# the instrumental isolation checklist

Companion: https://queststudio.io/blog/ai-instrumental-unwanted-vocals

## Acceptance rule
No words / no singer / no human-like texture:
Intended use:
Model / instrumental control / lyrics state:
Style words with vocal associations:
Reference vocal content:

| Candidate | Reference included? | One changed variable | Voice timestamp | Music quality | Decision |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| A | | | | | |
| B | | | | | |
| C | | | | | |

Chosen route: regenerate / trim / local edit / separate:
Separation damage or residual voice:
Full-track and in-context review:
Final instrumental filename: