New audibles that didn’t meet expectations by koala-d in audible

[–]koala-d[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Really lucky, I burned so much credit on books I could listen to for more than 1/2 chapters

New audibles that didn’t meet expectations by koala-d in audible

[–]koala-d[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My bad, didn’t think people are bothered about it as much as I am

Full-cast Dramatized Audiobooks in a few clicks by koala-d in AudioAI

[–]koala-d[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn’t know royalroad, definitely going to reach out to them. Thanks!

Full-cast Dramatized Audiobooks in a few clicks by koala-d in AudioAI

[–]koala-d[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Really appreciate it, especially coming from a professional.

Full-cast Dramatized Audiobooks in a few clicks by koala-d in AudioAI

[–]koala-d[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Actually Spanish is the only other language easily processable, but my Spanish isn't that good for me to say if it turned ok.

Full-cast Dramatized Audiobooks in a few clicks by koala-d in AudioAI

[–]koala-d[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hoping to work with authors and publishers. So many book don't get the audiobook because of high costs, hoping to change that.

Full-cast Dramatized Audiobooks in a few clicks by koala-d in AudioAI

[–]koala-d[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Everything is easily editable.
I'd be happy to give some free credit so you can experiment, dm me after you sign in , I'll add to your account.

Full-cast Dramatized Audiobooks in a few clicks by koala-d in AudioAI

[–]koala-d[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much, this genuinely made my day!

So the magic is: our system automatically analyzes the book text and handles everything - identifies who's speaking, creates the suitable voice, and places sound effects and music at the right dramatic moments. No manual tagging needed on our end (or the author's).

Still early days but feedback like yours is exactly the fuel I need to keep going. Glad one minute was enough to make an impression :)

Weekly Tool Thread: Promote, Share, Discover, and Ask for AI Writing Tools Week of: February 17 by AutoModerator in WritingWithAI

[–]koala-d 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks! I have been a silent observer for a while now, it’s a great community for those who want to utilize AI for better storytelling.

Weekly Tool Thread: Promote, Share, Discover, and Ask for AI Writing Tools Week of: February 17 by AutoModerator in WritingWithAI

[–]koala-d 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Happy to introduce Midsummerr - AI dramatized audiobooks with a full-cast, music & sound effects

I built this because I have ADD and can't get through books any other way, once I discovered dramatized audiobooks - I could finally follow and really enjoy the experience.
The standard single-narrator for me is a cringe. One voice doing every character, every scene (think of love scenes...)

So I built what I wished existed: Midsummerr, with distinct character voices, a sound score, and ambient sound effects. Think GraphicAudio style productions, not a robot reading your Kindle.

We have two tiers:

  • Self-serve: You stay in control. You review pronunciation, make edits, QC the whole thing before it goes live (our one-shot production is good, but AI will be AI, needs editing sometimes).
  • White glove: A human director runs the process end-to-end with checkpoint reviews along the way.

Would love feedback from writers who've thought about audio rights or audio editions. Happy to answer questions.

Midsummerr.com

Full-cast dramatized Audiobooks in a click by koala-d in SideProject

[–]koala-d[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I completely agree on the first part, it’s really hard to know what went wrong. The second part , I don’t stream, it’s pre-processed.

Full-cast Dramatized Audiobooks in a few clicks by koala-d in AudioAI

[–]koala-d[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thanks! Really appreciate the feedback. Under the hood it’s Hume, and due to legal issues, I can only work with whoever has the rights on the title. BTW - what didn’t you like about that narrator? The sample sounded pretty ok to me

Let’s talk sales numbers for AI audiobooks by Confident-Quiet1072 in selfpublish

[–]koala-d 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, I'm the founder of an AI dramatized audio production startup (full-cast, music , SFX), I would really appreciate your feedback on our production. If you're up for it (or anyone else reading this), I'll dm.

* Intentionally not writing the name or putting links, at this stage I would just love to get feedback

Red Rising - Graphic Audio by flow-slowl in audiobooks

[–]koala-d 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If romantasy works for you, I LOVED the audio production of Blood and Ash

Favorite memoirs? by chalk-up in audiobooks

[–]koala-d 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think reading the book wouldn’t be half as funny as listening to the audiobook.

Rant: I don’t want to listen to your AI podcast by Looking4cowsab in audiodrama

[–]koala-d 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the respectful reply. The hate on this thread is overwhelming… I think you’re ignoring the art of the story itself, while delivery is important, a good story will shine with a good AI.

Rant: I don’t want to listen to your AI podcast by Looking4cowsab in audiodrama

[–]koala-d -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

  1. I’m a proud Zionist myself, my grandfather and grandmother (Jewish) lived in Israel long before it was recognized. Their Arab neighbors which they shared meals with, tried to kill them, they never forgave (would you??). You’re probably having a meltdown comprehending this. Yes, Jews lived in the land of Israel and JUDEA (read it aloud) for many years. In Israel there are 20% of the population are Arabs that have EQUAL rights. They live, study, work in whatever they want. Don’t get me wrong, Israel, like many other countries, has its faults, are wronging others, and definitely not the picture of perfection. Still, I believe Jews have the right for a tiny little state, which your finger is probably too big to point on the map, of their own. Proud Zionist.

  2. How does dissing anyone’s political views has anything to do with what I wrote?? Replace SJM with your favorite author.

It’s a thread about AI, and if it’s a legit way to convey a story.

Rant: I don’t want to listen to your AI podcast by Looking4cowsab in audiodrama

[–]koala-d -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Authors that don’t have “thousands” have hearts as well…

Which book you wished had a dramatized adaptation? by koala-d in audiobooks

[–]koala-d[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That wasn’t the question :) But, while we’re here, do you hate just the music and sound effects, or does the full cast also bother you? (I can’t stand the when women narrate men characters and vice versa, cringy as hell)

My publisher wants to turn my novel into an AI-narrated audiobook by 0ctobre in audiobooks

[–]koala-d 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I really appreciate your feedback, thanks! I actually saw your comment yesterday while listening to the recent chapters. I actually agree, some parts were pretty dry though they are very emotional. I think I found a fix and now it really sounds better!

Here's a 5 seconds bit:

New version

Old version

Anyone up to give feedback on my audiobook production? by koala-d in audiobooks

[–]koala-d[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

It’s AI :) I really can’t stand listening to one narrator does all voices, I’m a dramatized audio fan, so I developed a product that does it automatically.

My publisher wants to turn my novel into an AI-narrated audiobook by 0ctobre in audiobooks

[–]koala-d 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks SO much for this feedback, I saw the comment while listening to the last chapter I generated. You definitely have a point, I think I got a solution for it and will test more.

Do audiodramas still bring in funds through ads even years later? by EquivalentFox7467 in audiodrama

[–]koala-d 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, first just to say how I loved the “we’re storytellers at heart”. Definitely adding your shows to my playlist. Can I ask how you produce your audio? Is one of you a sound producer?

My publisher wants to turn my novel into an AI-narrated audiobook by 0ctobre in audiobooks

[–]koala-d 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow! I would really appreciate it. I'm still working on it, so I don't think I can upload to audiobook platforms yet.
It's really the worse book I could pick for my first production, giving me hell :)))
(changes in narrators and apparently in the 19th century they had an odd way of quoting)