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DrumSplit vs Pro Tools

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Pro Tools is the industry standard for recording and mixing in professional studios. Check its current feature list for its own stem tools. DrumSplit adds 7 files per split, including individual kit-piece stems, to bring into a session.

At a glance

FeatureDrumSplitPro Tools
Drum separation7 files: kick, snare, hi-hats, toms, cymbals, a drum bus and the music without drumsCheck current options
Price$0.99 per split$9.99-$99.99/month
Use caseDrum isolation from stereo mixesFull recording, editing, mixing suite
Individual kit piecesYesCheck current options
PlatformAny browserMac, Windows
IntegrationExport WAV stems, import via drag-and-dropFull DAW

Why DrumSplit wins for most people

Pro Tools excels at everything after the stems exist — editing, processing, mixing, mastering. DrumSplit creates the files. Upload a reference track, get 7 files including individual drum pieces, import them into your Pro Tools session for processing.

What DrumSplit gives up

DrumSplit is a separation tool, not a DAW. It does not replace Pro Tools's editing, mixing or plugin ecosystem. They are complementary.

Our take: Pro Tools is the mix environment. DrumSplit is the drum source. Use DrumSplit to create individual kit-piece stems, then process and mix them in Pro Tools.

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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