Text to Speech

Voices that act

Write the line, direct the performance. Hear the Expressive model against Standard, feeling that climbs step by step, breath and laughter, whole scenes with several voices.

Two models

Same words, two models

Each pair reads the same words in the same voice, directions included. Switch while it plays and listen for what Expressive adds: a voice that breaks, a breath, a timing that feels acted.

Pro voice model in every plan until

Saying goodbye

Sarah Community voice Standard [voice breaking, crying quietly]

I wanted to tell you in person. I really did. I'm so sorry.

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Sarah Community voice Expressive (Pro) [voice breaking, crying quietly]

I wanted to tell you in person. I really did. I'm so sorry.

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Dry sarcasm

Ethan Community voice Standard [dry, deadpan, sarcastic]

Oh, wonderful. Another meeting that could have been an email.

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Ethan Community voice Expressive (Pro) [dry, deadpan, sarcastic]

Oh, wonderful. Another meeting that could have been an email.

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Trying not to laugh

Sheila Community voice Standard [trying not to laugh]

No, I'm serious. He sent the invoice to the client... in Comic Sans.

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Sheila Community voice Expressive (Pro) [trying not to laugh]

No, I'm serious. He sent the invoice to the client... in Comic Sans.

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Bad news, gently

Adrian Community voice Standard [gentle, careful]

Your export is ready. But the last scene failed to render. I'm sorry.

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Adrian Community voice Expressive (Pro) [gentle, careful]

Your export is ready. But the last scene failed to render. I'm sorry.

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A quiet threat

Adrian Community voice Standard [low, slow, dangerously calm]

I will ask once more. Where is the Ember Sigil?

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Adrian Community voice Expressive (Pro) [low, slow, dangerously calm]

I will ask once more. Where is the Ember Sigil?

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Countdown to launch

Sheila Community voice Standard [hushed, then bursting with joy]

Three, two, one... The studio is live!

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Sheila Community voice Expressive (Pro) [hushed, then bursting with joy]

Three, two, one... The studio is live!

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  • StandardThe dependable everyday voice: clear, natural and quick. It takes emotion and sound cues in square brackets.
  • Expressive (Pro)The Pro voice model: it takes direction written like a note to an actor, and plays the line with more feeling.

Intensity

One line, rising feeling

The same line at five steps, in the same voice. Play the ladder and hear the feeling climb.

Joy: from pleased to ecstatic

Sarah · They said yes. The studio is ours.

  1. Sarah Community voice Expressive (Pro)

    They said yes. The studio is ours.

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  2. Sarah Community voice Expressive (Pro) [pleased]

    They said yes. The studio is ours.

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  3. Sarah Community voice Expressive (Pro) [happy]

    They said yes. The studio is ours.

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  4. Sarah Community voice Expressive (Pro) [excited]

    They said yes. The studio is ours.

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  5. Sarah Community voice Expressive (Pro) [ecstatic]

    They said yes. The studio is ours.

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Anger: from irritated to furious

Ethan · You moved the deadline again.

  1. Ethan Community voice Expressive (Pro)

    You moved the deadline again.

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  2. Ethan Community voice Expressive (Pro) [irritated]

    You moved the deadline again.

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  3. Ethan Community voice Expressive (Pro) [annoyed]

    You moved the deadline again.

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  4. Ethan Community voice Expressive (Pro) [angry]

    You moved the deadline again.

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  5. Ethan Community voice Expressive (Pro) [furious]

    You moved the deadline again.

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Fear: from curious to terrified

Sheila · Did you hear that downstairs?

  1. Sheila Community voice Expressive (Pro) [curious]

    Did you hear that downstairs?

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  2. Sheila Community voice Expressive (Pro) [uneasy]

    Did you hear that downstairs?

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  3. Sheila Community voice Expressive (Pro) [nervous]

    Did you hear that downstairs?

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  4. Sheila Community voice Expressive (Pro) [scared]

    Did you hear that downstairs?

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  5. Sheila Community voice Expressive (Pro) [terrified]

    Did you hear that downstairs?

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Volume: from a whisper to full force

Adrian · I said, do not open that door.

  1. Adrian Community voice Expressive (Pro) <whisper>

    I said, do not open that door.

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  2. Adrian Community voice Expressive (Pro) <soft>

    I said, do not open that door.

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  3. Adrian Community voice Expressive (Pro)

    I said, do not open that door.

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  4. Adrian Community voice Expressive (Pro) <stress>

    I said, do not open that door.

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  5. Adrian Community voice Expressive (Pro) <forceful>

    I said, do not open that door.

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Sounds

Breath, laughter and tears

Sounds and pauses written into the line, exactly where they happen: a whisper that turns into a shout, a laugh that breaks the sentence, a voice crying through the words.

Adrian Community voice Expressive (Pro) <whisper> then <forceful>

Quiet. They are right outside. Now! Run!

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Sheila Community voice Expressive (Pro) [small laugh] [laughing]

Okay, okay. Stop, I cannot breathe. You did not just say that!

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Ethan Community voice Expressive (Pro) [sigh]

Fine. You win. Send me the files.

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Sarah Community voice Expressive (Pro) [crying, voice cracking]

I read the letter. Every word of it. Thank you.

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Sheila Community voice Expressive (Pro) [gasp]

Wait. Is that... It is! It is actually them!

