Tool comparison
DrumSplit vs iZotope RX
iZotope RX is the industry-standard audio repair suite used in post-production, mastering and forensic audio. Its Music Rebalance module can boost or reduce drum levels — but it does not separate individual kit pieces.
At a glance
| Feature | DrumSplit | iZotope RX |
|---|---|---|
| Drum output | 5 individual stems (kick, snare, hi-hats, toms, cymbals) | Volume control per element (no true separation into files) |
| Price | $0.99 per split | $399-$1,199 depending on tier |
| Learning curve | Seconds | Hours — deep professional suite |
| Audio repair | Separation only | De-noise, de-click, de-clip, spectral editing, dialogue isolation |
| Export stems | 6 downloadable WAV files | Continuous volume adjustment, not discrete stems |
| Best for | Drum kit-piece separation | Audio repair, forensic editing, post-production |
Why DrumSplit wins for most people
iZotope RX's Music Rebalance lets you push faders to adjust drum, vocal, bass and other levels — but it does not export discrete stem files. You cannot load the kick drum into a sampler because there is no kick file. DrumSplit gives you 5 discrete WAV files, one per kit piece, ready for any use.
What DrumSplit gives up
DrumSplit is a one-trick tool — drum separation only. iZotope RX is a complete audio repair suite with dozens of modules for noise reduction, spectral editing, dialogue isolation and forensic cleanup. Different tools, different jobs.
Try DrumSplit
Upload a song and get 5 individual drum stems plus a drumless music track. From $0.99 per split. No subscription. Credits never expire.
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