Loco Dice — LOCO DICE PRESENTS USED+ABUSED RADIO SHOW #3 - DUBFIRE
Tech House · 1h 00m · analysed 19 Aug 2026 · source: soundcloud.com
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In short
LOCO DICE PRESENTS USED+ABUSED RADIO SHOW #3 - DUBFIRE by Loco Dice scores 85/100 in the SOONOS analysis (festival ready). The strongest dimension is IDENTITY (94/100) and the weakest is SURPRISE (81/100).
This DJ understands that in techno, the space between the notes is just as important as the notes themselves.
Key takeaways
What weakened the set
- Long static loops (6×) — Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (0:00, 4:00, 8:00, 33:00, 36:00, 48:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
What to try next
- Experiment with slightly more aggressive EQ cuts to create rhythmic 'surprises'.
- Consider a mid-set genre pivot to maintain long-term engagement.
- Utilize more spatial FX (reverb/delay) to enhance the industrial atmosphere.
- Experiment with adding a warm, analog pad during the 30:45 bridge to add emotional depth.
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.
A textbook Dubfire blend. The incoming track's percussion is introduced so subtly it feels like an arrangement change.
Smooth transition that maintains the hypnotic state perfectly.
A textbook techno transition. The incoming track's percussion is introduced subtly, and the bass swap is perfectly timed on the phrase.
Smooth integration of new rhythmic elements while using filters to manage the energy handoff.
High-energy transition that perfectly captures the peak-time club vibe. The switch is confident and impactful.
A masterfully executed transition that shifts the rhythmic focus without losing the low-end drive.
About this tech house set
LOCO DICE PRESENTS USED+ABUSED RADIO SHOW #3 - DUBFIRE is a tech house DJ set by Loco Dice, running 1h 00m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 85/100 overall — festival ready.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
This DJ understands that in techno, the space between the notes is just as important as the notes themselves.
How the score breaks down
SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 94/100; the weakest is SURPRISE at 81/100.
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 35 points, moving between 65 and 90 on the SOONOS energy scale — a moderate dynamic range across the set.
6 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 110.1 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 5 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.
Full SOONOS analysis
This DJ understands that in techno, the space between the notes is just as important as the notes 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%91
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%84
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
15%81
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%94
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (6)
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
A textbook Dubfire blend. The incoming track's percussion is introduced so subtly it feels like an arrangement change.
Layered transition focusing on mid-range textures
Smooth transition that maintains the hypnotic state perfectly.
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
A textbook techno transition. The incoming track's percussion is introduced subtly, and the bass swap is perfectly timed on the phrase.
Percussive layering and high-pass filtering
Smooth integration of new rhythmic elements while using filters to manage the energy handoff.
Drop swap on the phrase
High-energy transition that perfectly captures the peak-time club vibe. The switch is confident and impactful.
Long EQ blend with high-pass filter swap
A masterfully executed transition that shifts the rhythmic focus without losing the low-end drive.
Technical subscores
89
EQ balance
95
Beat alignment
88
Energy control
96
Tempo stability
90
Loudness control
92
Musical coherence
86
Harmonic compatibility
89
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
5 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
Typical gap between the two tracks' beats while they play together. Lower is tighter.
19 ms
Drift p95
Worst-case drift: 95% of the set stays tighter than this value.
3,599
Boundaries detected
Points where the audio changes track or section.
30
Hard cuts / h
Abrupt track changes per hour, with no blend between the two records.
3
Clipping events
Moments where the recording hits the ceiling and distorts.
49
Level jumps
Sudden volume steps between tracks.
Measurement confidence 100% · analysed on the full audio.
Recurring patterns
Long static loops (6×)
Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (0:00, 4:00, 8:00, 33:00, 36:00, 48:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
Timeline
- 00:45Groove Establishment
- 09:30Tension Peak
- 15:20Groove Lock
- 19:55Tension Peak
Coaching notes
- Experiment with slightly more aggressive EQ cuts to create rhythmic 'surprises'.
- Consider a mid-set genre pivot to maintain long-term engagement.
- Utilize more spatial FX (reverb/delay) to enhance the industrial atmosphere.
- Experiment with adding a warm, analog pad during the 30:45 bridge to add emotional depth.
- Try a slightly faster transition at 35:00 to inject a burst of energy.
- Use a delay effect on the metallic percussion at 34:20 to create more spatial depth.
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Methodology and limitations
This report is produced automatically from the published recording. It measures what is present in the audio file: a bad source encoding, a partial upload or a heavily processed broadcast version can change the measured values. Nothing here reflects the room, the crowd or the night itself.
Read the full SOONOS methodology →Questions about this analysis
- What score does Loco Dice's LOCO DICE PRESENTS USED+ABUSED RADIO SHOW #3 - DUBFIRE get?
- LOCO DICE PRESENTS USED+ABUSED RADIO SHOW #3 - DUBFIRE scores 85/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (festival ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is LOCO DICE PRESENTS USED+ABUSED RADIO SHOW #3 - DUBFIRE?
- The analysed recording runs 1h 00m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- IDENTITY is the strongest category at 94/100, while SURPRISE is the lowest at 81/100.
- 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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