BandLab Splitter

BandLab Splitter separates songs into stems so musicians can work with individual parts, including vocals, bass, drums, and other instruments. It is available on Android, iOS, and the web, though BandLab says features can differ by platform and the latest Splitter features may not yet be fully accessible on Android. Free users can upload unlimited tracks, with each file under 15 minutes. Accepted media includes audio files such as MP3, WAV, and M4A, as well as video. Users can adjust stem volume, solo or mute parts, change the split configuration, and adjust BPM, pitch, or loop sections. Stems can be downloaded or opened in BandLab Studio as audio or MIDI. Pro and Max add guitar, strings, and piano isolation, along with faster separation. The Recently Imported list keeps up to three previous sessions. Pro monthly costs $14.99 a month after a free 3-day trial. Listed annual prices are $99,149 a year for Pro and $199,299 a year for Max.

Splitter offers stem separation and editing controls, with additional stem options and faster separation in Pro and Max. Platform features can differ, so Android users should note the stated availability limitation.

BandLab describes Splitter as a tool for musicians of any skill level who want to practice with individual song parts.

BandLab Splitter separates songs into individual stems and provides controls for working with each part. It is best suited to musicians who want to practise against isolated instruments or move separated material into BandLab Studio. Its free plan is unusually open on upload count, but access to guitar, strings and piano stems requires a subscription.

Overview

Splitter accepts audio files, including MP3, WAV and M4A, as well as video. Free separation produces vocals, bass, drums and other instruments; Pro and Max add guitar, strings and piano isolation, along with faster separation. That makes the free tier a capable starting point for broad practice, while musicians who need a particular instrument separated have a clear reason to upgrade.

Users can adjust stem volume, solo or mute parts, change the split configuration, and adjust BPM, pitch or loop sections. These controls make the results useful for targeted rehearsal rather than just one-time extraction. Stems can be downloaded as audio or MIDI, or opened in BandLab Studio in either format. Splitter retains up to three previous sessions in Recently Imported, so it is not a substitute for a longer project archive.

Key features

• Stem controls: Volume, solo and mute help focus listening on one part; BPM, pitch and looping provide practical ways to work through a passage.
• Audio and MIDI output: Download stems or open them in BandLab Studio, giving users a route from separation to further editing.
• Broad file support and uploads: Free users can upload unlimited tracks, provided each media file is under 15 minutes. That generous count is useful for regular practice, though the per-file duration cap still applies.
• Expanded isolation in paid plans: Pro and Max add guitar, strings and piano stems and faster processing. Those options matter when the four free groups do not isolate the part a user needs.

Pricing

Free: free. It includes four stem groups and unlimited track uploads, with each file under 15 minutes. This is the sensible choice for musicians who can work with vocals, bass, drums and other instruments and do not need faster separation.

BandLab Pro (monthly): $14.99 a month, automatically renewing monthly after a free 3-day trial. It adds faster separation, guitar, strings and piano isolation, and direct Studio access. Choose it when those additions justify an ongoing monthly charge; remember to account for automatic renewal after the trial.

BandLab Pro (annual): $99,149 a year, billed annually. It includes faster separation, the added instrument stems and direct Studio access. The feature set matches monthly Pro, but the annual term is a substantially longer commitment.

BandLab Max (annual): $199,299 a year, billed annually, with the same stated separation, stem and Studio features as Pro. Max also includes priority support and faster response times for support requests. That support benefit is the clearest distinction for users comparing it with Pro.

Both paid tiers retain a 15-minute maximum upload length. Splitter's pricing model is freemium, and the free plan remains available without an upload-count cap.

Platforms

Splitter is offered on Android, iOS and the web. BandLab cautions that web and mobile features can differ and that the latest Splitter features may not yet be fully accessible on Android. Android users should therefore be cautious about choosing it specifically for the newest capabilities.

Who it's for

Splitter suits musicians at any skill level who want to practise more efficiently by isolating parts, as well as users who want audio or MIDI stems for further work in BandLab Studio. The free version is especially appealing for frequent use across many short tracks. It is a weaker fit for anyone whose work depends on files longer than 15 minutes or on the additional instrument stems without paying.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Unlimited free uploads make repeated practice sessions possible without an upload quota.
• Pro: Audio and MIDI downloads and Studio access give separated stems useful next steps beyond listening.
• Pro: BPM, pitch and loop controls support focused work on particular passages.
• Con: Free separation stops at four broad groups, leaving guitar, strings and piano isolation to paid plans.
• Con: The 15-minute file cap limits use with longer recordings.
• Con: Android may not yet expose the newest Splitter features, while web and mobile capabilities can differ.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, see AI Stem Splitters.

• LALAL.AI is another freemium option, with wider platform coverage and a free relaxed queue capped at 10 minutes and 200 MB per file; full downloads are unavailable on its Starter plan.
• Suno is a freemium Android and iOS option whose free plan includes 50 credits per day and an eight-minute audio upload allowance.
• Fadr offers a free tier with vocals, melodies, drums and bass, MP3 downloads, MIDI detection and Remix Maker; choose it if those capabilities fit your workflow.
• Moises may suit lighter use: its free plan allows up to five uploads per month, with files up to five minutes and limited stem-separation options.
• MVSEP has a free unregistered option with 50 daily separations and more than 100 AI models, but imposes a 10-minute and 100 MB limit, one concurrent job, low queue priority and captcha.
• Pymss is a free, open-source option that runs locally.
• VocaSplitter is a free option with no upload limit, account or watermark.
• AI Stem Separation is a web-based paid option with a free allowance of five minutes for use within the month; its free files are limited to four minutes and 50 MB, and unused minutes expire that month.

Verdict

BandLab Splitter is a strong fit for musicians who want unlimited free uploads, practical practice controls and audio or MIDI stems they can carry into Studio. Its main advantage is that generous free workflow; look elsewhere if Android feature parity, longer files or free isolation of guitar, strings and piano is essential.