How to extract voices from music

It's no secret that background noise, especially music, is notorious for ruining audio and video recordings. However, with the new ElevenLabs Voice Isolator tool, spending hours eliminating unwanted background noise is no longer necessary.

• Background noises can be difficult to eliminate, with background music being one of the main culprits.  
• Before the availability of AI-based tools, creators and sound technicians would spend hours trying to isolate dialogue from initial recordings. 
• Online vocal remover tools have made it possible for producers and creators to (almost) instantly obtain clear speech from various audio files.
• With AI-powered voice isolation tools like the ElevenLabs Voice Isolator, clear dialogue can be obtained from an audio file in minutes.

Background music: a pain in the ears!

No matter how experienced or diligent you are, background noise has a way of sneaking into audio or video recordings, significantly interfering with the sound quality.

Whether you're recording on a windy day, in a busy area, or your noise-canceling equipment fails at the worst time, background noise can be incredibly frustrating.

One of the toughest noises to deal with is background music. Unlike quiet chatter or ambient sounds, background music can be loud, disruptive, and hard to ignore. Unfortunately, many voice isolation tools, whether hardware or software, struggle to remove background tracks, leaving everyone on the team with a significant headache.

That's where intelligent AI vocal remover tools like the ElevenLabs Voice Isolator come in. With just a few clicks, you can extract vocals from any audio or video recording and save them as a brand-new file—no more stressing about background music ruining your content.

Keep reading to discover how this handy tool can save you time, energy, and countless retakes.

Why use a voice isolator?

Expert or not, someone might need a voice isolator for plenty of reasons. Here are just a few:

Clear speech extraction 

Voice isolators are ideal for extracting clean dialogue from recordings with overpowering background noise. Clear, high-quality audio is an absolute must, whether you're producing a professional piece of content or uploading a YouTube video!

For interviews and podcasts

When it comes to dialogue-based production, obtaining clear speech is paramount to the quality and success of the project. Content creators and sound technicians must go above and beyond when editing an interview or a podcast to ensure spoken dialogue is heard clearly.

Music production

Sometimes, music producers may need to remove vocals from a song to create remixes or mashups without the original instrumental tracks interfering. This is where voice isolation tools help DJs and music production teams extract vocals from a song to use the vocals in another project. 

In addition, some voice isolator tools may allow producers or artists to keep the instrumental versions of the music to create karaoke tracks or a karaoke version of a song.

Voice cloning

When using a voice cloning tool like the ElevenLabs Voice Cloning feature, it's essential to upload high-quality speech (meaning no background noise). Before online voice remover tools were available, users would have to re-record any track that wasn't up to par.

Now, with AI tools like ElevenLabs Voice Isolator, voice extraction is easier, faster, and more accessible than ever before.

The benefits of using AI for voice isolation

AI is everywhere these days, and for good reason. Artificial intelligence-based tools effectively automate many processes, helping individuals save time and money on tasks they would otherwise have to complete manually.

When it comes to voice isolation, there are some undeniable benefits:

Affordability: You don't need to splurge on costly software or hire a team of sound engineers—AI voice isolation tools are affordable and efficient.

Speed: What once took hours to clean up can now be done in minutes.

Automation: Even if you're not a sound expert, AI-powered tools handle the technical part for you.

ElevenLabs Voice Isolator: Key features 

To gain a better insight into the numerous benefits the ElevenLabs Voice Isolator has to offer, we've compiled a list of the most important (and useful) features:

Precise dialogue extraction

This handy tool accurately extracts spoken dialogue from audio, no matter how noisy the environment is. Advanced AI algorithms ensure that your vocals come out clear.

Noise reduction

From street sounds to loud background music, the Voice Isolator efficiently removes distractions, making it perfect for industries like film, podcasting, and interviews where vocal quality matters most.

Audio quality enhancement

This tool removes noise and enhances vocal clarity by reducing distortions or other quality issues. It's an all-in-one solution for improving your audio quality.

Easy to use 

You don't have to be a tech expert to use the Voice Isolator. Simply upload your file, and the tool does the rest.

Versatile

Individuals can use the Voice Isolator for various purposes, including extracting dialogue from interviews and podcast records, sharpening up their YouTube videos, or even for professional post-production in entertainment.

API for developers

For businesses and developers, ElevenLabs offers an API that integrates voice isolation technology into other platforms, streamlining workflows and improving the user experience on a larger scale.

How to use the ElevenLabs Voice Isolator

Are you currently struggling with a recording that includes a loud background music track? There's no need to deal with this pickle manually. Instead, follow the steps below, and a crystal-clear version of your desired dialogue will be available in no time.

Step 1: Navigate to the ElevenLabs Voice Isolator.

Step 2: Upload your recording. The tool supports file sizes up to 500MB (or 1-hour recordings).

Step 3: Start the voice isolation process and sit back. Our AI will handle the rest.

Step 4: Download your new .mp3 file with the isolated dialogue. You can use the isolated audio to replace the original track if you're working with a video.

If you need to work with longer recordings or larger files, our Voice Isolator API can also help.

Final thoughts

Background noise can quickly ruin an otherwise perfect recording, with background music being one of the biggest offenders. Fortunately, tools like the ElevenLabs Voice Isolator make voice extraction simple and accessible. By running your audio through this tool, you can easily separate vocals from background music and obtain clear, polished dialogue.