Audio Software

It exists but it's not always perfect as it normally relies on the track being mixed a certain way.

Also, to do what you're suggesting using a commercial track would infringe licencing and copyright... Have a hunt for open licences, creative commons and stuff like that, I think YouTube has some links.
 
Try using ableton live, or fruityloops...there are both very good production tools but notthe simplest of programs to use as a begginer.
if you still find yourself i a spot of bother send the tracks over to my email dpcentertainments@live.co.uk and when i get a moment or so free i will have a look over them for you
 
Thanks for the suggestions and the offer Thedodo.

incapete - ref your comment about infringing copyright and licencing, looking on youtube I see a lot of people do this, and I've done it myself using 'complete' tracks. Is everyone doing this infringing these rules or is there a do's and do not's when it comes to using commercial tracks?

Thanks
 
Here's some information about removing vocals from songs and filtering instruments from songs.

That explains about the limitations and possibilities for removing specific sounds from mixed audio.

The software there is for practice and live playback, not for mixing or editing.

(Disclosure: I am the author of that software.)

If you are into pro audio, look into Melodyne. It is the only software that can really do what you want (DNA). However, it is professional software, and not meant for casual or amateur use. It also has a professional price tag on it: £ 319 or £ 629.
 
cduffy said:
Thanks for the suggestions and the offer Thedodo.

incapete - ref your comment about infringing copyright and licencing, looking on youtube I see a lot of people do this, and I've done it myself using 'complete' tracks. Is everyone doing this infringing these rules or is there a do's and do not's when it comes to using commercial tracks?

Thanks
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Straight answer - Yes.

When I drive down the motorway at 70mph, a lot of people pass me

Yes they're all breaking the law too.

The question is who gets caught; and do you want to break the law / risk it.

If a band used one of your photo's without your permission in a Youtube video - the correct response would involve you reminding them they're breaking the law - sadly too many photographers just think it's great that their work is being seen.:'(
You can stay legal by buying music licensed for web use, it's not necessarily loads of money either.
 
There's plenty of licence-free music around too, that was what I was getting at with the YouTube comment... They are actually very strict regarding the use of commercial tracks on videos uploaded to their site and will delete your movies if they find it. They do also have lots of information about finding suitable songs, hence my suggestion to check them out.

I was being a bit of a devil's advocate though, I know that lots of people do it but I felt a bit of a hypocrite letting it slide since I feel quite strongly about it regarding photography and really using music like this isn't any different.
 
Search for "podsafe music" and you'll find LOTS of music that you can either purchase or get for free.

I've used a fair number of podsafe titles here:

http://www.dotnetpreacher.com/

That's a podcast, but each show starts with some podsafe music. I've got links in there to the bands and sources, so you can follow along there to find music that you can use in slideshows.

HTH
 
stripping vocals out of a song is very hard, pros generally walk away from such stuff as the result are usually poor and it takes for ever. Better to get backing tracks, or get the midi tracks and output those, there are a lot about that sound great.

Just bare in mind, even if its free to you doesn't mean its copyright free.
 
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