About the Vocal Remover
SoundBench Vocal Remover uses two open-source AI models. Fast AI (Spleeter, from Deezer) separates the vocals from the music in seconds. Best quality AI (Demucs, from Meta) gives the cleanest result and splits a song into vocals, drums, bass and other instruments. Turn the vocals off for a karaoke or instrumental version, or keep only the vocals for an acapella.
Unlike most vocal removers, nothing is uploaded. The model runs on your own device, so there are no queues, credits or file limits, and your music stays private.
How to use the Vocal Remover
- Add a song. MP3, WAV, FLAC, M4A and video files all work.
- Keep Fast AI selected and click Remove vocals. The first time, the AI model downloads once (about 40 MB).
- When it finishes, listen to the result, switch stems on or off, and compare with the original.
- Choose a format and click Export, or download all four stems at once.
Which mode should I use?
- Fast AI: vocals and music in seconds on most computers and phones. The best choice for karaoke tracks and acapellas.
- Best quality AI: the cleanest separation, plus drums, bass and other instruments as separate stems. Much heavier, so it works best on a computer with a good graphics card.
- Instant (no AI): removes whatever is mixed in the center, usually the lead vocal. No download at all, but some reverb and backing vocals remain.
Frequently asked questions
Is this vocal remover free?
Yes. There are no credits, watermarks or sign-up, and no limit on how many songs you process.
Are my songs uploaded?
No. The AI model is downloaded to your browser and runs on your device. Your audio never leaves it.
How long does it take?
With Fast AI, a few seconds to a minute for a typical song. Best quality AI takes about a minute with a good graphics card and much longer without one.
How good is the result?
Demucs is one of the best open-source separation models. Results are usually very clean, though a little of the voice can remain in loud or heavily processed mixes.
Can I use the instrumental publicly?
Separating a song does not change its copyright. Use the results for practice, karaoke and personal projects, and get permission before publishing them.