How to split a song into vocals and music
- Open the Vocal IsolatorIt is in Music Studio. On this page it is already open at the top.
- Add your songUpload an audio file (MP3, WAV, M4A and more) of up to about 9 minutes, or an MP4 or MOV clip. You can also paste a link to the file.
- Press Isolate VocalsType the 5-digit code and press Isolate Vocals. The AI pulls the voice away from the instruments.
- Get both stemsTwo results appear: Isolated vocals and Music only (no vocals). Play each one to check it.
- DownloadSave the stem you need, or both, and drop them into your editor, DAW or video project.
What each stem is good for
| Stem | What you hear | Popular uses |
|---|---|---|
| Isolated vocals | The lead and backing voices with the band removed | Remixes, a cappella edits, learning harmonies, clearer lyric transcription |
| Music only (no vocals) | The full arrangement with the singing removed | Karaoke, practice tracks, covers, background music for your own voiceover |
Speechma splits a song into two stems. It does not separate drums, bass and other instruments into their own tracks.
How clean is the split? An honest answer
AI stem splitting works from the finished stereo mix, not the original studio tracks, so it is a very good estimate rather than a perfect copy. Here is what to expect:
- Best results: one clear lead singer, acoustic or pop arrangements, spoken word over music, and songs with space around the voice.
- Harder cases: dense rock or metal mixes, heavy reverb, distorted vocals, live recordings with crowd noise, and choirs. Here some music can bleed into the vocal stem, and you may hear faint traces of the singer in the instrumental.
- Quality in, quality out: a WAV or high-bitrate MP3 splits more cleanly than a low-quality file pulled from a phone recording.
Tip: listen to the loudest chorus and the quietest verse of each stem before you use it. Those two spots show you whether the split is good enough for your project.
Ideas for your stems
Karaoke nights
Use the music-only stem as a sing-along track. Our karaoke track maker page has more tips.
Practice and covers
Play or sing along to the instrumental, or learn a vocal line by looping the isolated vocals.
Remixes and mashups
Put an a cappella over a new beat, using songs you have permission to remix.
New voice, same song
Re-sing a track in a new voice style with AI Voice Cover.
Lyrics transcription
Run the vocal stem through Speech to Text for more accurate words.
Cleaner video audio
Pull speech out from under loud music in a clip you filmed yourself.
Use music you have the right to use
Splitting a song for personal practice is one thing; publishing it is another. Only share stems, remixes or covers of songs you own, songs that are licensed for it, or songs whose rights holder gave you permission. Need music you can freely publish? Make your own with the AI music generator or AI song generator.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free stem splitter online?
Can I download both the vocals and the instrumental?
How long can the song be?
Can it separate drums, bass and guitar?
Why can I still hear some music in the vocal track?
Can I use the stems on YouTube or Spotify?
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