Nina Kraviz"hot steel" vol. 2 from Cavo Paradiso

    Experimental Techno · 1h 50m · analysed 18 Aug 2026

    Overall score
    77/100
    Level
    solid
    Duration
    1h 50m
    Genre
    Experimental Techno

    About this experimental techno set

    "hot steel" vol. 2 from Cavo Paradiso is a experimental techno DJ set by Nina Kraviz, running 1h 50m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 77/100 overall — solid.

    The engine files this performance as “Promising”.

    The DJ treats the mix as a singular percussive instrument, prioritizing flow over individual track identity.

    How the score breaks down

    SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 83/100; the weakest is SURPRISE at 73/100.

    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 45 points, moving between 45 and 92 on the SOONOS energy scale — a wide dynamic range across the set.

    6 transitions were detected and scored individually.

    Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 705.7 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 23 ms.

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    Full SOONOS analysis

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    The DJ treats the mix as a singular percussive instrument, prioritizing flow over individual track identity.

    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%77
    Beat Alignmentmeasured78
    Transition Qualitymeasured59
    Phrase Accuracymeasured86
    EQ & Frequency Control (estimated)measured79
    Tempo Stability (estimated)measured91
    Technical Cleanlinessmeasured74

    STORYTELLING

    Did the mix go somewhere?

    25%83
    Narrative ArcAI85
    ProgressionAI82
    Tension & ReleaseAI76
    Section AwarenessAI82
    Flow ContinuityAI89
    PayoffAI84

    ENERGY

    Did you control the room?

    20%78
    Energy Curvemeasured73
    PacingAI78
    MomentumAI90
    Peak ManagementAI83
    Energy HandoffAI85
    Fatigue ControlAI54

    SURPRISE

    Did you remain unpredictable?

    15%73
    Unexpected MomentsAI73
    ContrastAI70
    Transition Varietymeasured87
    Selection RiskAI69
    FreshnessAI52
    Surprise ControlAI73

    IDENTITY

    Did the mix sound like you?

    15%83
    Selection QualityAI83
    Identity ConsistencyAI94
    IntentionalityAI82
    ConfidenceAI87
    RestraintAI72
    SignatureAI78

    Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 79.

    Energy arc

    0:00109:00

    Transitions analysed (6)

    3:22

    Long EQ blend with low-end swap

    Perfectly executed transition, maintaining the energy and groove seamlessly.

    92
    6:45

    Mid-range percussive blend

    Smooth integration of new rhythmic elements, keeping the momentum high.

    88
    14:12

    Long percussive blend with gradual EQ swap

    Smooth transition that maintains the driving rhythm perfectly.

    82
    18:24

    Quick EQ swap on the downbeat

    Slightly abrupt energy shift; the incoming track's mids are a bit prominent.

    68
    24:12

    Long percussive blend with low-end swap

    Smooth transition between two industrial loops, maintaining the drive perfectly.

    85
    27:45

    Quick EQ swap on the drop

    A slightly jarring jump in the high-mid frequencies during the swap.

    68

    Technical subscores

    79

    EQ balance

    88

    Beat alignment

    84

    Energy control

    91

    Tempo stability

    81

    Loudness control

    84

    Musical coherence

    77

    Harmonic compatibility

    81

    Transition cleanliness

    Measured (DSP)

    22.5 ms

    Beat-grid drift (median)

    200 ms

    Drift p95

    6,582

    Boundaries detected

    146

    Hard cuts / h

    59

    Clipping events

    670

    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× (18:24, 27:45).

    • Repeated volume jumps

      Gain-staging mismatches break perceived continuity and force the crowd to readjust. Detected 2× (18:24, 27:45).

    • Long static loops (6×)

      Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (9:00, 19:00, 30:00, 33:00, 38:45, 44:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.

    Timeline

    • 0:45Atmospheric Hook
    • 5:40Pressure Peak
    • 18:24Risky pressure or vibe dip
    • 23:30Industrial Peak
    • 27:45Risky pressure or vibe dip

    Coaching notes

    • Sharpen EQ transitions to prevent low-end clutter during long blends.
    • Introduce more varied textures or brief melodic elements to break the percussive monotony.
    • Experiment with dramatic filter sweeps to create more distinct tension/release moments.
    • Use longer, more gradual EQ sweeps to blend industrial textures.
    • Introduce brief rhythmic 'resets' to enhance the impact of the driving kick.
    • Monitor high-frequency transients to prevent ear fatigue at high volumes.
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    Questions about this analysis

    What score does Nina Kraviz's "hot steel" vol. 2 from Cavo Paradiso get?
    "hot steel" vol. 2 from Cavo Paradiso scores 77/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (solid), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
    How long is "hot steel" vol. 2 from Cavo Paradiso?
    The analysed recording runs 1h 50m.
    Which part of the mix scores best?
    IDENTITY is the strongest category at 83/100, while SURPRISE is the lowest at 73/100.
    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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