Descript's Overdub Uses Voice Samples to Generate New Words & Phrases
Laura McQuarrie — September 19, 2019 — Pop Culture
References: descript & fastcompany
'Overdub' is a new feature on audio word processing platform Descript that uses audio samples of a person’s voice to generate new words or phrases with artificial intelligence technology. Currently, Overdub is available as part of a beta program and it the podcast production start-up is calling for podcasters, YouTubers, audiobook creators and others who work with audio to help test the new feature powered by Lyrebird AI.
With Descript, users are able to make the most of software that turns spoken audio files into strings of text that can be edited with just as much ease as a word processor document. Overdub helps to fill in the gaps in this software, making it possible for the content to not just be rearranged, but intelligently edited with new content if it was not originally recorded in the first place.
With Descript, users are able to make the most of software that turns spoken audio files into strings of text that can be edited with just as much ease as a word processor document. Overdub helps to fill in the gaps in this software, making it possible for the content to not just be rearranged, but intelligently edited with new content if it was not originally recorded in the first place.
Trend Themes
1. AI Voice Editing - Descript's Overdub uses AI technology to generate new words and phrases from audio samples, disrupting traditional voice editing methods.
2. Audio Content Creation - Overdub's beta program is calling for podcasters, YouTubers, and audiobook creators to test the new feature, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in the audio content industry.
3. Text-to-speech Technology - Descript's software, combined with Overdub, allows users to easily edit and rearrange spoken audio files, opening doors for disruptive innovation in the text-to-speech technology sector.
Industry Implications
1. Podcast Production - Overdub's beta program is targeting podcasters, offering an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the podcast production industry.
2. Youtube Content Creation - Overdub's beta program is inviting YouTubers to test the new AI voice editing feature, presenting possibilities for disruptive innovation in the YouTube content creation industry.
3. Audiobook Creation - Overdub's beta program is calling for audiobook creators to try the new AI voice editing technology, indicating potential for disruptive innovation in the audiobook creation industry.
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