In the rapidly advancing field of AI-driven voice technology, Murf AI‘s latest innovation, Murf Speech Gen 2 AI voiceovers, marks a significant milestone. This cutting-edge development represents a leap forward in text-to-speech (TTS) technology, showcasing Murf AI’s commitment to enhancing realism and customization in AI voiceovers.
Murf AI was founded in 2020 by Ankur Edkie, Sneha Roy, and Divyanshu Pandey. The company has raised a total of $11.5 million in funding. Their latest funding round was a Series A round on September 21, 2022, where they secured $10 million, led by Matrix Partners India and other investors.
The evolution of voice AI technology
From the early days of Bell Laboratories’ “Audrey” in the 1950s, which could recognize spoken numbers, to today’s advanced neural network-powered systems, the evolution of voice AI has been transformative. Modern voice AI utilizes cutting-edge natural language processing (NLP) and continuously learns from vast datasets. This technology seamlessly integrates into our daily lives through smart devices, healthcare applications, customer service, and accessibility tools.
Growing demand for personalised voice AI solutions
As voice assistants like Amazon’s Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple’s Siri become ubiquitous, the demand for more personalized and secure voice AI solutions continues to grow. Murf AI is at the forefront of this shift, heralding a new era of intuitive and indispensable voice technology.
Introducing Murf Speech Gen 2: Leading the charge in AI voice technology
Leading the charge in AI-driven voice technology, Murf AI has announced the launch of its most advanced speech model to date: Murf Speech Gen 2 AI voiceovers. This groundbreaking development marks a significant milestone in AI voice technology, offering enterprises enhanced realism and customization capabilities.
Setting new standards in AI voice technology
Murf Speech Gen 2 signifies an innovation in text-to-speech (TTS) services, combining human-like voice realism with sophisticated customisation options. “Announcing Murf Speech Gen 2 is a pivotal moment for us,” said Ankur Edkie, Co-founder & CEO of Murf AI. “This model exemplifies our commitment to innovation and our mission to empower enterprises with the most advanced AI tools available. At Murf AI, we believe that AI works best alongside humans to bridge the gap between creative vision and execution- that’s why we push ourselves beyond real voice overs, we build for control and optionality. We aim to streamline and revolutionize the creative process and are proud to be setting a new standard for the industry so that creators can get the precise output they envision, the way they want it.”
Advanced features of Murf Speech Gen 2
Murf Speech Gen 2 elevates Murf AI’s portfolio, which already includes over 120 voices in more than twenty languages. Key features of the new model include:
“Say it My Way”: Users can record or upload their rendition of text, which the AI replicates using the selected AI avatar’s voice.
Word-Level Emphasis: Offers fine-grained control to emphasize specific words for added impact.
Variability: Provides unlimited voiceover versions of a line, allowing creators to choose the best fit for their vision.
These advanced features are designed for professionals across industries such as marketing, education, and publishing, enabling the creation of text-to-speech with various tones and expressions.
Unmatched quality and realism
Murf Speech Gen 2 ensures broadcast-quality audio, making AI-generated voices virtually indistinguishable from human speech. The model boasts enhanced pronunciation accuracy, benchmarked at over 99% for general US English, ensuring every word is delivered with crystal clarity.
Global reach and industry recognition
Murf AI is a fast-growing company with a global reach spanning over 150 countries. It serves more than 1,000 organisations and has four million registered users. The company has been recognised as one of the Fastest Growing Products globally at the ‘G2 Best Software Awards 2024’ and has maintained its status as a Leader and Momentum Leader on G2 for three consecutive years.
The future of AI voice technology
With the launch of Murf Speech Gen 2 and an upcoming dubbing product, Murf AI is creating a comprehensive suite of advanced speech solutions for enterprises. This suite aims to streamline and revolutionise the creative process, providing users with unparalleled control and flexibility in voiceover production.
Salt Lake City-based Murf AI, empowers creative teams by leveraging the power of Generative AI. Its platform enables users to create studio-quality voiceovers effortlessly, eliminating the need for sophisticated recording equipment. Murf Studio offers over 120 voices in more than twenty languages and includes a range of advanced customisation features, providing users with unparalleled creative possibilities. Recognised as a global leader in AI voice technology, Murf AI continues to push the boundaries of ethical AI voiceover solutions.
