Tool comparison
DrumSplit vs Ableton Live Stem Separation
Ableton Live 12 includes built-in stem separation that produces vocals, drums, bass and other. Check its current feature list for how it handles drums. DrumSplit separates each kit piece into its own file.
At a glance
| Feature | DrumSplit | Ableton Live |
|---|---|---|
| Drum output | 7 files: kick, snare, hi-hats, toms, cymbals, a drum bus and the music without drums | Check current options |
| Price for drums | $0.99 per split | Included with Ableton Live Standard/Suite ($449+) |
| Platform | Any device, any browser | Mac and Windows (Ableton required) |
| Processing | Cloud GPU | Local CPU/GPU |
| Integration | Download WAV stems, import to any DAW | Built into Ableton's workflow |
| Individual kit pieces | Yes | Check current options |
Why DrumSplit wins for most people
Ableton's built-in separator is seamless for a quick split inside your session. If you need to sample an individual kick or isolate a hi-hat pattern, that is what DrumSplit is for. One workflow: Ableton for the broad split, DrumSplit Direct mode on the drum stem for per-piece files.
What DrumSplit gives up
DrumSplit requires uploading audio to a cloud service. Ableton processes locally and integrates directly into your session. DrumSplit also only handles drums — Ableton gives you vocal, bass and other stems too.
Try DrumSplit
Upload a song to the drum splitter & drum stem separator and get 7 files: kick, snare, hi-hats, toms, cymbals, a drum bus and the music without drums. From $0.99 per split. No subscription. Purchased credits never expire.
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