Mixing from 5B to 3B

How to mix this transition

Plan for a 16–32 bar blend to let the energy drain feel intentional rather than abrupt. Begin the EQ transition by rolling off high-mid presence (2–4 kHz) on the outgoing track 8–16 bars before the key change, softening its sparkle while the incoming track's darker tonality takes hold. Bring in the new track at a phrase boundary—ideally at the top of an 8 or 16 bar section—so the key shift lands on a structural downbeat, not mid-phrase. Watch for bass frequency clash: the low end of D♭ Major can muddy if the outgoing E♭ bass isn't fully cleared; use a high-pass filter or gentle EQ dip around 60–80 Hz on the incoming track's first few bars if needed.