Key-pair transition

Mixing from 10B to 12B

A bright major-key lift up two steps on the wheel — use it to push energy hard after a peak or breakdown, always with a small BPM nudge to lock the ascent.

From

10BD Major

High Energy Boost

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12BE Major

10B tracks

17,604

12B tracks

14,900

Best chemistry

92%

Tier

Energy

Tracks

Best chemistry

Tier

Energy

What this transition feels like

Moving from D Major (10B) to E Major (12B) is a jump of two semitones up the circle of fifths, and the audience hears it as a clear brightening and lift. The harmonic palette shifts — E Major's four sharps replace D Major's two, introducing new color and tension. Paired with a modest BPM increase (3–5 bpm), this move lands as a strong energy surge that resets momentum without feeling jarring.

Example transitions from the catalog

Top chemistry-scored pairs where the outgoing track is in 10B and the incoming is in 12B. Evaluated 1,600 candidate pairs.

Score your own pair

92%High Energy Boost

London's On Fire - Extended Mix

Chris Lorenzo

13010B

Real Close - Extended Mix

Jeff Sorkowitz

13012B

BPM0

Energy=

No pitch needed — BPMs match

92%High Energy Boost

Get Stupid - Extended Mix

GREG 99

13010B

Let It Bang - Extended Mix

Rafael Cerato

13012B

BPM0

Energy=

No pitch needed — BPMs match

92%High Energy Boost

Pressure - Extended Mix

NO STATIC

12810B

The Less I Know The Better - Extended Mix

Mau P

12812B

BPM0

Energy=

No pitch needed — BPMs match

91%High Energy Boost

BPM±1.0

Energy=

Pitch ±1.0 BPM

91%High Energy Boost

Diet Coke - Extended Mix

BPM0

Energy±5%

No pitch needed — BPMs match

91%High Energy Boost

Open Up - Extended Mix

Layton Giordani

13110B

System - Extended Mix

Odd Mob

13012B

BPM±1.0

Energy=

Pitch ±1.0 BPM

91%High Energy Boost

Versatile - Extended

L.P. Rhythm

13110B

Side Man - Extended Mix

Juos

13012B

BPM±1.0

Energy=

Pitch ±1.0 BPM

91%High Energy Boost

Take Your Places - Extended Mix

Westend

13010B

Liquor Store - Extended Mix

Kolter

13112B

BPM±1.0

Energy=

Pitch ±1.0 BPM

Sound profile shift

Average across all 10B and 12B tracks in the catalog. The difference between the two shapes is what your audience hears across the transition.

10B · D Major

12B · E Major

Outline = where you start. Filled shape = where you land. Bigger gaps mean a more dramatic mood shift for the dancefloor.

BPM landscape

Just 1 BPM apart at the median — small pitch nudge gets you there cleanly.

10B · D Major65–175 BPM · median 125

12B · E Major65–174 BPM · median 126

How to mix this transition

Start the blend at a phrase boundary in the outgoing track, ideally after a 16 or 32-bar section. Bring in the new track's kick and bass first to establish the higher key and tempo lock; use a 4–8 bar overlap to let the harmonic shift settle. EQ the incoming track's low-mids slightly during the blend to prevent muddiness as both keys occupy similar frequency ranges. Avoid killing the outgoing track's highs too early — let them ring through the first 2–4 bars of the new key so the lift feels organic rather than a hard swap.

Common mistakes

Don't jump the BPM more than 5 bpm or the lift reads as a tempo shock instead of an energy boost.
Don't blend longer than 8 bars — the harmonic shift is already strong; over-extending dilutes the impact.
Don't EQ-kill the outgoing track's highs before the new key's kick lands, or you'll create a dead zone.

When this transition lands best

After a 32-bar breakdown
Second-hour energy push
Pre-climax build section

Genres in this pair

10B

Progressive House
Techno (Peak Time / Driving)
Psy-Trance
Indie Dance
Dubstep

12B

Psy-Trance
Techno (Peak Time / Driving)
Drum & Bass
Indie Dance
Dubstep

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FAQ

Is mixing from 10B to 12B safe?⌄

High Energy Boost. Strong lift — pair with a small BPM increase to sell it.

What does the 10B → 12B transition sound like?⌄

What BPM range works for 10B to 12B?⌄

10B tracks median 125 BPM; 12B median 126 BPM. Pairs at similar BPMs work without pitch adjustment.

When in a DJ set should I use 10B → 12B?⌄

Best moments: After a 32-bar breakdown, Second-hour energy push, Pre-climax build section.

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