Spoken‑word production, reimagined

Transcribe. Align. Edit. Deliver.

Vocation Studio™ is a suite for audiobook & spoken‑word creators. The Vocation Plugin runs inside your DAW to transcribe and keep the source text in real‑time sync with the audio timeline. The Script Prepper/Navigator lets you mark up, navigate, and export your text—while driving an interactive audio view.

By Audiobabble • Tools for people who make a living with their voice.

Vocation Plugin — inside your DAW

Timeline‑aware transcription and editing that understands the text you intended to read.

Transcribe & Align

Real‑time transcript ↔ audio sync

  • Runs in any modern DAW (ARA‑enabled hosts recommended). Keeps transcript locked to clip positions and edits.
  • References your source text file to highlight deltas and flag probable pickups.
  • Auto‑detects markers, scenes, and chapter heads for fast navigation.
Edit Intelligently

Smart cleanup & retake handling

  • Non‑speech removal: mouth clicks, chair creaks, page turns — without harming performance.
  • Retake folding: comp best takes while preserving timing context.
  • !Timeline re‑arrange: re‑flows audio to match a customizable pacing framework tied to your text.

Script Prepper / Navigator

Your source text, beautifully organized — markup, versioning, and exports built for production.

Markup & Review

Non‑destructive highlighting and notes

  • Open any text file or paste in content. Keep originals intact with layered highlights and annotations.
  • Export clean scripts, director copies, or proof copies in multiple formats (PDF, DOCX, HTML, Markdown).
  • Shareable markup sets for narrators, editors, and QC — collaborate without collisions.
Navigate with Audio

Interactive timeline view

  • Drive playback from the text itself: click a paragraph → jump to the exact spot in the audio.
  • Discrepancy flags where the read diverges from the source; quickly queue pickups.
  • Session reports: word counts, pace histograms, per‑chapter timing, error heatmaps.

How it works

A streamlined pipeline from manuscript → mic → master.

1

Prep your text

Load your manuscript in Script Prepper, apply non‑destructive highlights, pronunciations, and notes. Export a director or narrator view as needed.

2

Record & transcribe

In your DAW, the Vocation Plugin transcribes takes and aligns them with the prepared text, tracking splits, trims, and comping.

3

Edit with intent

Auto‑remove non‑speech, fold retakes, and re‑time to your pacing framework. Flag mismatches for pickups and generate per‑chapter reports.

FAQ

Which DAWs are supported?

The Plugin targets modern DAWs; ARA‑enabled hosts unlock the richest timeline‑aware features. We’ll publish a compatibility matrix at launch.

Does the Script Prepper modify my original text?

No. All markup is layered and non‑destructive. Exports can flatten markup into clean deliverables.

What about accents, multiple speakers, or noisy rooms?

Models are tuned for long‑form spoken‑word. You’ll be able to set language, speaker hints, and narration style per project.

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