About VibeTTS - Advanced AI Text-to-Speech Platform

Discover the story behind VibeTTS and our mission to democratize AI voice technology across 7,000+ languages worldwide.

The Spark

It began with AI dubbing that felt frustrating and limited. Working with just 3 controls for an entire speech, it was impossible to get the nuanced, natural delivery I wanted. After exploring various options, I discovered the Toucan TTS model—not only did it offer incredible controllability over prosody, but it supported an astounding range of languages.

The combination of fine-grained control and massive multilingual support was too good to keep to myself. That's how VibeTTS was born: to make this powerful technology accessible to everyone.

What Drives Us

We believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, controllable text-to-speech technology. Whether you're creating content, building applications, or just need natural-sounding voices in any of 7,000+ languages, these tools should be available and easy to use.

The Technology

VibeTTS currently features two production-ready open-source TTS models:

Available Now:

Toucan TTS: The multilingual powerhouse supporting 7,000+ languages with advanced prosody control and voice cloning
Kokoro: Exceptional audio quality and naturalness in 9 carefully supported languages

Coming Soon:

Orpheus: Expressive speech with emotional tags, built on Llama architecture
Chatterbox: High-fidelity voice cloning specialist for English

Where We Are Today

VibeTTS is live and ready to use, serving users worldwide with production-ready text-to-speech capabilities. The platform gives you direct access to these cutting-edge models with the controls and flexibility they were designed for, whether you need a quick voice generation or want to fine-tune every aspect of the speech.

The Platform: More Than Just Text-to-Speech

What sets VibeTTS apart isn't just the number of languages we support or the quality of our models - it's the level of control we provide. While most TTS platforms give you basic controls like speed and pitch, VibeTTS unlocks the full potential of advanced speech synthesis models.

Real Control, Real Results

Our prosody control system represents a breakthrough in accessible voice direction. Every inference on the platform, regardless of which base model you choose, gets processed through Toucan's advanced prosody extraction and editing system. This means you can:

Adjust six global speech parameters including prosody creativity, pitch variance, energy variance, duration scaling, pause duration, and loudness
Fine-tune six voice parameters that directly manipulate the voice embedding space
Edit pitch, energy, and duration of individual speech sounds using our visual interface
Extract prosody patterns from existing audio and apply them to new text

This level of control was previously only available to researchers working directly with the underlying models or professional voice directors in recording studios.

Voice Generation Revolution

Instead of being limited to a fixed library of pre-made voices, VibeTTS offers two powerful approaches to voice creation:

Infinite Voice Generation: Toucan can generate completely unique voices from mathematical seeds. Think of it as having access to an infinite library where each voice is mathematically guaranteed to be unique. You can generate as many different voices as needed for your project, each one customizable through our voice parameter controls.

Intelligent Voice Cloning: Upload audio samples and our system analyzes and replicates the vocal characteristics with remarkable accuracy. The cloned voice isn't just a copy - it inherits all of Toucan's prosody control capabilities, allowing you to direct it with the same precision as any generated voice.

The Technology Behind the Magic

Open-Source Foundation

VibeTTS is built on a foundation of cutting-edge open-source research, bringing academic breakthroughs to everyday users. Our current models represent the best of what the research community has developed:

Toucan TTS comes from the University of Stuttgart's Institute for Natural Language Processing. Originally published as "IMS-Toucan: A Multilingual and Multi-Speaker Speech Synthesis System" by Florian Lux, this model represents years of research into multilingual speech synthesis and prosody control.

Kokoro TTS is the work of hexgrad, focusing specifically on audio quality and naturalness. This model demonstrates how specialized research can achieve exceptional results when properly optimized and deployed.

Real-Time Performance

Our auto-inference system represents a significant technical achievement. When you adjust any parameter or modify text, new audio generates automatically in approximately 1.5-2 seconds. This isn't just batch processing with a fancy interface - it's genuine real-time voice direction that transforms the user experience from tedious iteration to fluid creativity.

The system maintains this performance across all 7,000+ supported languages, handling everything from major world languages to regional dialects and endangered languages with consistent quality and speed.

Our Mission: Democratizing Advanced Voice Technology

Making the Complex Accessible

Advanced text-to-speech technology has historically been locked away in research labs, enterprise platforms with steep learning curves, or professional studios requiring significant expertise. VibeTTS exists to change that dynamic.

We believe that creators, developers, businesses, and individuals should have access to the same level of voice control and quality that was previously available only to large organizations or technical specialists. By building an intuitive interface around powerful open-source models, we're making advanced voice synthesis accessible to anyone with a creative vision.

Supporting Global Communication

Language barriers shouldn't limit creative expression or business reach. With Toucan's support for over 7,000 languages, VibeTTS enables creators to reach audiences they previously couldn't serve. This isn't just about translating content - it's about maintaining vocal identity and brand consistency across different languages and cultures.

Whether you're an educator creating content for multilingual classrooms, a business expanding into new markets, or a creator wanting to reach a global audience, VibeTTS provides the tools to communicate effectively in any language.

Looking Forward: Continuous Innovation

Expanding Model Family

While Toucan and Kokoro provide a solid foundation for most use cases, we're continuously working to expand our model offerings. Orpheus will bring emotional expression capabilities with tags like [laugh], [sigh], and [gasp] for creative applications requiring character-driven voices. Chatterbox will offer specialized English voice cloning with enhanced emotion control features.

Developer Integration

We're developing API access that will allow developers to integrate VibeTTS capabilities directly into their applications. The goal is to provide simple REST endpoints that maintain the same level of prosody control and voice generation capabilities available in our web interface.

Community and Open Source

Our commitment to open-source models extends beyond just using them - we actively support the research community that makes this technology possible. We provide proper attribution, contribute back where possible, and maintain transparency about the capabilities and limitations of each model.

The Team and Philosophy

VibeTTS was created by a single developer who experienced firsthand the frustration of limited AI dubbing controls. This origin story reflects our core philosophy: powerful technology should be accessible, and complex capabilities should be presented through intuitive interfaces.

We operate as code01 studio LLC, maintaining a lean, focused approach that allows us to move quickly while staying connected to user needs. This structure enables rapid iteration and direct responsiveness to community feedback.

Join the Voice Generation Revolution

VibeTTS represents more than just another text-to-speech platform - it's a gateway to advanced voice synthesis capabilities that were previously inaccessible. Whether you're creating content, building applications, or exploring creative possibilities, we provide the tools to bring your voice-driven visions to life.

Ready to experience the difference that real voice control makes? Explore our models, discover powerful use cases, or dive straight into creating your first voice.