Current releases

Latest downloads for macOS 10.12 and above (Intel & M Series processors)

VoiceQ Pro 7.0‍

VoiceQ Writer 7.0

VoiceQ Actor 7.0

Latest downloads for OS X 10.9 to macOS 10.12 (Intel processors)

VoiceQ Pro‍

VoiceQ Writer

VoiceQ Pro

Release: VoiceQ Pro 7.0
Date: April 2023

Overview

VoiceQ applications 7.0 and VoiceQ Cloud 4.0 series represent a strategic shift for our applications. This includes localization of user interfaces and functionality, integration with our new VoiceQ Cloud streaming platform, and interoperability with client technology.

Disclaimer

Due to the inclusion of FORCED NARRTIVE in the TTAL format export and importing features we can no longer guarantee that the project files will open on older versions of VoiceQ software.

Features

1. AVID Satellite integration

The process of selecting and playing back audio is now flawless, thanks to the precise frame-level snapping and playback capabilities of Pro Tools. With the integration of VoiceQ, users can now enjoy loop recording features directly from Pro Tools. Additionally, Pro Tools now highlights the start and end points of audio lines, making it easier to navigate and edit recordings. VoiceQ and Pro Tools synchronisation is nearly perfect, with an accuracy rate of 99.9% over both MIDI and ReWire connections. Furthermore, connecting the two devices is simplified into two easy steps, thanks to the AVID Satellite and VoiceQ integration.

Requires AVID Pro Tools Ultimate to use Satellite or Pro Tools HD with Satellite LE.

Key facts:

• Pro Tools now offers error-free selection and playback with frame-accurate snapping and playback capabilities at a micro second level.
• VoiceQ integration allows users to access punch-in, destructive, loop and other recording features directly from Pro Tools.
• The start and end points of audio lines are now highlighted in Pro Tools for more straightforward navigation and editing.
• VoiceQ and Pro Tools now achieve nearly perfect synchronization with an accuracy rate of 10x over both MIDI and ReWire connections.
• Connecting two devices is simplified into three easy steps with the AVID Satellite and VoiceQ integration.

2. Ooona Script support

Support for importing and merging translation scripts from OOONA. Once the dubbing process is completed, users can export the files back to the application.

3. DETX Script support

• Character and colours: If the input DETX contains the data, VoiceQ will use them.
• Project start time: In the DETX file, the media file contains the start time. VoiceQ will adjust the start time based on the first media file.
• Loop as scene: DETX script structure seems to provide the 'loop' to separate groups of lines. The 'loop' has its own number. VoiceQ can add scenes for loops.
• Shot as scene: Same as the 'loop' but the shot doesn't have the number. VoiceQ allocates numbers for shots. VoiceQ can add scenes for shots.

4. TTAL 1.1 Formatting

Option to import/export 'DUB_SCRIPT' with the forced narrative indication in TTAL format.

• When importing a TTAL with 'FORCED NARRATIVE' the application sets the line as the character 'FORCED NARRATIVE'.
• When importing a TTAL with 'FORCED NARRATIVE' the data for 'Position on-screen' will import the settings for 'top, bottom, left, right'.
• FN in the characters menu defines the character as a 'FORCED NARRATIVE' - think of it like the title of a film or an on-screen credit that is non-spoken but still needs translation or adaption. i.e. The board says "I AM ALIVE" which would be non-spoken but set as a FORCED NARRATIVE as it appears as part of the story told to the viewers.
• The Screen position field can be found in the extension of the comment pop-out - here you can log the location of the FORCED NARRATIVE on-screen position.
• The Character on screen is also required for the actors to see if the person appears in view or not.

5. Formatted text integration

Option to import scripts using formatting that includes Italic, Bold and Underlines.

• Scripts that include bold, Italic and underlining formatting are now supported by VoiceQ. We use a markdown system similar to other common HTML applications.

