Kevin Saunderson — Kevin Saunderson live set @ CODE 10 Anniversary 23 Nov 2013 (Fabrik Club Madrid)
Classics · 1h 26m · analysed 18 Aug 2026
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.
Full SOONOS analysis
The 8 dimensions
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%87
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%83
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
15%80
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 (7)
Fast EQ swap on the 1
Perfectly timed handoff that maintains the percussive momentum without a dip.
Long percussive blend
Slight frequency buildup in the 500Hz-1kHz range during the overlap.
Percussive layering with high-pass filter swap
Expertly executed blend that introduces new rhythmic elements without disturbing the core groove.
Aggressive EQ swap on the 1
A classic Detroit-style cut that prioritizes energy shift over a smooth blend.
Long blend with mid-frequency overlap
Slight muddiness in the mids during the transition, though the groove remains intact.
Long percussive blend with high-pass filtering
Smooth integration of the incoming track's hats over the outgoing kick. Very stable.
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.
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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