Fadr
Fairfax Station, Virginia, United States
What it is
Fadr is a music tool for separating songs into stems, making remixes and DJ sets, and creating instruments and drum kits with AI. Its free Basic plan allows unlimited stems, remixes, and DJ sets, with high-quality MP3 downloads; Basic uploads are limited to 10 minutes. Fadr Plus adds 18 stem types, one-hour uploads, WAV downloads, plugins, API access, and unlimited storage for $10/mo. Siren turns words into playable instruments and includes ADSR controls and low-pass, high-pass, band-pass, and notch filters. DrumGPT creates 16-element drum kits from text prompts, with pitch, volume, and amplitude-envelope controls. The Stems Plugin works with major DAWs and software supporting VST3, with Windows VST3 and Mac VST3/AU support. Siren is available online, as an iPhone and iPad app, and as an audio plugin. The API separates vocals, drums, bass, melodies, and instrumental parts, and detects MIDI, chords, key, and tempo. API access requires Fadr Plus, and the Create Stem Task endpoint costs US$0.05 per minute of audio.
For and against
For
- Free Basic plan includes unlimited stems and remixes
- Plus offers 18 stem types and one-hour uploads
- Siren and DrumGPT provide instrument-creation tools
- Exports include MP3 and WAV
Against
- Basic uploads are limited to 10 minutes
- Plus costs $10/mo
- API requires Plus and costs US$0.05 per audio minute
- Terms say the service is not tailored to HIPAA or FISMA
The verdict
Fadr combines stem separation with remixing, AI instrument creation, and plugin options. Basic has a 10-minute upload limit, while longer uploads, WAV downloads, and API access require Plus.
Who it suits
Fadr suits musicians and producers who want to separate songs into stems, build remixes, or create instruments and drum kits. Its plugins and API may also suit users working with DAWs or audio-processing workflows.
Plans and prices
Fadr Basic
vocals · melodies · drums · bass
Read 14 Oct 2026 · fadr.com
Fadr Plus
18 stem types · Pro Stems · 1-hour uploads · WAV downloads
Read 14 Oct 2026 · fadr.com
Fadr Plus
18 stem types · Pro Stems · 1-hour uploads · WAV downloads
Read 14 Oct 2026 · fadr.com
On the record
- API access
- API use requires Fadr Plus, with the subscription covering the first $10 of API usage each month.fadr.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- API authentication
- API requests use Bearer keys created in the account API tab, and keys are tied to account billing.fadr.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- API capabilities
- The Fadr API separates songs into vocals, drums, bass, melodies, and instrumental, and provides MIDI, chord progression, key, and tempo detection.fadr.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- API documentation
- Fadr publishes technical documentation covering plugins, API overview, authentication, tutorials, endpoints and billing.fadr.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- API endpoint
- The documented API base URL is https://api.fadr.com and it provides file, asset and stem-task endpoints.fadr.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- API extensibility
- The API uses presigned upload and download URLs, stored assets and asynchronously polled processing tasks.fadr.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- API pricing
- The Create Stem Task endpoint costs US$0.05 per minute of audio.fadr.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- API scope
- The API returns vocal, drum, bass, melody and instrumental stems plus MIDI, chord progression, key and tempo data.fadr.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Availability limitation
- Terms disclaim guaranteed availability and allow interruption, modification or discontinuation without notice.fadr.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Basic usage
- Fadr Basic allows unlimited stems, remixes, and DJ sets with high-quality MP3 downloads for free.fadr.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Company facts
- LinkedIn lists Fadr as a Fairfax Station, Virginia music company founded in 2020 with 2–10 employees.linkedin.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Company profile
- Crunchbase lists Fadr as a private Fairfax Station company with 11–50 employees and legal name Pebble LLC.crunchbase.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- Compliance limitation
- Fadr's terms say the site is not tailored to industry-specific regulations including HIPAA and FISMA.fadr.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Core function
- Fadr separates vocals and 15 other instruments from songs, provides remixing, AI instrument creation, and AI drum-kit creation.fadr.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Data storage
- Fadr says API files are stored in its secure cloud storage and exchanged through temporary presigned upload and download URLs.fadr.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- DAW integration
- The Stems Plugin works with all major DAWs and software supporting VST3, on Windows VST3 and Mac VST3/AU.fadr.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- DJ tool
- Fadr includes a DJ workflow for making DJ sets with synchronized transitions and mashups.g2.com · read 14 Oct 2026
- DrumGPT
- DrumGPT generates playable drum kits from textual descriptions and is offered online and as a plugin.fadr.com · read 14 Oct 2026
The review
Fadr is a music production tool for separating songs into stems, remixing them and creating instruments or drum kits with AI. It best suits remixers and producers who want those jobs in one place, with a free tier for shorter tracks and paid options for expanded exports and workflows. Its breadth is appealing, though the 10-minute Basic upload cap makes Plus the practical choice for longer source songs.
Overview
Fadr combines stem separation and remixing with text-driven instrument and drum-kit creation. Basic covers core separation, MIDI detection and Remix Maker without a subscription; Plus adds finer stem choices, longer uploads, WAV exports, plugins, API access and unlimited storage. That makes Fadr more than a splitter, but readers who only need a simple mobile remix app may prefer a narrower option.
