Audio separation tool

Free AI Stem Splitter

Split a finished track into 12 AI-supported stems: vocals, backing vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, keys, strings, winds, rhythm guitar, solo guitar, and instrumental.

Split your track

12 stems

Generation usually takes 1–5 minutes. You can leave this page anytime and check the result later in Stem Splitter History.

Stem output

01

Vocals

02

Backing Vocals

03

Drums

04

Bass

05

Guitar

06

Piano

07

Keys

08

Strings

09

Winds

10

Rhythm Guitar

11

Solo Guitar

12

Instrumental

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Stem splitter guide

What a stem splitter does and when to use it

An AI stem splitter separates a finished mix into individual instrument tracks called stems. Make A Song AI can return up to 12 stems: vocals, backing vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, keys, strings, winds, rhythm guitar, solo guitar, and instrumental, from an uploaded file or a public audio URL.

  • Use stems to remix, rebalance a mix, practice one instrument, or sample a single part.
  • Use Vocal Remover instead when you only need a vocal track and an instrumental track.
  • Cleaner, higher-bitrate sources give cleaner stems; parts that share the same range, such as rhythm guitar and keys, can bleed into each other.
  • The credit cost is shown next to the button before you start, and most jobs finish in 1 to 5 minutes.
  • Only split recordings you own, created, or have permission to use.
Split a song into stems

Ways musicians and producers use stems

Remix

Split your own track into drums, bass, and vocals, then rebuild the groove in your DAW.

Put each stem on its own channel and replace or re-time parts without touching the others.

Practice

Mute the guitar or bass stem and play along with the rest of the band.

Rehearse with a full backing track that leaves your instrument part open.

New mix

Separate an old stereo bounce when the original project files are lost.

Adjust level and EQ per stem to build a cleaner new mix.

Stem splitter FAQ

AI stem splitter questions

Learn how AI stem separation works before uploading a track or pasting an audio URL.

01What can the AI stem splitter separate?

It can separate a song into vocals, backing vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, keys, strings, winds, rhythm guitar, solo guitar, and instrumental stems.

02Can I upload a file or use an audio URL?

Yes. You can upload a local MP3 or WAV file, or paste a public audio URL that the stem splitter can process.

03What are stem files useful for?

Stem files are useful for remixing, karaoke edits, vocal practice, instrumental creation, sampling, cleanup, and detailed music production workflows.

04How long does stem separation take?

Most stem splitter jobs finish in 1 to 5 minutes depending on track length, file size, queue status, and the number of stems requested.

05What is the difference between a stem splitter and a vocal remover?

A vocal remover returns two files: a vocal track and an instrumental. A stem splitter returns up to 12 separate stems, so choose it when you need to edit drums, bass, guitar, piano, or other parts on their own.

06How do I get cleaner stems?

Use the highest-quality source you have, such as WAV instead of a low-bitrate MP3, and avoid audio that has been re-recorded or heavily compressed. Parts that share the same range can still bleed slightly, so listen to each stem before using it.

07Can I split songs I don't own?

Only split recordings you own, created, or have permission to use. Stems separated from a copyrighted song still belong to its original rights holders.