Vocal-only or multi-instrument track? Choose the right option during import

Discover how to get the best vocal transcription based on the type of your audio file.

Written by Dimitri

Updated 2 months ago

When uploading a file to SingConvert, you can now choose between two types of audio content:

• A vocal-only track, containing only voice with no instruments (recommended)

• A multi-instrument track, which includes vocals along with other instruments

If you choose the multi-instrument option, SingConvert will automatically isolate the vocal part using a high-quality stem separation system, then transcribe only the vocal melody into sheet music (PDF, MIDI, MusicXML). This ensures that all instrumental parts are ignored, so you get clean and focused vocal notation.

1) 🎤 Vocal-only track

Select this option if your audio contains only vocals, with no instruments or backing tracks.

This is the best option to achieve the most accurate vocal transcription. Your file will be processed and transformed into sheet music available in PDF, MIDI, and MusicXML formats.

Recommended examples:

• A cappella recordings

• Solo vocal takes

• Isolated vocal tracks without any background instrumentation

💡 Tip: Avoid using recordings with background noise, reverb, effects, or overlapping sounds.

2) 🎼 Multi-instrument track (including vocals)

Select this option if your audio includes multiple instruments, but you only want the vocal melody transcribed.

SingConvert will isolate and extract the vocal line, ignoring all other instruments in the mix. The output files will contain only the vocal part, in PDF, MIDI, and MusicXML formats.

Recommended examples:

• Pop songs with vocals and instruments

• Band or orchestral arrangements featuring a singer

• Multi-track compositions that include a vocal line

What should I choose?

Type of track	Select this option
A cappella vocal recording	✅ Vocal-only
Pop song with vocals and instruments	✅ Multi-instrument
Jazz band with singer	✅ Multi-instrument
Vocal tutorial with background music	❌ Not recommended
EDM track with vocals and effects	✅ Multi-instrument

How it works

When you upload your audio (MP3, WAV) or paste a YouTube link, you’ll be asked to choose between “Vocal-only” or “Multi-instrument with Vocals”.

Just select the option that best matches your track — and we’ll handle the rest.

Need help?

Not sure which option to choose? Check out our FAQ or reach out to our support team — we’re happy to help!

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