Is this stem splitter really free? No signup required?

Yes! AudioPod's AI stem splitter is completely free to use — no signup, no credit card, no catch. Just upload your song or paste a YouTube link and get 6 professional-quality stems (vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, other) instantly. It's the best free vocal remover and music separator online.

How do I remove vocals from a song for free?

Simply upload your audio file or paste a YouTube URL to our free vocal remover. Click 'Split Stems Free' and in 2-3 minutes you'll have clean isolated vocals and instrumentals. No account needed — it's the easiest free way to create karaoke tracks, acapellas, or instrumental versions of any song.

What is a stem splitter and how does AI stem separation work?

A stem splitter uses AI music separation technology to separate a mixed song into individual parts (stems) like vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano and other instruments — so you can remix, practice, or rebalance them independently. AudioPod's free AI stem splitter uses cutting-edge neural networks to achieve professional-quality separation.

Can I isolate drums from a song or extract bass from music?

Yes! Our stem splitter lets you isolate drums from any song using 4-stem mode or higher. To extract bass from music, use our advanced modes which can even split bass into Sub-Bass and Mid-Bass frequencies. Producer mode gives you individual drum pieces including Kick, Snare, and Hi-Hat separation.

How many stems can I get from a single track?

16 is the maximum number of stems AudioPod returns from a single job — the most advanced Mastering mode — not the size of the catalog. One job can break a track into up to 16 individual components at once: Vocals, Center Vocals, Stereo Vocals, Kick, Snare, Hi-Hat, Cymbals, Toms, Sub-Bass, Mid-Bass, Guitar Sustain, Guitar Strumming, Piano, Synth, Percussion, and Other. Across all modes the full stem catalog spans 45 separable instruments — you choose which ones you want for any given job.

Which stem modes are available?

Basic modes: Single stem, 2‑stem (vocals vs accompaniment), 4‑stem, and 6‑stem. Advanced modes go deeper — Producer isolates individual drum pieces (Kick, Snare, Hi-Hat), Studio adds Sub-Bass, Mid-Bass and Center & Stereo Vocals, and Mastering breaks out Cymbals, Toms, and Guitar Sustain/Strumming for maximum detail. Across every mode you choose exactly what you want from a 45-instrument catalog.

How does AudioPod's free stem splitter compare to lalal.ai and moises?

AudioPod offers a completely FREE 6-stem separation with no signup — as of mid-2026, lalal.ai's free tier typically gives around 10 minutes before charging per-minute, and Moises typically caps free users at about 5 songs a month. AudioPod is the best free lalal.ai alternative and free moises alternative. Need more? Creator and up unlock the full 45-instrument catalog; deeper decompositions like full drum-kit separation, bass-frequency splitting, and vocal stereo analysis come with Pro.

What's the best free karaoke maker online?

AudioPod is the best free karaoke maker — just upload any song and our AI removes the vocals instantly, giving you a clean instrumental backing track. No signup needed, no watermarks, professional quality. Create karaoke tracks from any song in your library for free.

Can I use this free stem splitter for YouTube videos?

Yes! Our free AI stem splitter works with YouTube URLs. Just paste the link and we'll extract the audio and separate it into 6 stems (vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, other) — all completely free, no signup required.

What formats and sources can I use?

Upload audio/video files (MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, M4A, OPUS, MP4, MKV, MOV, AVI) or paste a link (YouTube, social or direct file URL).

Are stems phase‑aligned and full‑length?

Yes. All exported stems are time‑aligned, same duration as the original, and suitable for DAW workflows, remixing and practice.

What is the processing time and quality?

Most tracks complete in ~2–3 minutes. Output up to 48 kHz / 24‑bit with advanced AI music separation tuned for musical fidelity and minimal artifacts.

Can I separate vocals from a video?

Yes. Upload the video or paste a link. We extract audio and run the same stem separation pipeline, then provide downloadable stems.

What's the max file size?

Files up to 100 MB are supported on the web app. For larger or batch jobs, use the API/SDKs.

How are credits calculated?

Higher plans include more monthly credits for stem separation. Every plan uses credits that scale with media duration. You'll see an estimate before processing.

Is it legal to use stems from copyrighted music?

You are responsible for rights to any material you process and how you use the results. For commercial release, obtain appropriate licenses and permissions.

What stems can I extract with the advanced stem splitter modes?

Producer isolates individual drum pieces: Vocals, Kick, Snare, Hi-Hat, Bass, Guitar, Piano, Other. Studio adds Center Vocals, Stereo Vocals, Sub-Bass, Mid-Bass, Synth, Percussion. Mastering adds Cymbals, Toms, Guitar Sustain, Guitar Strumming for maximum detail. Across every mode you choose exactly what you want from a 45-instrument catalog.

Why don't I always get the maximum number of stems?

