Nina Kraviz — Nina Kraviz @ Awakenings Eindhoven Area W 27.01.18
Experimental Techno · 2h 04m · Awakenings · analysed 18 Aug 2026
About this experimental techno set
Nina Kraviz @ Awakenings Eindhoven Area W 27.01.18 is a experimental techno DJ set by Nina Kraviz, running 2h 04m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 85/100 overall — festival ready.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
The DJ's ability to maintain a relentless industrial groove while subtly evolving the narrative through long blends is a hallmark of professional mastery.
How the score breaks down
SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 94/100; the weakest is TECHNIQUE at 81/100.
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 74 points, moving between 20 and 95 on the SOONOS energy scale — a wide dynamic range across the set.
5 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 224.3 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 18 ms.
Full SOONOS analysis
The DJ's ability to maintain a relentless industrial groove while subtly evolving the narrative through long blends is a hallmark of professional mastery.
The 8 dimensions
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%81
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%88
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
15%84
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%94
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 87.
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (5)
Long atmospheric blend into rhythmic industrial
Masterful transition from noise to groove, perfectly timed.
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
Seamless handover of the driving bassline, maintaining perfect groove continuity.
Mid-frequency swap on phrase
Clean transition that introduces a new lead element while keeping the energy stable.
Long EQ blend with high-pass filtering
Seamless introduction of new percussive elements.
Fast cut on the 1
Aggressive transition that slightly jars but maintains energy.
Technical subscores
83
EQ balance
90
Beat alignment
89
Energy control
91
Tempo stability
87
Loudness control
88
Musical coherence
80
Harmonic compatibility
84
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
18.3 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
96.5 ms
Drift p95
7,400
Boundaries detected
108
Hard cuts / h
21
Clipping events
418
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× (18:30, 28:05).
Long static loops (6×)
Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (8:00, 19:00, 24:00, 29:00, 34:00, 44:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
What SOONOS heard
- Exceptional tension management and pressure building.
- Highly coherent and immersive industrial narrative.
- Technically proficient and creative long blends.
Timeline
- 4:30The Drop
- 7:15Percussive Layering
- 15:20Groove Lock Peak
- 20:45Atmospheric Reset
- 28:05Risky pressure or vibe dip
Coaching notes
- Experiment with subtle melodic elements to add emotional depth.
- Use longer filter sweeps to create more dramatic tension peaks.
- Monitor mid-range EQ more closely during three-deck layering.
- Experiment with more complex layering to create even greater levels of tension and release.
- Incorporate more unexpected elements and subtle melodic shifts to keep the listener engaged.
- Continue to refine the use of effects during transitions to add further flair and personality.
- Continue to explore the intersection of driving techno and acid elements.
- Experiment with even more diverse sonic textures to further enrich the narrative.
- Maintain the high level of energy and dancefloor focus.
- Introduce a brief atmospheric breakdown to create more dynamic contrast.
- Experiment with subtle melodic elements to add emotional depth to the industrial sound.
- Maintain the high-precision EQ work during rapid track changes.
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Questions about this analysis
- What score does Nina Kraviz's Nina Kraviz @ Awakenings Eindhoven Area W 27.01.18 get?
- Nina Kraviz @ Awakenings Eindhoven Area W 27.01.18 scores 85/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (festival ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is Nina Kraviz @ Awakenings Eindhoven Area W 27.01.18?
- The analysed recording runs 2h 04m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- IDENTITY is the strongest category at 94/100, while TECHNIQUE 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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