Welcome to Wondercraft, where creating studio-quality audio is as easy as typing. In this post, we'll guide you through the first steps to set up your account and start producing incredible audio content in just a few minutes.
For a full tour, check out this video hosted by our founder, Dimitris (there are time-stamps in the Youtube bio).
Creating Your Account
To get started with Wondercraft, follow these simple steps:
1. Sign Up: Head to the homepage and click the “Sign In/Sign Up” button.
2. Enter Your Email: Provide your email address, set a password, and verify your account via the confirmation email.
Welcome aboard! You’re now ready to explore the full potential of Wondercraft.
Navigating the Dashboard
When you first sign in, you'll land on the home page. Here's what you'll see:
Project Options: At the top of the screen, you'll find six options for different types of audio projects:
- Ads
- Podcasts
- Audiobooks
- Meditations
- Sales
- Other
You can start by selecting a specific project type, or you can click “Create a New Track” to start a script from scratch.
- My Recent Tracks: For quick access, you’ll see a list of your recently worked-on tracks right on the home page, allowing you to easily pick up where you left off.
- Navigation Bar: Located in the top left corner, this bar includes options to:
- Return to the home dashboard
- View all your started projects under “My Projects”
- Access dubbing and transcription projects (depending on your plan)
- Select your workspace (personal or team-based, if supported by your plan)
- Settings and Profile: Access these in the lower-left corner to manage your account, plan, and preferences
- How-to Videos: At the bottom of the page, you have access to a range of quick how-to videos that explain various features of the platform, such as writing scripts, adding music, editing, and publishing.
Writing Your First Audio Script: Ads
Option 1: Crafting a Script Using the AI Script Assistant
Let's walk through creating ad copy for an audio ad (it’s super easy, we promise). For more info on this, read our post on how to create an audio ad using Wondercraft.
Select Ads: From the project options, click on 'Ads.' You'll see a page like this:
Browse Prompts: On the left, you'll find various prompt categories for ads, such as:
- Generate variations of an existing ad.
- Convert a podcast ad to a radio ad.
- Create a host-read ad.
Each prompt comes with a specific text template to guide you. Replace the text in brackets [ ] with your specific details.
Generate your script: After customizing your prompt, hit “Enter” or “Use Prompt” to send it to the AI script assistant. Your script will appear on the editing page, where you can further modify it.
Option 2: Importing Your Script
If you already have a script prepared, simply paste or start typing your script on the right-hand side of the edit page. The AI will automatically integrate it into the timeline for editing.
Selecting Voices for Your Script
1. Open the Voice Library: Click on “Voice” from the sidebar.
2. Preview and Select Voices: Hover over a voice and click “Play” to preview it. Once you’ve found a voice you like, click the “+” button to apply it to a specific clip or all clips in your script.
3. Regenerate Speech: After assigning a voice, click “Regenerate All” to update the speech in your script.
Adding Music and Sound Effects
1. Music Library: Click “Music” from the sidebar. Preview different tracks by hovering over them and clicking “Play.” To add a soundtrack, click the “+” button.
2. Sound Effects Library: Need a few sound effects to enhance your audio? Click “SFX” from the sidebar, preview different effects, and click the “+” button to add them to your timeline.
Editing and Finalizing Your Track
• Timeline Editor: Use Wondercraft’s easy-to-use timeline editor to adjust your audio’s flow, timing, and effects.
• Parrot Mode: Fine-tune specific words with “Parrot Mode” to ensure the AI says them exactly how you want.
• Real-Time Collaboration: If you’re in a team workspace, share your progress and receive feedback in real-time.
Listening to and Exporting Your Track
1. Preview Your Track: Click the play button on the timeline to hear your track in real time.
2. Export Your Track: Once you’re satisfied with the final product, click “Export” in the top right corner of the page. Choose from various formats like MP3, MP4, or WAV.
You’re Ready to Create!
Congratulations! You’ve successfully created your first track with Wondercraft. You can now continue exploring other types of audio projects like podcasts, ads, or meditations. Don’t forget to experiment with the platform’s wide range of features to polish your content to perfection.
Click here to join the 40,000 people using our platform to create studio-quality audio content in minutes, just by typing.