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Quick Start Guide

Get StemX up and running in under 5 minutes.

1

Download & Install

After purchasing StemX, download the installer for your platform:

  • Windows: StemX-Installer.exe
  • macOS: StemX-Installer.pkg

Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions. The installer will place the plugin in your standard plugin directories.

2

Activate Your Licence

Launch StemX (standalone or in your DAW). On first launch, you'll be prompted to enter your licence key.

# Your licence key looks like:
XXXX-XXXX-XXXX-XXXX

Enter the key you received via email and click Activate. The licence is tied to your machine and works offline after activation.

3

Choose Your Mode

StemX has two operating modes:

LIVE MODE

Real-time processing of your DAW's audio input. Best for monitoring stems during a session or live performance.

FILE MODE

Load audio files, separate them, and export individual stems. Best for preparing samples or creating remixes.

4

Start Separating

In Live Mode: Play audio through your DAW and StemX will separate it in real-time. Use the faders to adjust each stem's volume.

In File Mode: Click Load File, select your audio, and the separation will begin automatically. Use the transport controls to preview, then export individual stems.

5

Configure GPU (Optional)

For best performance, enable GPU acceleration in Settings:

  • NVIDIA: CUDA (requires driver 525+)
  • Windows: DirectML (any GPU)
  • Apple Silicon: CoreML (automatic)

GPU acceleration can reduce latency by 50% or more compared to CPU processing.