Adobe Podcast’s new text-based editing tool is turning a limitation into a liberation for podcasters. The cloud-based audio production tool is aimed at making podcast production and editing more accessible and intuitive for creators who may not have extensive experience with traditional audio editing software.
One of the main differences between Adobe Podcast and other audio editing tools is the absence of an audio timeline or mixer view with channels. Instead, the tool is text-based, allowing users to edit their podcasts by typing in text commands. For example, to delete a word or section, simply highlight the text and hit the backspace key.
According to Mark Webster, Director of Product at Adobe, the goal of Adobe Podcast was to create a broader voice strategy for Adobe that could make it easier to create spoken audio. While the tool is aimed primarily at podcasters, it could also be useful for anyone working with narrative audio.
Currently in beta, Adobe Podcast is available to anyone who applies, but access is limited to users based in the United States. The tool aims to solve many of the common problems that podcasters face, such as learning how to use complicated audio editing tools, and ensuring high-quality sound and editing for their listeners. With Adobe Podcast, podcasters can focus more on their content and less on the technical aspects of audio production.
