Create a Custom VoiceCopy Anchor Link

In this tutorial you will design a custom AI voice without any audio samples. No recording or reference clip needed. By the end, you will have a saved voice in your library ready to use in the Audiobooks section for audiobooks, voiceovers, podcasts, and more.

The entire process takes just a few minutes, and most of that time is spent experimenting until you land on a voice you love.

When to Use Voice Design vs. Voice CloningCopy Anchor Link

Voice Creator Pro gives you two ways to create voices:

• Voice Design - Configure the voice you want using controls or a text description. Best when you have a specific character or style in mind but no reference audio.
• Voice Cloning - Provide a 5 to 10 second audio sample in the TTS tab. Best when you want to replicate an existing voice.

Use Design when you need a voice that does not exist yet, when you want full creative control, or when you simply do not have a recording to clone from. If you already have audio of the voice you want, the Clone a Voice tutorial is a better starting point.

PrerequisitesCopy Anchor Link

• Voice Creator Pro, running either as the desktop app on your machine, or in your browser with VCP Cloud

That is it. Voice Design requires no microphone, no audio files, and no external tools.

Step-by-Step WalkthroughCopy Anchor Link

Step 1: Open the Design TabCopy Anchor Link

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

• Voice description (left) - where you configure the voice you want
• Text to speak (center) - where you enter text and pick a model
• Advanced settings (right) - where you fine-tune the model

Results play in the player bar at the bottom of the screen.

Step 2: Configure Your VoiceCopy Anchor Link

The Voice description panel changes depending on which model you have selected. Click the model name next to Model, above the text box, to switch. Each model takes a different approach to voice design.

OmniVoice (Dropdown Controls)Copy Anchor Link

With OmniVoice selected, you configure the voice using dropdown menus:

• Gender - Select male, female, or leave on Auto
• Age - Select an age range or leave on Auto
• Pitch - Select the pitch level or leave on Auto
• English Accent - Choose a specific accent or leave on Auto
• Whisper - Turn on to produce a whispered speaking style

Start by setting Gender and Age, then experiment with Pitch and Accent. Leaving options on Auto lets the model decide, which can produce interesting results.

Qwen3 and VoxCPM 2 (Text Description)Copy Anchor Link

With Qwen3 or VoxCPM 2 selected, you describe the voice you want under Describe the voice. Write a natural language description of how the voice should sound. Here is a good starting point:

A warm, friendly woman in her late 20s with a conversational tone.
She speaks at a moderate pace with a slight smile in her voice.

The more specific you are, the closer the result will match your mental image. For a quick start, click one of the ideas under Need inspiration? Try an example. See Writing Effective Text Descriptions below for tips and examples.

DramaBox (Scene Description)Copy Anchor Link

DramaBox reads a description with the spoken lines in quotes, for example A woman speaks warmly, "Hello, how are you?" She laughs, "It's so good to see you!". The center panel shows What will be spoken, and Try an example loads ready-made scenes. It is the most expressive option, made for dramatic, performance-style reads.

Step 3: Enter Test TextCopy Anchor Link

In the Text to speak box, type a sentence or two that represents the kind of content this voice will eventually read. Using realistic test text helps you evaluate whether the voice fits your use case.

For example, if the voice is for a meditation app, try something like:

Take a deep breath in. Hold it for a moment. Now slowly release.
Let your shoulders drop and feel the tension leaving your body.

If it is for a product explainer video, try:

Welcome to our platform. In the next two minutes, I will walk you
through everything you need to get started.

Step 4: Generate and ListenCopy Anchor Link

Click the Generate button. The result plays in the player bar once processing finishes.

Listen carefully. Ask yourself:

• Does the age sound right?
• Is the tone what I described?
• Does the pace fit the content?
• Would I want to listen to this voice for an extended period?

Step 5: IterateCopy Anchor Link

If something is off, go back to the Voice description panel and adjust your settings.

For OmniVoice: Change one dropdown at a time. If the voice sounds too high, lower the Pitch. If the accent is wrong, try a different English Accent option. Turn Whisper on or off to hear the difference.

