AI tools that separate stems or generate parts can leave audible artifacts — warbling, phasing, smeared transients, "watery" vocals or metallic high frequencies. These are treated as audio quality problems in review.
Reduce artifacts
- Use the highest-quality source file for separation (never an MP3).
- Blend separated stems with the original mix rather than relying on them alone.
- Apply gentle EQ and de-noising, and listen carefully in the quiet sections.
- For AI-generated instrumentals or vocals, render at the tool's highest quality setting and check the full track end to end.
Remember that AI involvement must also be declared — see AI & Music Distribution.
