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AudioShakeSteinberg SpectraLayers
Freemium

Free to try; larger use goes through sales.

 Paid

Commercial software sold by Steinberg.

Web Windows, macOS
  • Separates music into instrument stems
  • Dialogue extraction for dubbing and captioning
  • Visual spectral editing catches problems EQ alone can't fix
  • AI source separation for isolating stems or noise
  • Mainly aimed at businesses, with sales-led pricing
  • Hosted service requiring uploads
  • Paid software from Steinberg's professional lineup
  • Steeper learning curve than a simple EQ or noise gate
Web application, Hosted service Downloadable app
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 26, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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