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This app allows musicians to play and manipulate individual audio tracks (stems) from songs. It offers features like volume control, pitch shifting, and looping for practice and performance, with on-device stem splitting capabilities.
1.2.1
October 29, 2026
- Fix for crash/hang on songs with a lot of attached stems - Fix for slow update of play button on stop/restart - Other minor fixes and improvements
More$4.99
Full version
Unlimited song count, HQ stem splitting models
I just released a new app version 1.2 and hope your issues are resolved with this. Otherwise please use the feedback button in help to send me some more details. Thanks!
PlayStems is used to play multiple audio tracks (stems) from a song in sync, allowing users to control volume, mute, solo, and balance each stem individually. It's ideal for rehearsing, performing, or practicing specific sections of a song.
Yes, PlayStems offers on-device stem splitting, separating mixed tracks into vocals, bass, drums, and other components. This feature requires a supported device with at least 4 GB of memory, such as an iPhone 13 or newer, or an iPad Pro 2018 or newer.
The free version of PlayStems limits you to 1 song in your library (or up to 5 if you opt into anonymous usage analytics) and up to 10 successful stem splits on your device. High-quality stem-splitting models are also reserved for the full version.
The full version of PlayStems can be unlocked with a one-time purchase, which removes all limits on songs and stem splits. You can also download high-quality stem-splitting models with the full version.
The description does not explicitly state offline functionality, but the on-device stem splitting and playback suggest it is designed to work without a constant internet connection once audio files are imported.
PlayStems is compatible with iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices. Specific requirements include iPhone 13 or newer, iPad Pro 2018 or newer, iPad Air 2022 or newer, or a Mac with Apple Silicon (M1 or newer).
The latest version of PlayStems was released on October 7, 2026, indicating recent development activity. Users can expect updates to improve features and compatibility.
PlayStems offers a range of features for both practice and performance. While stem splitting and advanced controls might appeal to experienced musicians, the core playback and mixer functions can be beneficial for beginners looking to dissect songs.