Users will need to learn the following shortcuts:

• Italic
• Bold
• Bold Italic
• '_' : Underline (single underscore character)
• Escape character is '': If you want to show **, you need to use the sequence '**'

6. VoiceQ Phonics

Users can add icons to mark specific voice adjustments - such as inhale, exhale, lip-smack, swallow, breath and many more.

• These phonic icons can be found under the new menu icon in the lower left of the main window
• Once selected the user can add icons to each character and they can be stretched to fit set periods for on-screen use for the actor.
• Users can find more information on how to operate this feature on our applications user guide via support

7. Character pin option: Select "Pin" in the scene character menu. This will keep the character(s) in the lowest section of the band at all times.

Character options added:
• Multiple character selection is now available
• Delete multiple characters
• Merge multiple characters
• Select characters to filter
• Select characters to show

8. Faster scene/line shifting:

• You can now shift in the negative time direction as well.
• The messages are simplified.
• You cannot change the scene start time to overlap with other scenes.
• If the first line is overlap with the new scene start time, you must shift the lines as well (the button to shift the scene start time only will be hidden).
• Unassigned characters can now be fast assigned to a character in the project - simply right-click a character and you can assign all non-allocated characters to the selected character.

Fixes

• Fixed an issue where some users could not use the 'Save As...' function correctly.
• Fixed a crash after exporting a video (.mov)
• Merging lines with '*' now merge as intended.
• Fixed MIDI issues when connecting over a network.
• Non-English header: Cannot be detected by VoiceQ.
• Timecode format: It looks like “hh:mm:ss” but the cell format is the number (relative value to 24 hours in seconds)
• Audio monitoring channel fixed for stereo inputs
• Reduced the size of the preferences window and added a 'System' menu to house all of the saving and data information and options
• Advanced export excel issue fixed
• Characters panel menu re-order - This was done to incorporate the easier selection functions added in this version.
• Support for Ventura macOS 13.2
• Minor UI glitch on the advanced detection mode and the markdown style in the preferences window
• Exporting to a Voice Q 2.0 script output caused the software to close
• Minor UI glitch on the track heights in the advanced detection mode
• Issue with importing excel with underlined text

VoiceQ Project 3.0

In order to meet new requirements for load times, media connection and project stability, we have developed a new project file format “VoiceQ Project 3.0”. The new file format is a “VoiceQ Project 3.0 file” which securely contains all project data. It is designed to be more efficient and easier for the application to access than the legacy “VoiceQ Project 2.0 ” file format.

Previous additions

• Vertical slider to increase WAV sizing: Right-click on the WAV icon in the lower section to increase the WAV size.
• Add characters to the scene: Right-click to add all characters to the scene in the characters panel
• XL8 MediaCAT support for translation (Refer to our API support for more information)‍
• Veritone Voices API support (Refer to our API support for more information)‍
• Universal build both for Intel and ARM-based Macs.
• Export the Script text in 'docx' format
• Export audio in 'm4a, wav' formats
• VoiceQ Project 3.0 format: Faster load times, consistent media connection, and increased stability when working across multiple devices such as Avid Nexis and Enterprise servers.
• Duplicate a language: The user can select a language to duplicate in the project settings. This allows all text data to be copied to a new language for easier changes. This option is designed for translators/adaptors who need to make regional adjustments instead of complete script rewrites.
• Loop Count reports: Users now have the option in the loop count report export window to adjust the loop timing to any range they require.
• Fixed a critical issue where if the user deletes a line in a certain state it would freeze the application on certain OS- Stability fixes
• Removed jump to start when doing the following: Undo, delete a line(s), split a line, and merge lines.
• Added a visual “rebuilding text” dialogue when using Open GL or Blackmagic outputs.
• Fixed an issue where comments were not transferring from VoiceQ Cloud
• Fixed an issue where splitting a line without intervention could cause unexpected splitting to occur when:
• The project has multiple languages.
• The user intervention option is turned off.

VoiceQ Writer

Release: VoiceQ Writer 7.0
Date: April 2023

Overview

VoiceQ applications 7.0 and VoiceQ Cloud 4.0 series represent a strategic shift for our applications. This includes localization of user interfaces and functionality, integration with our new VoiceQ Cloud streaming platform, and interoperability with client technology.

