Ableton Live Stem Separation
Ableton Live Stem Separation vs Serato Studio: Which One Fits Your Workflow?
Ableton just made a huge move for producers and DJs: Stem Separation is now built directly into Ableton Live. With this new feature, you can break down a full track into vocals, drums, bass, and other elements right inside your DAW — no third-party tools required.
For remixers, live performers, and beatmakers, this changes the game. Imagine pulling an acapella out of your favorite song in seconds, isolating the drum groove for sampling, or reworking a bassline into a whole new track.
In my latest episode of Music Gear Mondays, I walk through how Ableton’s Stem Separation works and compare it directly to Serato Studio’s Stem Separation feature. Both tools give DJs and producers powerful ways to flip music, but each shines in different workflows:
Ableton Live: Perfect for studio sessions, beatmaking, and remix production. The integration feels natural if you’re already building ideas in Live.
Serato Studio: Quick and intuitive for DJs who want to break down tracks on the fly, test blends, or build edits fast.
So the question isn’t just which one is “better,” but which one makes more sense for how you create.
Gear I Recommend for Ableton Live Users
If you’re ready to dive deeper into Ableton and make the most of this new feature, here are a few tools I highly recommend:
Ableton Push 3 Controller – Hands-on control for Live sessions.
Akai MPK Mini MK3 – Affordable, portable MIDI controller.
iLoud MTM Studio Monitors – Compact speakers with huge sound.
Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 Audio Interface – Reliable interface for recording and playback.
Watch the Full Episode
Check out the video where I break it all down:
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