Mixing from 9B to 7B

How to mix this transition

Plan for a 16–32 bar blend to let the energy drain feel intentional rather than abrupt. Start bringing in the 7B track around a phrase boundary in 9B, using a high-pass filter or gentle EQ kill on the incoming track's low end for the first 8 bars to avoid muddiness during the overlap. The kick swap is critical here—drop the 9B kick before the 7B one lands fully, creating a slight vacuum that signals the downshift to the crowd. Avoid layering both kicks simultaneously; the energy drain works precisely because you're removing weight, not adding it.