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The Psychology Behind Fine-Tuned Voices That Resonate

August 21, 2023

Audio by Ali P. using WellSaid Labs

Ever noticed the heartwarming flutter at the chirping of birds or the involuntary shiver from nails on a chalkboard? Sounds are more than auditory experiences. They’re deeply woven into our emotional tapestry.

With the meteoric rise of Text-To-Speech (TTS) software, the voices we invite into our lives have a profound effect on our psyche. From a booming $2.8 billion market in 2021 to a projected symphony of $12.5 billion by 2031, the landscape of auditory experiences is expanding.

And as the horizon broadens, understanding the psychological underpinnings of our voice choices becomes paramount. So, how do we hit the right note, every single time?

Let’s explore the labyrinth of voice psychology. And hear from a couple of our stellar voices along the way! 🗣️🗣️🗣️

WellSaid Labs' synthetic voice top picks

The Voices of the Future: Editorial’s Avatar voice picks

August 3, 2023

Audio by Marcus G. using WellSaid Labs

Step into the realm of wonders where voices come alive, shaping stories with wit, intelligence, and an enchanting touch. We call it TTS.

In this captivating world of TTS, a plethora of possibilities unfold, embracing many facets of our lives with boundless creativity. From learning and development to marketing, audiobook narration, character creation, and podcasts, lifelike synthetic voices are rewriting the rules of engagement.

Why get ahead of the curve when the future beckons? The answer lies in the power of auditory stimuli. Our minds react to sounds 25% faster than to visual cues. As the spoken word audio dances through our minds, leaving a more positive imprint than other media forms as well–a fact that 54% agree with.

Replay of WellSaid Labs webinar about taking Studio to the next level

Webinar REPLAY: Take WellSaid Studio to the Next Level

July 7, 2023

Are you a new user of WellSaid Studio, or a seasoned pro? No matter what your expertise level is, you’ll surely learn something new from our recent webinar. Because we are always updating and expanding the Studio experience, you might discover new Avatars or features you haven’t tried yet!

Announcement: Our affiliate program is open for business!

July 5, 2023

In a world that’s spinning faster every day, and our lives becoming more digitally inclined, one practice emerges triumphant–passive income streams. These aren’t the babbling brooks of yore, but rather, mighty rivers that can supplement our earnings and keep us afloat.

Now, what if we told you that these currents of cash could surge from something as simple as an affiliate program? Intriguing, isn’t it? Well, let’s dive right into the heart of WellSaid Labs’ recently launched affiliate program, Friends of WellSaid Labs.

What Dyson and WellSaid Labs Have in Common

June 29, 2023

We all know products that won out due to high quality. Perhaps Apple, Rolex, Bose, or Tesla come to mind. But do you know Dyson’s neat origin story?

It starts back in 1987–the same year that Dirty Dancing hit the big screen. Sir James Dyson had purchased a vacuum cleaner from Walmart. Unfortunately, this vacuum blocked suction, and overall failed to perform. Being a skilled engineer, James took it apart, fixed the issue, returned it to the store, and vowed to build a better product for them.

Replay of Studio Best Practices webinar with Marta Mueller

WEBINAR REPLAY: WellSaid Studio Best Practices and Tips

February 2, 2023

Whether you’re new to WellSaid Studio or an experienced Voice Avatar coach, you’re sure to learn something helpful in this engaging and thorough creative session.

In this webinar, Marta gives a complete demonstration of creating voiceover in WellSaid Studio. From “auditioning” different Voice Avatars to coaching pronunciation, you will learn exactly how to create high-quality voiceover.

Customer Creative Session: Using Respelling in Studio

October 11, 2022

In August of this year, WellSaid updated the Studio Voice Model with the most lifelike version of our AI Voice Avatars yet. This update helped render your voiceover content with fewer adjustments. Now, the Voice Model can “read” your text in context and get more words right on the first try. We also added the Respelling tool.

Product Update on the WellSaid Voice Model

Product Update: A New WellSaid Voice Model

August 10, 2022

Listen as Tilda reads the intro to this product update.

Most AI voice providers use a similar strategy for creating a voice avatar from voice actor recordings. At WellSaid, we have updated our Voice Model to use an entirely different type of machine learning. That means that our newest Voice Model powers the most lifelike, natural sounding voice avatars available.

Read on to learn how this experience changes voiceover production for our Studio customers.

Learn best practices for WSL Studio with our product expert in this creative session.

Webinar Replay: Creative Session with Customer Success

February 11, 2022

Ever wondered how to get a pronunciation just right in the WellSaid Studio? Or wondered about which voice avatar to use?

In our Creative Session on February 10, we dug deep into Studio with one of our Customer Success Managers, Marta Mueller. You won’t want to miss all the best practices for everything from acronyms to avatars!

Product Update: Render by Paragraph

July 14, 2021

At WellSaid Labs, we’re always listening to our clients and creator community to develop features that help create text-to-speech voiceovers more easily, efficiently, and effectively. One of the most requested features is Render by Paragraph, which is a functionality that enables you to automatically render a separate audio file for each paragraph of your script. In this article, we share the benefits of Render by Paragraph, how to use it in WellSaid Studio, and examples of Render by Paragraph in action.