POST
/
api
/
v1
/
vocal-removal
/
generate
Separate Vocals from Music
curl --request POST \
  --url https://api.sunoapi.org/api/v1/vocal-removal/generate \
  --header 'Authorization: Bearer <token>' \
  --header 'Content-Type: application/json' \
  --data '{
  "taskId": "5c79****be8e",
  "audioId": "e231****-****-****-****-****8cadc7dc",
  "type": "separate_vocal",
  "callBackUrl": "https://api.example.com/callback"
}'
{
  "code": 200,
  "msg": "success",
  "data": {
    "taskId": "5c79****be8e"
  }
}

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Usage Guide

  • Separate a platform‑generated mix into vocal, instrumental, and individual instrument components.
  • Two processing modes are available:
    • separate_vocal — 2‑stem split
    • split_stem   — up to 12‑stem split
  • Ideal for karaoke creation, remixes, sample extraction, or detailed post‑production.
  • Best results on professionally mixed AI tracks with clear vocal and instrumental layers.
  • Billing notice: Each call consumes credits; re‑calling the same track is charged again (no server‑side caching).
  • Pricing: Check current per‑call credit costs at https://sunoapi.org/billing.

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Separation Mode Details
Mode (type)Stems ReturnedTypical UseCredit Cost
separate_vocal (default)2 stems – Vocals + InstrumentalQuick vocal removal, karaoke, basic remixes1 music‑generation credit
split_stemUp to 12 stems – Vocals, Backing Vocals, Drums, Bass, Guitar, Keyboard, Strings, Brass, Woodwinds, Percussion, Synth, FX/OtherAdvanced mixing, remixing, sound design5 music‑generation credits

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Parameter Reference
NameTypeDescription
taskIdstringID of the original music‑generation task
audioIdstringWhich audio variation to process when multiple versions exist
typestringRequired. Separation mode: separate_vocal or split_stem

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Developer Notes
  • All returned audio‑file URLs remain accessible for 14 days.
  • Separation quality depends on the complexity and mixing of the original track.
  • separate_vocal returns 2 stems — vocals + instrumental.
  • split_stem returns up to 12 independent stems — vocals, backing vocals, drums, bass, guitar, keyboard, strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, synth, FX/other.
  • Billing: Every request is charged. Re‑submitting the same track triggers a new credit deduction (no server‑side caching).

Authorizations

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Authorization
string
header
required

🔑 API Authentication

All endpoints require authentication using Bearer Token.

Get API Key

  1. Visit the API Key Management Page to obtain your API Key

Usage

Add to request headers:

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

⚠️ Note:

  • Keep your API Key secure and do not share it with others
  • If you suspect your API Key has been compromised, reset it immediately from the management page

Body

application/json

Response

Request successful

The response is of type object.