Get an instrumental for karaoke or practice, and the vocals on their own, from any stereo song. The song is split on your device. Nothing is uploaded, and it works offline once the page has loaded. It is free.
How to remove vocals, step by step
- Press Choose a song, or drop an MP3, WAV, M4A, FLAC or OGG file, or a video. Try an example shows how it works.
- Set the Strength. Higher values remove more of the voice but can thin out other sounds in the middle of the mix.
- Choose how much of the low end to leave alone: below 80 Hz, 120 Hz or 200 Hz.
- Choose the Format: MP3 or WAV.
- Press Remove vocals, listen to the Original, Instrumental and Vocals, and Save the one you want.
How it works
In most studio recordings the lead vocal is mixed equally into the left and right channels, while guitars, keys and backing parts are spread to the sides. The song is cut into short overlapping slices, and in each slice every frequency is checked for how alike the two channels are. Sound that is the same on both sides, within the range of the human voice, is lifted out into the vocal track. Everything else stays in the instrumental, and the lowest frequencies are left untouched so the bass and kick drum survive.
What to expect
Results are good on many pop, rock and hip-hop mixes and weaker on live recordings, songs with heavy reverb on the voice, or arrangements with a solo instrument in the centre. Some echo of the voice often remains in the instrumental, and the vocal track carries a little of the centred instruments. Machine learning stem splitters can do better but need a large model download and a powerful device; this tool stays small and fast. It uses a classic stereo method, not a trained model.
Tips for better results
- Use a high-quality stereo file, not a low-quality copy.
- Start at the default strength and raise it a little at a time.
- Use a higher low-end setting if the bass sounds thin.
- Try a different strength for each song, because every mix is different.
Who uses it
Singers practising with a backing track, musicians learning a part, teachers preparing a school performance, and families making karaoke at home. To change the format or cut an audio file, try the audio converter and the audio editor.
Questions
Why does it need a stereo file?
The method compares the left and right channels. A mono recording has nothing to compare, so the voice cannot be told apart from the music.
MP3 or WAV?
MP3 at 192 kbps is small and plays everywhere. WAV is uncompressed and best for further editing.
Can I use the result?
Use it for practice, karaoke at home or study. Sharing a song you do not own the rights to may need the permission of the rights holder.