How to Clone a Voice (Custom Voice) with Voxly
A step by step guide to creating a custom cloned voice with Voxly for consistent branding, plus when to use presets instead.
How to do it
- 1
Open the custom voice option
In the Voxly studio, open the custom voice section available on the paid plan.
- 2
Provide a clean sample
Upload or record a clear, noise-free sample of the voice you want to clone.
- 3
Train and preview
Generate a short preview to check the cloned voice reads naturally.
- 4
Use it across projects
Select the cloned voice for any script to keep a consistent brand sound.
What voice cloning actually gives you
Voice cloning lets you create a consistent, recognizable voice from a sample, so every video, course, or ad sounds like the same "person." For a brand, that consistency is the whole point—it makes your content feel like one channel, not a random pile of clips.
Step 1 - Open the custom voice option
In the Voxly studio, open the custom voice section. This is a paid-plan feature, so you need an active subscription before it appears.
Step 2 - Provide a clean sample
The quality of the clone depends entirely on the sample. Key points:
- Quiet room. No echo, no music, no background noise.
- Natural pacing. Read as you normally would, not robotically.
- Varied text. A few sentences covering different sounds and rhythms.
- Consent and rights. Only clone a voice you have the right to use.
The more representative the sample, the better the result.
Step 3 - Train and preview
Generate a short preview and listen critically. Does it read your test sentence naturally? If something sounds off, a cleaner sample usually fixes it. Don't skip this step—previewing saves rework later.
Step 4 - Use it across projects
Once happy, select the cloned voice for any script. Your brand now has one consistent sound across YouTube, courses, and ads.
Clone vs preset - a decision tree
- Clone when consistency is the brand and you will reuse the voice across many assets.
- Use a preset when content is one-off, experimental, or you have not yet validated the format.
For first-time generation, start with How to Make AI Voice from Text using a preset from the voices page.
Ethics and rights
Use cloning responsibly:
- Only clone voices you own or are explicitly authorized to use.
- Be transparent with your audience where required.
- Respect platform policies on synthetic media.
Commercial rights are included on the paid plan for clones you create.
Use cases that justify cloning
- Brand channels where one host voice appears in every video.
- Characters in games or stories that need a signature sound.
- Localized branding where the same "persona" speaks multiple languages.
Common mistakes
- Noisy sample - echo ruins the clone; re-record cleanly.
- Too short a sample - give the engine enough varied text.
- Cloning without rights - only use voices you are authorized to use.
- Cloning too early - validate the format with presets before investing in a clone.
Try a custom voice
Upgrade to the paid plan, upload a sample, and preview your first cloned voice today.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need the paid plan to clone a voice?
Yes. Custom voice cloning is available on the paid plan, not the free tier.
What makes a good clone sample?
A clean, noise-free recording with natural pacing and a few sentences of varied text.
Can I use a cloned voice commercially?
Yes. The paid plan includes commercial rights for cloned voices you create.
How long does cloning take?
A short sample processes quickly, and most previews are ready within minutes on the paid plan.
Can I have more than one cloned voice?
Yes. Create separate clones for different brands or characters you own the rights to.
Ready to try Voxly?
Follow the steps above and generate your first clip in under five minutes.