May 22, 2026
What Are Stems in Music? How to Get Song Stems from Any Track
Learn what audio stems are in music, how they differ from multitracks, where to find free stems, and how to extract vocal and instrumental stems from any song on Mac.
Split any song into vocals and instrumentals.
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Your music never leaves your Mac or iPhone. No cloud. No subscription.
Free to try · One-time unlock · Auto-updates included
Also available for iPhone on the App Store
What will you create?
Whether you're singing, practicing, or producing, SongSplit AI gives you the stems you need.
Karaoke Night
Strip the vocals from any song and sing your heart out. No more searching for karaoke versions.
Practice Sessions
Isolate the instrumental to practice your vocals, or remove the guitar to learn the part yourself.
Remix & Mashups
Get clean vocals or instrumentals for your next remix. Layer, blend, and create something new.
Music Production
Sample vocals, analyze arrangements, or use stems for reference tracks in your DAW.
Simple as 1, 2, 3
No accounts. No uploads. Just drop a song and get your stems.
1
Drop your song
Drag and drop any DRM-free audio file—MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC—you name it.
2
Let AI do its thing
Watch the waveform as on-device AI separates vocals from instrumentals.
3
Export your stems
Save the vocals, instrumentals, or both as M4A files ready to use anywhere.
Built for real musicians
I built SongSplit AI because I needed it myself. Here's what I packed in.
Quality Modes
Choose between fast processing for quick previews or high-quality mode for production-ready stems.
Any Input Format
Import MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, AIFF—any audio format your device can play. Exports to M4A.
Live Waveform
Watch separation happen in real-time with color-coded waveforms for vocals and instrumentals.
Instant Playback
Preview your stems before exporting. Toggle between vocals and instrumentals to hear exactly what you'll get.
Native Apple Experience
Built with SwiftUI for Mac and iPhone. Feels right at home on your device.
Your music stays yours
I take privacy seriously. SongSplit AI processes everything on your device—no exceptions.
100% On-Device
The AI model runs entirely on your Mac or iPhone. Your audio files never leave your device.
No Cloud, No Account
No sign-ups, no servers, no data collection. Buy once and it's yours forever.
Works Offline
No internet required after download. Split songs on a plane, at a cabin, wherever.
From the Blog
Guides and tips for getting the most out of your music.
May 22, 2026
How to Make a Karaoke Track from Any Song
A complete guide to creating karaoke versions of any song using AI stem separation. Covers Mac, iPhone, source files, quality tips, and how to use your finished track.
May 22, 2026
How to Extract Vocals from a Song: Methods, Steps, and What to Expect
A complete guide to extracting vocals from any song on Mac or iPhone. Covers AI-based methods, step-by-step workflow, quality tips, and common questions.
Ready to split?
Download SongSplit AI and start separating your favorite songs today.
Free to try · One-time unlock · Auto-updates included
Also available for iPhone on the App Store