Nina Kraviz — @ time warp march 2026
Experimental Techno · 2h 04m · Time Warp · analysed 18 Aug 2026
About this experimental techno set
@ time warp march 2026 is a experimental techno DJ set by Nina Kraviz, running 2h 04m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 82/100 overall — club ready.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
This DJ understands that in hypnotic techno, the smallest changes can have the biggest impact on the dancefloor's state of trance.
How the score breaks down
SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 88/100; the weakest is SURPRISE at 78/100.
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 57 points, moving between 72 and 92 on the SOONOS energy scale — a moderate dynamic range across the set.
7 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 247.9 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 24 ms.
Full SOONOS analysis
This DJ understands that in hypnotic techno, the smallest changes can have the biggest impact on the dancefloor's state of trance.
The 8 dimensions
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%84
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
25%86
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
20%83
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
15%78
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%88
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 84.
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (7)
Atmospheric crossfade into rhythmic lock
The transition from the spoken word intro into the first kick is perfectly timed, maintaining the mood while establishing the pulse.
Long EQ blend with high-pass filtering
A very smooth transition between two hypnotic tracks. The percussion layers overlap without any frequency masking.
Long percussive blend with high-pass filtering
A masterfully executed transition where the new rhythm section is introduced so subtly it feels like an internal track variation.
EQ-based swap on the 32nd bar
Clean low-end handover. The transition is functional and maintains the high-energy drive without interruption.
Layered build-up into a rhythmic drop
Excellent management of tension. The DJ layers multiple elements to a peak before dropping into a powerful, singular groove.
Long EQ blend with gradual high-end introduction
Perfectly executed blend, the tracks merge into a single cohesive groove.
Low-end swap on the phrase boundary
Smooth handover of the bass frequencies, maintaining the drive without interruption.
Technical subscores
86
EQ balance
93
Beat alignment
88
Energy control
93
Tempo stability
88
Loudness control
88
Musical coherence
85
Harmonic compatibility
89
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
24.2 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
112.7 ms
Drift p95
7,408
Boundaries detected
64
Hard cuts / h
72
Clipping events
319
Level jumps
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 (13:00, 29:00, 33:00, 53:00, 56:00, 64:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
What SOONOS heard
- Exceptional groove control
- Thematic vocal consistency
- Technical precision
Timeline
- 0:00Thematic Anchor
- 5:12Groove Lock
- 14:50Groove Lock Achievement
- 19:10Tension Peak
- 26:30Atmospheric Peak
- 30:10Rhythmic Tension Build
Coaching notes
- Experiment with more dramatic EQ cuts to create brief moments of tension release.
- Incorporate a few 'surprise' tracks that deviate slightly from the hypnotic formula to keep the audience on their toes.
- Focus on the emotional arc by introducing more varied synth textures in the later stages of the set.
- Maintain the long-blend philosophy; it is your greatest technical strength.
- Experiment with subtle melodic textures to add emotional depth to the industrial groove.
- Ensure the sub-bass frequencies are meticulously managed during three-deck layering.
- Maintain the current level of technical precision.
- Explore more diverse melodic textures in the closing phase.
- Experiment with longer atmospheric transitions.
Curious how your own set scores?
Questions about this analysis
- What score does Nina Kraviz's @ time warp march 2026 get?
- @ time warp march 2026 scores 82/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (club ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is @ time warp march 2026?
- The analysed recording runs 2h 04m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- IDENTITY is the strongest category at 88/100, while SURPRISE is the lowest at 78/100.
- 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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