Free guide · Oct 14, 2026

SAM Audio: pull one sound out of a recording and check for leaks

How to pick the right prompt type, set up a sound separation test, and check for noise leaking between tracks.

The short version

I use this guide to choose the right prompt type, prepare a sound separation test, and check for noise leaking between tracks. SAM Audio pulls one sound out of a recording using a text description, a time span, or a visual prompt (the object making the sound in a video). It gives you two tracks back: the sound you asked for (target) and everything else (residual).

I checked the official instructions and license, but I have not run this model myself yet, so the typing and kettle test below is a plan for your own recording, not a result.

What's in the full guide

  1. 01What you can check
  2. 02First step (free)
  3. 03Requirements and rights
  4. 04Step-by-step evaluation
  5. 05Install and run (from the official README)
  6. 06Example test
  7. 07Worksheet
  8. 08Read the result honestly
  9. 09When to stop or change the test
  10. 10Official sources