# Cartesia AI voice generator

An expressive AI voice generator model built for dynamic, character-driven voiceovers. Use Cartesia Sonic for lifelike text to speech and Cartesia Voice Changer to transform existing audio, with precise control over emotion, accents, delivery, and pronunciation.

## Why creators choose Cartesia AI

### Flexible voices across languages and accents

Create high-quality AI voiceovers with Cartesia Sonic, featuring multiple voices, languages, and accents — ideal for YouTube videos, podcasts, audiobooks, and more.

### Speech-to-speech voice changer

Upload a voice recording and transform it using Cartesia Voice Changer, fine-tuning pacing and emotion in every voiceover.

### Studio-quality audio with natural expression

Cartesia delivers clear, broadcast-ready voices with lifelike intonation and emotional nuance, helping creators produce polished voiceovers that sound natural—not synthetic—every time.

## How to use the Cartesia voice generator

Follow these steps to generate high-quality expressive voiceovers perfect for any story.

1. **Go to the AI Toolkit**  
   Select the AI Voiceover generator and choose the Cartesia model.

2. **Add your script or upload a voice recording**  
   Write text in your preferred language, or upload a recording to change any voice.

3. **Choose your voice**  
   Choose the AI voice you want to narrate your story.

4. **Generate and download**  
   Adjust pacing or emotion, add voice effects, and generate your voiceover in seconds.

## Who is Cartesia AI for

Cartesia AI voiceover model is for creators who want expressive voices with granular control over delivery and emotion.

### Social media and video creators

Create lively voiceovers for short-form videos, trailers, and explainers, with quick control over tone and accent.

### Audiobooks and podcasts

Turn scripts into natural, easy-to-listen-to narration with adjustable pacing and emotion.

### Video game creators

Give characters distinct voices that can shift tone or accent to match different scenes or interactions.

## Powerful features

See how Cartesia offers control and flexibility for more professional results.

### Natural text to speech engine

Turns text into speech with natural rhythm and emphasis. Pauses and phrasing feel intentional, so voiceovers sound spoken, not read.

### Speech to speech AI

Change any voice you want while preserving the original emotion, pacing, and expression. Just upload a recording to generate a new voiceover that sounds clean and professional.

### Creator-ready audio quality

Cartesia models such as Sonic-2/3 generate clean, studio-grade audio that requires little to no post-processing. Voiceovers are consistent, balanced, and ready to drop straight into videos, podcasts, and ads.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Cartesia AI?

Cartesia AI is a high-quality [AI voice generator](/content/ai/voice-generator/index.html) built for creating expressive, energetic voiceovers. It powers [text to speech](/content/ai/voice-generator/text-to-speech/index.html) and [speech to speech](/content/ai/voice-generator/speech-to-speech/index.html) with natural pacing, and reliable performance across every major language.

### How do I use Cartesia AI in Artlist?

To use Cartesia in Artlist, open the AI voice generator inside Artlist’s AI Toolkit and select Cartesia to generate expressive text-to-speech, or use the voice changer to transform an uploaded recording. Enter your script or audio, choose a voice, language, and style, then generate your voiceover in seconds. For more details on capabilities like accents, speech-to-speech, and emotional control, you can see [detailed Artlist Help Center's](https://help.artlist.io/hc/en-us/articles/33143384567581-Cartesia-Sonic-2) Cartesia AI breakdown.

### Can I use Cartesia Sonic 2 for free on Artlist?

You can try Cartesia Sonic 2 as part of [Artlist's free trial](https://help.artlist.io/hc/en-us/articles/29489082949405-A-free-Trial-explained). You can test AI voice generation for podcasts and streaming content, and see how it fits into your creative workflows before upgrading.

### What kind of content can I create with Cartesia AI?

Cartesia AI captures every emotion in your voiceovers and can be used to create high-quality audio for a variety of projects, from social media, podcasts, audiobooks, ads, product videos, e-learning, and more.