The actual stem count depends on what's present in the audio. If a song has no piano or toms, those stems won't be generated. We only deliver stems with real, usable content — never empty or artifact-filled outputs.

What is the difference between basic and advanced stem separation?

Basic stem separation splits your song into the main components (vocals, drums, bass, etc). Advanced stem separation goes deeper — separating drums into individual pieces (Kick, Snare, Hi-Hat, Cymbals), bass into Sub-Bass and Mid-Bass, vocals into Center and Stereo parts, and guitar into Sustain and Strumming sounds.

Can I keep everything except one instrument?

Yes — that's exclusion mode. Instead of choosing what to extract, you tell AudioPod one instrument to leave out and keep everything else in the mix intact. You can subtract exactly one part per job — vocals (for a clean instrumental), drums, bass, guitar, piano, saxophone, wind, or 'other' — and the rest of the track stays untouched. It's the fastest way to get an instrumental or a mix-minus-one-part backing track.

How many different instruments can AudioPod separate?

AudioPod's stem catalog spans 45 separable instruments and components — far more than LALAL.AI's 8 or Moises's 7. Any single job returns up to 16 stems at once, and you choose which instruments from the catalog you want for that job. Think of the catalog as the full menu of what can be separated, while 16 is the most layers you'll get back from one run.

How does AudioPod compare to Fadr for DJs and remixers?

Fadr bundles stem separation with DJ-focused tools like key and BPM detection and a remix studio, but its separable-instrument set is comparatively narrow. AudioPod gives DJs and remixers a much broader stem catalog (45 instruments and components), plus an exclusion mode Fadr doesn't offer — keep the whole track minus one part in a single job. You still get clean acapellas, drum breaks, and basslines for mashups and edits, with the full 45-instrument catalog on Creator and up. If you want the deepest separation and the most control over exactly what you pull, AudioPod goes further.

Do my credits expire like other stem splitters?

No. AudioPod's pay-as-you-go credits never expire — buy a top-up and use it whenever you need it, with no monthly reset clock. Subscription plans include a monthly credit allotment, and higher plans include more monthly credits on top of that. Unlike stem splitters that void unused minutes each month, your pay-as-you-go balance simply stays there until you use it.

What's the difference between the Stem Splitter and the Free Stem Splitter?

The flagship Stem Splitter is the full experience: the complete stem catalog (45 instruments), both separation modes (choose what to split, or subtract one part), and multi-stem jobs of up to 16 layers. The Free Stem Splitter is the instant, no-signup way to get started — upload a song or paste a YouTube link and pull the basics (vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano) apart in seconds. Start free, then move to the flagship tool when you need the deeper catalog and exclusion mode.

Are there limits on how long or how large a file can be?

Yes — each plan has a maximum per-job length and upload size: Free/Basic up to 30 minutes and 250 MB, Creator up to 2 hours and 500 MB, Pro up to 5 hours and 1 GB, and Studio up to 10 hours and 1 GB. Enterprise has no per-file limits. If a file is longer or larger than your plan allows, upgrade for a higher limit or split it into smaller parts. Pasting a link is limited by length only, not file size.

Stem splitter

The most advanced stem splitter on the planet

AI music source separation with a 45-instrument catalog — vocals, every guitar, drums, bass, keys, strings, brass, and more. Choose exactly what to split, or what to leave in. Studio-grade stems in seconds — free, no signup.

Split a song See pricing

Hear a split

Original track

Original Track

Vocals

Accompaniment

Remove vocals / make karaoke

How it works

Add your song
Upload an audio or video file (MP3, WAV, MP4, and more), or paste a YouTube link.
Choose what to split — or leave out
Pick exactly what to extract, or keep the whole mix minus one part with exclusion mode.
Separate
The AI splits your track into clean, time-aligned stems — most tracks finish in ~2-3 minutes.
Download
Preview each stem and download studio-grade WAVs ready to drop into any DAW.

One catalog, every instrument

Pull apart any part of the mix — or keep everything except one.

Choose what to split
Extract exactly the instruments you want — a single track, a clean instrumental + acapella, or a full multitrack of up to 16 layers.
Choose what to leave out
Exclusion mode keeps the whole mix minus one part — subtract vocals for an instrumental, or the drums, bass, guitar, piano, sax, or wind.
45-instrument catalog
Isolate or exclude any of 45 instruments — the full catalog on Creator and up, with up to 16 stems in a single job.
Standard splits, free
Vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, and other — plus 2/4/6-stem splits — on the free Basic tier, no signup or card.
Instant karaoke tracks
Clean vocal removal for karaoke and backing tracks, or isolate the acapella for a remix.
Studio-grade stems
Up to 48kHz / 24-bit, phase-aligned and full-length — drop them onto the grid with no cleanup.
Works with any source
MP3, WAV, FLAC, MP4, MKV and more — up to 100 MB — or paste a YouTube or direct-file link.
Credits never expire
Pay-as-you-go credits stay in your balance until you use them — no monthly reset clock.

