How to Separate Instruments with Claude
Separate instruments from recordings with Claude and ToolRouter. Extract stems from any audio.
Tool
Claude handles instrument separation as a terminal workflow with conversational feedback. Upload the mixed recording, run the separation, and review each isolated stem through discussion. Claude can identify which instruments were detected and help you evaluate the quality of each extracted track.
Connect ToolRouter to Claude
1Go to Settings → Connectors → Add custom connector
2Enter the details below and click Add
Name
ToolRouterURL
https://api.toolrouter.com/mcp3Done — works on Claude chat, desktop, and mobile
Steps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Audio Isolator tool:
- Ask Claude: "Separate the instruments in this track using audio-isolator"
- Claude processes the audio and returns separated stems
- Review each isolated instrument track
- Download the stems for remixing or analysis
Example Prompt
Try this with Claude using the Audio Isolator tool
Separate this song into individual instrument stems -- vocals, drums, bass, and other instruments. I need them for a remix.
Tips
- Drums and bass typically separate most cleanly; overlapping mid-range instruments are harder
- Ask Claude to identify which instruments were detected in the separation
- Use separated stems to create custom mixes at different instrument balances