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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",
  "callBackUrl": "https://api.example.com/callback",
  "type": "separate_vocal"
}
'
{
  "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
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taskId
string
required

The task ID of the music generation task.

  • Required. This identifies the task containing the audio to be processed.
  • Both taskId and audioId are needed for accurate track identification.
Example:

"5c79****be8e"

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audioId
string
required

The ID of the specific audio track to separate.

  • Required. This identifies which specific track within the task to process.
  • Both taskId and audioId are needed for accurate track identification.
Example:

"e231****-****-****-****-****8cadc7dc"

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callBackUrl
string<uri>
required

The URL to receive vocal separation results when processing is complete.

  • Required.
  • The callback will include multiple URLs: original audio, isolated vocals, instrumental track, and individual instrument tracks.

For detailed callback format and implementation guide, see Vocal Separation Callbacks

  • Alternatively, you can use the get vocal separation details endpoint to poll task status
Example:

"https://api.example.com/callback"

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type
enum<string>
default:separate_vocal

Separation type.

  • separate_vocal: Separate vocals and accompaniment, generating vocal track and instrumental track (default)
  • split_stem: Separate various instrument sounds, generating vocals, backing vocals, drums, bass, guitar, keyboard, strings, brass, woodwinds, percussion, synthesizer, effects and other tracks
Available options:
separate_vocal,
split_stem
Example:

"separate_vocal"

Response

Request successful

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code
enum<integer>

Status Codes

  • ✅ 200 - Request successful
  • ⚠️ 400 - Invalid parameters
  • ⚠️ 401 - Unauthorized access
  • ⚠️ 404 - Invalid request method or path
  • ⚠️ 405 - Rate limit exceeded
  • ⚠️ 413 - Theme or prompt too long
  • ⚠️ 429 - Insufficient credits
  • ⚠️ 430 - Your call frequency is too high. Please try again later.
  • ⚠️ 455 - System maintenance
  • ❌ 500 - Server error
Available options:
200,
400,
401,
404,
405,
413,
429,
430,
455,
500
Example:

200

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msg
string

Error message when code != 200

Example:

"success"

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data
object