Voice Dictation for Podcasters
Your voice creates your show. Let it create everything else too.

Works with your apps
Ottex works system-wide on macOS. Dictate directly into these apps and more.
And any other app that accepts text input. See all supported apps
Why Ottex works for podcasters
Concrete benefits with real-world impact
3x Faster Than Typing
Speak 150+ words per minute vs 40 wpm typing. Finish tasks in a third of the time.
Voice Corrections
Say 'scratch that' to delete mistakes, 'actually' to rephrase. Fix errors without stopping your flow or touching the keyboard.
Inline AI Commands
Transform text as you speak: 'Ottex start fix grammar Ottex end'. Edit, improve, translate—all by voice.
App-Specific Modes
Ottex detects which app you're in and adapts. Coding mode in Cursor, casual tone in Slack, professional in Gmail—automatic context switching.
Precision Typing
Say 'new paragraph', 'open quote', 'em dash', 'ellipsis'. Full formatting control by voice.
Global Shortcuts
Start recording with Option+D, use Push-to-Talk, or cancel with Esc. All shortcuts are fully configurable.
Works in Any App
System-wide on macOS—Ottex works wherever you can type. No app-specific integrations needed.
Filler Word Removal
Automatically removes filler words like 'um', 'uh', 'like', 'so' from your transcription. Get clean, professional text without verbal hesitations.
What you can do
Write Content Posts
Dictate tweets, LinkedIn posts, blog articles, or newsletters. Turn your thoughts into content faster than ever.

Write Scripts
Write video scripts, podcast outlines, or screenplays by voice. Speaking your dialogue makes it sound natural from the start.

Capture Ideas Quickly
Speak ideas the moment they hit you. Use Ottex anywhere to capture thoughts, then refine them later.
Works with

Other ways Ottex helps podcasters
Respond to Comments
Reply to YouTube comments, Twitter threads, or social media mentions by voice. Stay engaged with your audience without the typing fatigue.
Works with

Respond to Emails
Dictate email responses with the right tone. Use context awareness to see the full thread, then speak your reply naturally.

Write First Drafts
Defeat writer's block by speaking your first draft. Don't edit as you go—just talk through your ideas and refine them later.

Dictate with Formatting
Say 'new paragraph', 'bullet point', 'open quote' and get exactly what you mean. Full formatting control without touching the keyboard.

Frequently asked questions
Can I dictate show notes that match my podcast style?+
Yes. When you speak your show notes, they naturally match your podcast voice. You can also set up custom app modes—casual for Twitter, detailed for your website, professional for sponsor outreach. Ottex adapts formatting to each context.
How does this help with episode descriptions?+
Episode descriptions are the same content repeated with variations—episode title, key topics, guest info, timestamps. Speaking them is faster than typing, and you can batch multiple episodes in one session. Dictate 10 episode descriptions in the time it takes to type 3.
Can I use it for guest outreach emails?+
Absolutely. Cold outreach emails sound better when spoken—more personable, less templated. Prospects can tell when a message was written by a real person. Use smart snippets for your standard intro, then personalize each guest pitch by voice.
Does it work with Descript and Riverside?+
Yes. Ottex works anywhere you can type—Descript, Riverside, Notion, Google Docs, email, social media. One tool for your entire podcast workflow.
What about timestamps and formatting?+
Use precision typing commands: say 'new paragraph' for structure, 'colon' for timestamps like '12:34 - Topic name'. Ottex gives you full formatting control by voice. You can also say 'bullet point' for lists of topics or guest questions.
How accurate is it for podcast terminology?+
With Gemini 3 Flash (cloud model), accuracy is 99.1% on benchmarks. Add your show name, segment titles, and recurring guest names to your custom dictionary for perfect transcription every time.
What does it cost?+
Free forever with local models—no subscription required. With BYOK (bring your own API key), most podcasters spend $1-3/month on actual usage. Or choose the $9/month premium for zero-config cloud transcription with included Gemini 3 Flash credits.
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