How to Make a Karaoke Track From a Song
Updated October 2026
A karaoke track is the song without its lead vocal. Separation can make one for practice, but it is never perfect, and it is only right to do with music you have the right to use.
The short version
- Use only music you own or have the right to use.
- Separation removes most of the vocal, with some bleed left in.
- Clean the result gently, and listen for artifacts on the vocal parts.
- For practice at home, a reasonable result is enough.
Check the rights first
A karaoke track made from a commercial song can be a copyright issue, even for personal use. Use your own recordings, music you have a licence for, or a track the artist has released for this purpose.
How it works
A separation model splits the song into a vocal and an instrumental. The instrumental is what you sing over. Expect some vocal bleed, and some artifacts where the vocal was removed.
In Tunedzy
Tunedzy has a vocal remover and a stem mixer. The voice isolation guide covers the same method and its limits. Karaoke Autotune on this site is a live tool for singing along.
Listen critically
Check the instrumental for holes where the vocal was, and for any hiss on the cymbals. A short practice loop is more useful than a perfect track.
Practice, with the right music
Tunedzy separates a vocal on your PC. Use it only with music you have the right to use.
Free tools for this
Frequently asked questions
Is a karaoke track from a commercial song legal?
It depends on the rights and the use. Check the rules and the licence before you make or share one.
Why does the instrumental sound watery?
Separation leaves artifacts. Use a gentle clean and listen for holes.
Can I sing on top of it?
Yes, for practice. Sharing a recording publicly raises the rights question again.
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