Is there a way to seperate the layers of a song?

Question

like if i had a song downloaded could i just rip off the vocals, then just rip off the guitar, then the bass.etc

Answer 1

No.

They do make interactive CD's that allow you to "remix" the track. You can use the EQ to try an remove some of the instrumentation and maybe shift your balance either completely left or right, but you won't be able to completely remove any of the tracks.

Every song is mixed down to a two-track song and that is why you have stereo. Layers are on both tracks.