Video and game creators who want speech and effects generated together; BytePlus-only, with pricing and UK availability unstated.
Kenning's take
What it does
Seed Audio 1.0 generates speech, sound effects, ambience and other scene audio together from one prompt, so timing and performance fit each other. It keeps a character's voice consistent across emotional ranges and works in more than 20 languages. ByteDance announced it on 20 July 2026, available through BytePlus.
- Speech, effects and ambience in one generation
- Consistent character voice across styles
- 20+ languages
- Scene-level timing and sound design
Who it suits. Video, game and audio creators who need full sound scenes rather than separate clips.
Key facts
- Category
- AI models
- Made by
- ByteDance
- Based in
- China
- Released
- 20 July 2026
- How to get it
- through BytePlus (console and API)
- Works on
- API, Web
FAQ
When was Seed Audio 1.0 released?
ByteDance announced it on 20 July 2026.
How do I use Seed Audio 1.0?
Through BytePlus, ByteDance's cloud platform for businesses and developers.
How many languages does Seed Audio 1.0 support?
More than 20, including Chinese, English and Japanese.
Facts from the maker's own pages and the sources listed. Checked 2026-10-11.
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