[[Attachment:0]]Audiotool welcomes every musician to our platform. Stems are a well-known method for exchanging projects across different DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations). We recognize that many users switch between DAWs to leverage various tools and features. Now, with the ability to upload stems on Audiotool, you can seamlessly integrate your projects from other DAWs while staying connected with the Audiotool community.
What are Stems?
Stems are individual audio tracks that together form a complete song. They allow elements like vocals, drums, bass, and synths to be separated and manipulated independently.
Why Upload Stems on Audiotool?
***Creative Freedom: **We understand that different DAWs or tools may suit your personal preferences or specific use cases. We don't want to limit you—do whatever is technically possible and legally allowed.
*Educational Value: While “AT only” tracks offer unmatched educational value, stems are also a valuable resource. They allow you to explore different arrangements and enhance your production skills by dissecting each element of a track.
*Remixing and Mashups: Stems simplify the process of creating remixes and mashups. By opening up your tracks for remixes, you can collect amazing versions of your track and provide Audiotool users with even more creative opportunities.
We acknowledge that learning with “AT only” tracks allows users to dive deeper into the creative process. We also understand concerns about “AT only” tracks getting recognition in charts. To address this, we aim to enhance the way content is browsed and discovered on Audiotool and will feature and reward “AT only” tracks. Instead of imposing restrictions, we’ll ensure that all content, whether stems or “AT only,” gets the recognition it deserves while remaining technically and legally compliant.
No matter where your creative journey takes you, use Audiotool your way.
Comments (93)
:D yes this is what I needed thank you mods
the music gods will be glad you made this decision
for anyone who has strong opinions, move your discussion here please https://www.audiotool.com/board/chitchat/ambiguity_of_the_state
no pls don't ruin the moment ;-;
i am in full support of this, btw
BTW, how do you upload stems on audiotool? or is this not out yet?
We do not have a specific workflow for stem upload, yet. So, you upload stems like you upload any other sample.
Holy based, Batman!
"We also understand concerns about “AT only” tracks getting recognition in charts. To address this, we aim to enhance the way content is browsed and discovered on Audiotool and will feature and reward “AT only” tracks"
understandably this announcement has been pushed forward due to the current event of the esports thing, but when will we be seeing such features in place? such as a clear distinction between AT/NON-AT tracks from a glance? i feel like if nothing is done people will get mad, but who knows. i kind of personally see it as the beginning of an end in some way, since many people are afraid.
I feel like things should've been discussed with the community more officially such as a poll and just a general place to discuss a change like this. and there should be a plan of what will be from the outcome of the discussion. my previous board post i don't think counts since nobody was expecting it to turn into this. and it was less official. feels a bit reckless to give the all clear to such a controversial thing imo. promising features in the future while also the community having 0 confidence in you guys to actually do it is another thing why i think it's a bad idea. the last "big" updates software wise were "idle devices" "patreon colour schemes" and "curved automations" all 4 years ago. as far as i know you guys aren't focused on the website right now are extremely busy on other things.
perchance if they make it where you have to make non audiotool tracks private could possibly anger a few individuals
although I see where you're going with this though
the work on the new website API (incl. filtering, tagging, searching) is well underway
HUGE
good to hear, then
ok
This could prove as quite useful. I've stated what I think before. If it improves the music, sure. Makes remixes easier though, which is a big +
LET'S FUCKING GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
im a bit confused because you could already upload stems as samples, in fact thats what people have been encouraging to prevent full track uploads from other DAWs. will it be independent of probe now?
At some point I started being asked to contribute remixes to EPs, and it was always hard to do with Audiotool. I've had to use another DAW for most of them. I'm so happy to see Audiotool grow and be able to accommodate this stage (and more) in people's journeys <3
First we just want to clarify how we see this topic. Specific improvements will come with or after a new version of the studio and website later this year.
"later this year" kind of worrying NGL, exciting at the same time. i was told these new features would be somewhere in the ballpark of 1yr to a decade. was kind of hoping you guys don't rush and take your time and make it a great update
this is sick
wow.
jus wow
im all doing shit the hard way too fuck
I use FL Studio to record all my samples because they have a wider range on their instruments. Complicated Freedom using FL Studio LOL, but I then upload all my samples to AudioTool for the main layout of the track. Kind of my way of mixing the Old School (AT) with the New School (FL Studio). So far I think it's working out for me. Recently, I started downloading all my stems from each of my AudioTool tracks, then I try to run the Stems through my AudioEditor for Mastering vs just exporting the whole track itself from Audiotool. I'm aware that I'm never gonna be a True Pioneer when it comes to Mastering a track and it's stems but I'm still trying to learn as I go. I'm comfortable using Audiotool for the main layout of the track, and don't plan on changing anytime soon.
lets go
It's not a feature, they're just clarifying that in the name of audiotool staff, you are officially safe to upload samples that aren't necessarily made in audiotool.
@kanaris Perhaps this timeline being pushed forward is less of a rush to get it out, and more of a shift in priorities for the devs? Considering that uploads from other DAWs has been a hot topic in recent months, this wouldn't surprise me. I doubt the audio engine would be sidelined for it, but perhaps this has just been bumped up the feature list is all.
