Tool comparison
DrumSplit vs Ultimate Vocal Remover
Ultimate Vocal Remover (UVR) is a free desktop app that runs Demucs, MDX-Net and other models. The standard drums output is a single drums stem. DrumSplit is a hosted specialist that returns 7 files: kick, snare, hi-hats, toms, cymbals, a drum bus and the music without drums.
At a glance
| Feature | DrumSplit | UVR |
|---|---|---|
| Drum output | 7 files: kick, snare, hi-hats, toms, cymbals, drum bus, music without drums | Standard output is a single drums stem |
| Price | $0.99 per split | Free (open source GUI) |
| Setup | None — browser | Download app, select models, sometimes install dependencies |
| Model selection | One curated drum model | Dozens of community models to try |
| Processing speed | 2-3 minutes (cloud GPU) | 2-15 minutes (depends on model and hardware) |
| Individual kit pieces | Yes: kick, snare, hi-hats, toms, cymbals | Check the model you pick; the standard drums output is a single stem |
Why DrumSplit wins for most people
UVR lets you experiment with different models for different results, and the standard drums output is a single drums stem. DrumSplit gives you kick, snare, hi-hats, toms and cymbals as separate files, plus a drum bus and the music without drums.
What DrumSplit gives up
UVR is free and runs locally. It also offers dozens of models to experiment with for different quality profiles. DrumSplit uses one curated model: less flexibility, but a direct route to individual kit pieces.
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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