swap
Sharp transition into industrial textures, maintaining high energy.
Long percussive blend with high-pass filtering
Perfectly phase-locked transition that maintains the industrial drive.
Quick EQ swap on the downbeat
A slight energy bump during the swap, likely intentional to reset the groove.
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
A textbook Detroit blend. The transition is almost imperceptible as the new percussive layers weave in.
Phrase-perfect vocal introduction
Excellent timing. The vocal track enters exactly on the 32-bar mark, instantly elevating the energy.
Filter-assisted blend
Smooth transition using a high-pass filter on the outgoing track to make room for the new kick.
Technical subscores
90
EQ balance
93
Beat alignment
92
Energy control
94
Tempo stability
88
Loudness control
94
Musical coherence
83
Harmonic compatibility
88
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
23.4 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
202.1 ms
Drift p95
3,652
Boundaries detected
75
Hard cuts / h
31
Clipping events
149
Level jumps
Measurement confidence 100% · analysed on the full audio.
Recurring patterns
Recurring mid-frequency clash
Mid-range buildup muddies the soundstage and washes out vocals/synths during transitions. Detected 2× (7:15, 14:42).
Long static loops (6×)
Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (0:00, 16:00, 31:00, 37:00, 41:00, 48:45). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
Timeline
- 0:05The Hook
- 4:42Energy Shift
- 12:15Groove Lock Peak
- 17:30Tension Plateau
- 14:42Risky pressure or vibe dip
- 24:30Vocal Peak
- 27:15Groove Lock
Coaching notes
- Maintain this level of percussive precision; it is your strongest asset.
- Consider introducing a brief melodic breakdown around the 20-minute mark to provide a 'reset' for the audience.
- Experiment with more aggressive filter sweeps during transitions to add a layer of performance flair.
- Experiment with longer, more melodic breakdowns to create contrast.
- Use more creative EQ filtering to add movement to static loops.
- Incorporate occasional vocal snippets to increase crowd engagement.
- Maintain the long, patient blends; they are a hallmark of your style.
- Continue using iconic vocal hooks to punctuate the energy peaks.
- Experiment with subtle melodic layers to add another dimension to the industrial sound.
- Ensure level consistency when introducing high-energy percussive elements.
- Smooth out abrupt transitions like the one at 40:15 with subtle filter work.
- Introduce a brief melodic or atmospheric break to reset tension before the final peak.
- Experiment with more dramatic filter releases to enhance the impact of drops.
- Ensure master levels are carefully monitored during intense percussive layering.
- Continue to leverage long, subtle blends to maintain the hypnotic state.
- Consider introducing a brief melodic element to provide a narrative contrast.
- Experiment with micro-breakdowns to further enhance the impact of the driving kicks.
Curious how your own set scores?
Questions about this analysis
- What score does Kevin Saunderson's Kevin Saunderson LIVE on Mixify - May 14, 2013 - FULL SET get?
- Kevin Saunderson LIVE on Mixify - May 14, 2013 - FULL SET scores 87/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (festival ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is Kevin Saunderson LIVE on Mixify - May 14, 2013 - FULL SET?
- The analysed recording runs 1h 01m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- IDENTITY is the strongest category at 95/100, while TECHNIQUE is the lowest at 83/100.
- 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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