Using Overdub to edit recorded audio

After you import and transcribe a recording or record directly in the app, AI speakers make correcting your recordings as easy as typing.

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  1. If not already present in your script, add a speaker by typing @ in your script.
  2. Make sure to select an AI speaker from the list. If you’re creating a new one, make sure to enable speech generation before proceeding.
  3. Highlight the section of script you want to overdub.
  4. Select Replace > Overdub in the selection bar (Or just press D).
  5. Type the audio you want to generate, and press Overdub.  

Give Descript a moment to generate your audio. Once your overdubbed text has a green checkmark next to it, you can listen and playback the section.

When using overdub on a video with audio, Descript adjusts the video's speed to synchronize with the new audio. Descript will try to make the video's timing align with the updated audio.

Current limitations
  • Stock voices are not available for use with overdub.
  • Overdub audio in only available in English.
  • You can replace up to 250 characters at once.
  • Overdubbing sections containing a video sequence will remove any video content in the selected range.