Top 5 Online Tools for AI Audio Extraction and Stems (2025 Update)
If you're a music producer or DJ looking to extract vocals, drums, or other stems from tracks, AI-powered stem separation tools have come a long way. Whether you're remixing, sampling, or prepping a DJ set, these tools make it easier than ever to isolate the parts you need.
Here are our top 5 picks in 2025 — tested, compared, and rated.
1. LALAL.AI
Best for speed and ease of use
Upload a track, pick what to extract (vocals, drums, bass, etc.), and download the separated stems.
It’s quick, clean, and supports batch uploads if you pay.
Pros
✔ Fast stem extraction
✔ Great vocal isolation
✔ Supports multiple stem types
Cons
✖️ Slight digital artifacts with complex mixes
✖️ Paid plan required for high-quality exports
2. Splitter.AI
Best free option for beginners
2-stem and 5-stem options available. Works in-browser and gives solid results for quick tests or mashups.
Pros
✔ 100% free
✔ Simple interface
✔ Doesn’t require signup
Cons
✖️ Lower quality separation than paid tools
✖️ Can be slow during peak hours
3. Moises.ai
Best all-in-one platform for DJs & producers
Moises offers stem separation, key detection, BPM analysis, and even pitch shifting.
Available as both a web and mobile app.
Pros
✔ Great for DJ prep and vocal removal
✔ Cloud storage and mobile support
✔ Realtime playback with isolated stems
Cons
✖️ Free plan is limited
✖️ Processing time can vary
4. AudioShake
Best quality for pro use
Used by record labels and licensing companies. It’s pricey, but delivers studio-grade separation.
Pros
✔ Industry-level stem quality
✔ Works on full masters
✔ Available via API for developers
Cons
✖️ Expensive
✖️ Limited access without business account
5. Spleeter by Deezer (via Python or GUIs like UVR)
Best for advanced users
Spleeter is open-source and can be run locally. You’ll find it used in many front-end apps like Ultimate Vocal Remover (UVR).
Pros
✔ Customizable
✔ No online upload required
✔ Used in many popular stem tools
Cons
✖️ Requires setup knowledge
✖️ Not beginner-friendly out of the box
Final Thoughts
AI stem tools are now essential in modern production and remix culture. Whether you’re building edits for DJ sets, reworking tracks, or starting with vocal ideas — these tools let you break music apart and rebuild it your way.
If you’re learning production or DJing, we use many of these tools in our DJ lessons and music production courses at Future Sound Academy. Join us in Warrington or check out our upcoming online courses to learn hands-on techniques using stems and remixes in your workflow.
👉 Want a stem extraction tutorial using these tools? Let us know and we’ll build it into the course.