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Vocal remover

Remove Vocals from Any Song

Upload a track, and the AI lifts the vocals out — leaving a clean instrumental for karaoke, practice, or remixing. Free to try in your browser.

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30MBfree upload
30 secfree preview
24hfile expiry

Separation job

Outputs vocals, drums, bass, and other.

Uploads go to R2, processing runs through Replicate Demucs, and downloads unlock after sign-in.

Vocals preview30s free
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Add your song

Drag in an MP3, WAV, or FLAC file.

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AI removes the vocals

Voice and music are separated by a secure cloud service; processing time varies with the track and queue.

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Take the instrumental

Preview free, then download the track without vocals — or keep the isolated vocal instead.

Hear the separation wall

These licensed source recordings were AI-separated by StemSlice and excerpted to 30 seconds. User uploads are private and never published.

Build a backing track that keeps its weight

Compare mono, stereo, transients, low end, and vocal residue across contrasting sections.

Judge the instrumental before export

Preview sparse and dense sections to check vocal residue, reverb, and any changes to the backing music.

Both sides of the split

Every job gives you the instrumental and the isolated vocal. Use either one.

No install, no account

Start from a browser without installing audio software; temporary cloud processing handles the separation.

24-hour file expiry

Files are encrypted, expire 24 hours after job creation, and are then removed by automated cleanup.

Evaluate the complete instrumental

A useful result preserves the arrangement as well as reducing the lead vocal.

What makes a karaoke instrumental feel complete

Removing the singer is only half the job. A convincing backing track keeps kick, bass, chord instruments, fills, and spatial effects stable through the whole arrangement. The free opening excerpt can reveal obvious vocal residue; after unlocking, review contrasting sections across the complete output before using it publicly.

Match the instrumental to rehearsal needs

For casual practice, the watermarked 128kbps version can confirm key, form, and cue points. For stage rehearsal or editing, use a full export and preserve the original start time so lyric cues remain aligned. If the singer needs a different key, make the pitch change after separation and check for new artifacts before performance.

When a four-stem result is more useful than one backing track

Separate drums and bass let a band rehearse without one player, let a teacher lower rhythm-section density, or let a producer repair a short section without affecting the whole instrumental. The other stem can also reveal whether audible vocal residue is actually reverb printed into keys or guitars rather than a failed vocal prediction.

Check the stereo image as well as vocal residue

A convincing instrumental should retain center energy, width, transients, and low-end balance. Compare the preview in mono and stereo, especially where the vocal shares reverb with guitars or keys. If the arrangement changes too much, use the four individual stems to rebuild a more suitable backing track.

Test the backing track at the level it will be used

Vocal residue that is distracting in headphones may disappear in a rehearsal room, while missing snare or guitar detail can become obvious through speakers. Check the instrumental at a realistic level, compare the busiest and quietest sections, and choose a four-stem rebuild when a single instrumental prediction removes too much music.

Credits that do not expire

1 credit unlocks one full 4-stem download. Previewing, listening, and failed processing jobs do not consume credits.

FAQ

Answers for free limits, formats, privacy, copyright, and download quality.

How do I remove vocals from a song?

Upload the song above, follow the processing status, preview the result, and download the instrumental when it is ready.

Is this vocal remover free?

Yes for uploading and previewing (3 songs daily). High-quality, watermark-free downloads use credits starting at $4.9.

Does it completely remove the vocals?

Results vary by recording. Clear studio mixes often separate well, while reverb, backing vocals, and dense arrangements can leave audible traces.

Can I use the instrumental for karaoke?

Absolutely — it's the most popular use. For public or commercial performance, check the song's licensing first.

What files can I upload?

MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A, AAC, and OGG, up to 6 minutes free.

Will it work on a phone?

Yes. The interface works in current mobile browsers while secure cloud services process the audio.

Vocal remover vs. stem separator?

A vocal remover targets voice vs. music. A stem separator goes further, giving you drums and bass as separate tracks too.

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