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Everything we know about stem separation, audio production workflows, and making AI work for real creators.

FEATUREDDeep Dive7 min read

How AI Stem Separation Actually Works

A plain-English breakdown of source separation — from classic NMF methods to Meta's HTDemucs Hybrid Transformer architecture that powers AudSep today.

Read article →March 28, 2026
USE CASE5 min read

The DJ's Guide to Isolating Acapellas in 60 Seconds

Stop hunting for official vocal stems. Learn how to rip a clean acapella from any track in under a minute using AudSep — and blend it live with perfect pitch.

March 26, 2026Read →
TUTORIAL4 min read

Remove Background Noise from Podcast Recordings

HVAC hum, street noise, and keyboard clicks ruin podcast audio. Here's a step-by-step workflow for getting broadcast-clean dialogue using AudSep's denoiser mode.

March 24, 2026Read →
USE CASE6 min read

Sampling in 2026: How Producers Use AI Stems

Modern beat makers don't flip vinyl anymore — they flip stems. We explore how producers use AudSep to legally sample elements from reference tracks, then rebuild them into something entirely new.

March 22, 2026Read →
USE CASE4 min read

How Music Teachers Use Stem Separation in the Classroom

From transcribing solos to teaching chord voicings, isolated stems are a secret weapon for music education. Here's how teachers have incorporated AudSep into lessons.

March 20, 2026Read →
TUTORIAL3 min read

Build a Perfect Karaoke Track in 3 Steps

Upload. Remove vocals. Export instrumental. It really is that simple. We walk through the exact settings to get a clean, full-band karaoke backing track with no bleed-through.

March 18, 2026Read →
DEEP DIVE9 min read

HTDemucs vs MDX-Net: Which Model Should You Use?

Both models are excellent, but they excel in different scenarios. We ran 200 test tracks through both and break down exactly when you should pick each one.

March 15, 2026Read →
WORKFLOW5 min read

How Film Composers Use Stem Separation for Reference Tracks

When a director says "I want it to sound like Zimmer", composers need to study that reference deeply. Here's how to tear apart a film score stems-by-stem to understand what makes it tick.

March 12, 2026Read →