Ultimate Vocal Remover
Ultimate Vocal Remover is a desktop application for separating audio sources and removing vocals from audio files.
What Ultimate Vocal Remover is
Ultimate Vocal Remover is a desktop application for separating audio sources and removing vocals from audio files. It uses deep neural network models, with the package models trained by UVR’s core developers except for the Demucs v3 and v4 4-stem models. It supports batch processing and can export WAV, FLAC and MP3 files, with stem options including vocals, instrumental, bass, drums, guitar, piano, synthesizer, strings, woodwinds, brass and more. The project describes UVR as open source and free to use and modify; the GUI code is MIT-licensed, and developers using its models are asked to credit UVR and its developers. It runs on Windows, macOS and Linux. Windows installation targets Windows 10 or later and should be placed on the main C: drive. The bundled macOS release targets Big Sur and later, with downloads for Apple Silicon and Intel. Linux instructions cover Debian- and Arch-based systems. GPU conversion requires at least an Nvidia GTX 1060 with 6GB. The listed plan costs nothing.
Good
- Free to use and modify.
- Supports batch processing.
- Exports WAV, FLAC and MP3.
- Offers multiple stem types.
- Available for Linux, macOS and Windows.
Watch out
- GPU conversion requires an Nvidia GTX 1060 with 6GB.
- AMD Radeon support is limited.
- Non-WAV processing relies on FFmpeg.
- macOS opening may require bypassing notarization checks.
Who it suits
UVR suits people who want to remove vocals or separate stems from audio on a desktop computer. It is available for Linux, macOS and Windows, though GPU conversion has a stated Nvidia requirement.
Verdict
UVR combines vocal removal with batch processing and a range of stem options across three desktop platforms. Check its GPU and installation requirements before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From Ultimate Vocal Remover's own pricing page, checked 3 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Ultimate Vocal Remover GUI | Free | Free to use and modify · 64-bit platforms · GPU conversions require at least an Nvidia GTX 1060 6GB |
The facts
Each one read from Ultimate Vocal Remover's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AMD support
- AMD Radeon GPU support is limited, though the project links to a working branch for AMD GPU users.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Dependencies
- UVR relies on FFmpeg to process non-WAV files and Rubber Band for time-stretch and pitch-shift tools.checked 3 Oct 2026
- GPU requirements
- The project lists an Nvidia GTX 1060 with 6GB as the minimum for GPU conversions and recommends Nvidia GPUs with at least 8GB of VRAM.checked 3 Oct 2026
- License
- The UVR GUI code is MIT-licensed, and developers using its models are asked to credit UVR and its developers.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Model training
- UVR's core developers trained the models included in the package, except the Demucs v3 and v4 4-stem models.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The project says it is 100% open source and free for anyone to use and modify.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Performance
- The project says conversion times depend significantly on hardware and that its models are computationally intensive.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- The application uses deep neural network source separation models to remove vocals from audio files.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Security note
- The macOS opening instructions advise that users may need to disable Gatekeeper checks and remove the app's quarantine attribute to bypass notarization.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Support
- Users are directed to GitHub Issues for help and asked to include detailed reports, with error logs when possible.checked 3 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Linux
- The repository provides manual installation instructions for Debian- and Arch-based Linux systems.checked 3 Oct 2026
- macOS
- The bundled macOS version targets Big Sur and above and has separate downloads for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.checked 3 Oct 2026
- Windows
- The Windows installer targets Windows 10 or higher, and installation to the main C: drive is required to avoid instability.checked 3 Oct 2026
Alternatives to Ultimate Vocal Remover
- 1
LALAL.AI
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.3From €6.75 a month - 2
AudioShake
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.1From $20 a month - 3
Fadr
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.1From $100 a year - 4
MVSEP
Free planAndroidiOSWebAPI8.1Free plan - 5
Pymss
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOSWebAPI7.8Free plan - 6
Sonura
Free planWebmacOSWindows7.3From $10 a month