Mix with AI stems on a visual timeline
Create radio-ready mixes, extended edits and mashups by splitting tracks into stems, drawing transitions on the timeline and exporting to audio, video or Ableton Live with a few clicks.
Stem separation in your DAW
When you separate tracks into stems inside DJ.Studio, you get producer-level control with a DJ-first workflow empowering you to craft mashups, teases, mini-mixes, elaborate extended edits, and remixes with unparalleled precision.
Why use stem separation in DJ.Studio
- Build clean transitions between genres. Drop the drums and bass of one track while you ride the vocal or melody from another, then bring elements back in on your own terms. (Source: DJ.Studio blog – 2026 DJ software guide)
- Make mashups and extended edits without a DAW. Use the timeline to stretch breakdowns, loop hooks and fly acapellas over different instrumentals, all inside one project.
- Turn any song into a backing track for DJing. Save an instrumental version of a track and use it as a clean bed for acapellas, MCs or live instruments. (Source: DJ.Studio blog – Acapella extractor)
- Work at your own pace, not in real time. Because stems live on the timeline, you can refine each transition until it sounds right, then export once.
DJ.Studio stands as a testament to how technology can enhance human creativity.
Stem separation features in DJ.Studio
AI stems built into the timeline editor
DJ.Studio has a stem separation extension that splits each track into four layers: drums, bass, melody and vocals. The layers appear as separate colored lanes on the timeline so you can mute, solo and automate each stem independently.
Pull the vocal out of Track A while the instrumental from Track B comes in
Drop drums and bass during a long blend to avoid low-end clashes
Build radio edits or intro/outro versions by reshaping stem automations
Separate vocals, drums, bass and melody for DJing
To separate vocals from a track for DJing, load the song, highlight a region and right-click to copy the vocal stem. DJ.Studio copies that stem into your sample lanes, ready to drop onto other parts of the mix or export as a file.
When you want a backing track, right-click the track header and choose "Save as instrumental" or "Split acapella and instrumental". The instrumental can replace the original in your project or sit in Samples for later use, so you can turn any song into a DJ-friendly backing track without opening separate software.
Reuse and export isolated samples
Every stem or phrase you copy lands in your Sample lanes and library. You can drag them onto the timeline for teases, fills and build-ups, or save them as separate WAV or MP3 files for use in other DJ.Studio projects, DJ software or production sessions.
That makes DJ.Studio a fast way to build your own acapella bank, drum loops and melodic hooks from tracks you already own.
High-quality, near real-time stem separation
DJ.Studio uses these high quality Stem separation models to separate stems
- 4 stems: htDemucs
- HQ stems: MDX'23 for Vocal
- HQ stems: MDX'23 for Instrumental
For stem-separation, DJ.Studio recommends a modern computer with at least 16 GB of RAM so the engine can keep up with larger mixes, stem separation and automations. The speed depends on your machine specifications
Stems 4 Ableton and DAW-style export
DJ.Studio connects directly to Ableton Live in two ways:
Ableton Live project export. From the export menu, send your entire DJ.Studio timeline to an Ableton Live set with automation, transitions and track layout preserved. You can choose vertical or horizontal layouts so each song lands on its own track or across two channels, then open the .als file to keep working in Live.
Stems 4 Ableton. From the Library, right-click a track, select "Stems 4 Ableton" and choose which stems (drums, bass, melody, vocals), output format (WAV, MP3 or FLAC) and beatgrid mode (Fixed, AI or AI Flex) you want. DJ.Studio renders warped stems with beatgrids baked in and generates a zip containing an Ableton Live set that opens with stems aligned, so there is no manual warping.
If you also use Bitwig, you can import those Ableton projects there as well.
How DJ.Studio compares to other stem tools
Most DJ apps now have some kind of stem separation. The real difference is where stems live and how you export the work.
Live tools like rekordbox, Serato DJ Pro, Traktor and VirtualDJ focus on real-time stems on decks, controlled from pads and performance knobs. DJ.Studio builds stems into a timeline editor for offline prep, mix construction and export.
Software | Stem separation style | Where you edit stems | Ableton Live project export |
DJ.Studio | Offline / near real-time, 4 stems per track | Visual timeline with stem lanes | Yes, full projects and Stems 4 Ableton |
rekordbox | Real-time track separation on supported set-ups | On decks during performance | No native DAW project export |
Serato DJ Pro | Real-time stems for vocals, bass, melody, drums | On decks and performance pads | Audio recording only, no Live set export |
Traktor | Stem files and generated stems for live control | On decks with Stem Decks | No direct Live set export |
VirtualDJ | Real-time AI stems on decks | On decks and performance pads | No direct Live set export |
This makes DJ.Studio a strong fit when you want to prepare stem-based mixes on a laptop, then send the results back into rekordbox, Serato or Ableton for performance or final polish.
Stem separation FAQ
- How do I separate vocals from a track in DJ.Studio?
- Can I turn any song into a backing track for DJing?
- Does the free trial include AI stem separation?
- Can I use DJ.Studio without a DJ controller?
- How accurate is the AI stem separation?
- Can I export stems and mixes to Ableton Live?
- Does DJ.Studio work with rekordbox, Serato or other DJ software?
Start your first stem-powered mix
Split any track into vocals, drums, bass and melody, line stems up on a timeline and export mixes and Ableton projects ready for radio, clubs and content.