Speedy J — speedy j @ electricdeluxe presents | amsterdam | 2009
Experimental Techno · 1h 06m · analysed 19 Aug 2026
About this experimental techno set
speedy j @ electricdeluxe presents | amsterdam | 2009 is a experimental techno DJ set by Speedy J, running 1h 06m. It was measured by the SOONOS multi-agent engine and scores 79/100 overall — club ready.
The engine files this performance as “Promising”.
Speedy J demonstrates that true energy comes from the relentless evolution of a groove rather than the frequency of drops.
How the score breaks down
SOONOS scores this set across 5 weighted categories. The strongest is IDENTITY at 96/100; the weakest is SURPRISE at 83/100.
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 23 points, moving between 75 and 95 on the SOONOS energy scale — a moderate dynamic range across the set.
6 transitions were detected and scored individually.
Beat-grid measurement (DSP) reports 93.7 grid breaks per hour, with a median beat offset of 27 ms.
Full SOONOS analysis
Speedy J demonstrates that true energy comes from the relentless evolution of a groove rather than the frequency of drops.
The 8 dimensions
Score breakdown
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
25%85
TECHNIQUE
How well did you execute?
STORYTELLING
Did the mix go somewhere?
25%93
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%83
SURPRISE
Did you remain unpredictable?
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
15%96
IDENTITY
Did the mix sound like you?
Final score capped by measured execution (-) — weighted average was 88.
Energy arc
Transitions analysed (6)
Long-form spectral blend
A masterclass in transparency. The new percussive loop emerges from the existing groove without any phase or EQ conflict.
EQ-based handover
Smooth low-end swap. The transition is used to subtly increase the brightness of the overall mix.
Perfect Blend
intentional_reset
Textural Layering
Long percussive blend
Seamless integration of new drum patterns over the existing kick.
EQ-based textural swap
Smooth transition of mid-range noise elements while maintaining low-end pressure.
Technical subscores
90
EQ balance
95
Beat alignment
92
Energy control
97
Tempo stability
91
Loudness control
93
Musical coherence
88
Harmonic compatibility
90
Transition cleanliness
Measured (DSP)
26.9 ms
Beat-grid drift (median)
31.7 ms
Drift p95
3,960
Boundaries detected
87
Hard cuts / h
635
Clipping events
180
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 (24:30, 29:30, 33:00, 41:00, 44:00, 50:00). Long loops kill dancefloor momentum.
Timeline
- 04:15The Lock-In
- 08:30Texture Shift
- 27:45Sonic Peak
Coaching notes
- Experiment with more dramatic filter cuts to create 'fake' drops.
- Introduce a subtle vocal element to increase crowd connection.
- Ensure the sub-bass frequencies are perfectly aligned during long blends to avoid phase cancellation.
- Experiment with more dramatic filter sweeps to create moments of tension release.
- Incorporate subtle, non-rhythmic field recordings to add organic depth to the industrial textures.
- Practice using short, unexpected rhythmic breaks to momentarily disrupt the hypnosis and re-engage the crowd.
Curious how your own set scores?
Questions about this analysis
- What score does Speedy J's speedy j @ electricdeluxe presents | amsterdam | 2009 get?
- speedy j @ electricdeluxe presents | amsterdam | 2009 scores 79/100 in the SOONOS Mix Database (club ready), based on audio measurement plus multi-agent listening.
- How long is speedy j @ electricdeluxe presents | amsterdam | 2009?
- The analysed recording runs 1h 06m.
- Which part of the mix scores best?
- IDENTITY is the strongest category at 96/100, while SURPRISE 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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