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How to Remove Vocals From Backing Tracks

Instrumental backing tracks are useful tools for recording or singing along with for fun. Karaoke versions of songs, also known as backing tracks, can be downloaded from the Internet via websites that specialize in backing tracks. Oftentimes these backing tracks come with prerecorded background vocals. Sometimes the background vocals are a nice addition to the song. However, sometimes the background vocals are not desired since they are not the original singers from the original song. You can remove background vocals from a backing track using special software designed for removing vocals such as Karaoke Sound Tools and Vogone.

Things You'll Need

  • Computer
  • Vocal Remover Software
  • Backing Track
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Instructions

    • 1

      Download, install and run your vocal remover software application.

    • 2

      Select the input file for the song from which you would like to remove the vocals. This can be an audio file saved on your hard drive or a file from a CD in your disk drive.

    • 3

      Create the output file name and select the output location. Adjust all parameters (level, balance, bass boost, treble boost) before processing the file. Refer to your specific software application's instructions for detailed information on adjusting parameters.

    • 4

      Change the tempo and key of the song, if desired, to fit your singing style and vocal range.

    • 5

      Play the song back to hear how your adjustments will affect the audio file. Adjust the parameters in real time if necessary until you are happy with the sound quality of the track with the background vocals removed.

    • 6

      Click the "Process" or "Record" button to create your version of the audio file without the background vocals.

    • 7

      Play the output file once it is complete to ensure that the background vocals were removed successfully.

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