what are stems

Stems are a type of audio file that breaks down a complete track into individual mixes, allowing creators to control each of the particular mixes for their production. Stems are used in music production, particularly in audio mixing, to group similar sound sources together). Stems can be a single instrument or a collection of instruments, such as drums, bass, lead guitar, and vocals. Stems tend to break down into four tracks, commonly including the melody, instruments, bass, and drums. Stems are useful in many ways, including making editing easier, saving time, and allowing collaborators to easily access the core of your ideas. Stems can also be used for video production and YouTube, allowing creators to tailor the track to suit their needs. Stems can be created by exporting or bouncing each track in a session.