LOS ANGELES — Can AI advancements in audio effectively address the challenges that radio stations increasingly face in collecting listener audio from the public? Benztown, the company that’s home to President and co-founder Dave “Chachi” Denes led by CEO Andreas Sannemann thinks so.
Benztown, known for its radio imaging, voiceover, programming, podcasting and jingles, has brought to market an “AI Listener Voice Generator,” an audio production tool designed to simulate “listener” audio for on-air use.
The application is housed within the Benztown Imaging Libraries. It enables library subscribers to simulate “listener” audio with Text-to-Speech (TTS) capabilities, including
Speech-to-Speech technology that “accurately captures” subtle variations in intonation.
For the radio station on the user end of the tech tool, access to multiple voice types can be had. Benztown notes that the voice generator can adjust such parameters as
speed and tone to customize the generated audio that best meets their specific needs.
Sannemann believes the new tool offers Benztown customers “with the most compelling listener material possible; the listener audio they actually need for every specific piece of production.”
While the concept of AI-generated listeners may yield more tales of gloom for the radio industry from some market observers, AI-generated programming options from on-demand music giant Spotify are poised to bring listeners simulated radio. Already, AI-generated radio hosts are in test mode, with Futuri‘s “AI Ashley” getting attention for its use at Alpha Media’s KBFF “Live 95.5” in Portland, Ore.
To access this feature and the Benztown Imaging Libraries, visit benztownbranding.com or contact Masa Patterson at [email protected]
