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Stem separation, answered

How it works, what it costs, and what happens to your files.

Product

What is separ8?
separ8 is a browser-based audio tool that uses AI models to split a mixed song into separate stems such as vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, other, and instrumental.
Can I use separ8 without installing software?
Yes. Upload a supported audio file or paste a public video link, then preview, mix, and download results in a modern desktop or mobile browser.
How do I remove vocals from a track?
Separate the song, then mute the vocal lane to make an instrumental or solo the vocal lane to hear and download the acapella.

Formats and quality

Which audio formats does separ8 support?
Uploads support MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, OGG, AIFF, WMA, Opus, AU, APE, and M4A. Available downloads include MP3, WAV, FLAC, OGG, AAC, Opus, and AIFF.
Which stems can it separate?
Common outputs include vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano, other, and instrumental. Exact outputs depend on the selected model and source audio.
Will every separated stem sound clean?
Quality varies with arrangement, recording, compression, source quality, and model choice. Dense mixes and overlapping instruments can leave audible bleed or artifacts, so preview results before downloading.

Limits and pricing

How much does separ8 cost?
Guests can start free without a card, and free accounts can reach 10 monthly separations. Plus starts at $4.99 per month with 40 separations and up to 100 saved mixes; Pro starts at $9.99 per month with 100 separations and up to 300 saved mixes. Plus monthly includes a 30-day trial with a card; Pro has no trial. Compare plans at /pricing.Full plan details
How do I get more separations?
Create a free account to add 5 account separations each month, or open Plus and Pro from the plans dialog or /pricing for higher monthly and saved-mix limits.
How long can a track be?
A submitted track can be up to 8 minutes long.
How long does separation take?
Processing time depends on track length, selected model, source preparation, and available compute. The on-page progress log reports real stages instead of promising a fixed completion time.
Can I run more than one separation?
You can submit work from another tab, but jobs may briefly wait when available processing capacity is busy. Plans raise usage caps; they do not sell priority processing.

Privacy and accounts

What happens to guest files?
Guest uploads and stems use temporary storage for processing and playback. Guest stems normally expire about one hour after processing, with automated cleanup handling temporary files that remain longer.
What changes when I create an account?
An account can save completed mixes in protected storage and create durable Share mix links. Saved audio remains available until it is removed or a deletion request is completed.
May I upload any song?
Only upload audio you own or are authorized to process. You remain responsible for copyright, licensing, privacy, and any use of separated outputs.
What happens if processing fails?
The interface reports the failure and stops the job. A failed run should not be treated as a completed separation; contact support if your displayed balance appears incorrect.
How can I ask about my data or account?
Email separ8.app@gmail.com with the account email and request details. Do not send passwords or private audio attachments by email.

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