How to separate vocals from music on your phone
To separate vocals from music, import the song or video into Denoise, choose AI · Music, keep Vocals to isolate the voice or Music to remove it, and tap Extract vocals or Remove vocals. The separation runs on your phone with an open-source AI model, so you get an a cappella or a karaoke-style instrumental without uploading anything.
Last updated · By Routes Software, the makers of Denoise
Separate vocals in three steps
Import the song or video
Tap + and choose Import from Files or Import from Gallery, or share it to Denoise from another app.
Choose AI · Music
Pick AI · Music under Engine. The first time, it downloads the separation model. Then choose Vocals or Music under Keep.
Separate and save
Tap Extract vocals or Remove vocals, compare with Original, then tap Share Cleaned. For a video, the separated sound goes back into the video.
Hear the difference
Good to know
- AI · Music uses SCNet-large, an open-source separation model, downloaded once (about 75 MB). Android phones with less memory use Meta's HTDemucs instead (about 125 MB).
- Separation is very good but not perfect: a little of the music can remain under the voice, and reverb on the singer can stay in the instrumental.
- It takes longer than noise removal, because the separation model is large and runs on the phone's processor.
- Respect the rights of the song's owners when you share what you make.
Frequently asked questions
Can I make a karaoke track?
Yes. Choose Music under Keep to remove the voice and keep the instrumental.
Does it work on videos?
Yes. Import the video; Denoise separates its soundtrack and puts the result back into the video.
Does it need an internet connection?
Only once, to download the separation model. After that it works offline.
Is it free?
Separating and listening are free, with no account. Saving or sharing the result needs Denoise Pro: $2.99 a month or $14.99 once (US prices, October 2026; the store shows yours before you pay).