Planning My Podcast with ElevenLabS
The human voice is undefeated. As of now, AI can't replicate its authenticity. With that being said, there are use cases for using a clone of your voice, your AI voice, in your creative work.
Let's say you want to create a podcast. As you move forward, I know you'll run into issues because I've run into issues. Sure, you can put out a crappy product with obvious cuts, issues matching sound levels, and problems finding a quiet space to record your voice. If you do that, you'll quickly lose your audience. Your audience wants a modicum of professionalism.
In my home, there is way too much going on. I live with my wife, our three young daughters, and our dog. A podcast is an impossibility. As things stand, a 15-second TikTok video is challenging. There is a solution.
Here's where ElevenLabs comes into play. Although I was skeptical about it at first, it is terrific. The platform has rendered a copy of my voice that is incredibly lifelike.
Has ElevenLabs created an authentic clone of my voice? No.
I love to write. The process calms my mind in focus. When I'm writing, the rest of the world can be put on hold. I can tune out, as I am now, and focus on this task. My ADHD makes all the other stuff in my life painful.
I haven't started a podcast yet, but I aim to do so. Without an ElevenLabs subscription, a podcast would be impossible. Now, I have all the tools I need.
Here's a caveat...
When I finally create my podcast, I'll let my audience know at the very beginning that I'm using a clone of my voice. In that way, I plan to build trust with my audience. If you choose to create your podcast using ElevenLabs, I suggest you do the same.
I also have a Descript subscription. I love Descript. Its voice clone feature is great for a different use case. I'll write another post about Descript in the future. Do not use Descript to create a podcast; its voice cloning capabilities are not nearly as sharp as ElevenLabs' capabilities. I know you’re still thinking about doing it, but don’t.
I hope I've opened your mind to new podcasting possibilities.
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