Disclaimer: I'm not privy to any facts on the matter, this is mere speculation :)
this is amazing
cant wait for this <3
Nice
so basically bottom line here just greenlighting and encouraging dumping whole audio from other daws, as if we aren't doing it already with sample uploads for use in drafts
or am i clearly misinterpreting this
though that's like the main glaring detail
"Now, with the ability to upload stems on Audiotool" made this seem like it was announcing a new feature. i now understand and support the message 100% but that was kind of awkward phrasing LOL
1+
I wish they had features that would allow for the usage of third party plugins and vsts. It would definitely make sound designing with subtractive synthesis a lot easier.
I agree with you friend. Like Serum, Voxengo Span Plus, Elephant, Loudness Meter, and even plug ins like using Granular Synthesis...that's just to name a few of a gazillion others out there LOL, but still, I kind of like how simplified Audiotool is. Its straight to the point. Hook up and go. Sometimes, it can get too crazy and complicated trying to use all those Plug ins. It would be a nice feature and all, however, good sound comes from what you can make of it. All them other plug ins are mainly for all the Masterclass Producers whom constantly push the boundaries for production. I always said Old School was the way to go, but hey to each their own.
i like this
great idea
I'm concerned about this, because some people might take advantage of this and upload whole tracks from other DAWs. I think the current sample uploading system should work fine, IDK.
Can you explain why "uploading whole tracks from other DAWs" is bad? The point of the announcement is to say that it's ok to do that. The reason why i ask is because some people don't understand why it's bad. Myself included
@kanaris my perspective is: i come on audiotool to listen to audiotool music. i want to see how people are using the studio in ways that inspire me. this includes bringing in exterior elements and using the studio's tools to process them. when i see full tracks from other DAWs posted here, it just feels lazy and insulting. a track that doesn't use any of the studio's tools has nothing to do with audiotool and should be somewhere else
+i dont think thats what this announcement is trying to say. they're saying "hey, if you're gonna post tracks from other DAWs, post them as stems so people can still remix and learn from them." this went unmentioned by the post, but with stems you also have more freedom to do extra processing in the studio and actually use its tools in your track
People have been uploading tracks from other DAWs for like 5-6 years on here it’s nothing new, it’s just that now audiotool is allowing it but also encouraging to import the tracks as separate stem track outs to allow people to remix and make something new out of the stems
This is awesome ngl
ohhh ok
awesome
AT pretty much allows you to upload an entire other DAW track into audiotool, but to make it look more innocent, they said "upload stems" as if it makes a difference.
Great. Soon we will be able to see someone upload NCS tracks in there with this.
at the same time, the 30 second sample limit is no longer there, actual instrument tracks can be used now.
I will try
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rizz?
Yeah I've been allowing the public to use my stems that I make
It's funny because if they had a sampler then vsts wouldn't be required
Just get a one-shot kit
a DAW is a tool
a means, not the end
i welcome the change
wondering if we will also be able to download our tracks as stems as well. This is the single most feature that prevents me from sometimes wanting to start an idea in AT
i'd love to create in AT, and take it outside to expand upon too sometimes
On the list, yes
you can already do that tho, with the download mixdown feature. just mute everything you dont want and bam, a stem
that is a time-consuming process tho, especially for bigger projects. so tedious one-by-one exporting but it does work
@a-records all i wanted to hear :) ty
@anoutherevolution i just dk what the easier alternative would be. it's tedious, yeah, but it works
you could also separate all stems out like every 8 bars so they play at once and export that
might be an issue for a big project with a lot of tracks tho
strongly fw this
Can I just say how awesome it is that even if it is somewhat limited, audiotool is like the most open source thing ever?
When will be added? :)
From what I have heard, later this year.
https://paste.pics/RCBX7
What do you mean by limited? How is it open-sourced?
I’ll have to update my stance here:
I originally thought about this from the lens of just pure sampling as 90% of my music is sample based. But I think creative sampling is different from literally importing a whole track as is from a different DAW. I think it defeats the purpose of what Audiotool is..
But also I’ve seen instances of people recording outside but arranging and legit mixing in AT
Our community can recognize “made in another DAW” vs. “arranged and mixed and touched up with AT” so I’m not too concerned about this. naswalt, withdecay, sim are great champions of this “mixed media” approach to AT
:o
Hairhe .
Moein salam
would be nice to also add more samples to the default library
Cool
Really amazing
amzing!
@ed_co To be fair it has already been a problem for a long time now; and not just that, people also upload someone else's tracks. You can find Kendrick's diss track in there upload by someone else. As long as it's free-copyright music, they can get away with it. At this rate, Audiotool will become just another music platform instead of the actual DAW website. We don't need another uploading platform, we already have SoundCloud for that.
hi i made a rap on scratch user @connyawest
so amazing
idk what changed audiotool changed for 2024, but i like it
"I ain't reading allat, I'm happy for u tho, or sorry to what happened. " - Some guy
Did i say something i don't remember? xD
i was the one who uploaded it lol
I know just the thing to upload.
Pardon?
i was saying it because i mostly moved over to FL nowdays so Stem Uploading is a godsend for me.
yeah don't mind my awkward way of saying things.
@yungwrld
oh yea this
be cool if u could use vts tho
I thank the audiotool gods for recognizing this at least
compared to most places on the internet this is where I'm the most connected so I can express myself
T-T oh no i have to learn again whyyyyyyyyyy
how to access or when does it come out??
never
no ig it says it already came out? so how do I access TT
I need this T^T
Just upload stems like any other sample.