AI Vocal Remover & Stem Splitter

Split Any Song Into 6 Clean Stems

Remove the vocals for a karaoke backing track, isolate the voice for an acapella, or pull apart drums, bass, guitar and piano to remix, sample, or practice — powered by AI.

SplitStem home screen with a song loaded and Import from iTunes, Files and URL options

01 — Import

Load Music From Anywhere

Add songs straight from your music library, Files, a URL, the microphone, or a video in your camera roll. No import needed to try it — start with the built-in demo tracks instantly.

  • Music library, Files, URL, microphone or video
  • AAC, ALAC, FLAC, M4A, MP3, MP4, OGG, WAV
  • Built-in demo tracks — nothing to upload first
SplitStem import screen with options to import from iTunes, Files, URL, microphone recording, and camera roll

02 — Separate

Vocals, Drums, Bass — Separated

SplitStem's AI splits any track into 6 clean stems: vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano and other. Mute or solo any track to remove vocals for karaoke, isolate them for an acapella, or rebuild the mix.

  • 6 stems, mixed and muted independently
  • Instrumental / karaoke backing track in one tap
  • Clean acapella extraction for sampling
SplitStem stem mixer showing separated vocal, guitar, bass, piano, other and drum waveforms with individual volume controls

03 — Perform

Pitch, Tempo & Trim — Studio Control

Shift pitch ±12 semitones without changing speed, change tempo with a tap-along metronome, and trim sections before you export your mix or the separated stems.

  • ±12 semitone pitch shift, tempo stays locked
  • BPM detection and tap metronome for practice
  • Trim, export mix or individual stems
SplitStem pitch editor showing a key selector and pitch shift control for a loaded song
New on the App Store — built by an indie developer

Made for singers, DJs and producers who want clean stems fast

Karaoke & singers Remove the vocals from any song for a clean backing track in seconds — no studio needed.
Musicians & DJs Isolate a vocal for an acapella, shift the key, and match it into your set or your own recording.
Producers & creators Pull apart drums, bass, guitar and piano to remix, sample, or practice along with the original.

Frequently asked questions

How does SplitStem remove vocals from a song?

SplitStem's AI separation model analyzes the track and splits it into 6 independent stems — vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano and other. Mute the vocal stem to get an instant instrumental or karaoke backing track.

Can I isolate vocals for an acapella?

Yes. Solo the vocal stem to extract a clean acapella you can sample, remix, or layer into your own project.

What audio formats and sources can I import?

Import from your music library, the Files app, a direct URL, a live microphone recording, or a video in your camera roll. Supported formats include AAC, ALAC, FLAC, M4A, MP3, MP4, OGG and WAV.

Can I change the key or tempo of a stem?

Yes. Shift pitch up to ±12 semitones without changing playback speed, adjust tempo, and use the built-in metronome to practice or rehearse along with the separated stems.

Is SplitStem free?

SplitStem is free to download with demo tracks to try instantly. SplitStem Premium unlocks unlimited AI song separation as an auto-renewing subscription, cancelable anytime in Settings.

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