For Qwen3 and VoxCPM 2: Adjust your text description. Here are common tweaks:

• Voice sounds too fast? Add "speaks slowly" or "deliberate, unhurried pace."
• Voice sounds flat? Add emotional cues like "expressive" or "speaks with genuine enthusiasm."
• Voice sounds too young or too old? Be more specific about age. Instead of "young," try "mid-20s."
• Wrong mood? Add a comparison like "calm and soothing, like a meditation guide."

For a detailed guide on writing effective voice descriptions, read the Voice Design Prompting Guide.

Each time you make a change, click Generate again and compare. It usually takes two or three rounds to get a voice you are happy with.

Step 6: Save the VoiceCopy Anchor Link

Once you have a voice you like, click Save Voice at the bottom of the Voice description panel, or Save voice on the item in History. Give it a clear, descriptive name so you can find it later. For example:

• "Sophia - warm narrator"
• "Deep male - corporate explainer"
• "Energetic host - podcast intro"

Click Save to keep it, or Save & use to save it and jump to the TTS tab with the voice loaded. If the clip is longer than 15 seconds, you'll be asked to trim it first.

The voice now sits in your library with a Design badge. It shows up in the TTS tab's Voices panel and in Audiobooks.

Step 7: Use the Voice in AudiobooksCopy Anchor Link

To use your new voice in a long-form audiobook:

1. Open the Audiobooks tab and create or open an audiobook
2. Go to Voice Assignment
3. Select your saved voice from the list of available voices
4. Assign it to a speaker, chapter, or the entire audiobook

Your designed voice works exactly like a cloned voice or a built-in voice in Audiobooks. You can mix and match all three types.

If you type more than 200 words in the Design tab, the app does this for you. It generates a short sample, saves the voice, and offers to Create a project that uses it.

Writing Effective Text DescriptionsCopy Anchor Link

This section applies to models that use a text description field (Qwen3 and VoxCPM 2). For OmniVoice, use the dropdown controls instead.

Here are practical examples that show the difference between a vague description and a specific one.

Vague vs. SpecificCopy Anchor Link

Descriptions for Common Use CasesCopy Anchor Link

Audiobook narrator:

A mature male voice, mid-40s, with a rich, warm tone. He reads with
clear enunciation and a steady pace, drawing listeners into the story
without being dramatic. Think classic audiobook narrator.

Podcast host:

Energetic and enthusiastic young woman in her late 20s. She speaks
with excitement and a natural, conversational flow, like she is
telling a friend about something she is genuinely passionate about.

Corporate training narration:

Professional, neutral male voice, early 30s. Clear and articulate
with a moderate pace. Friendly but not overly casual. The kind of
voice you would hear in an onboarding video.

Children's story narrator:

A warm, gentle young female voice with a soft tone. She speaks
slowly and expressively, as if reading a bedtime story to a child.

For a deeper dive into prompting techniques, common mistakes to avoid, and an iterative workflow, read the Voice Design Prompting Guide.

Tips for Best ResultsCopy Anchor Link

• Start simple, then refine. For OmniVoice, set Gender and Age first, then experiment with Pitch and Accent. For Qwen3 and VoxCPM 2, write a basic description first, then add details based on what you hear.
• Try more than one model. Each design model produces different voice characteristics. Generate the same text with two or three to see which gets closer to what you want.
• Test with realistic content. Generate speech using the kind of text this voice will actually read. A voice that sounds great reading a single sentence might not work for a five-minute narration.
• Save versions. If you are iterating and hear a voice you like along the way, save it before continuing to tweak. You can always go back to an earlier version.
• Compare with other voices. Switch to the TTS tab and generate the same text with a few community or built-in voices. This gives you a baseline to compare your designed voice against.

Next StepsCopy Anchor Link

• Voice Design reference - Full details on the Design tab and its options
• Voice Design Prompting Guide - Advanced prompting techniques and examples
• Audiobooks - Use your new voice for long-form audio production
• Clone a Voice - Learn how to clone an existing voice from audio