What can you do with AI tools for audio?
With AI tools for audio, you can create or modify all kinds of audio content, including:
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Voiceovers
Thanks to text-to-speech (TTS) technology, you can convert written text into natural-sounding speech that you can then use for voiceovers in videos or presentations. This is particularly useful if you don't have access or can't afford a professional voice actor, or need a voiceover in a different language. Services to try: ElevenLabs, Murf and Fliki, and perhaps FakeYou.
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Podcasts
Again, you can create a script and convert it to audio with the TTS technology, or you could use a different tool to create music for intros, outros, and jingles for your podcast. Probably the best tool for podcasts is Podcastle.
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Audiobooks
Related to the previous point, you can use these tools to narrate entire books, not just podcast episodes. Yes, they are that good and can produce some amazing results (that are only getting better).
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Music
Not all of us have the tech skills to create original music compositions from scratch. With modern AI tools, we don't necessarily need those skills, as we can rely on AI to do the hard (tech) work for us. Just set parameters such as tempo and key, select instruments, and let the technology do its magic.
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Sound effects
It's not just podcasts and videos you need sound effects for; you can also use them in game development if you're into that sort of thing. Or create a ringtone of your own.
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Interactive Voice Response (IVR) systems
You can use these tools to create natural-sounding speech for automated phone systems or virtual assistants.
Audio is getting increasingly interesting to AI software developers, and even today, there are some amazing tools to try out. Soon enough, however, it will be almost impossible to distinguish between the real voice and the one generated by AI. Cool and dangerous at the same time, don't you think?
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best AI music generator?
The best AI music generator depends on what you need. Suno is the standout for creating full songs with vocals and lyrics from a simple prompt, while BandLab SongStarter is great for quick instrumental ideas and beats. For royalty-free tracks to drop into a video, a licensed library is often the safer, faster choice.
Can AI write a complete song with lyrics and vocals?
Yes, modern AI music tools can produce a finished song (melody, instruments, lyrics, and sung vocals) from a short text description. You set the genre, mood, and theme, and the tool generates a full track in under a minute. You can usually regenerate sections or tweak the lyrics until it fits.
Can AI remove vocals or separate audio tracks?
Yes, AI stem-separation tools split a finished song into its parts: vocals, drums, bass, and other instruments. This lets you create instrumental or karaoke versions, isolate a vocal for remixing, or clean up a noisy recording. Quality is impressively clean now, though faint artifacts can remain on dense, busy mixes.
Can I use AI-generated music commercially?
Often yes, but it depends on the tool's plan and license, so confirm before you publish. Many generators grant commercial rights on paid tiers while restricting free output to personal use. Streaming platforms and YouTube also have their own rules about AI music, so check both the tool's terms and where you'll post.
Are AI music tools free?
Most offer a free tier with a daily limit of generations, then charge for more. Paid plans, commonly around ten to thirty dollars a month, add more songs, higher audio quality, faster rendering, and commercial licensing. Free output frequently comes with usage restrictions, so read the terms if you plan to share it.