How to Make an Instrumental From a Song
To make an instrumental from a song, split it with SONGTAKE's AI stem splitting, then keep the drums, bass, and other stems while dropping the vocal. Export the remaining stems as one instrumental. It is free and built into the recording app.
This is YOU?
No official instrumental of the song exists.
Karaoke versions sound cheap and re-recorded.
You want the real drums and bass, not a MIDI copy.
You want a backing track you can actually gig with.
Pro Tip: TIP: SONGTAKE splits the song and lets you keep the drums, bass, and instruments while dropping the vocal. Bounce the rest into a real instrumental you can perform and cover over.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I make an instrumental from a song?
Import the song into SONGTAKE and run AI stem splitting. Keep the drums, bass, and other stems, mute the vocal, and export the rest as one instrumental. It uses the real recorded parts and is free in the app.
How is an instrumental different from a karaoke track?
An instrumental is the full backing with the lead vocal removed. A karaoke track is the same idea framed for singing along, often with lyrics or a guide. In SONGTAKE both come from the same stem split.
Does the instrumental use the original drums and bass?
Yes. Stem splitting keeps the original recorded drums, bass, and instruments on their own stems, so the instrumental sounds like the real track rather than a re-recorded imitation.
Can I mix the instrumental after splitting?
Yes. Each part lands on its own stem, so you can rebalance the drums, bass, and instruments, and even open the project on Mac with a multi-channel interface before you bounce.
Is making an instrumental free?
Yes. SONGTAKE is free to download and there are no per-song fees, so you can make instrumentals from as many songs as you want.
What makes SONGTAKE different from voice memos?
SONGTAKE records in true stereo with automatic cloud backup, project organization, and multi-track capabilities. Unlike voice memos that create a graveyard of unnamed files, SONGTAKE keeps everything organized, synced across devices, and ready to develop into full productions.
Can I use SONGTAKE with just one phone?
Absolutely! SONGTAKE works perfectly with a single phone for recording arrangements, backing vocals, and layered instruments. While multiple phones provide multi-angle coverage and better isolation, one phone is sufficient to create professional multi-track recordings with video overdubbing.
Can I use SONGTAKE for professional music recording?
Absolutely! SONGTAKE allows you to effortlessly move from mobile recording to professional desktop production. Begin capturing your song ideas on your iPhone, then open the same project on a Mac with a 64-channel interface for mixing and mastering. It's the perfect tool to transform your inspiration into a polished production.
How does multi-phone recording work?
Place phones near each instrument for dedicated microphones. One tap starts all phones simultaneously, and they automatically sync after recording. No manual alignment needed—just position phones, hit record, and get professional multi-track isolation from devices you already own.
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