Overview
Descript Overdub — Fix audio mistakes by editing text
Descript Overdub lets you clone your voice and fix audio/video mistakes by editing the text transcript. Made a mistake? Just retype the correct word in the transcript and Overdub regenerates the audio in your cloned voice — eliminating the need for re-recording.
Voice cloning from your own voice
Text-to-speech in cloned voice
Fix audio mistakes via transcript editing
Studio Sound noise removal
Features & capabilities
Everything it does, in plain English.
FeatureVoice cloning from your own voiceIncluded
FeatureText-to-speech in cloned voiceIncluded
FeatureFix audio mistakes via transcript editingIncluded
FeatureStudio Sound noise removalIncluded
FeatureWorks with video and podcast recordingsIncluded
PlatformsmacOS · Windows
The honest take
Where it shines, where it stumbles.
✓ Pros
- ✓Eliminates re-recording entirely
- ✓Saves huge amounts of studio time
- ✓High voice cloning quality
! Watch-outs
- !Requires Descript subscription
- !Voice training takes time to set up
Who it's for
Where Descript Overdub pays for itself fast.
— Use case
Podcast post-production
— Use case
Video narration corrections
— Use case
Screencast and tutorial production
Community reviews
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S
★★★★★
1 months ago
The best solution I've used
Can't imagine working without it now. The ROI was clear within the first week of using it. The outputs require minimal editing — saves so much back-and-forth. The onboarding flow was smooth and I was productive from day one.
A
★★★★★
1 months ago
Worth every cent
Can't imagine working without it now. I've tried 5 similar tools and this one is clearly the best in class. Performance is fast — no noticeable latency even on large inputs.
S
★★★★★
3 months ago
Changed how I work completely
Absolutely love this tool. The onboarding flow was smooth and I was productive from day one. I've tried 5 similar tools and this one is clearly the best in class. Would recommend to anyone in my industry.
T
★★★★★
3 months ago
Exceptional quality and value
Seriously impressive. The accuracy has improved significantly with recent model updates. Performance is fast — no noticeable latency even on large inputs. My team is very happy with the results.
B
★★★★★
4 months ago
Exceptional quality and value
Absolutely love this tool. The interface is intuitive enough that I didn't need to read any docs. Pricing is fair for the value you get. Would recommend to anyone in my industry.
N
★★★★★
5 months ago
Outstanding experience
Game changer for my workflow. The output quality surprised me — it actually sounds human. I've recommended this to at least 10 colleagues already. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out. Looking forward to seeing how it improves.
A
★★★★★
8 months ago
Does the job well
Does what it promises and does it well. Customer support responded within hours and solved my issue. Customer support responded within hours and solved my issue. The outputs require minimal editing — saves so much back-and-forth. I'd love to see better export options. Would recommend to anyone in my industry.
D
★★★★★
8 months ago
Worth every cent
One of the best investments I've made. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out. The outputs require minimal editing — saves so much back-and-forth. Keep up the great work, team.
K
★★★★★
9 months ago
Exactly what I needed
Seriously impressive. It integrates well with VS Code / Slack / Notion — my daily drivers. I use this daily and it's become essential to how I work. The outputs require minimal editing — saves so much back-and-forth. Five stars — no hesitation.
A
★★★★★
9 months ago
Exceptional quality and value
Seriously impressive. The interface is intuitive enough that I didn't need to read any docs. Customer support responded within hours and solved my issue. Keep up the great work, team.
P
★★★★★
10 months ago
Outstanding experience
Worth every penny. The API is well-documented and easy to work with. The collaboration features are genuinely well thought-out. The onboarding flow was smooth and I was productive from day one. Will continue using this long-term.
L
★★★★★
1 years ago
Incredible — highly recommend
Seriously impressive. The AI suggestions are incredibly accurate and save me hours every week. The outputs require minimal editing — saves so much back-and-forth. Will continue using this long-term.
M
★★★★★
1 years ago
Good for some things, not others
Does the job, nothing more. The onboarding flow was smooth and I was productive from day one.
B
★★★★★
1 years ago
Exceptional quality and value
Can't imagine working without it now. The free tier is genuinely generous compared to competitors. The output quality surprised me — it actually sounds human.
A
★★★★★
1 years ago
The best product I've used
Game changer for my workflow. I've recommended this to at least 10 colleagues already.
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Descript
Revolutionary video and podcast editor where you edit audio by editing the transcript