Solomun — Momentum Mix December 2022
Melodic Techno · 1h 36m · analysed 18 Aug 2026 · source: soundcloud.com
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In short
Momentum Mix December 2022 by Solomun scores 73/100 in the SOONOS analysis (solid). The strongest dimension is TECHNIQUE (84/100) and the weakest is SURPRISE (70/100).
Your strength lies in your patience; you allow the music to tell the story without unnecessary interference.
Key takeaways
What worked
- Technical precision in transitions.
- Strong emotional narrative.
- Excellent track selection for the genre.
What weakened the set
- Recurring mid-frequency clash (2×) — Mid-range buildup muddies the soundstage and washes out vocals/synths during transitions. Detected 2× (10:55, 22:30).
- Repeated volume jumps (2×) — Gain-staging mismatches break perceived continuity and force the crowd to readjust. Detected 2× (10:55, 22:30).
- Long static loops (6×) — Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (28:00, 38:45, 45:30, 48:00, 58:00, 72:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
What to try next
- Experiment with more dramatic filter sweeps to add tension.
- Use brief rhythmic resets to make the re-entry of the groove more impactful.
- Layer in organic textures to further distinguish your sound.
- Introduce more melodic elements to create emotional peaks.
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 handover. The incoming bassline is introduced subtly, taking over the low end exactly at the phrase change.
Smooth transition using a high-pass filter on the outgoing track to make room for the new vocal hook.
A slightly abrupt change in the mid-range frequencies, though it aligns well with the track's structural break.
Perfectly executed handover. The incoming kick replaces the outgoing one without any phase cancellation.
Smooth integration of vocal elements from the new track over the existing groove.
Slightly abrupt transition. The energy shifts a bit too quickly, causing a minor wobble in the groove momentum.
Smooth integration of new percussion layers over a steady kick.
About this melodic techno set
Momentum Mix December 2022 is a melodic techno DJ set by Solomun, running 1h 36m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 73/100 overall — solid.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
Your strength lies in your patience; you allow the music to tell the story without unnecessary interference.
How the score breaks down
SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is TECHNIQUE at 84/100; the weakest is SURPRISE at 70/100.
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 60 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 644.4 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 17 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
Your strength lies in your patience; you allow the music to tell the story without unnecessary interference.
The 8 dimensions
Not available — the 8-dimension profile was not measured for this set.
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%84
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
25%76
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
20%75
ENERGY
Did you control the room?
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
15%70
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%79
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (7)
32-bar EQ blend, low swap on phrase
Perfectly executed handover. The incoming bassline is introduced subtly, taking over the low end exactly at the phrase change.
Filter-assisted blend with vocal layering
Smooth transition using a high-pass filter on the outgoing track to make room for the new vocal hook.
Quick EQ swap during a breakdown
A slightly abrupt change in the mid-range frequencies, though it aligns well with the track's structural break.
Long EQ blend with low-end swap
Perfectly executed handover. The incoming kick replaces the outgoing one without any phase cancellation.
Mid-range layering
Smooth integration of vocal elements from the new track over the existing groove.
Quick EQ swap
Slightly abrupt transition. The energy shifts a bit too quickly, causing a minor wobble in the groove momentum.
Long EQ blend, high-hat handover
Smooth integration of new percussion layers over a steady kick.
Technical subscores
83
EQ balance
89
Beat alignment
78
Energy control
91
Tempo stability
81
Loudness control
80
Musical coherence
81
Harmonic compatibility
86
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
17 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
Typical gap between the two tracks' beats while they play together. Lower is tighter.
221 ms
Drift p95
Worst-case drift: 95% of the set stays tighter than this value.
5,761
Boundaries detected
Points where the audio changes track or section.
59
Hard cuts / h
Abrupt track changes per hour, with no blend between the two records.
72
Clipping events
Moments where the recording hits the ceiling and distorts.
389
Level jumps
Sudden volume steps between tracks.
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× (10:55, 22:30).
Repeated volume jumps
Gain-staging mismatches break perceived continuity and force the crowd to readjust. Detected 2× (10:55, 22:30).
Long static loops (6×)
Sections sitting on the same loop without layering, EQ moves or tension shifts (28:00, 38:45, 45:30, 48:00, 58:00, 72:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
What SOONOS heard
- Technical precision in transitions.
- Strong emotional narrative.
- Excellent track selection for the genre.
Timeline
- 04:15Atmospheric Peak
- 09:20Energy Plateau
- 10:55Risky pressure or vibe dip
- 15:45Groove Lock Peak
- 20:10Energy Plateau
- 22:30Risky pressure or vibe dip
- 28:10Groove Lock Peak
Coaching notes
- Experiment with more dramatic filter sweeps to add tension.
- Use brief rhythmic resets to make the re-entry of the groove more impactful.
- Layer in organic textures to further distinguish your sound.
- Introduce more melodic elements to create emotional peaks.
- Experiment with more aggressive filter sweeps to build tension.
- Try layering a third deck for short bursts to add rhythmic complexity.
- Experiment with shorter, more dynamic transitions to vary the pace.
- Introduce some non-melodic, industrial elements for contrast.
- Use more creative FX (delays, reverbs) during breakdowns to enhance the atmosphere.
- Try layering three tracks simultaneously for more complex textures.
- Introduce more subtle melodic variations to enhance the narrative depth.
- Experiment with longer, more gradual builds to create even greater tension.
- Incorporate more recognizable vocal hooks to further enhance crowd connection.
- Explore more creative transition techniques, such as using effects or 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 Solomun's Momentum Mix December 2022 get?
- Momentum Mix December 2022 scores 73/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (solid), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is Momentum Mix December 2022?
- The analysed recording runs 1h 36m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- TECHNIQUE is the strongest category at 84/100, while SURPRISE is the lowest at 70/100.
- 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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