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I would like to know if it is possible to seperate the instruments from records on to seperate channels on a multi-track recorder using music editing software or any other way. Like taking the guitar bit out putting it on Ch. 1, vocal Ch.2, bass Ch. 3, and so on, so you can remix it how you want. I know you can cut certain frequncies with crossovers like just leaving the bass or the mid range. It would be very useful for dancehall session tapes where people are talking over certain tunes.
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it's best not to answer this question ( or in pm only..)to many people here on the internet that would use it to create (better) fake dubplates......

Ok thanks, i understand. I didn`t really want to know how it`s done just that it is possible. And yes that leaves it open for fake dubplates being sold and not just for personal sound system use. Real pirates out there just to make a buck and fool the people just for them greed. It could also bring down the already failing pop market for bootlegs.

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to the best of my knowledge it is not possible in any satisfactory way, so I wouldn't worry about the pirates.
I'd actually be more concerned about the corporate record companies coming out with new Elvis, Nat King Cole, Beatles etc. albums that 'sound' like the real thing due to the implementation of this nefarious studio wizardry you speak of.

Arrr!

Isolating the bass is not so difficult because there is little else in the mix at that frequency range. Guitars, pianos, brass etc. generate a lot of sound in the same frequency range, so how would you separate them out?

You could use notch filters to pinpoint an instruments most prominent frequencies but you would be capturing only a thin sliver of the range of sounds each instrument is making. Probably fun to try but a bit of a waste of time (in my opinion!)

Anyway, why not just make new music? It is actually easier and more rewarding!

Simple answer, at this time in the history of technology, it cannot be done. So no worry about that kind of piracy.

*it's best not to answer this question ( or in pm only..)to many people here on the internet that would use it to create (better) fake dubplates......*

What's a "fake dubplate"?

A "fake dubplate" is an original mix changed a bit with a digi-programm (stick vocal and dub to have a 12" mix must be the easiest, and add some db on bass freqs or add the "Scientist's biiip"on beginning)... sold as *"an original 10" metal plate remixed by Scientist used by Manasseh in 1993 that beat Shaka in sound clash"* and that goes for 300$ pon the bay... And that is sold 175 times. That would be one.


Back to topic, I have heard of a programm (cant remember the name) that was said to be powerful in removing the vocals... Of course it remove some frequencies and it must affect the melodic intrumental part, but the guy who told me that was musician... Ill try to ask him again.

Thanks for the explanation. Some real wolves out there indeed.