Kevin SaundersonKevin Saunderson live set @ CODE 10 Anniversary 23 Nov 2013 (Fabrik Club Madrid)

    Classics · 1h 26m · analysed 18 Aug 2026

    Overall score
    85/100
    Level
    festival ready
    Duration
    1h 26m
    Genre
    Classics

    About this classics set

    Kevin Saunderson live set @ CODE 10 Anniversary 23 Nov 2013 (Fabrik Club Madrid) is a classics DJ set by Kevin Saunderson, running 1h 26m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 85/100 overall — festival ready.

    The engine files this performance as “Promising”.

    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 80/100.

    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 19 points, moving between 85 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 261.4 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 21 ms.

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    Full SOONOS analysis

    TECSELNRGCRWHRMGRVCRESIG
    0

    The 8 dimensions

    Technical precision0
    Track selection0
    Energy arc0
    Crowd control0
    Harmonic depth0
    Groove patience0
    Creativity0
    Signature0

    Score breakdown

    TECHNIQUE

    How well did you execute?

    25%87
    Beat Alignmentmeasured81
    Transition Qualitymeasured86
    Phrase Accuracymeasured91
    EQ & Frequency Control (estimated)measured85
    Tempo Stability (estimated)measured93
    Technical Cleanlinessmeasured85

    STORYTELLING

    Did the mix go somewhere?

    25%90
    Narrative ArcAI92
    ProgressionAI90
    Tension & ReleaseAI85
    Section AwarenessAI89
    Flow ContinuityAI94
    PayoffAI92

    ENERGY

    Did you control the room?

    20%83
    Energy Curvemeasured81
    PacingAI91
    MomentumAI95
    Peak ManagementAI86
    Energy HandoffAI92
    Fatigue ControlAI33

    SURPRISE

    Did you remain unpredictable?

    15%80
    Unexpected MomentsAI82
    ContrastAI78
    Transition Varietymeasured94
    Selection RiskAI90
    FreshnessAI32
    Surprise ControlAI82

    IDENTITY

    Did the mix sound like you?

    15%95
    Selection QualityAI94
    Identity ConsistencyAI99
    IntentionalityAI96
    ConfidenceAI97
    RestraintAI88
    SignatureAI96

    Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 87.

    Energy arc

    0:0032:00

    Transitions analysed (7)

    3:22

    Fast EQ swap on the 1

    Perfectly timed handoff that maintains the percussive momentum without a dip.

    92
    6:45

    Long percussive blend

    Slight frequency buildup in the 500Hz-1kHz range during the overlap.

    78
    12:48

    Percussive layering with high-pass filter swap

    Expertly executed blend that introduces new rhythmic elements without disturbing the core groove.

    90
    16:22

    Aggressive EQ swap on the 1

    A classic Detroit-style cut that prioritizes energy shift over a smooth blend.

    82
    19:45

    Long blend with mid-frequency overlap

    Slight muddiness in the mids during the transition, though the groove remains intact.

    75
    23:45

    Long percussive blend with high-pass filtering

    Smooth integration of the incoming track's hats over the outgoing kick. Very stable.

    85
    28:12

    Quick EQ swap on the low end

    A slightly abrupt bass swap that caused a minor dip in the sub-pressure before locking back in.

    78

    Technical subscores

    85

    EQ balance

    90

    Beat alignment

    91

    Energy control

    93

    Tempo stability

    88

    Loudness control

    89

    Musical coherence

    79

    Harmonic compatibility

    85

    Transition cleanliness

    Measured (DSP)

    20.7 ms

    Beat-grid drift (median)

    136.4 ms

    Drift p95

    5,165

    Boundaries detected

    50

    Hard cuts / h

    107

    Clipping events

    217

    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 3× (6:45, 16:22, 19:45).

    • Repeated volume jumps

      Gain-staging mismatches break perceived continuity and force the crowd to readjust. Detected 2× (19:45, 28:12).

    • Long static loops (2×)

      Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (8:00, 20:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.

    Timeline

    • 0:00The Launch
    • 5:15Percussive Peak
    • 9:30Tension Hold
    • 6:45Risky pressure or vibe dip
    • 19:45Risky pressure or vibe dip
    • 25:30Percussive Peak
    • 30:15Tension Plateau
    • 28:12Risky pressure or vibe dip

    Coaching notes

    • Use more dramatic EQ filtering during long blends to create movement.
    • Introduce a 'reset' moment every 10-15 minutes to prevent ear fatigue.
    • Experiment with brief melodic or vocal stabs to add a 'soul' element to the machine groove.
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    Questions about this analysis

    What score does Kevin Saunderson's Kevin Saunderson live set @ CODE 10 Anniversary 23 Nov 2013 (Fabrik Club Madrid) get?
    Kevin Saunderson live set @ CODE 10 Anniversary 23 Nov 2013 (Fabrik Club Madrid) scores 85/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (festival ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
    How long is Kevin Saunderson live set @ CODE 10 Anniversary 23 Nov 2013 (Fabrik Club Madrid)?
    The analysed recording runs 1h 26m.
    Which part of the mix scores best?
    IDENTITY is the strongest category at 95/100, while SURPRISE is the lowest at 80/100.
    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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