Disclaimer

Due to the inclusion of FORCED NARRATIVE in the TTAL format export and importing features we can no longer guarantee that the project files will open on older versions of VoiceQ software.

Features

1. OONA Script support

Support for importing and merging translation scripts from OOONA. Once the dubbing process is completed, users can export the files back to the application.

2. DETX Script support

• Character and colours: If the input DETX contains the data, VoiceQ will use them.
• Project start time: In the DETX file, the media file contains the start time. VoiceQ will adjust the start time based on the first media file.
• Loop as scene: DETX script structure seems to provide the 'loop' to separate groups of lines. The 'loop' has its own number. VoiceQ can add scenes for loops.
• Shot as scene: Same as the 'loop' but the shot doesn't have the number. VoiceQ allocates numbers for shots. VoiceQ can add scenes for shots.

3. TTAL 1.1 Formatting

Option to import/export 'DUB_SCRIPT' with the forced narrative indication in TTAL format.

• When importing a TTAL with 'FORCED NARRATIVE' the application sets the line as the character 'FORCED NARRATIVE'.
• When importing a TTAL with 'FORCED NARRATIVE' the data for 'Position on-screen' will import the settings for 'top, bottom, left, right'.
• FN in the characters menu defines the character as a 'FORCED NARRATIVE' - think of it like the title of a film or an on-screen credit that is non-spoken but still needs translation or adaption. i.e. The board says "I AM ALIVE" which would be non-spoken but set as a FORCED NARRATIVE as it appears as part of the story told to the viewers.
• The Screen position field can be found in the extension of the comment pop-out - here you can log the location of the FORCED NARRATIVE on-screen position.
• The Character on screen is also required for the actors to see if the person appears in view or not.

4. Formatted text integration

Option to import scripts using formatting that includes Italic, Bold and Underlines.

• Scripts that include bold, Italic and underlining formatting are now supported by VoiceQ. We use a markdown system similar to other common HTML applications.

Users will need to learn the following shortcuts:

• Italic
• Bold
• Bold Italic
• '_' : Underline (single underscore character)
• Escape character is '': If you want to show **, you need to use the sequence '**'

5. VoiceQ Phonics

Users can add icons to mark specific voice adjustments - such as inhale, exhale, lip-smack, swallow, breath and many more.

• These phonic icons can be found under the new menu icon in the lower left of the main window
• Once selected the user can add icons to each character and they can be stretched to fit set periods for on-screen use for the actor.
• Users can find more information on how to operate this feature on our applications user guide via support

6. Character pin option: Select "Pin" in the scene character menu. This will keep the character(s) in the lowest section of the band at all times.

Character options added:
• Multiple character selection is now available
• Delete multiple characters
• Merge multiple characters
• Select characters to filter
• Select characters to show

7. Faster scene/line shifting:

• You can now shift in the negative time direction as well.
• The messages are simplified.
• You cannot change the scene start time to overlap with other scenes.
• If the first line is overlap with the new scene start time, you must shift the lines as well (the button to shift the scene start time only will be hidden).
• Unassigned characters can now be fast assigned to a character in the project - simply right-click a character and you can assign all non-allocated characters to the selected character.

Fixes

• Fixed an issue where some users could not use the 'Save As...' function correctly.
• Fixed a crash after exporting a video (.mov)
• Merging lines with '*' now merge as intended.
• Fixed MIDI issues when connecting over a network.
• Non-English header: Cannot be detected by VoiceQ.
• Timecode format: It looks like “hh:mm:ss” but the cell format is the number (relative value to 24 hours in seconds)
• Audio monitoring channel fixed for stereo inputs
• Reduced the size of the preferences window and added a 'System' menu to house all of the saving and data information and options
• Advanced export excel issue fixed
• Characters panel menu re-order - This was done to incorporate the easier selection functions added in this version.
• Support for Ventura macOS 13.3
• Minor UI glitch on the advanced detection mode and the markdown style in the preferences window
• Exporting to a Voice Q 2.0 script output caused the software to close
• Minor UI glitch on the track heights in the advanced detection mode
• Issue with importing excel with underlined text

VoiceQ Project 3.0

In order to meet new requirements for load times, media connection and project stability, we have developed a new project file format “VoiceQ Project 3.0”. The new file format is a “VoiceQ Project 3.0 file” which securely contains all project data. It is designed to be more efficient and easier for the application to access than the legacy “VoiceQ Project 2.0 ” file format.

