BandLab Splitter

BandLab Splitter is an AI stem-separation tool for musicians who want to isolate parts of a recording for practice, arranging, or remix preparation. It is especially suitable for BandLab users who want a direct route into Studio, while the free tier also gives casual users substantial room to work. Its main limitation is the difference between broad free stems and the more specific instrument isolation reserved for paid plans.

Overview

Splitter accepts MP3, WAV, M4A, and video files, then separates a song into individual components. Free users get vocals, bass, drums, and other instruments. That four-part grouping is enough for rehearsing a singer, rhythm section, or general instrumental bed, but it cannot isolate guitar, strings, or piano individually. Pro and Max add those three stem types and perform separation faster, making them the more practical choices for detailed transcription or part-focused rehearsal.

Each result can be shaped before export. Volume controls, solo and mute functions, split-configuration changes, BPM and pitch adjustment, and loop sections let a player concentrate on a passage at a manageable speed or in a different key. Splitter can download stems as audio or MIDI, or open them in BandLab Studio in either format, so it serves both quick practice and a path into a larger project. The Recently Imported list retains up to three previous sessions, useful for short-term continuity but not as a complete project archive.

Key features

• Broad free separation: Vocals, bass, drums, and other instruments cover common practice tasks without a per-track upload quota.
• Instrument-specific paid stems: Guitar, strings, and piano isolation in Pro and Max is the meaningful upgrade for players who need one part separated from the rest of the mix.
• Practice controls: Solo, mute, volume, looping, BPM, and pitch adjustments support focused repetition rather than simple one-click extraction.
• Audio and MIDI workflow: Exports and direct BandLab Studio access let users continue editing instead of stopping at a preview.
• File flexibility: Audio and video uploads are supported, with each media file limited to 15 minutes.

Pricing

Free — free. This plan includes four stems and unlimited track uploads, provided every file is under 15 minutes. It is the sensible starting point for practice and occasional stem work, but the four-group ceiling rules out separate guitar, strings, or piano parts.

BandLab Pro (monthly) — $14.99 a month. After a free 3-day trial, billing renews automatically each month. Pro adds faster separation, guitar, strings, and piano isolation, plus direct Studio access. Choose it when you need those outputs temporarily or prefer a monthly commitment; cancel before renewal if the trial or a short project is all you need.

BandLab Pro (annual) — $99,149 a year. It carries the same faster processing, expanded stems, and direct Studio access as monthly Pro, with annual billing. The annual term suits a sustained workflow only if that commitment matches your use.

BandLab Max (annual) — $199,299 a year. Max includes the same listed Splitter capabilities as Pro and adds priority support with faster response times. It is aimed at users who place a premium on support handling; it offers little reason to upgrade solely for stem features.

Platforms

Splitter runs on web, Android, and iOS. BandLab cautions that web and mobile features can differ, and the newest Splitter features may not yet be fully accessible on Android. Check the platform you intend to use before relying on a particular workflow.

Who it's for

BandLab positions Splitter for musicians of any skill level who want more efficient practice. The free plan fits learners, singers, and producers needing broad vocal or rhythm separation with unlimited uploads. Pro is better for instrumentalists and arrangers requiring guitar, strings, or piano stems, while Max makes sense when priority support matters. It is less suitable for files longer than 15 minutes or for anyone requiring an extensive session history beyond three recent imports.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Unlimited free uploads remove a recurring usage quota; audio and video input broadens the material you can process; BPM, pitch, and looping controls make the output practical for rehearsal; audio and MIDI export plus Studio handoff support continued production.
• Cons: Free separation stops at four broad groups; the 15-minute file cap excludes longer recordings; Android may lag behind web and iOS features; Max's distinctive benefit is support priority rather than additional listed stem types.

Alternatives

For a wider platform range and an always-free starter tier with a 10-minute relaxed queue and 200 MB file limit, consider LALAL.AI. Choose Moises instead if five-minute files and five uploads per month are acceptable in exchange for its dedicated mobile, desktop, web, and extension coverage. Pymss is the better fit for a free, open-source, locally run option. Fadr suits users wanting a free tier with vocals, melodies, drums, bass, MP3 downloads, MIDI detection, and a Remix Maker. MVSEP is an alternative for users seeking many AI models and a stated daily separation allowance. Sonura is oriented toward loop and sound creation rather than straightforward song stem practice. StemRoller is a free, open-source desktop choice for macOS and Windows. Suno is aimed at AI music creation rather than conventional stem separation. Browse the AI Stem Splitters list for more options.

Verdict

Choose BandLab Splitter if you want unlimited free uploads, useful rehearsal controls, and audio or MIDI delivery into BandLab Studio. Look elsewhere if you need files over 15 minutes, a complete Android feature set today, or more than four free stem groups; Pro is the necessary step for guitar, strings, and piano isolation.