Sonura

Sonura is an artist-led AI music studio that combines browser creation tools, stem separation and a DAW plugin. It suits producers, remixers, musicians and creators who want separation alongside loop and track generation. Its broad workflow is appealing, but commercial users must choose a paid plan and clear the source recording themselves.

Overview

Sonura Split accepts WAV or MP3 uploads and returns WAV or MP3 stems. You can choose a simple two-stem split of vocals and instrumental, or a six-stem result covering vocals, drums, bass, guitar, piano and other. Sonura says most tracks finish in under a minute; longer files and six-stem jobs can take a few minutes because processing runs on its machines. The current upload-size limit must be checked inside the app, so it is not possible to plan around a published maximum.

Sonura positions the service as a complete browser-and-DAW environment for making loops, vocals, one-shots, stems and full tracks. Its models are built on licensed music rather than scraped catalogs. The company says it does not sell personal information and uses HTTPS, access-controlled storage, regular security assessments and need-based employee access. Account data remains until deletion, private content is deleted when the account is deleted, and usage logs are typically kept for 12 months.

Key features

Stem separation

The two-stem mode is practical for quick vocal removal or instrumental extraction, while six-stem mode gives mixers and remixers more control over individual parts. Commercial clearance applies only when you own or have permission to use the underlying recording; Sonura does not replace that responsibility.

DAW workflow

Sonura Flow is a VST3 and AU plugin for Ableton Live, Logic Pro, FL Studio, Studio One, Bitwig, Cubase, Reaper and GarageBand. It runs on macOS 12 Monterey or later and 64-bit Windows 10 or 11. An internet connection is required while creating sounds, making it less suitable for offline production.

Pricing

The Free plan costs nothing and includes 20 credits plus daily credits, 10 loops daily, 20 one-shots and effects daily, and up to four full tracks daily. Creations are public domain under CC0, so this tier is best for experimentation, learning and non-exclusive material rather than commercial releases.

Starter costs $10 a month, shown as billed $20 $10/mo. It provides 200 loops monthly, 400 one-shots and effects, up to 80 full tracks, commercial-use rights and stem splitting. This is the entry point for creators who need commercial rights without the larger production quotas.

Pro costs $20 a month, shown as billed $40 $20/mo. It raises allowances to 500 loops, 1,000 one-shots and effects and up to 200 full tracks, adding high-quality downloads and priority 24/7 support. Max costs $45 a month, shown as billed $90 $45/mo, with 1,250 loops, 2,500 one-shots and effects and up to 500 full tracks, plus one-to-one support calls, early feature access and custom feature requests. Pro suits heavier independent production; Max is aimed at teams or professionals who value support and influence over the roadmap.

Platforms

Sonura is available on the web, macOS and Windows. There is no standalone desktop app; desktop creation is delivered through the Sonura Flow plugin.

Who it's for

Producers and remixers get both separated stems and generation tools in one service. DJs can isolate vocals or instrumentals, while musicians and learners can work within generous daily free allowances. Mix and post engineers benefit from six-part exports, and video or content creators can build audio in a browser. Users needing offline operation, a stated upload cap or commercial rights at no cost should look elsewhere.

Pros and cons

Pros

• Two- and six-stem modes cover quick extraction and more detailed editing.
• WAV and MP3 import and export fit common production workflows.
• Flow supports major DAWs on current macOS and 64-bit Windows systems.
• Paid tiers combine commercial rights with substantial creation quotas.
• Priority support, calls and custom requests scale with higher plans.

Cons

• Free creations are CC0 public domain, ruling out many commercial uses.
• Commercial stem splitting still requires rights to the source recording.
• The upload-size limit is not published on the page.
• Flow needs an internet connection while generating sounds.
• Starter and higher prices are presented with billed figures that require careful checking at checkout.

Alternatives

LALAL.AI is a better fit when you need mobile, Linux or API access, though its free Starter offering limits relaxed-queue time, file size and full downloads.

Moises suits users who prefer a mobile and browser service with a free tier, but its free plan allows up to five uploads monthly and files up to five minutes.

Pymss is the choice for open-source, locally run separation across a wide range of platforms.

Fadr is preferable when MIDI detection and a remix maker matter alongside vocals, melodies, drums and bass.

MVSEP offers many AI models and a large daily separation allowance, with limits such as 10-minute, 100 MB files and low queue priority on its unregistered tier.

BandLab Splitter fits users wanting unlimited uploads under 15 minutes and four stems in a web or mobile service.

StemRoller is a free, open-source desktop alternative for vocal, drum, bass and other-instrumental stems.

Suno is aimed more directly at AI song creation, with mobile apps and a free daily credit allowance.

For broader comparisons, see AI Stem Splitters and Stem Separation Software.

Verdict

Choose Sonura if you want browser-based stem separation alongside loop, sound and full-track creation, with a plugin for a mainstream DAW. Paid plans make the service more practical for commercial work and heavier output, while the free tier is useful for learning and experimentation. Look elsewhere if you need offline generation, a clearly published upload limit or unrestricted commercial rights without paying.