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:
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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.
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