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Ultimate Vocal RemoverSteinberg SpectraLayers
Free

Free and open source, with optional donations to the developers.

 Paid

Commercial software sold by Steinberg.

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, macOS
  • Separates vocals and instruments locally with no upload
  • Ships many models trained by the project's own developers
  • Visual spectral editing catches problems EQ alone can't fix
  • AI source separation for isolating stems or noise
  • Processing can be slow without a capable GPU
  • Choosing between many models takes some experimentation
  • Paid software from Steinberg's professional lineup
  • Steeper learning curve than a simple EQ or noise gate
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Closed source
License: MIT License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 22, 2026

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