YOUTUBE STEM SEPARATOR
YouTube Stem Separator
Paste any YouTube link and split the song into vocals, drums, bass and other stems with AI. Free, no signup, ready in under a minute.
Paste a YouTube linkSplit any YouTube song into 4 stems
unstem.me is a free online YouTube stem separator. Drop in a YouTube URL — a music video, a live recording, a YouTube Music link — and an AI model trained on studio multitracks splits the mix into four independent tracks. You get the isolated vocals, the full drum kit, the bass, and everything else (guitars, keys, synths, strings) as separate MP3 files.
There is no software to install, no account, no upload. The audio is fetched from YouTube server-side, processed on a GPU, and the stems are ready in under a minute for most songs. Preview each track in the browser, download what you need individually, or grab the whole pack as a ZIP.
- Vocals — isolated lead and backing vocal lines, ready for karaoke, remixes or transcription.
- Drums — full drum kit including kick, snare, hats and cymbals, perfect for sample lifting or drum lessons.
- Bass — clean bass line for bass players learning to play along or for producers rebuilding a low end.
- Other — the rest of the mix: guitars, keys, pads, strings, synths.
How to separate stems from a YouTube video
- Copy the YouTube URL. Open the video you want to split and copy its link from the address bar or the Share button.
- Paste it on unstem.me. Go to the homepage and drop the URL into the input field.
- Hit "Separate stems". The job runs on a GPU. Most songs are done in under a minute; longer mixes take a bit more.
- Download. Preview each stem, download individual MP3s, or grab them all as a single ZIP.
Who is this for
Musicians use the stems to practice along with a song without the instrument they're learning — bass players mute the bass, drummers mute the drums, singers grab an instrumental. Producers lift drum loops, melodic phrases or vocal hooks for new productions. DJs and remixers build acapellas, instrumentals, and mashups. Music students transcribe parts that were buried in the mix.
YouTube stem separation FAQ
Can I separate stems from any YouTube video?
Yes — any public YouTube video with audio works. Paste the URL, the audio is downloaded server-side, and the AI splits it into vocals, drums, bass and other instruments.
Does this work with YouTube Music links?
Yes. YouTube Music URLs resolve to the same underlying video, so any music.youtube.com link is accepted just like a regular youtube.com link.
Is YouTube stem separation legal?
The tool is intended for personal and educational use — practicing along, transcribing, studying production. You are responsible for respecting the copyright of the source material.
What audio quality do I get back?
Each stem is encoded as a high-bitrate MP3. The separation is performed by a state-of-the-art model trained on studio multitracks, so vocals and drums come out clean for most modern productions.
How long does it take?
Most songs finish in under a minute. You can leave the tab open or enable browser notifications to be pinged when the stems are ready.