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  • Remove single sound/instrument from track

    Posted by Jeremy Paul on November 4, 2018 at 9:01 am

    I’d like to eliminate a certain sound from a track, namely the one produced by cymbale. Take a look at it:

    https://vocaroo.com/i/s1FpZrxM07TK

    It has a very unique signature compared to the surrounding frequencies(my cursor is where track beat starts):
    original

    But simply erasing the sound make the track sound a little muffled
    Removed with brush

    What technique do you recommend that I use? The sound is extremely popular across stock music authors, but unfortunately I need to get rid of it. I am pretty new at sound design and I am using Adobe Audition. Am I using the correct tool for the task?

    Kalleheikki Kannisto replied 7 years, 6 months ago 2 Members · 1 Reply
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  • Kalleheikki Kannisto

    November 5, 2018 at 11:10 am

    The muffled sound comes from losing the high frequencies. Interestingly enough, you can copy and paste parts of the spectral display. So you could try selecting the most similar-looking top section of the spectral display and copy and paste the top frequencies back in to the affected area. It may work. Since it will not necessarily be identical, it might sound a bit off. But worth a try nonetheless. Perhaps you can remove the offending frequencies afterwards. You’re trying to rebuild the full higher range without introducing new frequencies (notes).

    Kalleheikki Kannisto
    Senior Graphic Designer

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