How to separate vocals and instruments from a song
Every finished song is one mixed file, with the voice and every instrument blended together. The AI stem splitter from NeuralSound pulls that mix apart into separate stems, so the vocals and the music each end up on their own.
What "separating a song" means
Music separation, also called stem separation, takes one mixed recording and splits it into separate parts called stems. A vocal stem is just the singing. An instrumental stem is everything except the singing. Once a song is split, you can mute, solo, remix or study any part of it.
It helps singers who want a backing track, musicians learning a part, remixers looking for clean material, and creators who need to tidy up the audio behind a video.
How to split a song, step by step
- Open the stem splitterGo to the NeuralSound music separation tool in your browser, or use the NeuralSound app on Android or iOS.
- Upload your songChoose the track you want to work on. Start with the best-quality copy you have, because a clean source gives cleaner stems.
- Let the AI separate itNeuralSound pulls the mix apart into separate stems, so the vocals and the music are no longer locked together.
- Preview, then downloadListen to each part before you save it, so you know you have the one you need. Then download the stems you want to keep.
Only need one part? Pick the right tool
The stem splitter gives you every part. If you already know the single result you want, these tools take you straight there.
Vocal remover
Takes the voice out of a song and leaves the instrumental, ready for karaoke, covers or practice.
Use the AI vocal remover →Background music remover
Takes the music out from behind a voice in audio or video files, with 2-, 4- and 6-track modes and a preview before you download.
Remove background music →AI stem splitter
Splits a full song into separate stems, so you can decide later which parts to keep.
Split a song into stems →Quick reference
| You want to keep | Use this |
|---|---|
| Every part of the song, separately | AI stem splitter |
| The instrumental, without the singer | Vocal remover |
| A voice, without the music behind it | Background music remover |
Tips for cleaner results
- Use the best source you have. A clean, good-quality file separates better than a compressed or re-recorded copy.
- Listen on headphones. Small leftovers are easiest to hear in the quiet moments between phrases.
- Keep your original file. You can always go back and separate it again for a different part.
- Check the rights. If you publish a cover, remix or video that uses someone else's music, make sure you are allowed to use it.
Ready to split your first song?
Upload a track and hear the vocals and the music on their own.
Try the AI stem splitter