How to Create a Voice with Personality Traits

Want your AI voices to stand out? Here's how you can tweak ElevenLabs TTS to capture quirky, sassy, smart, and other fun traits!

• Stability Slider: Adjust based on the trait. For consistent traits like smart or grounded, set stability around 50-60. For more dynamic traits like quirky or zany, lower stability to 30-40.
• Similarity Slider: Set to 50-70 to allow for variations that bring out unique personality nuances.

Example Routine

Here’s a quick guide to get you started:

• Stability Slider: Adjust based on the trait (e.g., 50-60 for grounded, 30-40 for quirky).
• Similarity Slider: Set to 50-70 to allow for variations that bring out unique personality nuances.

Using the Exaggeration Slider

The exaggeration slider in ElevenLabs TTS can be a game-changer! It makes your character tones more pronounced and expressive.

How the Exaggeration Slider Works

Exaggeration Slider: Adjusts the intensity of expressiveness. Higher values make the voice more dramatic and engaging.

For Personality Traits

Set the exaggeration slider to a moderate or high value depending on the trait. This will enhance the characteristic nuances, making the voice sound more dynamic.

Example Routine

• Stability Slider: Adjust based on the trait (e.g., 50-60 for grounded, 30-40 for quirky).
• Similarity Slider: Set to 50-70 to allow for variations that bring out unique personality nuances.
• Exaggeration Slider: Set to a moderate or high value, around 60-80, to enhance expressiveness.

Enhancing the Personality with Words

Amplify the personality trait of the voice by using characteristic words. Here's how:

Choosing Characteristic Words

Select words that convey specific personality traits:

• Quirky
• Quick-witted
• Quintessential
• Sarcastic
• Sassy
• Smart
• Stylish
• Witty
• Whimsical
• Wise-hearted
• Zany
• Zen-like
• Goofy
• Gravitas
• Gritty
• Grounded
• Heroic
• Kind-hearted

Placement of Characteristic Words

Strategically place these words to impact the tone:

• Beginning of Sentences: Start sentences with characteristic words to set the tone.
• End of Sentences: Place characteristic words at the end for lasting impact.
• Repetition: Repeat certain words to emphasize the personality trait.
• Contrasts: Use characteristic words in contrast with neutral phrases to highlight nuances.

Example Text

Maintaining the Personality Tone Throughout

The personality effect from characteristic words can influence the entire text. Here’s how to keep the tone consistent:

Tips for Maintaining a Personality Tone

• Consistent Vocabulary: Use characteristic words throughout, even in less intense sentences.
• Sentence Structure: Vary sentence length and structure to maintain personality and engagement.
• Subtle Characteristic Phrases: Use phrases that imply the desired personality traits.
• Descriptive Language: Use adjectives and adverbs that contribute to the desired mood.

Example Text with Consistent Personality Tone