Clone a VoiceCopy Anchor Link

In this tutorial you will clone a voice from scratch and use it to generate speech. By the end, you will have a saved voice in your library and a generated audio clip that sounds like the original speaker.

The entire process takes under two minutes.

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PrerequisitesCopy Anchor Link

• Voice Creator Pro, running either as the desktop app on your machine, or in your browser with VCP Cloud
• A microphone (if recording your own voice) or an audio file or YouTube link with the voice you want to clone

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Step-by-Step WalkthroughCopy Anchor Link

Step 1: Open the TTS TabCopy Anchor Link

Open Voice Creator Pro and click Lab in the left sidebar, then select the TTS tab at the top. You will see three panels:

• Voice (left) - where you pick a voice or load a new one
• Text to speak (center) - where you enter text and pick a model
• Advanced settings (right) - where you fine-tune the model

The first time you open the tab, a short walkthrough points out each step. You can replay it any time with Show walkthrough, next to Generate.

Step 2: Add a Reference VoiceCopy Anchor Link

You have four options. Pick whichever fits your situation:

Option A: Record from microphone Click Record in the Voice panel and speak for 5 to 10 seconds. Click Stop when you are done. Keep it clean and natural. A quiet room makes a big difference.

Option B: Upload an audio file Click Upload and select a WAV or MP3 file from your computer.

Option C: Import from YouTube (desktop app only) Click YouTube, paste a URL, then click Fetch. Preview the clip and click Use this clip to load it.

Option D: Pick a community voice Click the voice row at the top of the Voice panel to open Voices, then type in Search all voices.... Use the language menu and tag chips to narrow it down, press play to hear samples, and click a voice's name to add it to your library and use it. You can also browse Voice Search from the sidebar and click Add to library on any voice. Community voices come with a transcript, so you can skip to Step 5.

Keep your clip under 15 seconds. We recommend 5 to 10 seconds of clean speech. Longer audio does not produce a better clone. It can actually harm quality and takes much longer to process. If your clip is longer than 15 seconds, a Trim voice clip window opens so you can pick the part to keep. Learn more in How Many Minutes of Audio Do You Need for Voice Cloning?.

Step 3: Verify the TranscriptCopy Anchor Link

After you load a reference voice, the built-in speech-to-text model fills in the Transcript automatically.

This step is critical. Read the transcript and compare it word for word with what the speaker actually says. To fix a mistake, click Edit, then Edit anyway, correct the words, and click Done. Even small mismatches between the transcript and the audio will hurt clone quality.

Step 4: Save the Voice (Optional but Recommended)Copy Anchor Link

Click Save Voice and give it a descriptive name (for example, "Sarah - warm narration"). If you uploaded a file, the save window opens on its own once the transcript is ready, with the file name filled in.

The voice is now stored under Your voices in the Voices panel, so you can pick it again anytime without re-uploading audio.

Step 5: Pick a ModelCopy Anchor Link

Click the model name next to Model, above the text box, to open Choose a model. Here is a quick guide:

If you are unsure, start with OmniVoice. It covers the most languages and supports expression tags.

Step 6: Enter Your TextCopy Anchor Link

Type or dictate the text you want the cloned voice to say in the Text to speak field.

Keep it to a paragraph or two for quick testing. Lab requests are capped at 200 words. For anything longer, click Create a project when the app offers it, or use Audiobooks.

Want to add personality? If you chose OmniVoice, or Chatterbox at Lower quality, click the smiley icon to insert expression tags like [laughter] or [surprise-oh] directly into your text.

Step 7: GenerateCopy Anchor Link

Click the Generate button. The result plays in the player bar at the bottom of the screen once processing finishes.

If your text is in a different language or alphabet than the voice sample, the app warns you first. Switch the language, edit your text, or click Generate anyway.

Not happy with the output? Try these before generating again:

• Switch to a different model
• Re-record or trim your reference audio to a cleaner 5 to 10 second clip. See How to Pick the Right Reference Audio for Voice Cloning for guidance on choosing a good clip.
• Adjust the advanced settings in the panel on the right

Step 8: Download or Keep IteratingCopy Anchor Link

Click the download button in the player bar to save the audio file. Every generation is also stored in the History section below the panels, so you can revisit and compare earlier attempts.

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Tips for Best ResultsCopy Anchor Link

• Keep reference audio short. 5 to 10 seconds of clean speech is the sweet spot. Longer clips do not improve quality and can make it worse. See How Many Minutes of Audio Do You Need for Voice Cloning? for the details.
• Minimize background noise. Record in a quiet room or use a well-isolated clip. Background music, echo, and ambient noise all degrade the clone.
• Match the transcript exactly. This is the single most common cause of poor results. Double-check it every time.
• Experiment with models. Each model handles tone, pacing, and accents differently. Try two or three on the same text to find your favorite.
• Use advanced settings sparingly. The defaults work well for most cases. If you do tweak them, change one setting at a time so you can hear the difference.

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Next StepsCopy Anchor Link

• Voice Cloning reference - Full details on every setting and model
• Voice Search - Browse and import community voices
• Audiobooks - Scale up to long-form content with consistent voices
• How to Pick the Right Reference Audio - Deep dive on choosing reference clips