Split
Twelve layers, not four stems
HT-Demucs splits a track into drums, bass and other, then DSP rules sub-divide those into Kick, HiHat, Percussion, Breakbeat, Bass, SynthLead, Stabs, Atmosphere, FX, Zap and Glitch, plus an Unclassified layer.
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AkwardFreQ
A VST3 plugin for Ableton on Windows that splits a psytrance-family track into genre layers, applies a mastering chain, and exports the layers as a tagged sample pack. Developed by PsykoDogoa.
Windows VST3 and standalone, plus a Linux standalone. The separation model (about 300 MB) is exported once with a script.
A silent 25-second film in five steps: split a track into 12 layers, fix a wrong layer, AI mastering with or without a reference track, add your own VST3 plugins in a chain, then export sample packs, drum chops and MIDI.
What it does
Correct
Fix a wrong layer
Reassign any misclassified region in the Split tab. Corrections export as labelled training data for an offline retraining script.
Master
AI mastering, with or without a reference
Multiband compression, EQ matching, loudness trim and limiting. Load a reference track for it to match, or master without one.
Host
Your own VST3 plugins
Add your own VST3 plugins as a real-time host chain, ahead of AkwardFreQ's own mastering stages, for extra features.
Export
Tagged sample packs and instruments
Export the isolated layers as a named, tagged sample pack, one-shot instruments and drum kits.
Drum Chop and MIDI
Slice any stem, transcribe a region
Onset-detected or equal-N slicing with a live waveform and slice-marker preview, ready for a Drum Rack, and MIDI from the MIDI tab.
In pictures
Screens from the current build.
How it works
One window, six tabs
- Import and splitImport a track or capture Ableton's playback. Twelve layers come out.
- CorrectFix any misclassified region.
- AI masterWith or without a reference track.
- Your VST3sAdd them as a host chain.
- Export, chop, MIDISample packs, drum chops and MIDI.
Where it stands
Available
Windows and Linux builds
Windows VST3 plus standalone, and a Linux standalone for trying it without Ableton. Automated tests cover the DSP; pluginval runs in CI.
Setup
One-time model export
AI stem separation needs the ~300 MB model, exported once with a script. Everything else works without it.
Pricing
Details to come
Pricing and release details will be shared here first. Target host: Ableton Live.
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