# Separation & Mixing

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## [About the Separation & Mixing category](https://restem.discourse.group/t/about-the-separation-mixing-category/10)

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**Author:** [@Rim](https://restem.discourse.group/u/Rim)\
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**Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 3:36am UTC](https://restem.discourse.group/t/about-the-separation-mixing-category/10 "2026-08-11T03:36:03Z")

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Quality modes, stems, bleed, gating, shaping — getting the best separation and mix.

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## [Bleed between stems — what's realistic, and what helps](https://restem.discourse.group/t/bleed-between-stems-whats-realistic-and-what-helps/24)

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**Author:** [@Rim](https://restem.discourse.group/u/Rim)\
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**Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 3:36am UTC](https://restem.discourse.group/t/bleed-between-stems-whats-realistic-and-what-helps/24 "2026-08-11T03:36:53Z")

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Perfect isolation from a stereo recording isn’t physically possible — some bleed between stems is normal, and cymbal-heavy recordings are the hardest. What helps: Use Best quality for the final render — it’s markedly c…

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## [Realtime vs offline quality — which should I use?](https://restem.discourse.group/t/realtime-vs-offline-quality-which-should-i-use/23)

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**Author:** [@Rim](https://restem.discourse.group/u/Rim)\
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**Last updated:** [August 11, 2026, 3:36am UTC](https://restem.discourse.group/t/realtime-vs-offline-quality-which-should-i-use/23 "2026-08-11T03:36:52Z")

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Realtime separates live in the DAW with no rendering step: instant, great for monitoring, writing, and quick fixes. Offline (Better / Best) re-separates the recorded audio with a much heavier process and noticeably clea…