zplane PEEL STEMS 2
A stem-separation plugin that separates and mutes drums, bass, vocals, and more in real time in your DAW, from Germany
What is it
zplane PEEL STEMS 2 is a real-time stem-separation DAW plugin from Germany's zplane. It can separate drums, bass, vocals, and other elements in real time during playback, letting you isolate or mute specific parts. Unlike separation services that require uploading a file, computing offline, and downloading, it emphasizes running in real time inside the digital audio workstation.
What problem it solves
Traditional stem separation requires offline processing and waiting for rendering, making real-time adjustment during mixing or performance impossible, which is quite limiting for DJs, mix engineers, and live performers. PEEL STEMS 2 enters the DAW workflow directly as a plugin, letting you pull out or isolate a part in real time — such as removing vocals, keeping only the drums, or recombining parts on the fly. This is very practical for remixes, mashups, live performance, and practice. It suits music producers, DJs, mix engineers, and performers needing real-time separation. Actual separation quality varies with the original track and the part needed, so test compatibility and results with your usual tracks and DAW environment.
Key Features
- Real-time stem separation
- Separates elements like drums, bass, vocals
- Isolate or mute specific parts in real time
- Runs as a DAW plugin
- Suited to real-time mixing and live performance
Pros
- Real-time separation in the DAW, no offline wait
- Remove vocals or isolate a specific part on the fly
- Suited to remixes, mashups, and live performance
Cons
- Separation quality is affected by the original track and part type
- Requires a compatible DAW environment
Use Cases
- DJs removing vocals or swapping parts live
- Producers doing remixes and mashups in the DAW
- Mix engineers isolating parts in real time for detailed work
Editor's Note
Brings stem separation into the DAW in real time — a plugin DJs and live performers will love.
FAQ
How does PEEL STEMS 2 differ from regular stem tools?
It focuses on running in real time inside the DAW, separating or muting parts during playback rather than computing offline then downloading.
Which parts can it separate?
It can separate drums, bass, vocals, and other elements in real time and let you isolate or mute specific parts.
Can any DAW use it?
It runs as a plugin; for actual compatibility, refer to the officially supported DAW list and test in your own environment first.