I've tried using all the tutorials and walk throughs on Youtube, but nothing seems to help.
I'm positive I'm using all the right steps the editors used, but it just dims the lyrics down and muds the track up.
Thanks.
Help Removing Lyrics?
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and the exact three-section version number of Audacity from "Help menu > About Audacity".
Audacity 1.2.x and 1.3.x are obsolete and no longer supported. If you still have those versions, please upgrade at https://www.audacityteam.org/download/.
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Re: Help Removing Lyrics?
As indicated in this "Frequently Asked Question" response: http://manual.audacityteam.org/man/FAQ: ... e_track.3F
1) The recording must be stereo.
2) The vocal must be panned dead centre of the mix.
3) The instruments (backing) must be panned to the sides.
4) There should be no (or minimal) stereo effects on the vocal track.
5) The recording must have a clear stereo separation.
These conditions are frequently met on old recordings but due to changing fashions are rarely met on modern recordings where large amounts of stereo effects and low quality MP3s have become the norm.
For the technique to work the following conditions must be met, (otherwise it does not work):This is only possible for certain stereo tracks.
1) The recording must be stereo.
2) The vocal must be panned dead centre of the mix.
3) The instruments (backing) must be panned to the sides.
4) There should be no (or minimal) stereo effects on the vocal track.
5) The recording must have a clear stereo separation.
These conditions are frequently met on old recordings but due to changing fashions are rarely met on modern recordings where large amounts of stereo effects and low quality MP3s have become the norm.
9/10 questions are answered in the FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)