Introduction: Does Moises Accept Apple Music? Here’s What You Should Know
If you're a musician, music teacher, or producer who uses Apple Music as your primary music source, it’s natural to ask: Does Moises accept Apple Music? After all, Moises is one of the most popular AI-powered music tools for separating vocals, changing pitch and tempo, and creating backing tracks. But the answer to this question is a bit more nuanced than a simple yes or no.
In this in-depth guide, we’ll explain how Moises works with Apple Music, what kinds of files are supported, and how to legally and effectively use iTunes-purchased songs with the app. This article will help you understand exactly what is compatible—and what isn’t.
Apple Music vs iTunes: Know the Difference First
Before diving into compatibility, let’s get clear on a critical distinction:
Apple Music: A streaming subscription service (similar to Spotify), where users pay monthly to stream music. Songs are DRM-protected and not stored as actual files you can freely move or edit.
iTunes Music (Purchased Songs): Songs bought individually from the iTunes Store. These are downloadable audio files, typically M4A or AAC format, and are yours to keep.
This distinction is important because Moises only works with downloadable, unprotected audio files, not DRM-protected music.
So, Does Moises Accept Apple Music Subscription Songs?
The short answer is: No, Moises does not accept Apple Music songs that are part of your streaming subscription.
Why? Because:
Apple Music tracks are DRM-protected (Digital Rights Management)
DRM-protected files are encrypted, meaning they cannot be read or processed by third-party applications like Moises
Even if you’ve downloaded Apple Music tracks for offline listening, they are still locked inside Apple’s ecosystem
This limitation is not unique to Moises. Other apps like Audacity, DJ software, and most DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) cannot process Apple Music files either—unless they were purchased outright.
What Moises Does Accept from Apple: iTunes Purchases
If you have purchased a song via the iTunes Store, then yes—you can upload that song into Moises. Here’s how it works:
Open the Moises app on your mobile device or desktop.
Tap the “+” button to upload a new track.
On mobile, search for your purchased iTunes tracks inside Moises using the “iTunes Store” tab.
Select the song, and Moises will process it for AI stem separation.
? Supported formats from iTunes:
M4A
MP3
WAV
FLAC
Note: These songs must be fully downloaded to your device. Streaming-only access will not work.
Uploading iTunes Songs to Moises on Mobile
Here’s a simplified version of how to upload your iTunes song:
Open Moises on iOS
Tap the search bar and look under the “iTunes Store” section
If the track has been purchased, you’ll see a download icon
Tap to download, then proceed with AI separation
Moises will let you choose stem separation options like:
Vocals & Instrumental (2-stem)
Vocals, Drums, Bass, Others (4 or 5-stem for Premium)
Using Moises with iTunes on Desktop (Mac or PC)
Open Moises Web App or Desktop App
Click “+ New” → “Upload File”
Navigate to your Music/iTunes folder
Select any DRM-free downloaded file
Start separating stems or adjusting pitch/tempo
?? Note: Files must be local—not just visible in Apple Music cloud library.
Why DRM Blocks Apple Music Usage in Moises
DRM (Digital Rights Management) is designed to prevent copying and third-party use of licensed media. Apple Music uses this to restrict access to songs you haven't bought outright. Moises complies with copyright laws and thus doesn’t accept these encrypted files.
To unlock full Moises functionality, you either need to:
Purchase songs via iTunes Store
Use your own audio (original compositions, recordings, CD rips, etc.)
Get royalty-free files from websites like Free Music Archive or Jamendo
FAQs
Q: Can I convert Apple Music files to work with Moises?
No, legally you cannot convert DRM-protected files into usable formats for Moises.
Q: Will it work if I download Apple Music songs to my phone?
No, those downloads are encrypted and inaccessible to third-party apps.
Q: What if I have CDs or MP3s from other sources?
Yes, Moises supports standard MP3, WAV, FLAC, and M4A files as long as they aren’t DRM-protected.
Q: Are purchased iTunes songs DRM-free?
Yes. iTunes Store songs bought after 2009 are DRM-free and can be uploaded to Moises.
Q: Can I upload songs from Apple Music using screen recording or loopback audio?
Technically yes, but it’s against Apple’s terms and might be considered copyright infringement.
Conclusion: Use Purchased iTunes Music, Not Apple Music Streaming
To recap: Moises does not accept Apple Music streaming songs, but it does accept songs purchased from iTunes. If you're planning to use Moises to practice, create backing tracks, or extract vocals, your best bet is to buy the songs individually from the iTunes Store.
Moises is one of the best AI-powered tools for music separation and remixing—but like all legal tools, it plays by the rules when it comes to copyrighted music. Make sure you're using the right file types and you’ll unlock the full power of the platform.
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