Remove drums from video or audio

Need a recording with the drum part reduced? Upload your song or live-performance video, describe "drum beat", and compare the result before processing the full file.

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Hear the difference

Hear the drum part removed from a live band.

The café performance is one real recording. This example uses "drum beat" to remove the percussion; the original and processed clip share the same video.

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Choose your practice section

Upload your recording and pick a passage with the drum part you want to reduce.

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Describe the drum sound

Start with "drum beat", the prompt used for the café demo.

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Check the rest of the band

Compare the preview with the original. Listen for remaining cymbals and changes to bass or vocals before processing the full track.

Make a drumless practice recording from your own file

A drummer can use a recording with the original drum part reduced to practise along with the other musicians. Start with the section you want to learn and check the groove, cymbals, bass, and vocals in the preview.

Works well on

  • Drum removal demonstrated in the café band recording above
  • Practising a drum part along with a reduced-drum version of your recording
  • The same removal workflow for an audio track or a performance video
  • A short, specific description: "drum beat"

Know before you start

  • Cymbals and room reverberation may remain, even when the main beat becomes quieter.
  • Check bass notes and other percussive instruments for unwanted changes.
  • A live recording contains overlapping sounds; the output is not the original studio multitrack.

Prompts that work well:

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Can I make a drumless track for practice?

You can try reducing the drum part of your recording. Listen to the free preview first, since percussion can overlap with the bass and other instruments.

Will this remove every cymbal and drum hit?

Not necessarily. The result depends on the recording. Check busy fills and cymbal-heavy sections, where remnants or changes to other instruments can be easier to hear.

Does it work with a video of a live performance?

Yes. The example above uses a live café performance rather than separate studio tracks. Upload the video directly and compare the processed audio with the original.

Can I use a video from my phone?

Yes. Upload an MP4 or MOV file directly. You can also use MP3, WAV, or M4A audio. Files can be up to 10 minutes and 1 GB. Video uploads can be downloaded as MP4 with the processed sound.

Is the preview free?

You can hear a free 30-second preview without signing up, up to 20 previews every 24 hours. Full-file processing uses paid minutes, starting at $4.99 for 10 minutes.

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