Mixing from 1B to 11B

How to mix this transition

Plan a 16–32 bar blend to let the energy drain feel intentional rather than abrupt. Begin your EQ kill on the outgoing track 4–8 bars before the transition, rolling off the high-mids and presence to signal the drop; bring the incoming A Major track in at a phrase boundary with its drums already riding lower in the mix. Use a kick swap rather than a full drum replacement—keep the pocket consistent while letting the new track's bass and harmonic content take over. Avoid stacking a BPM drop or filter sweep on top of this move; the key change alone provides sufficient dynamic contrast.