Flexible beatgrids and downbeat shift

What is the most effective way to use flexible beatgrids when the downbeat shifts? I have a song where the downbeat (the '1') starts on what would typically be the '2'. I can explain the current method I'm using to handle this, but it feels cumbersome. I'd appreciate knowing the recommended procedure for this situation.

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MrCee

Have you got a track in mind we could explore? Would love to test out an example. And add some screen shots.

DJ Dart

Of course, and thanks for your kind offer.

The song is "Nena - A COLORS SHOW [Explicit]" from Ye dry (02:33). Before the outro, the new '1' begins at what would be the '3' in the previous counting. I have attached a screenshot of the unaltered beatgrid. The new downbeat starts at the cue point (white arrow and red bar).

Let me know if you need any more information.

Edit:

The beatshift might actually happen a bit earlier. I don't think it changes much, but I just found out that you could start counting the different beat a few bars earlier (please excuse me, I am not a musician and I am not trained very well to identify such things).

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