How AudioPod compares

A broader catalog, an exclusion mode, and credits that never expire.

AudioPod

Single-purpose splitters

Separable instruments

45-instrument catalog

Often 7–8 stems

Exclusion mode (keep everything but one part)

Subtract one part, keep the rest

Typically not offered

Credits

Pay-as-you-go credits never expire

Often expire each month

Stems per job

Up to 16 in one job

Often fewer

Sources

Files or a pasted YouTube link

Often file upload only

Getting started

Free, no signup

Often a paid trial

Separable instruments

AudioPod:: 45-instrument catalog
Single-purpose splitters:: Often 7–8 stems

Exclusion mode (keep everything but one part)

AudioPod:: Subtract one part, keep the rest
Single-purpose splitters:: Typically not offered

Credits

AudioPod:: Pay-as-you-go credits never expire
Single-purpose splitters:: Often expire each month

Stems per job

AudioPod:: Up to 16 in one job
Single-purpose splitters:: Often fewer

Sources

AudioPod:: Files or a pasted YouTube link
Single-purpose splitters:: Often file upload only

Getting started

AudioPod:: Free, no signup
Single-purpose splitters:: Often a paid trial

One catalog. 45 stems.

Most tools stop at 7 or 8. Pull apart any instrument in the mix — every guitar, every horn, even cinematic FX.

Vocals

VocalsLead vocalBacking vocalsMale vocalFemale vocalChoir

Guitars

GuitarAcoustic guitarElectric guitarLead guitarRhythm guitar

Bass

BassDouble bass

Keys

PianoKeysOrganCelesta

Strings

ViolinViolaCelloHarpStrings (ensemble)Plucked strings

Brass

TrumpetTromboneTubaFrench hornBrass (ensemble)

Woodwinds

SaxophoneFluteClarinetOboeBassoonHarmonicaWoodwind (ensemble)

Folk & world

MandolinBanjoBagpipesXylophone

Drums & percussion

DrumsPercussion

Production

Backing trackOtherBraam / cinematic hitsFX / sound design

Highlightedstems are free on the Basic plan — no signup, no card.

Two modes

Two ways to separate

Every song is different. Keep only the parts you want, or keep everything except the one part you don't.

Choose what to split

Pull out exactly what you want — a single instrument from the 45-instrument catalog, a clean instrumental + acapella, or a full multitrack of up to 16 layers. Every stem is time-aligned and full-length, ready for your DAW.

Choose what NOT to split

Want the whole mix minus one part? Subtract a single instrument — vocals for a clean instrumental, or the drums, bass, guitar, piano, sax, or wind — and keep everything else untouched.

Clean separation

Clean separation, every time

Hear real stems pulled from a full mix, then go deeper with the advanced modes.

Isolate One Track

Need just the vocals? Or maybe just the bass line? Extract any individual instrument with surgical precision while keeping the rest of the track intact.

Original Track

Extracted Vocals

Try Single Stem Mode

Standard Mix

Break it down. Get four clean stems: Vocals, Drums, Bass, and Melody. Essential for mashups, DJ sets, and learning specific parts.

Original Track

Vocals

Drums

Bass

Other

Try 4-Stem Mode

Pro & Mastering Modes

Go beyond the basics. Separate Guitar and Piano individually (6-stem), or unlock Advanced modes to isolate individual instruments from a 45-instrument catalog including specific drum pieces, bass sub-frequencies, and vocal ambience.

Original Track

Vocals

Drums

Bass

Other

Try 6-Stem Mode

For the perfectionists

When standard stems aren't enough, go deeper. Advanced modes give you granular control over every element of the mix.

Producer

Ideal for beatmakers. Isolate core drum components to chop and layer.

Kick Drum
Snare
Hi-hats

Studio

Cleaner mixes with separated cymbal detail and bass layers.

Cymbals & Overhead details
Bass: Sub vs Body
Synth & Percussion

Mastering

Total deconstruction. The ultimate tool for forensic audio work.

Vocal Ambience Separation
Full Drum Kit (Toms/Cymbals)
Guitar Attack vs Tone

Producer mode and the full 45-instrument catalog are available on Creator and up; Studio and Mastering modes are on Pro.

Try it free

Start splitting now

Paste a YouTube link or upload a file. We'll handle the rest.

Free to start — a free account unlocks downloads, longer tracks, and more stems. No card required.

For developers

Separate stems over the API

Isolate vocals, extract bass, and pull drums from a song in a few lines of code — a 45-instrument catalog, split or exclusion mode, and YouTube-URL input.

