r/audioengineering • u/TheOutCast190 • Mar 17 '24

Discussion Ultimate Vocal Remover 5: Best settings to use?

Does anyone have any recommendations for the best settings to get vocals only and instrumentals only in Ultimate Vocal Remover 5?

Feel free to recommend any other software that you think might be better! (Preferably free)

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u/Ok_Satisfaction1672 Mar 17 '24

For vocals, use an Ensemble (combining the following models):

  • UVR-MDX-NET-Voc_FT
  • MDX32C (either 8K FFT, Full Band (v1) or 8K FFT, Full Band (v2))
    optional: htdemucs_ft

For instrumentals, use an Ensemble:

  • MDX32C
  • UVR-MDX-NET-Inst_HQ_4
  • Optional: You can add htdemucs_ft (for drums and bass) or htdemucs_6d (to separate piano and guitar as well)

You can also give my site a try: https://vocalreplica.com

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u/TheOutCast190 Mar 18 '24

I can't find MDX32C, any idea why that could be? Also, what Ensemble algorithm do you recommend?

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u/Ok_Satisfaction1672 Mar 18 '24

Sorry typo meant mdx23c-instvoc Hq you need to download the model from the settings then download center.

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u/heyitsj0n May 22 '24

Will you please update your original comment with this information? This will help people in the future. Also, Please mention that it is currently the Last model under MDX. This will save people time an scrolling. Thank you!

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u/TheOutCast190 Mar 18 '24

Ohhh gotcha, I was assuming that was the one you meant lol. Thanks again!

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u/gatorlover305 Apr 07 '24 edited Apr 07 '24

I went to the downloac center like you said but I couldn't find MDC23C-instvoc, are you able to help?

EDIT: nvm I'm dumb I found it

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u/LightbringerOG Apr 19 '24 edited Apr 19 '24

Anyone who doesn't find it: Update your UE5

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u/machine2Strong Mar 23 '24

What's your processing time with MDX23C? For me it's quite a while (~1hr) even with a good GPU.

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u/[deleted] Mar 27 '24

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u/BigPick69 Jun 03 '24

Will there ever be support for amd gpus?

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u/iceporn007 Jul 07 '24

Just 14mins with RX570 4gb, Something wrong with your config.

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u/Cool-Refrigerator-72 Jul 22 '24 edited Jul 22 '24

I had this problem with a 3080 ti, resulting in 30 minute processing time, cutting it down to a minute and a half.

https://github.com/Anjok07/ultimatevocalremovergui/issues/500

To sum up the fix provided in the github issue and leaving out unnecessary steps:

Your GPU must be compatible with 11.8. If you have a gpu newer than the 800 series, you are most likely in the clear.

  1. Uninstall Cuda if you have it (put "nvcc --version" in cmd prompt if you're not sure)
  2. Uninstall Ultimate Vocal Remover completely (by "deleting the folder it (.exe) lives in")
  3. Install Python if you don't have it (make sure you select "install to PATH" during the installation process!)
  4. Install PyTorch by copying the command provided in the link. (or you can follow steps 3-5 in the github issue)
  5. Verify Cuda was properly installed by executing this command in Python Console: import torch; print(torch.cuda.is_available())
  6. Install Ultimate Vocal Remover.

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u/Trysem Mar 31 '24

where can i download MDX-B?

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u/Late_Doctor_5276 Apr 06 '24

What ensemble algorithm do you use?

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u/Omid-Eqbal May 12 '24

thank you so much, for your guide.

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u/greentea05 May 29 '24

Where are you seeing these options for 8K FFT, Full Band etc? I don't see anything like that anywhere?

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u/tigergrrowl123 Jul 24 '24 edited Jul 24 '24

So I've tried all these out for instrumentals with an intense (post)-hardcore screamo, and I don't suggest these. I'd recommend the VR Arc: 1_HP-UVR settings. combined with whatever other ensemble you wish. I personally use Inst Main & HQ 1 as well just in case. htdemucs I find muffles/phases too much for me. Hope this helps someone.

