Stems and Stem Mixer
Stems are separated audio parts such as vocals, drums, bass, guitar, and other. Stem tools help you listen to, balance, or generate those parts where supported.
Use It For
- Lowering or muting a part while practicing.
- Isolating vocals, drums, bass, or guitar.
- Preparing lyric or karaoke workflows.
- Checking whether a song package includes separated audio.
Basic Workflow
- Open a song that includes stems.
- Open the Stems or Stem Mixer plugin.
- Adjust stem levels.
- Play the song and confirm the mix sounds correct.
Stem Availability
Not every song includes stems. Some workflows may use a Demucs server or other separation backend to create stems from a full mix.
Common Problems
| Problem | Try This |
|---|---|
| No stems appear | The song may only include a full mix. |
| Stem generation is slow | First-time model downloads or CPU/GPU limits may apply. |
| Mix sounds unbalanced | Reset levels and adjust one stem at a time. |