Stem Decks for DJs: First Look At A New DJ Tool
March 31, 2015 · Posted in Uncategorized
A new audio format from Native Instruments has been announced that allows DJs to break apart tracks into individual elements: get all of the details here: http://wp.me/pa1fv-bYb
Stems is an open audio file format that basically stores four ‘stem’ tracks (for example – bass, drums, melody & vocals) along with the full mix. The format is designed to simplify live remixing of tracks, because it provides a standard way to deliver remix-friendly audio.
When playing a track, the Stems format makes it easy to do drop out any of the four stem parts. Native is aiming at broad adoption by making Stems an open format. They also plan to release a free tool for creating Stems files, Stem Creator Tool.
Two things make Stems notable:
- It’s being introduced by Native Instruments, one of the leading creators of DJ software and hardware; and
- It’s an open format, so that it can be freely supported by musicians, labels and other hardware and software manufacturers.
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