Recondite — Recondite@TRAUM_Antwerp_JAN23_2026
Melodic Techno · 1h 33m · analysed 25 Aug 2026 · source: soundcloud.com
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, Recondite.
In short
Recondite@TRAUM_Antwerp_JAN23_2026 by Recondite scores 86/100 in the SOONOS analysis (festival ready). The strongest dimension is IDENTITY (95/100) and the weakest is TECHNIQUE (83/100).
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
Key takeaways
What weakened the set
- Long static loops (6×) — Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (4:00, 10:00, 16:00, 33:00, 35:00, 40:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
What to try next
- Continue to lean into the 'slow-burn' philosophy; your patience is your greatest strength.
- Experiment with subtle polyrhythms to add another layer of complexity to the groove.
- Consider a 'reset' moment with a longer breakdown to heighten the impact of the subsequent drop.
- Continue to explore the interplay between driving percussion and atmospheric pads.
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.
Perfectly executed long-form transition where the incoming track's textures replace the outgoing ones without a noticeable seam.
Smooth transition focusing on the mid-range frequencies, allowing the new melody to emerge naturally.
A masterfully executed transition. The incoming track's atmosphere is introduced so subtly it feels like a natural evolution of the first track.
Smooth transition using high-pass filtering to clear space for the new track's percussion. Very professional.
A masterfully executed transition where the two tracks become one for over a minute.
Smooth introduction of new synth elements while filtering out the previous track's highs.
About this melodic techno set
Recondite@TRAUM_Antwerp_JAN23_2026 is a melodic techno DJ set by Recondite, running 1h 33m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 86/100 overall — festival ready.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
How the score breaks down
SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 95/100; the weakest is TECHNIQUE at 83/100.
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 52 points, moving between 40 and 88 on the SOONOS energy scale — a wide dynamic range across the set.
6 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 251.6 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 14 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.
Full SOONOS analysis
The 8 dimensions
Not available — the 8-dimension profile was not measured for this set.
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%83
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
25%91
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
20%89
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
15%86
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%95
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (6)
64-bar atmospheric blend
Perfectly executed long-form transition where the incoming track's textures replace the outgoing ones without a noticeable seam.
EQ-led melodic handover
Smooth transition focusing on the mid-range frequencies, allowing the new melody to emerge naturally.
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
A masterfully executed transition. The incoming track's atmosphere is introduced so subtly it feels like a natural evolution of the first track.
Filter-assisted blend
Smooth transition using high-pass filtering to clear space for the new track's percussion. Very professional.
Long EQ blend with sub-bass swap
A masterfully executed transition where the two tracks become one for over a minute.
Textural layering and high-pass filter transition
Smooth introduction of new synth elements while filtering out the previous track's highs.
Technical subscores
90
EQ balance
95
Beat alignment
90
Energy control
96
Tempo stability
88
Loudness control
94
Musical coherence
92
Harmonic compatibility
92
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
14 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
Typical gap between the two tracks' beats while they play together. Lower is tighter.
140 ms
Drift p95
Worst-case drift: 95% of the set stays tighter than this value.
5,582
Boundaries detected
Points where the audio changes track or section.
105
Hard cuts / h
Abrupt track changes per hour, with no blend between the two records.
6
Clipping events
Moments where the recording hits the ceiling and distorts.
318
Level jumps
Sudden volume steps between tracks.
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 (4:00, 10:00, 16:00, 33:00, 35:00, 40:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
Timeline
- 0:00Atmospheric Hook
- 8:30Narrative Shift
- 10:45Energy Peak
- 14:30Atmospheric Shift
- 18:45Groove Lock
- 27:15Atmospheric Peak
Coaching notes
- Continue to lean into the 'slow-burn' philosophy; your patience is your greatest strength.
- Experiment with subtle polyrhythms to add another layer of complexity to the groove.
- Consider a 'reset' moment with a longer breakdown to heighten the impact of the subsequent drop.
- Continue to explore the interplay between driving percussion and atmospheric pads.
- Maintain this level of patience in long-form transitions.
- Experiment with even more subtle EQ shifts to further blur the lines between tracks.
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Methodology and limitations
This report is produced automatically from the published recording. It measures what is present in the audio file: a bad source encoding, a partial upload or a heavily processed broadcast version can change the measured values. Nothing here reflects the room, the crowd or the night itself.
Read the full SOONOS methodology →Questions about this analysis
- What score does Recondite's Recondite@TRAUM_Antwerp_JAN23_2026 get?
- Recondite@TRAUM_Antwerp_JAN23_2026 scores 86/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (festival ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is Recondite@TRAUM_Antwerp_JAN23_2026?
- The analysed recording runs 1h 33m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- IDENTITY is the strongest category at 95/100, while TECHNIQUE is the lowest at 83/100.
- 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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