Model
How DropDex converts audio measurements into rankings, classes, rarity tiers, and scores.
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Research
Documentation for the systems used to measure, classify, and rank drops within the archive.
Metrics
Definitions and explanations for every metric used throughout the archive.
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How a Drop Becomes an Archive Record
Every entry in the archive begins as an audio file and moves through a standardized analysis pipeline before receiving scores, classifications, and rankings.
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Source Audio
A track is acquired and cataloged for analysis.
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Drop Detection
Individual drops are isolated and timestamped.
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Audio Analysis
Spectrograms and audio features are extracted from the drop window.
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Metric Generation
Weight, Shock, Aggression, Tension, Brightness, Production, and Musicality are calculated.
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Classification
Drops receive classes, rarity tiers, rankings, and archive identifiers.
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Archive Record
Results are published as searchable records and future card specimens.