Youka ships with several AI models that separate vocals from instrumentals. Each model has trade-offs between quality, speed, and what it keeps in the backing track.Documentation Index
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Quick comparison
| Model | Output stems | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| MDX-23C (default) | Instrumental, Lead vocals | Most karaoke projects |
| AudioShakeAI | Instrumental, Lead vocals | Highest-quality separation |
| MusicAI (Instrumental Only) | Instrumental | When you only need the backing track |
| MusicAI (Instrumental / Backing / Lead) | Instrumental, Backing vocals, Lead vocals | Full mixing control over harmonies |
| MusicAI (With Backing Vocals) | Instrumental + backing, Lead vocals | Karaoke where choirs should stay audible |
| MusicAI (Without Backing Vocals) | Instrumental, Lead vocals | Clean instrumental, no harmonies |
| MDX-Net (With Backing Vocals) | Instrumental + backing, Lead vocals | Alternative to MusicAI backing-vocal model |
| RoFormer (and variants) | Instrumental, Lead vocals | Experimental — try if defaults don’t suit the song |
| Demucs | Instrumental, Lead vocals | Open-source fallback |
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Related
- Keep background vocals for choirs and harmonies
- Keep original vocals on specific lines