{"id":2027,"date":"2022-02-17T15:19:16","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T20:19:16","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/samplehunt-com.ibrave.host\/?p=2027"},"modified":"2024-03-21T17:04:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T21:04:15","slug":"how-to-remove-drums-from-a-sample","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samplehuntcom.local\/how-to-remove-drums-from-a-sample\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Remove Drums From a Sample"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The best way to remove drums from a sample is with sound isolation software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But which one?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are different types of software you can use to get rid of the drums in your sample, and the best choice depends on how much control you want over the results. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, I’ll show you how you can remove the percussive elements from a song or sample using a few different methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To make it easier, I’ve grouped the different options into the following categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Cloud-based sound isolation services<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Specialized audio editing software<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Manual audio editing tools<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Cloud-based sound isolation services<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Cloud-based services are the easiest way to separate drums from a sample.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    These services use AI algorithms to identify sounds in specific frequencies of the audio spectrum. Then they separate these elements in multiple tracks so that you can hear them individually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    As AI algorithms improve, these services are increasingly accurate. All the processing takes place in the cloud, so the results are fast and have no impact on your CPU.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here are some of the best online services that can help you remove the drums from your samples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    PhonicMind<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    PhonicMind<\/a> is one of the first services to offer online drum removal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Their paid plan is generous. A single subscription gives you an unlimited number of requests per month. The only limitation is the processing speed, which shouldn’t be a problem unless you’re uploading files in bulk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Using PhonicMind is fairly straightforward. Just upload your audio files, and PhonicMind will separate the mix into individual track stems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    There’s no software to install, and you can cancel the service whenever you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Moises.ai<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Another popular option is Moises.ai<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    With this service, you can also fetch audio from public links like YouTube, SoundCloud and others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The main benefit of Moises.ai is its mobile app. So if you’ve ever wanted to eliminate the drums from samples while you’re on the go, then this is a great option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Lalal.ai<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Finally, there is Lalal.ai<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The main difference between Lalal.ai and the other options is its pricing structure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Rather than requiring a monthly subscription, Lalal.ai has a pay-as-you-go model. So you can buy a certain number of credits and use them as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    This is ideal if you only plan to use this service occasionally, or you don’t want to be locked into a subscription.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    When to use a cloud-based service<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The main reason to use a cloud-based service is for simplicity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you’re willing to accept whatever result their software gives you, then using a cloud-based service might be the best choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Just beware that you lose the ability to customize the output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    With these services, there aren’t many settings you can change, and if the sample you’re trying to edit is incompatible with their algorithm, then there’s nothing you can do about it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Using a cloud service also means that you have to upload your audio to its servers. So if you work offline, or if you’re concerned about privacy, then this may not be ideal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Specialized audio editing software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    An alternative to using a cloud-based service is to use desktop software or a DAW-supported plugin instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Specialized software gives you more tools to control the final result. And if you choose to use a plugin, then you can do all your processing inside your DAW, which makes it more convenient for your sampling workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Here is some of the best software for removing drums from a sample:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Drum Extract by Yellow Noise Audio<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    DrumExtract<\/a> is a simple plugin for Mac and Windows that extracts and separates the drums from an audio mix. It’s compatible with all the major DAW’s (i.e. Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro X, Pro Tools, etc.), and gets better results than traditional tools like EQ, compression, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    It’s very easy to use. Once you’ve loaded the plugin onto the audio track, all you have to do is turn the knob to the right to remove the percussive elements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Its simplicity makes it a great choice for producers who want an easy way to remove drums from inside their DAW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    But this ease of use also comes with a major downside…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If its processing is ineffective for removing the drums of a particular sample, there aren’t any other parameters or options you can use instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    UNMIX Drums by Zynaptiq<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    The next option is UNMIX Drums<\/a> by Zynaptiq, a popular VST plugin for boosting or reducing drums in real-time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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