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Reduce the vocals, add optional lyrics, preview, then export.

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  1. ImportChoose source
  2. EditSet the change
  3. PreviewReview result
  4. ExportCreate file
InputMP4, WebM, MOV and M4V videoOutputMP4 or WebM video

A karaoke video needs two things: a backing track with the lead vocal pushed down, and lyrics on screen at the right moment. This tool does both in one pass — reduce the vocal from the existing soundtrack, add timed lyrics over the picture, preview how they land against the music, then export a video ready to sing along to.

Timing lyrics so people can follow

Lyrics have to appear before they are sung, not as they are sung — a line arriving on the beat is already too late for anyone trying to read it. Around a second of lead-in is the convention, and it is what makes commercial karaoke feel effortless. Show a line at a time, or two at most, and hold each one until the phrase is finished so the singer is never left mid-sentence with nothing on screen. The preview is where this gets settled; timing that looks fine as numbers rarely survives contact with the music.

How much vocal to remove

Complete removal is not achievable from a finished stereo mix, and chasing it damages the backing. A little residual vocal is not a problem for karaoke — it acts as a guide, keeping singers on pitch and in time, which is why plenty of commercial tracks leave a trace deliberately. Aim for a reduction where the original singer is clearly in the background rather than absent, and check that the bass and drums survived, since aggressive settings take centred instruments with them.

Making the words readable

Karaoke is watched from across a room, often on a television, so text has to be considerably larger than for ordinary captions — and high contrast, with a solid or semi-transparent panel behind it rather than a thin outline that vanishes over a bright frame. Keep the lyrics inside a safe margin from the edges so nothing is cropped by a display, and avoid the very bottom of the frame if the video will be posted to a social platform, where interface elements sit over the picture.

Questions, answered

How far ahead should lyrics appear?

About a second before the line is sung. Text arriving on the beat is already too late for someone reading and singing at once.

Can the original vocal be removed completely?

Not from a finished stereo mix. A trace of the original is normal and actually helps singers stay on pitch — commercial karaoke tracks often leave one deliberately.

How big should the lyrics be?

Much larger than ordinary captions, since karaoke is read from across a room. Use high contrast with a panel behind the text rather than an outline.

Why does the backing sound thin after reducing the vocal?

Because bass and drums are usually centred too and get reduced along with the voice. Lower the reduction strength until the rhythm section returns.

Can I publish a karaoke video of a commercial song?

Removing the vocal does not affect the rights to the recording or the composition. Publishing generally needs permission, and platforms detect and act on unlicensed music.

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