Removing the music

[MCD4x4]

Hi people,
Is it possible to remove the music from an mp3 or wav file and just end up with the vocals?

[whackaxe]

i think that is quite hard. try http://www.audacity.com its a great little tool and i think it has what your looking for. been a while since i used it though...

[MCD4x4]

Hi whackaxe,
I have that, it's an awesome little program but it doen't do it. Sometimes you can get rid of the vocals and keep the music but not the other way. Theres gotta be a way though.

[StupidRalph]

Actually, the short answer to your question is No. The reason it is easier to remove vocals is because they are recorded only on the left channel. Of course they are in stereo after being manipulated but you can never fully seperate vocals from music in any case. Most people just cut a loop at zero crossings and have it loop continuously.

[MCD4x4]

OK, thanks Ralph.