Previous additions

• Vertical slider to increase WAV sizing: Right-click on the WAV icon in the lower section to increase the WAV size.
• Add characters to the scene: Right-click to add all characters to the scene in the characters panel
• XL8 MediaCAT support for translation (Refer to our API support for more information)‍
• Veritone Voices API support (Refer to our API support for more information)‍
• Universal build both for Intel and ARM-based Macs.
• Export the Script text in 'docx' format
• Duplicate a language: The user can select a language to duplicate in the project settings. This allows all text data to be copied to a new language for easier changes. This option is designed for translators/adaptors who need to make regional adjustments instead of complete script rewrites.
• Loop Count reports: Users now have the option in the loop count report export window to adjust the loop timing to any range they require.
• Fixed a critical issue where if the user deletes a line in a certain state it would freeze the application on certain OS- Stability fixes
• Removed jump to start when doing the following: Undo, delete a line(s), split a line, and merge lines.
• Added a visual “rebuilding text” dialogue when using Open GL or Blackmagic outputs.
• Fixed an issue where comments were not transferring from VoiceQ Cloud
• Fixed an issue where splitting a line without intervention could cause unexpected splitting to occur when:
• The project has multiple languages.
• The user intervention option is turned off.

VoiceQ Actor

Release: VoiceQ Actor 7.0
Date: April 2023

Overview

VoiceQ applications 6.2 and VoiceQ Cloud 3.0 series represent a strategic shift for our applications. This includes localisation of user interfaces and functionality, integration with our new VoiceQ Cloud streaming platform, and interoperability with client technology.

Disclaimer

This version of VoiceQ will create projects that are "NOT COMPATIBLE" with older versions of VoiceQ. Due to the inclusion of FORCED NARRATIVE in the TTAL format export and importing features w can no longer guarantee that the project files will open on older versions of VoiceQ software.

Features

‍1. VoiceQ Phonics

Users can add icons to mark specific voice adjustments - such as inhale, exhale, lip-smack, swallow, breath and many more.

• These phonic icons can be found under the new menu icon in the lower left of the main window
• Once selected the user can add icons to each character and they can be stretched to fit set periods for on-screen use for the actor.
• Users can find more information on how to operate this feature on our applications user guide via support

2. Character pin option: Select "Pin" in the scene character menu. This will keep the character(s) in the lowest section of the band at all times.

3. Character options added:

• Select characters to filter
• Select characters to show

Fixes

• Fixed an issue where some users could not use the 'Save As...' function correctly.
• Non-English header: Cannot be detected by VoiceQ.
• Timecode format: It looks like “hh:mm:ss” but the cell format is the number (relative value to 24 hours in seconds)
• Reduced the size of the preferences window and added a 'System' menu to house all of the saving and data information and options

New VoiceQ Project file format

In order to meet new requirements for load times, media connection and project stability, we have developed a new project file format “VoiceQ Project 3.0”. The new file format is a “VoiceQ Project 3.0 file” which securely contains all project data. It is designed to be more efficient and easier for the application to access than the legacy “VoiceQ Project 2.0 ” file format.

Previous additions

• Vertical slider to increase WAV sizing: Right-click on the WAV icon in the lower section to increase the WAV size.
• Universal build both for Intel and ARM-based Macs.
• VoiceQ Project 3.0 format: Faster load times, consistent media connection, and increased stability when working across multiple devices such as Avid Nexis and Enterprise servers.
• Fixed an issue where comments were not transferring from VoiceQ Cloud.

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