Deepdub Partners with HBO Max and Fox to Launch Innovative Royalty Program for AI Voice Clones

You may not be familiar with Deepdub yet, but this innovative audio tech startup, established in 2019 in Tel Aviv, Israel, aims to let you experience its unique voice recordings in various languages.

Deepdub harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) to provide advanced dubbing solutions for videos, audio tracks, games, and other media. The platform enables speakers to record their voice in their native language, which is then translated into multiple languages and dialects, all while maintaining the speaker's original voice quality. Additionally, Deepdub offers lip-syncing technology to ensure that the translated videos appear as natural as if the speaker had fluently recorded the content in those languages. With the tagline "voice-over end-to-end localization at scale," Deepdub emphasizes its commitment to comprehensive multimedia solutions.

Recently, Deepdub introduced a Voice Artist Royalty Program, allowing vocal artists to record their voices and generate AI-cloned vocal tracks. Participants will earn royalties each time their AI-generated voice is used in new productions. CEO and co-founder Ofir Krakowski stated, “At Deepdub, we want to ensure voice talent are rightfully rewarded for their artistry and skill. Our program enables performers to engage in the growing AI voice tech landscape ethically and beneficially.”

Participation in the royalty program is open to voice artists at all experience levels. However, current involvement is managed through a public intake form on the Deepdub website. This form collects basic location, identification information, and the artist's work status—whether freelance or employed. It also inquires about the artist’s recognition status, years of experience, and whether they have an IMDb profile. Voice artists can submit a showreel link to showcase their vocal styles as part of the application process.

According to Deepdub, the program is primarily targeted at professional voice artists who must provide a sample of their work for approval. Once accepted, they are added to Deepdub’s voice marketplace, making their vocal profiles available for a variety of audio-visual projects.

As for compensation, while the startup has not disclosed specific payment amounts, a spokesperson noted that the program is designed to create “a substantial and sustainable revenue stream” for participating artists. Payment is based on a fee per project using their voice, rather than distribution or sales, with variations depending on project size, language, region, and the specific artist's involvement.

Deepdub's team is composed of seasoned professionals from the entertainment industry, including former executives from HBO Max and Fox. This expertise fuels their mission to bridge language and cultural barriers in entertainment.

Deepdub's technology is designed for a variety of applications, promoting use cases in film and TV, documentaries, YouTube content, corporate videos, advertising, and podcasts. The platform claims to deliver a 70% faster turnaround time for dubbing services and a 50% reduction in audio dubbing costs.

However, Deepdub is entering a competitive market for AI dubbing and audio translation services. Companies like Captions and ElevenLabs are also active in this space, with ElevenLabs offering AI-generated voices and dubbing in 20 languages. Open-source alternatives exist, though they lack royalty compensation.

Metaphysic, a company emerging from viral deepfake technology, is exploring royalty options for artists as well, focusing on monetizing 3D scans rather than just vocal tracks. As the landscape for AI dubbing evolves, Deepdub seeks to establish its unique position within this growing sector.