What Is a Stem in Music? Stems, Tracks and Mixes Explained
A stem is a mixed group of related tracks printed as one file. How stems differ from multitracks, how to export them, and where AI extraction falls short.
8 articles by Kira Brandt.
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What Is Audio Mastering? A Guide for Voice Producers
What audio mastering is, how the signal chain works, platform LUFS targets, and what changes when your source audio is AI-generated.
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The difference between mixing and mastering for AI voice
Mixing and mastering are two separate production stages, and AI-generated voice changes the equations in each. Here is what to adjust in your chain.
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Royalty free music for Twitch: what the license covers
Three copyright strikes means a permanent Twitch ban. Here is what royalty free music for Twitch actually requires in terms of licensing, and which tools hold up.
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What is AI noise cancellation and how it actually works
AI noise cancellation uses deep learning to reconstruct clean speech from noisy recordings, suppressing keyboard clicks, traffic, and HVAC noise that traditional gates cannot handle.
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What Is Stem Separation and Why Audio Producers Need It
Stem separation splits a mixed recording into vocals, drums, bass, and instruments using AI. Here is how it works and where it fits in a voice production pipeline.
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AI Voice Generator 2026: What It Is and Who Uses It
AI voice generators have matured beyond the uncanny valley. Here is what the technology does, where it fits in a pipeline, and three use cases where it holds up.
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Speech Enhancement AI: What It Changes in Your Chain
Speech enhancement AI uses trained neural networks to separate voice from noise, reverb, and artifacts. Here is what each processing stage actually does to your signal.
