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VocalZap

VocalZap

by Acoustica

39 ratings
132 reviews
🔧 Utilities
🎵 Music
Free

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Released
April 23, 2011
Updated
June 13, 2017

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Acoustica
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About

Instantly reduce or remove vocals from songs in your music library for karaoke. This app uses advanced audio processing to maintain high-quality sound while enabling you to sing along to any track.

✓Real-time vocal removal
✓Advanced DSP algorithm
✓Karaoke with own music
✓Lyrics lookup
✓Toggle vocals on/off
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What users say about VocalZap

Reviews of VocalZap are mixed: the Music app is rated 2.3/5 from 39 App Store ratings. What users like most: simple and straightforward interface, reveals background instruments and vocals. Top complaints: only reduces vocals instead of removing them completely, vocals remain audible even after processing. Summarized from real user reviews.

Positive things

  • 👍Simple and straightforward interface
  • 🎵Reveals background instruments and vocals
  • 💰Free app with no ads
  • 🎤Good for karaoke purposes
  • ⚡Works on-the-fly without processing delay
  • 🎧Works with AirPlay and background playback
  • 🎯Effective on center-panned vocals

Negative things

  • ❌Only reduces vocals instead of removing them completely
  • 🔊Vocals remain audible even after processing
  • 🎸Removes or distorts instrumental elements along with vocals
  • 📊Inconsistent results across different songs
  • 🎵Creates echo/reverb effect on remaining vocals
  • ⚠️Works poorly with modern heavily-produced music
  • 🚫Limited song compatibility in library
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What's New in VocalZap

2.1

June 13, 2017

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon. Minor bug fixes

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User reviews

Most RecentHighest RatedLowest Rated

Awesome!

This is a great app. Its very simple and straightforward. Songs sound very cool through this app sometimes background vocals are audible making it really good for kareoke or exploring the depths of music. One of the only apps ive downloaded that i am VERY happy with.
QQotsa-st.vincent

lyrics

Lyrics don’t work. Need to show lyrics also.
BBoom5117

VocalZap

No Stars - this app lowers the volume of the vocals a smidge only , the bla bla bla continues
MWMr. Shift Worket

Fake

Doesn’t work I can still hear the vocals over the “removed” effect it’s supposed to completely remove the vocals not just compress them into a reverb it’s pointless DO NOT RECOMMEND
Mmarcos-27

Sorry but it doesn’t work

I tried pressing the choose song button and nothing happened. Even if it did though it probably wouldn’t have the song I needed.
RRevieeeeeeeeeeeew33
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Reported Bugs

9 issues

App crashes or freezes when selecting songs

Bug

White screen appears when trying to import music

Bug

Incompatible with iOS 7 and later versions

Bug

DRM protection prevents processing of protected iTunes songs

Bug

Song selection button unresponsive

Bug

App won't open or install properly

Bug

Plays songs twice simultaneously with one track unable to stop

Bug

Unresponsive after song starts playing

Bug

Not compatible with iCloud Music Library and Apple Music

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Requested Features

7 requests

Ability to download/save karaoke versions of songs

Feature

Support for streaming services (Spotify, Apple Music, Tubidy)

Feature

Improved algorithm for better vocal isolation

Feature

Batch processing for entire albums

Feature

Fine-tuning controls for vocal reduction levels

Feature

Better support for electronically-processed vocals

Feature

Lyrics display feature

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FAQ

What does VocalZap do?

VocalZap is a free application that allows you to instantly reduce or remove the vocals from songs in your music library. It uses an advanced Digital Signal Processing (DSP) algorithm to achieve this while preserving the quality of the instrumental audio.

How can I use VocalZap for karaoke?

You can use VocalZap to turn any song in your iTunes library into a karaoke track. The app enables you to remove the vocals in real-time, allowing you to sing along. You can also look up lyrics to enhance your karaoke experience.

Is VocalZap free to use?

Yes, VocalZap is a free application. There are no charges to download or use its core vocal removal features.

What kind of songs does VocalZap work with?

VocalZap works with most songs in your iTunes library. However, it does not work on DRM-protected iTunes songs. The effectiveness of vocal removal may also vary depending on the song's audio mix.