Zplane has officially launched PEEL STEMS 2, presenting a substantial update to its acclaimed real-time stem separation plugin. This latest iteration introduces significant advancements in processing speed, overall sound quality, and user interface, making real-time stem separation more efficient and seamlessly integrated into digital audio workstation (DAW) workflows than ever before. Moreover, the update is powered by the newest version of zplane’s proprietary STEMS LOW LATENCY technology, which is specifically optimized for real-time processing.

The plugin now responds to user input with a DAW-compensated latency of merely 245ms at 44.1kHz, marking a 49% reduction from the previous version’s 483ms. Consequently, this improvement allows for a much more fluid and uninterrupted creative process. In addition to the speed enhancements, PEEL STEMS 2 delivers notably improved separation quality and clarity, ensuring cleaner results with fewer artifacts. Furthermore, the redesigned user interface offers clearer visual feedback and facilitates faster, more intuitive operation, thereby enhancing the overall user experience.

Key Enhancements in PEEL STEMS 2

PEEL STEMS 2 brings a suite of critical improvements designed to refine the stem separation process. As mentioned, the latency has been dramatically reduced, which is a major benefit for real-time applications. Simultaneously, the audio quality has been enhanced, resulting in cleaner and more precise stem isolation. For instance, the isolation slider now provides a greater effect and a broader range of control, allowing users to fine-tune the separation with more accuracy. Furthermore, the PEEL Focus EQ’s Focus Frame now clearly displays the upper and lower cutoff frequencies, offering better visual guidance. The graphical user interface (GUI) has also received an aesthetic and functional update, featuring new stem colors for improved visual organization.

Features

• Real-time Audio Stem Separation: Instantly split mixed audio within your DAW into Drums, Bass, Vocals, and Other stems.
• Stem Isolation Control: Fine-tune the precision of stem separation using the dedicated Isolation slider.
• Soundfield Display: Visualize the frequency content and stereo placement of each individual stem.
• PEEL Focus EQ: Isolate or extract specific frequency ranges and stereo information with a powerful spectral tool.
• Dual Output: Route the PEEL Focus EQ’s selected audio to a secondary output in compatible DAWs for independent processing.
• VST3, AU, and AAX Plugin Formats: Ensures compatibility with all major DAWs across different operating systems.
• Windows and macOS Support: Fully supports Windows 11 as well as Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.

Versatile Applications for Producers

The capabilities of PEEL STEMS 2 extend across various production scenarios. For instance, producers can instantly remove specific elements like drums, bass, or vocals from a track by simply muting the desired stem. Conversely, individual stems can be isolated or extracted for independent processing, all within the DAW environment. Furthermore, the plugin allows users to quickly rebalance existing mixes and masters, providing direct level control over the individual elements within any musical context. This means precise adjustments can be made to enhance the sonic balance of a track.

Moreover, PEEL STEMS 2 is an invaluable tool for remixers and samplers. It enables the extraction of drum breaks, the sampling of basslines, or the creation of unlimited vocal acapellas from favorite tracks. This seamless sampling and remixing workflow eliminates the need for uploading files or waiting for cloud-based processing, as everything happens locally and securely within the DAW. Additionally, the PEEL Focus EQ allows for deeper refinement, enabling the extraction of specific frequency ranges and stereo content. In supported DAWs, selected audio can be routed to a separate channel for further, independent processing, thus providing advanced sonic manipulation capabilities.

Price
Regular: 59.00 €
Upgrade from PEEL STEMS 1: 19.00 €

More info: zplane | PEEL STEMS 2