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[–] swelter_spark@reddthat.com -4 points 5 days ago (1 children)

Imagine not liking the voicing of a book, so you just pick a different one.

[–] FancyPantsFIRE@lemm.ee 3 points 5 days ago* (last edited 5 days ago) (1 children)

You seem to be implying that’s ridiculous, but it is indeed exactly like that, though it’s not like I’m expecting every performance to be a masterpiece.

It’s also pretty subjective, for example folks either seem to love or hate R. C. Bray. My mother can’t stand the guy’s style, I think he’s okay.

[–] swelter_spark@reddthat.com 2 points 16 hours ago (1 children)

No, I think it's great to be able to get rid of shitty voice work with the click of a button. Wish I could use it on my bf's Brian Sanderson audiobooks. That guy's simpering, exaggeratedly high pitched female voices are so unpleasant to listen to.

[–] FancyPantsFIRE@lemm.ee 1 points 9 hours ago

Ah, I see what you’re saying, I misunderstood and thought you were taking about picking a different book. Indeed, for the worst case scenario a mediocre AI voice could be an improvement!