Removing Vocals & Music from Audio Songs (easy peasy)

#tutorial #python #music

Introduction

Spleeter is an open-source tool developed by Deezer for source separation, allowing users to isolate vocals and accompaniment from audio tracks. This guide outlines the steps to set up Spleeter in a Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL) environment and use it to remove vocals from an audio file.

Prerequisites

WSL: Ensure you have WSL installed on your Windows machine.
Python: Python 3 should be installed in your WSL environment.
Pip: The Python package manager should be available.

Step-by-Step Guide

Step 1: Install Required Packages

Update Package List:

   sudo apt update

Install Python and Pip (if not already installed):

   sudo apt install python3 python3-pip

Install Spleeter:

   pip install spleeter

Install Additional Dependencies: To ensure compatibility, install a specific version of NumPy:

   pip install 'numpy<2'

Upgrade Spleeter (if necessary):

   pip install --upgrade spleeter

Step 2: Install FFmpeg

Spleeter requires FFmpeg for audio processing. Install it using:

sudo apt install ffmpeg

Step 3: Prepare Your Audio File

Ensure your audio file is accessible from WSL. For example, if your audio file is located at E:\path\audio.mp3, you can access it in WSL at:

/mnt/e/path/audio.mp3

Step 4: Run Spleeter to Separate Vocals

Use the following command to separate the vocals from the audio file:

python3 -m spleeter separate -i /mnt/e/path/audio.mp3 -o /mnt/e/path/output

Step 5: Check the Output

After running the command, check the output directory (/mnt/e/path/output). You should find two audio files:

vocals.wav: Contains the isolated vocals.
accompaniment.wav: Contains the instrumental part.

Conclusion

You have successfully set up Spleeter in a WSL environment and used it to remove vocals from an audio file. This powerful tool can be used for various audio processing tasks, making it a valuable resource for musicians, producers, and audio enthusiasts.