Demixing is in. Being able to import a single track and separate it out into its component stems is a promising development for the creative side of DJing. Now, VirtualDJ has announced that their 2021 update will lead the way with real-time stem separation of up to 5 stems.
Isolate them stems
VirtualDJ is paving the way for many professional DJs and students of DJing to take their craft to the next level. Their 2021 update is scheduled to include a stem demixing mode which will essentially enable the separate components of completed tracks to be played back individually.
Mashup control
The power of having access to individual stems is that DJs can select tracks by matching key and superimpose basslines, melodies, harmonies and vocals on other tracks like never before. The result is a far more creative approach towards DJing, one which will allow even more expression than track selection and mixing currently allows.
How does it sound?
The technology isn’t perfect, but it is a leap forward. For example, isolating the vocal stem will still result in some artifacts (chirps, squeaks, blips) being heard. There’s no clean fix just yet. But considering we’re still in the early days of the AI-powered EQ that enables the feat, it’s a promising sign for dancefloors all over the world.
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