How to Remove Vocals from an Audio Track in Sound Forge Audio Studio 10

Sound Forge Audio Studio 10 is a powerful audio editing software that allows users to manipulate and enhance audio files. One of the common tasks in audio editing is removing vocals from a track. Whether you want to create a karaoke version of a song or isolate the instrumental parts for a remix, Sound Forge Audio Studio 10 provides the tools to accomplish this. In this article, we will explore the step-by-step process of removing vocals from an audio track using Sound Forge Audio Studio 10.

1. Importing the Audio Track

The first step in removing vocals from an audio track is to import the track into Sound Forge Audio Studio 10. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Open Sound Forge Audio Studio 10 on your computer.
2. Click on “File” in the menu bar and select “Open” from the dropdown menu.
3. Navigate to the location of the audio track on your computer.
4. Select the audio track and click “Open” to import it into Sound Forge Audio Studio 10.

2. Creating a Stereo Track

Once the audio track is imported, we need to convert it into a stereo track to separate the vocals from the instrumental parts. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Right-click on the audio track in the timeline.
2. Select “Channels” from the context menu.
3. Click on “Convert to Stereo” to create a stereo track.

3. Isolating the Center Channel

In a stereo track, the vocals are usually panned to the center channel. By isolating the center channel, we can remove the vocals from the audio track. Follow these steps to isolate the center channel:

1. Right-click on the audio track in the timeline.
2. Select “Channels” from the context menu.
3. Click on “Isolate Center Channel” to separate the vocals.

4. Applying a High-Pass Filter

Even after isolating the center channel, there might still be some remnants of vocals in the audio track. To further remove any remaining vocals, we can apply a high-pass filter. Here’s how:

1. Select the entire audio track by clicking and dragging over the waveform.
2. Click on “Process” in the menu bar and select “Effects” from the dropdown menu.
3. In the Effects dialog box, click on “Filters” and then select “High-Pass”.
4. Adjust the settings of the high-pass filter to eliminate the vocals while preserving the instrumental parts.
5. Click “OK” to apply the filter to the audio track.

5. Exporting the Instrumental Track

Now that the vocals have been successfully removed, we can export the instrumental track. Here’s how:

1. Click on “File” in the menu bar and select “Save As” from the dropdown menu.
2. Choose a location on your computer to save the instrumental track.
3. Give the file a name and select the desired file format (e.g., MP3, WAV).
4. Click “Save” to export the instrumental track.

6. Fine-Tuning the Result

After removing vocals, it’s important to listen to the instrumental track and make any necessary adjustments. You can use various audio editing tools in Sound Forge Audio Studio 10 to fine-tune the result. Some potential adjustments include:

• Equalization to enhance certain frequencies.
• Volume adjustments to balance the levels of different instruments.
• Compression to control the dynamic range of the track.

Experiment with different settings and effects until you achieve the desired result.

7. Saving and Closing the Project

Once you are satisfied with the instrumental track, it’s important to save your project. Here’s how:

1. Click on “File” in the menu bar and select “Save” to save the project.
2. Choose a location on your computer to save the project file.
3. Give the project file a name and click “Save”.

Congratulations! You have successfully removed vocals from an audio track using Sound Forge Audio Studio 10.

Sebastian Gutierrez