Voicemod, a Spanish company founded in 2014, has emerged as a key player in the booming world of voice technology, particularly in the gaming, streaming, and online communication spaces. Its platform enables users to modify their voices in real-time, making it a popular choice among gamers, streamers, content creators, and anyone seeking to have fun or add creativity to their online interactions. Whether it’s distorting their voice, adding effects like reverb and delay, or adopting fantasy, spooky, or musical tones, Voicemod enhances the user experience by offering a wide variety of customizable voice options that can be used on platforms such as Twitch, Discord, FaceTime, Roblox, and more.
The software has gained significant traction, boasting over 40 million downloads and millions of monthly active users. Users can not only change their pitch and distortion in real-time but also use a library of pre-designed voice effects or create their own, adding a personalized touch to every conversation. One of the main draws of Voicemod is its ability to transform the gaming and streaming experience by allowing players to take on different personas, effectively “embodying” characters while they play.
Alex Bordanova, the Chief Product and Technology Officer at Voicemod, emphasized the importance of audio in enhancing the user experience, especially in gaming. As an audio engineer, Bordanova believes that voice technology plays a crucial role, often running just behind visuals in terms of user engagement. He noted that as the demand for more immersive and dynamic digital experiences increases, people are more willing to invest in peripherals like headsets, microphones, and software such as Voicemod to improve their communication. This growing interest in voice technology has led to investor confidence, with Voicemod raising over $20 million in funding over its lifespan.
The voice-tech sector, which has attracted attention in various industries from gaming to business and even healthcare, continues to expand. Recent funding rounds, including ElevenLabs’ $80 million Series B round, reflect the industry’s potential. Bordanova also pointed out that the Voicemod platform is particularly influential in gaming, where it allows players to feel more connected to their “authentic selves.” Users can tune their voice to suit their gaming persona or even alter it to avoid harassment, a common challenge, particularly for women in online gaming communities.
Another notable aspect of Voicemod is its commitment to ethical usage of the technology. Bordanova stressed that the platform does not allow users to clone voices or impersonate others, citing the company’s efforts to incorporate verified open-source datasets and recordings from contracted voice actors. This ensures that the technology is used responsibly and in a way that compensates creators fairly for their work.
In addition to the software, Voicemod recently launched Voicemod Key, a hardware device that brings real-time voice changing to game consoles for the first time. This low-cost dongle connects to smartphones or tablets and allows users to modify their voice during console voice chat and in-game interactions. With hundreds of AI-generated voices and over 300,000 sounds and audio memes, Voicemod Key is designed to enhance the gaming experience further. Users can connect their headset and console to the dongle, enabling a fully integrated soundboard and voice-changing functionality.
Voicemod offers a free version of its software with basic features, along with paid voice packs, effects, and customization options. The company has expanded beyond its initial English-language offerings, with plans to broaden its datasets in languages like Spanish and Japanese. Bordanova also highlighted the company’s future focus on hardware expansion, especially through edge computing, where voice processing will occur directly on-chip, reducing latency and enhancing user immersion.
As Voicemod continues to grow and innovate, it is also positioning itself for more significant partnerships and third-party licensing in the intellectual property space. With the Voicemod Key now available in the U.S. and plans for international rollouts in 2025, the company is set to expand its footprint and continue shaping the future of voice technology in entertainment and beyond.