Calm
Sage embodies patience and thoughtfulness with its calm, measured delivery. This voice is purpose-built for meditation apps, educational content, and instructional guides where a relaxed pace helps with comprehension and retention. Sage's steady rhythm creates a sense of trust and encourages focused listening.
The deliberate pacing of Sage serves a specific cognitive purpose: it gives listeners time to process information without feeling rushed. Healthcare applications, financial advisory content, and complex educational materials all benefit from Sage's unhurried delivery. Users absorb more information when they don't feel pressured to keep up.
Meditation and mindfulness apps overwhelmingly prefer Sage because the voice naturally induces a relaxed state. The steady, predictable rhythm helps users regulate their breathing and enter a calmer mental space. Sleep apps and stress-reduction tools also leverage Sage's soothing qualities to help users unwind.
For step-by-step instructional content, Sage's patience prevents user frustration. Whether it's guiding someone through software setup, cooking instructions, or DIY projects, Sage's measured pace ensures users have time to complete each step before moving on. This reduces errors and improves the overall experience.
Detailed analysis of Sage's unique vocal qualities.
Calm and measured, peacefully steady
Medium range, soothing consistency
Slow and deliberate, unhurried patience
Soft edges, gently rounded
Patient and reassuring, tranquil
Listen to Sage across different sample types, models, and speeds.
Sage is particularly well-suited for these applications.
Best practices for getting the most out of Sage in your projects.
Use Sage for any content designed to calm, educate, or guide users through complex processes
For meditation and sleep content, use slower speeds (0.8x-0.9x) to enhance the calming effect
Sage excels with instructional content where users need time to process and follow along
Write scripts with natural pause points - Sage's pacing benefits from breathing room in the text
Consider Sage for healthcare and financial content where a reassuring presence builds trust
Explore how Sage compares to other OpenAI TTS voices.
Balanced default voice. Works across most use cases without drawing attention.
Approachable and friendly. Good for chatbots and casual interactions.
Clean and polished. Suited for business, education, and formal content.
Low and authoritative. Natural fit for narration and documentary content.
Energetic character. Works for audiobooks and personality-driven reads.
Strong presence. Good for announcements and high-impact messaging.
Upbeat without overdoing it. Works for apps, tutorials, and customer-facing use.
Most intimate tone. Suited for personal content and quiet moments.