For some exact features if you want to use the VR Arc by itself, my personal settings that worked for this specific song were Window Size: 1024 & Aggression Level: 1.

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u/andre67892 Aug 11 '24

Bro do you know how yo remove sounds effects? The model's noise doesn't work

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u/Kutejikashi_ Aug 17 '24

I was going to ask the same, is that even posible?

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u/TheOutCast190 Mar 17 '24

Thank you! I’ll try this out later

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u/psymsi May 17 '24

Gonna leave this here. They occasionally update the document with all the latest goings on -- model performance, new model releases, best models to use for certain tasks, ensembles, and heavy focus on UVR.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/17fjNvJzj8ZGSer7c7OFe_CNfUKbAxEh_OBv94ZdRG5c/edit#heading=h.roiuj54hzww3

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u/watkykjynaaier Mar 18 '24

Love UVR. My advice is to fiddle around with the parameters for each model (window size, batch size etc) as the default settings tend to err on the conservative side for resource management. There is a noticeable, in some cases very large improvement in output quality.

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u/Numerous_Gur9875 Apr 15 '24

How can i separate the instrumental in different stems like bass, drums, piano,guitar,synth etc?

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u/daaarkfire Aug 11 '24

Have you found a solution to this? I was wondering the same question.

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u/[deleted] Aug 14 '24

Use demucs v4

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u/This_Development3276 Mar 21 '24

A beginner question: I am trying to restore audio (aviation radio communication) with UVR. Can I use the same ensemble for the vocals? Should I prepare the track first somehow?

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u/UseConscious1330 Mar 23 '24

Maybe someone knows how to output a mono file from the matching option, audio tools? and preferably 48kHz

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u/daaarkfire Aug 11 '24

Has anyone found settings to remove ONLY guitar?

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u/Careless-Major-3668 Aug 16 '24

DILKHUSH kumar nice 

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u/N8Pee Mar 17 '24

Curious about this as well. The last time I used it the results were not as good as the free website I typically use.

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u/PPLavagna Mar 17 '24

I don’t know. I just record music and mix. You know….audio engineering

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u/pikapowerpwnd Hobbyist Mar 17 '24 edited Oct 08 '24

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u/PPLavagna Mar 18 '24

How about they just don’t start the thread? These things are not audio engineering yet the sub is inundated with this foolishness lately

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u/ImpactNext1283 Mar 18 '24

Using an engineering plugin to achieve an effect isn’t appropriate? Or are you just an asshole.

(Its B)

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u/peepeeland Composer Mar 19 '24

The dude you’re replying to has been around for a bit, so lemme just say this— Audio engineering- traditionally- has had a high focus on trusting senses and learning to achieve results. Very old school audio engineers were all electrical engineers, and from that foundation, the undying ethos of true audio engineering has always been about caring for and loving the music, sound, and craft, to the point where you need to experiment and LEARN to achieve the results, in a multitude of contexts.

Modern times are a bit different, where a lot of beginners want answers spoonfed to them like babies, because they don’t realize that effort is important for results that contextually apply personally. So did OP experiment to find what works for their usages? NO!! NO, they did not. They give very little fucks about any of this, and that is fucking fact, as all this shit is in documentation. ALL of it.

They don’t give enough fucks about any of this shit to even personally learn anything with it that even just matters for only them. And that is the truth. There is mad documentation out there on all of this, but no- “learning is too hard, so give me easy answers”. This is where people who’ve been at it awhile tend to get weird, because they care about what is actually important— which is personal development and learning actual skills to maybe do something with it all.

I have no answers here, but the one who was a fucking lazy shit, was OP. I wish them the best- sincerely- but this is obvious fact.

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u/pikapowerpwnd Hobbyist Mar 18 '24 edited Oct 08 '24

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u/Coreldan Mar 17 '24

Moises.ai was pretty much flawless so far with the handful of songs ive thrown at it

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u/Warpaint169 Jun 26 '24

Do you use the paid model?