Nina Kraviz — "hot steel" vol. 2 from Cavo Paradiso
Experimental Techno · 1h 50m · analysed 18 Aug 2026
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.
Full SOONOS analysis
The DJ treats the mix as a singular percussive instrument, prioritizing flow over individual track identity.
The 8 dimensions
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%77
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
25%83
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
20%78
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
15%73
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%83
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 79.
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (6)
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
Perfectly executed transition, maintaining the energy and groove seamlessly.
Mid-range percussive blend
Smooth integration of new rhythmic elements, keeping the momentum high.
Long percussive blend with gradual EQ swap
Smooth transition that maintains the driving rhythm perfectly.
Quick EQ swap on the downbeat
Slightly abrupt energy shift; the incoming track's mids are a bit prominent.
Long percussive blend with low-end swap
Smooth transition between two industrial loops, maintaining the drive perfectly.
Quick EQ swap on the drop
A slightly jarring jump in the high-mid frequencies during the swap.
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.
Curious how your own set scores?
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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