Setaoc Mass — Setaoc Mass - DJ Set @ Open Mind, Naples, IT.
Melodic Techno · 1h 55m · analysed 25 Aug 2026 · source: soundcloud.com
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In short
Setaoc Mass - DJ Set @ Open Mind, Naples, IT. by Setaoc Mass scores 86/100 in the SOONOS analysis (festival ready). The strongest dimension is IDENTITY (95/100) and the weakest is SURPRISE (82/100).
Setaoc Mass proves that mastery of the loop is the key to true techno hypnosis.
Key takeaways
What weakened the set
- Long static loops (6×) — Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (0:00, 10:00, 14:00, 20:00, 29:00, 39:15). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
What to try next
- Experiment with more dramatic EQ cuts to create brief moments of tension.
- Incorporate a few more melodic elements to add emotional depth.
- Utilize silence as a tool to emphasize the power of the kick drum.
- Experiment with longer, more dramatic filter sweeps to build tension.
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.
A masterfully executed transition where the percussion of the incoming track is introduced so subtly it feels like a natural progression of the first track.
Clean handover of the low-end frequencies. The energy remains constant while the tonal character shifts toward a more industrial sound.
A masterclass in patience. The new kick is introduced so subtly it feels like a natural evolution of the first track.
Smooth transition that shifts the focus from the low-end to the rhythmic mid-range textures.
Perfectly executed transition that maintains the hypnotic pulse.
Smooth introduction of new textures without disrupting the groove.
About this melodic techno set
Setaoc Mass - DJ Set @ Open Mind, Naples, IT. is a melodic techno DJ set by Setaoc Mass, running 1h 55m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 86/100 overall — festival ready.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
Setaoc Mass proves that mastery of the loop is the key to true techno hypnosis.
How the score breaks down
SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 95/100; the weakest is SURPRISE at 82/100.
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 67 points, moving between 40 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 318.9 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.
Full SOONOS analysis
Setaoc Mass proves that mastery of the loop is the key to true techno hypnosis.
The 8 dimensions
Not available — the 8-dimension profile was not measured for this set.
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%86
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%85
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
15%82
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)
Long EQ blend with high-pass filtering
A masterfully executed transition where the percussion of the incoming track is introduced so subtly it feels like a natural progression of the first track.
Bass swap on the 32nd bar
Clean handover of the low-end frequencies. The energy remains constant while the tonal character shifts toward a more industrial sound.
Extended percussive layering with low-end swap
A masterclass in patience. The new kick is introduced so subtly it feels like a natural evolution of the first track.
High-pass filter transition with mid-range overlap
Smooth transition that shifts the focus from the low-end to the rhythmic mid-range textures.
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
Perfectly executed transition that maintains the hypnotic pulse.
Subtle layering and high-pass filtering
Smooth introduction of new textures without disrupting the groove.
Technical subscores
92
EQ balance
95
Beat alignment
91
Energy control
96
Tempo stability
91
Loudness control
93
Musical coherence
88
Harmonic compatibility
93
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
23 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
Typical gap between the two tracks' beats while they play together. Lower is tighter.
101 ms
Drift p95
Worst-case drift: 95% of the set stays tighter than this value.
6,888
Boundaries detected
Points where the audio changes track or section.
99
Hard cuts / h
Abrupt track changes per hour, with no blend between the two records.
213
Clipping events
Moments where the recording hits the ceiling and distorts.
189
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 (0:00, 10:00, 14:00, 20:00, 29:00, 39:15). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
Timeline
- 05:30Hypnotic Lock
- 11:20Atmospheric Expansion
- 15:10Hypnotic Lock
- 20:45Tension Peak
- 25:45Groove Lock Peak
Coaching notes
- Experiment with more dramatic EQ cuts to create brief moments of tension.
- Incorporate a few more melodic elements to add emotional depth.
- Utilize silence as a tool to emphasize the power of the kick drum.
- Experiment with longer, more dramatic filter sweeps to build tension.
- Introduce a 'wrong-foot' element (e.g., a sudden rhythmic shift) to briefly challenge the listener.
- Ensure the sub-bass frequencies are perfectly balanced during long overlaps to avoid muddiness.
- Continue to lean into long, transparent blends as they define this signature sound.
- Experiment with very brief, high-pass filter 'cuts' to add a layer of rhythmic surprise.
- Ensure the sub-bass frequencies remain perfectly aligned during the longest overlaps to avoid any subtle mud.
- Maintain the long-blend philosophy.
- Explore more industrial textures in the peak phase.
- Continue using subtle filter work to evolve loops.
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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 Setaoc Mass's Setaoc Mass - DJ Set @ Open Mind, Naples, IT. get?
- Setaoc Mass - DJ Set @ Open Mind, Naples, IT. scores 86/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (festival ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is Setaoc Mass - DJ Set @ Open Mind, Naples, IT.?
- The analysed recording runs 1h 55m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- IDENTITY is the strongest category at 95/100, while SURPRISE is the lowest at 82/100.
- 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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