

In these pages, I’ll explain the tools and techniques you can use to do this as well as is currently possible. Most SOS readers understand that doing this anywhere near perfectly is impossible, but sometimes it’s possible to separate things to a useful extent. Whether it be to sample parts for a remix, mashup or new composition, or simply to create a rough karaoke-style backing track, people often ask how they can remove or isolate vocals from stereo audio files such as you’d find on a CD. Have you ever wondered how to separate a vocal or the instrumental backing from a stereo mix? We find out what’s possible - and what isn’t.