Key features
Separate tracks and remix
Basic separates vocals, melodies, drums and bass, with unlimited stems, remixes and DJ sets and high-quality MP3 downloads. For experimentation and shorter source tracks, that is a substantial free starting point. The 10-minute upload limit is restrictive for longer recordings.
Plus expands separation to 18 stem types, including lead and background vocals, kick, snare, piano, guitar, strings and wind, and accepts tracks up to an hour. The maximum upload size is 200 MB. Greater separation detail is useful when a remix needs a particular part rather than a broad vocal or drum stem; WAV downloads also give producers an option beyond Basic's MP3 export.
Generate instruments and drum kits
Siren turns words into playable instruments and provides ADSR controls alongside low-pass, high-pass, band-pass and notch filters. That gives sound designers ways to shape generated sounds rather than treating each result as a finished preset. Siren works online, as an iPhone and iPad app, and as an audio plugin for major DAWs.
DrumGPT generates 16-element drum kits from text prompts, with pitch, volume and amplitude-envelope controls. It is suited to assembling a kit from a prompt, while users who need a different kind of sound-design workflow may find the feature set too specific.
Plugins and API
The Stems Plugin works with major DAWs and software that support VST3, with Windows VST3 and Mac VST3/AU versions. This can keep stem work closer to a production workflow than a web-only tool.
The API separates audio into vocals, drums, bass, melodies and instrumental, and can detect MIDI, chords, key and tempo. Its Create Stem Task endpoint costs US$0.05 per minute of audio, and API use requires Plus. Fadr says API files move through temporary presigned upload and download URLs and are stored in secure cloud storage. The service is a web platform hosted in the United States; its terms say it is not tailored to industry-specific regulations such as HIPAA or FISMA, so it is not a fit for regulated workflows that require those protections.
Pricing
Fadr Basic: free. It includes vocals, melodies, drums and bass, MP3 downloads, MIDI detection and Remix Maker, with unlimited stems, remixes and DJ sets. The 10-minute upload limit and MP3-only downloads are the main trade-offs.
Fadr Plus: $10 a month, billed $10/mo. It adds 18 stem types, uploads up to one hour, WAV downloads, plugins, API access and unlimited storage. Plus is the better fit for longer material, more precise separation or DAW and API workflows; readers using only short tracks and MP3 exports can stay on Basic.
The API's Create Stem Task endpoint is priced at US$0.05 per minute of audio, with Plus required for API access.
Platforms
Fadr is available on the web, iOS, macOS, Windows and through its API. Siren is offered online, as an iPhone and iPad app, and as a plugin; the Stems Plugin supports VST3 software on Windows and VST3/AU on Mac. The platform mix spans mobile creation and desktop production, though the core service is web-based.
Who it's for
Fadr fits remixers who want free, unlimited basic stem and Remix Maker use on tracks no longer than 10 minutes, and producers who will pay for longer uploads, WAV output or more detailed stems. Its plugin and API options also suit users integrating separation into a DAW or software workflow. It is a poor match for regulated work requiring HIPAA- or FISMA-tailored service terms.
Pros and cons
- Pro: Basic includes unlimited stems, remixes and DJ sets, making ongoing experimentation possible without a subscription.
- Pro: Plus combines 18 stem types, hour-long uploads, WAV downloads, plugins and API access in one plan.
- Pro: Siren and DrumGPT add controllable instrument and kit creation beyond song separation.
- Con: Basic's 10-minute upload cap excludes longer songs unless you upgrade.
- Con: API access requires Plus, and stem-task processing is separately priced at US$0.05 per minute.
- Con: Fadr's terms do not tailor the service to HIPAA, FISMA or other industry-specific regulations.
Alternatives
For broader comparisons, browse AI Music Remixing Tools, Stem Separation Software and AI Stem Splitters.
- Hyph is a freemium iOS and Android option for readers who want a mobile-focused alternative.
- Wondera AI Remix Tools is a freemium option on Android, iOS and web, with a $5.00-per-month Basic plan or $10.00-per-month Premium plan billed through App Store in-app purchases.
- AceStep AI Music Remixer offers web and API access, with a free tier of 10 credits per day for tracks up to 120 seconds and personal use, or 50 credits for a one-time $7.00 payment.
- AetherWave Music Studio is a web and API alternative whose free plan has 0 monthly credits, one station, one band, a 100 MB gallery and 30-day file retention.
- AI Remix Music Generator is web-based; its free plan includes 10 signup credits, one job at a time, and remixes that cost 2 credits per run.
- MeloLab AI Remix is a web option with 8 lifetime free credits, one concurrent generation, seven-day song storage and personal-use terms.
- Mubert AI Music Remixer is web-based and offers 24 monthly credits, two songs and one music generation per month on its free personal-use plan.
- MusicWave.ai is a web option with 10 signup credits for two song generations, streaming-only output and personal-use terms on its free tier.
Verdict
Choose Fadr if you want stem separation and remixing alongside AI instrument creation, with a free plan for shorter tracks and a clear upgrade path to detailed stems, WAV files and production integrations. Look elsewhere if your tracks exceed Basic's limit and you do not want to pay, or if your workflow needs regulated-service terms that Fadr does not provide.