Slander — SLANDER @ EDC LAS VEGAS 2018
Melodic Dubstep · 1h 09m · EDC · analysed 25 Aug 2026 · source: soundcloud.com
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In short
SLANDER @ EDC LAS VEGAS 2018 by Slander scores 82/100 in the SOONOS analysis (club ready). The strongest dimension is IDENTITY (88/100) and the weakest is SURPRISE (78/100).
The use of cinematic elements in the intro and interludes significantly enhances the overall storytelling.
Key takeaways
What weakened the set
- Long static loops (2×) — Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (8:45, 18:30). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
What to try next
- Incorporate more subtle tempo shifts to enhance narrative depth.
- Experiment with longer build-ups to increase anticipation.
- Use brief moments of silence to make energy re-entries more impactful.
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.
High-impact transition into the first major peak.
Perfectly timed alignment of two heavy bass tracks, creating a massive wall of sound.
Sharp, decisive transition that resets the groove without losing momentum.
Strategic disruption
About this melodic dubstep set
SLANDER @ EDC LAS VEGAS 2018 is a melodic dubstep DJ set by Slander, running 1h 09m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 82/100 overall — club ready.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
The use of cinematic elements in the intro and interludes significantly enhances the overall storytelling.
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.
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 22 points, moving between 40 and 95 on the SOONOS energy scale — a wide dynamic range across the set.
5 transitions were detected and scored individually.
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 use of cinematic elements in the intro and interludes significantly enhances the overall storytelling.
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%88
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
20%84
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?
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (5)
Drop Swap
High-impact transition into the first major peak.
Double-drop impact swap
Perfectly timed alignment of two heavy bass tracks, creating a massive wall of sound.
Hard cut on the snare
Sharp, decisive transition that resets the groove without losing momentum.
Perfect Energy Handoff
Noticeable Level Jump
strategic_disruption
Technical subscores
79
EQ balance
90
Beat alignment
90
Energy control
92
Tempo stability
80
Loudness control
81
Musical coherence
83
Harmonic compatibility
82
Transition cleanliness
Recurring patterns
Long static loops (2×)
Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (8:45, 18:30). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
Timeline
- 0:00Cinematic Intro
- 2:15First Major Drop
- 26:45Risky pressure or vibe dip
Coaching notes
- Incorporate more subtle tempo shifts to enhance narrative depth.
- Experiment with longer build-ups to increase anticipation.
- Use brief moments of silence to make energy re-entries more impactful.
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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 Slander's SLANDER @ EDC LAS VEGAS 2018 get?
- SLANDER @ EDC LAS VEGAS 2018 scores 82/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (club ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is SLANDER @ EDC LAS VEGAS 2018?
- The analysed recording runs 1h 09m.
- 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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