Energy Arc Planner
Visualise the shape of your set \u2014 then build it.
The classic arc — warm up, build, peak, cool down. Best for longer sets (90min+) where you control the full narrative. Requires patience: peak too early and you’ve got nowhere to go.
Build a journey set with AIWhat each shape means
Journey
Classic arc — warm up, build, peak, cool down.
Best for: 90-minute headline sets
Genres: Deep House → Tech House → Melodic House
Peak
High energy from start to finish.
Best for: Festival peak slots
Genres: Tech House / Techno
Build
Energy only goes up.
Best for: Opening-to-peak slots, b2b first halves
Genres: Deep House → House → Tech House
Steady
Consistent energy, variation through texture.
Best for: Deep house sunset sessions
Genres: Deep House / Afro House
Cooldown
Ease down gracefully from a peak.
Best for: Closing sets, after-hours
Genres: Melodic House → Deep House → Ambient
When to use each
- Playing a 2-hour headline set? Start with Journey.
- Handed a packed room at 1am? Start with Peak.
- Opening for a headliner? Start with Build.
- Deep house sunset session? Start with Steady.
- Closing the night? Start with Cooldown.
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DJ terms on this page: Energy · Warm-up · Peak time · Energy curve · Closing set · Build-up · Drop · Hook · Riser · Sweep · Set time · All night long · Headliner · Residency · Promoter · Green room · Rider · EPK · Floor filler · Secret weapon · Track selection · Emergency track · Clearing the floor · Dancefloor · Full glossary
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