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Adrian Community voice Expressive (Pro) [inhale] [exhale]

Okay. Let's do this. One take, no mistakes.

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Word by word

Change only the words you wrap

Seven paired tags. Each pair plays the plain line first, then the same line with the tag around some words.

<whisper> Whisper some words

Sarah Community voice Expressive (Pro)

The secret is under the old oak. Tell no one.

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Sarah Community voice Expressive (Pro) <whisper>

The secret is under the old oak. Tell no one.

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<stress> Put weight on a word

Ethan Community voice Expressive (Pro)

We need one more take, not two.

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Ethan Community voice Expressive (Pro) <stress>

We need one more take, not two.

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<emphasis> Stress a word

Sheila Community voice Expressive (Pro)

You said tomorrow. Not Friday.

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Sheila Community voice Expressive (Pro) <emphasis>

You said tomorrow . Not Friday.

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<forceful> Say it with force

Adrian Community voice Expressive (Pro)

Stand back. Nobody moves.

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Adrian Community voice Expressive (Pro) <forceful>

Stand back. Nobody moves.

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<fast> Speed up (the fine print)

Sarah Community voice Expressive (Pro)

Terms apply. Offer ends Sunday, limited stock, see store for details.

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Sarah Community voice Expressive (Pro) <fast>

Terms apply. Offer ends Sunday, limited stock, see store for details.

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<soft> Say it softly

Sheila Community voice Expressive (Pro)

Close your eyes. The story begins when you are ready.

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Sheila Community voice Expressive (Pro) <soft>

Close your eyes. The story begins when you are ready.

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<slow> Slow right down

Ethan Community voice Expressive (Pro)

And then, at last, the doors opened. One... by... one.

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Ethan Community voice Expressive (Pro) <slow>

And then, at last, the doors opened. One... by... one.

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Direct it in your own words

Write a brief the way you would to a voice actor, in any language. The plain read comes first, then the directed one.

Warm reassurance

Sarah Community voice Expressive (Pro)

Your files are safe. Nothing was lost.

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Sarah Community voice Expressive (Pro) [warm and reassuring, like talking to a worried friend]

Your files are safe. Nothing was lost.

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Deadpan

Ethan Community voice Expressive (Pro)

I love Mondays. Truly. Best day of the week.

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Ethan Community voice Expressive (Pro) [dry, deadpan, barely hiding a smile]

I love Mondays. Truly. Best day of the week.

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Bedtime story

Sheila Community voice Expressive (Pro)

And the little robot closed its eyes, and dreamed of the sea.

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Sheila Community voice Expressive (Pro) [hushed bedtime story, drifting off]

And the little robot closed its eyes, and dreamed of the sea.

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Direction in Chinese, line in English

Sheila Community voice Expressive (Pro)

I'm fine. Really. Go on without me.

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Sheila Community voice Expressive (Pro) [像是在强忍着眼泪,却努力笑着]

I'm fine. Really. Go on without me.

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Directions are never spoken. One per sentence works best, placed before the words they apply to. Standard reads bracketed cues too, in a narrower range.

Timing

Pauses and pace

Pauses, speed-ups and slow-downs, written where they belong. The flat read first, then the paced one.

Pauses

Sarah Community voice Expressive (Pro)

I opened the box. Inside was a key. And a note. It said run.

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Sarah Community voice Expressive (Pro) [pause] [long pause] <slow>

I opened the box. Inside was a key. And a note. It said run.

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Rushing, then slowing

Ethan Community voice Expressive (Pro)

There is no time. The doors lock at nine. Go now. But first, look at me. You are going to be fine.

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Ethan Community voice Expressive (Pro) [fast, breathless] then [slow, deliberate]

There is no time, listen, the doors lock at nine, go, now! But first... look at me. You are going to be fine.

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Several voices

A whole scene in one take

One request, a voice for each speaker and a direction for each turn.

The vault (two voices)

Adrian + Sheila Community voice Expressive (Pro)

The vault is on the left. Sixty seconds. Sixty? You said ninety! I said stay calm. Okay. Okay. I am calm. You really are not.

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The support call (two voices)

Sarah + Ethan Community voice Expressive (Pro)

Neurawaves support, how can I help? My export failed. Twice. The video goes live in ten minutes! Breathe. I have your file right here. Oh, thank you. Thank you so much.

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The blackout (three voices)

Sarah + Adrian + Sheila Community voice Expressive (Pro)

The lights flickered twice, then died. Report. It is the generator, sir. It is, it is not responding. Then wake it up. I am trying.

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The studio's dialogue editor builds this for you: pick a voice per speaker and write the turns.

Same voice

One voice, four moods (Standard)

The same voice, four ways. The first take has no cue; the others add a few words in square brackets. Play them in a row and listen for the change.

Ethan Community voice Standard

The river keeps its own archive. Every stone on its banks remembers a flood, and every flood rewrites the map.

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Ethan Community voice Standard [beaming with joy, laughing warmly]

Did you hear the news? We won the festival prize! I still can hardly believe it.

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Ethan Community voice Standard [conspiratorial whisper]

Come closer. The treasure is buried under the old oak, but you must tell no one.

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Ethan Community voice Standard [barely-contained excitement]

We did it! The new studio is officially open, and you are invited to the launch!

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Try it: Ethan

Try it in the studio

Everything you heard here is in the studio. Write your own line, pick a voice and hear it in seconds.