Make any song instrumental
To make any song instrumental, you’re basically doing vocal separation—then exporting a karaoke-ready track. If your goal is an instrumental remover result you can actually sing to, the trick is previewing the right sections before you download. This also helps when you’re trying to remove vocals from song and you want fewer surprises.
The fastest “clean karaoke export” workflow
1) Start with Karaoke Maker (best for singing)
Use Karaoke Maker when you want the simplest karaoke-friendly flow.
Upload your track
Run the process
Preview before export
If your track is mainly for rehearsal (not performance), this is usually enough.
2) Preview the chorus first (don’t skip this)
Most separation problems show up in choruses:
stacked harmonies
heavy reverb
louder cymbals
Preview verse + chorus. If the chorus is clean, you’re good.
3) If you hear “ghost vocals,” switch tools
If vocals leak in the chorus, try Vocal Remover next. Some songs come out cleaner with a straight vocal/instrumental split.
If it’s still messy, you’ll usually need a stem approach (more control) — see the pillar guide.
What “clean” actually means for karaoke
A “clean” instrumental doesn’t have to be studio-perfect. For karaoke, most people just want:
lead vocal low enough to not distract
instruments not hollow
minimal watery artifacts
If you can sing along without fighting the track, it’s a win.
A few practical tips for better results
Use the best file you can (WAV/FLAC beats low-bitrate MP3).
Avoid super-quiet inputs (quiet files can exaggerate artifacts).
If the track is very old or very lo-fi, expect some residue—especially on reverb.
Want the bigger picture?
If you want the full breakdown of what “instrumental” means and how to handle common artifacts, read the main guide: Instrumental remover for karaoke and practice tracks.