Tool comparison
DrumSplit vs Cubase
Cubase is Steinberg's professional DAW with extensive MIDI and audio editing. Check its current feature list for its own stem tools. DrumSplit is a web drum splitter whose files you can bring into a Cubase session.
At a glance
| Feature | DrumSplit | Cubase |
|---|---|---|
| Drum separation | 7 files: kick, snare, hi-hats, toms, cymbals, a drum bus and the music without drums | Check current options |
| Price | $0.99 per split | $99-$579 for DAW |
| SpectraLayers integration | N/A — web tool | Available in Cubase Pro, general-purpose unmixing |
| Individual kit pieces | Yes (kick, snare, hi-hats, toms, cymbals) | Check current options |
| Separation modes | 3 modes for different drum types | Check current options |
| Platform | Any browser | Windows, Mac |
Why DrumSplit wins for most people
Cubase Pro includes SpectraLayers for general unmixing. Check its current feature list for how it handles drums. DrumSplit gives you 7 files per split (kick, snare, hi-hats, toms, cymbals, a drum bus and the music without drums), ready to drop into a Cubase session.
What DrumSplit gives up
DrumSplit is drums-only separation. Cubase with SpectraLayers offers spectral editing, layer isolation and other forensic audio tools that go beyond what any separator provides.
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.
Try DrumSplit