AI stem separation with a 45-instrument catalog — isolate any instruments you need in a single job
Vocal remover, isolate drums from a song, extract bass from music
Split mode or exclusion mode — choose from the full catalog
Process local files or extract directly from YouTube URLs

View Stem API docs Get API keys

PythonJavaScriptcURL

# Initialize the client
from audiopod import AudioPod

client = AudioPod(
    x-api-key="ap_xxxxx"
)

# Extract all stems from a song
stems = client.stem_splitter.process(
    file="song.mp3",
    mode="four_stem",  # or "six_stem", "two_stem", "single"
    stem_types=["vocals", "drums", "bass", "other"]
)

# Extract specific stems
vocals_only = client.stem_splitter.process(
    file="song.mp3",
    mode="single",
    stem_types=["vocals"]
)

# Extract from YouTube URL
karaoke = client.stem_splitter.process(
    url="https://youtube.com/watch?v=example123",
    mode="two_stem",
    output_format="karaoke"
)

# Download separated stems
vocals = stems.stems.vocals
drums = stems.stems.drums
bass = stems.stems.bass
other = stems.stems.other

Quality

Stems you can use immediately

Clean, artifact-free, and ready for the grid — no cleanup before you can work.

48kHz / 24-bit

Studio resolution

Phase-aligned

Drops onto the grid

Full-length

Matches the source

Every genre

Acoustic to orchestral

~2-3 min

Typical turnaround

Use cases

Who is this for?

Whatever you make, there's a workflow built for it. Explore stem splitting by what you do.

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Choose exactly what to split — or what to leave out — and download studio-grade stems for every part of the mix.

Frequently asked questions

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Split your first song

Separate stems over the API

Isolate vocals, extract bass, and pull drums from a song in a few lines of code — a 45-instrument catalog, split or exclusion mode, and YouTube-URL input.

AI stem separation with a 45-instrument catalog — isolate any instruments you need in a single job

Vocal remover, isolate drums from a song, extract bass from music

Split mode or exclusion mode — choose from the full catalog

Process local files or extract directly from YouTube URLs

# Initialize the client from audiopod import AudioPod client = AudioPod( x-api-key="ap_xxxxx" ) # Extract all stems from a song stems = client.stem_splitter.process( file="song.mp3", mode="four_stem", # or "six_stem", "two_stem", "single" stem_types=["vocals", "drums", "bass", "other"] ) # Extract specific stems vocals_only = client.stem_splitter.process( file="song.mp3", mode="single", stem_types=["vocals"] ) # Extract from YouTube URL karaoke = client.stem_splitter.process( url="https://youtube.com/watch?v=example123", mode="two_stem", output_format="karaoke" ) # Download separated stems vocals = stems.stems.vocals drums = stems.stems.drums bass = stems.stems.bass other = stems.stems.other

The most advanced stem splitter on the planet

How it works

Add your song

Choose what to split — or leave out

Separate

Download

One catalog, every instrument

How AudioPod compares

One catalog. 45 stems.

Vocals

Guitars

Bass

Keys

Strings

Brass

Woodwinds

Folk & world

Drums & percussion

Production

Two ways to separate

Choose what to split

Choose what NOT to split

Clean separation, every time

Isolate One Track

Standard Mix

Pro & Mastering Modes

For the perfectionists

Start splitting now

Separate stems over the API

Stems you can use immediately

Who is this for?

Remixing & DJ

Covers, Acapella & Karaoke

Sampling & Sound Design

Practice & Education

Production Cleanup

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Frequently asked questions

Is this stem splitter really free? No signup required?

How do I remove vocals from a song for free?

What is a stem splitter and how does AI stem separation work?

Can I isolate drums from a song or extract bass from music?

How many stems can I get from a single track?

Which stem modes are available?

How does AudioPod's free stem splitter compare to lalal.ai and moises?

What's the best free karaoke maker online?

Can I use this free stem splitter for YouTube videos?

What formats and sources can I use?

Are stems phase‑aligned and full‑length?

What is the processing time and quality?

Can I separate vocals from a video?

What's the max file size?

How are credits calculated?

Is it legal to use stems from copyrighted music?

What stems can I extract with the advanced stem splitter modes?

Why don't I always get the maximum number of stems?

What is the difference between basic and advanced stem separation?

Can I keep everything except one instrument?

How many different instruments can AudioPod separate?

How does AudioPod compare to Fadr for DJs and remixers?

Do my credits expire like other stem splitters?

What's the difference between the Stem Splitter and the Free Stem Splitter?

Are there limits on how long or how large a file can be?

Ready to split?

The most advanced stem splitter on the planet

How it works

Add your song

Choose what to split — or leave out

Separate

Download

One catalog, every instrument

How AudioPod compares

One catalog. 45 stems.