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How to Remove Vocals From CD Music Software

Removing vocals from a CD can be a difficult task if done with an analog processor. Not only is there the risk of distorting the song and eliminating instrument sounds, you also have to worry about excess noise; however, vocal removal computer software and Direct-X plug-ins will enable you to get precise and clear results in half the time. When using Direct-X plug-ins, it's necessary to have music creation software such as Sonar, Cakewalk or Florida Studio. Programs such as Wavosaur and AnalogX Vocal Remover offer you multiple vocal removal options without distorting the songs on the CD.

Things You'll Need

  • Direct-X plugin
  • Vocal removal software
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Instructions

  1. Direct-X Plugin

    • 1
      Download a plug-in to your computer.

      Purchase or download a vocal remover DirectX plug-in from online. Save the plug-in to your computer hard drive.

    • 2

      Open your music creation software and import the song that you are wishing to remove vocals from. Highlight the track view on the right of the screen and right-click the FX field.

    • 3
      Change effects in real-time.

      Select the vocal removal plug-in from the list and set the parameters. Choose a preset parameter or experiment until you reach the setting you're looking for. Press "Play" and adjust the effects in real-time to your liking if you are unsatisfied.

    Vocal Removal Software

    • 4

      Install the vocal removal software on your computer. Open the program and select "File" then "Open."

    • 5
      Click and select only one song.

      Select the song that you're going to be removing vocals from.

    • 6

      Click "Edit" then "Select All" at the top of the screen. Select one song at a time if you're doing multiple songs at once.

    • 7
      Remove all speech and vocals.

      Remove the vocals by selecting "Process" then "Vocal Remover."

    • 8

      Press "Play" to preview the song to see if the vocals were removed.

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