Creating Stem files is quick and easy with the free Stem Creator – a simple, standalone application built for Stem file authoring. If you produce or play your own tracks, or if you are involved in the sale or distribution of music, download this version of the free Stem Creator below to get started making Stems.
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The Stem Creator first imports four elements of a track, each previously prepared as separate audio files in a DAW or wave editor, along with a stereo master of the whole track. Once imported, metadata like stem name, album title, and stem color can be edited. Then master compression and limiting can be applied to all stems for balanced playback. After compression and limiting is adjusted, the Stem Creator exports and packs the stems into a single stem.mp4 file.
Take a look at this quick tutorial video for a step-by-step guide on creating Stem files.
Whether you master your own music or send it to a mastering studio, there are a few things to consider before finalizing a Stems track with the Stem Creator. In these videos, acclaimed mastering engineer Kevin Grainger and his team at Wired Masters in London provide a quick overview and in-depth breakdowns of the mixdown and mastering process for Stems.
If you develop software or hardware, you can make it Stems-compatible. The Stems specifications are open, so you can download all the necessary resources needed to integrate Stems into your project. Documentation and code is included for building your own command-line Stem Creator along with a DSP library for its mastering components.
