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.

Nina Kraviz

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

Experimental Techno · 1h 50m · analysed 18 Aug 2026 · source: soundcloud.com

Overall score

77/100

Level

solid

Duration

1h 50m

Genre

Experimental Techno

Public mix analysis — no affiliation or endorsement. This report measures a publicly available recording hosted on soundcloud.com. The scores are produced by SOONOS and do not imply any partnership with, or approval by, Nina Kraviz.

In short

"hot steel" vol. 2 from Cavo Paradiso by Nina Kraviz scores 77/100 in the SOONOS analysis (solid). The strongest dimension is IDENTITY (83/100) and the weakest is SURPRISE (73/100).

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

Key takeaways

What weakened the set

Recurring mid-frequency clash (2×) — Mid-range buildup muddies the soundstage and washes out vocals/synths during transitions. Detected 2× (18:24, 27:45).
Repeated volume jumps (2×) — 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.

What to try next

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.

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.

3:22Measured (DSP)92/100Listen at 3:22
Perfectly executed transition, maintaining the energy and groove seamlessly.
6:45Measured (DSP)88/100Listen at 6:45
Smooth integration of new rhythmic elements, keeping the momentum high.
14:12Measured (DSP)82/100Listen at 14:12
Smooth transition that maintains the driving rhythm perfectly.
18:24Measured (DSP)68/100Listen at 18:24
Slightly abrupt energy shift; the incoming track's mids are a bit prominent.
24:12Measured (DSP)85/100Listen at 24:12
Smooth transition between two industrial loops, maintaining the drive perfectly.
27:45Measured (DSP)68/100Listen at 27:45
A slightly jarring jump in the high-mid frequencies during the swap.

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.

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.

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.

Listen to the original set

Full SOONOS analysis

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

The 8 dimensions

Not available — the 8-dimension profile was not measured for this set.

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

Energy arc

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