Key-pair transition

Mixing from 3B to 3B

Stay in the same key for a friction-free blend—use this move to layer, extend, or refresh without harmonic disruption.

From

3BD♭ Major

Perfect Harmony

↔

3BD♭ Major

3B tracks

7,293

3B tracks

7,293

Best chemistry

99%

Tier

Safe

Tracks

Best chemistry

Tier

Safe

What this transition feels like

Mixing within the same key creates sonic continuity; the audience hears a deepening or refreshing of the existing harmonic landscape rather than a shift. Energy and mood remain stable, allowing you to build texture and intensity through arrangement and dynamics alone. This is the safest transition on the wheel—no tonal surprise, just evolution.

Example transitions from the catalog

Top chemistry-scored pairs where the outgoing track is in 3B and the incoming is in 3B. Evaluated 1,600 candidate pairs.

99%Perfect Harmony

BPM0

Energy=

No pitch needed — BPMs match

99%Perfect Harmony

BPM±1.0

Energy=

Pitch ±1.0 BPM

99%Perfect Harmony

BPM±1.0

Energy=

Pitch ±1.0 BPM

99%Perfect Harmony

BPM±1.0

Energy=

Pitch ±1.0 BPM

99%Perfect Harmony

Dame Fuego - Extended Mix

Les Castizos

1233B

Dream Controller - Extended Mix

Durante

1243B

BPM±1.0

Energy=

Pitch ±1.0 BPM

99%Perfect Harmony

I Got Feelings - Extended Mix

Twin Diplomacy

1283B

Dress Code - Extended Mix

Mau P

1283B

BPM0

Energy=

No pitch needed — BPMs match

99%Perfect Harmony

Morenita feat. Cumbiafrica - Extended Mix

Hugel

1243B

Welcome To The People - Extended

JADED

1243B

BPM0

Energy=

No pitch needed — BPMs match

99%Perfect Harmony

BPM±1.0

Energy=

Pitch ±1.0 BPM

Sound profile shift

Average across all 3B and 3B tracks in the catalog. The difference between the two shapes is what your audience hears across the transition.

3B · D♭ Major

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

BPM landscape

Both keys share the same median tempo — most pairs need no pitch adjustment.

3B · D♭ Major65–175 BPM · median 125

How to mix this transition

Since both tracks share D♭ Major's harmonic palette, focus your blend on arrangement and EQ rather than harmonic masking. Bring in the new track's intro or breakdown over the outgoing track's final phrase—typically 8 to 16 bars—allowing drums, bass, and melodic elements to layer naturally. Use a high-pass filter on the incoming track's low end during the overlap to avoid mud, then gradually restore full frequency range as the outgoing track fades. The main risk is losing energy or momentum; maintain consistent kick and bass pocket across the blend to keep forward motion.

Common mistakes

Don't let the incoming track's intro sit too long in isolation—blend it under the outgoing track to maintain energy
Avoid EQ-killing the outgoing track too early; let it support the new one through the transition
Don't assume 'same key' means you can ignore phase alignment on overlapping drums or bass

When this transition lands best

Layered intro sections
Breakdown-to-drop transitions
Extended outro blends
Peak-hour texture builds

Genres in this pair

Techno (Peak Time / Driving)
Trance (Main Floor)
Progressive House
Indie Dance
Tech House

Techno (Peak Time / Driving)
Trance (Main Floor)
Progressive House
Indie Dance
Tech House

Artists with tracks in both keys

Names worth queuing — they routinely produce in both keys, so their catalogs give you ready-made pairings.

EsDeeKid1 · 1
ZHIKO1 · 1
HUGEL1 · 1
Gunna1 · 1
Mariah the Scientist1 · 1
Ice Spice1 · 1

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FAQ

Is mixing from 3B to 3B safe?⌄

Perfect Harmony. Same key — seamless blend, ideal for layered intros and outros.

What does the 3B → 3B transition sound like?⌄

What BPM range works for 3B to 3B?⌄

3B tracks median 125 BPM; 3B median 125 BPM. Pairs at similar BPMs work without pitch adjustment.

When in a DJ set should I use 3B → 3B?⌄

Best moments: Layered intro sections, Breakdown-to-drop transitions, Extended outro blends, Peak-hour texture builds.

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