Vocal effects from TikTok are very well-known. Discover how to locate them, How to use them and the reasons some videos can't use them.
If you feel that your TikTok video needs a little more flair, it might be worth trying out some voice effects. Let's look at every detail down below..
What are TikTok voice effects?
It's likely that you have encountered some peculiar TikTok content in the past. One quirk that the platform pushes is voice effects – there’s tons of content out there with people speaking like chipmunks, babies, and robots.
It might be dramatic, humorous, or total nightmare material. TikTok voice effects can help develop your content by building on a certain vibe or mood. For example, reading a shopping list in a baby voice implies that you’re out of your depth; delivering lines with a baritone voice effect can imply authority, or set the mood for something sinister.
How to get TikTok voice effects
To add TikTok voice effects, follow these instructions., you can go down one of two roads. Let’s take a look at both.
How to do voice effects on TikTok in-app
The easiest and most common way to add TikTok voice effects is by doing so in-app. Here’s how to nail it:
- Open your TikTok mobile app, then click the ‘+’ button to get started with a new video.
- Record your video as usual, holding the red button down to record all-in-one, or doing it in fragments. You can select a video effect before shooting your footage, but double-check that your chosen effect doesn’t include any sound. Otherwise, it could prevent you from adding voice effects.
- Once you’ve finished recording, look on the right-hand side and consider any more filters or retouches you’d like to add. Once you’re done, tap the check mark in the bottom-right corner.
- Select the ‘voice editing’ option on the right. In some territories, it may just be called ‘voice’ – either way, it’s represented with an icon that looks like a microphone.
- Scroll through the available TikTok voice effects. Once you click on an effect, TikTok will preview your content with the featured effect.
- Click ‘Save’ once you’ve selected your TikTok voice effect. You’ll then be able to add any additional captions,stickers, filters, and more.
- Check everything’s in order, then tap ‘Next.’ Fill out your description, hashtags, mentions, and other final pieces, then click the ‘Post’ button. You’re all done!
How to do voice effects outside TikTok’s app
Maybe TikTok isn't correct, or it doesn't have the voice effect you're looking for. No worries – you can add voice effects with a third-party video editing app or software, then upload the file to TikTok later.
An alternative would be CapCut, created by the same company that makes TikTok. – it’s got way more voice effects. Pitch correction tools are available in other free apps similar to iMovie, while you can download voice effect packs for software like Alight Motion.
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Which voice effects do people use on TikTok?
The most popular TikTok voice effects are the ones available in-app. They include:
- Baritone: Want to sound velvety smooth and perhaps a bit evil? Try this out
- Chipmunk: Alvin not included
- Megaphone: Helps create a rousing, announcement-style mood
- Robot: The voice of our new overlords
- Battery Drain: This is what your poor phone sounds like on a day out
- Shake: Sounds like an actual circus
- Electronic: Adds glitchy, uncomfortable electronic blips to your voice
- Baby: Perfect for those of us who refuse to grow up
- Giant: The deepest, boomiest TikTok voice effect
- Echo: It’s great (-great - reat -eat)
Bear in mind that TikTok voice effects depend on territory. If you’re based in Sweden, for example, you may not have access to the same TikTok voice effects as someone in the United States.
Why doesn’t my TikTok have voice effects?
TikTok voice effects not showing? Chill out. Here are some possible reasons why you aren't adding voice effects from TikTok, and they’re super simple to fix.
You added the content from your device’s storage
Only content that has been captured straight in-app is eligible for TikTok voice effects to be applied. If you’ve added content from your local device’s camera roll or gallery, TikTok should send you the following error message: ‘Voice effects can’t be applied to this video.’ If you’d like to add voice effects to existing footage, consider using some of the third-party apps we suggested earlier.
You added a sound to your video first
If you record your video and then use one of TikTok's sound effects, you won’t be able to alter your voice. If you’d like to use TikTok voice effects, make careful to include these before adding more sounds to your content layers..
You added a video effect with a sound
If you customised your TikTok video in-app using a video effect or template, it may come with a bolted-on sound effect. If that’s the case, your voice effect won’t work. To get around this problem, Before you record, you must take out the sound effect from your video. – just click the sound effect at the top of the screen, then hit the ‘X’ to uncouple it from the visual overlay.
You tried adding voice effects to a Duet or Stitch
Since Duets and Stitches already have their own unique sounds, you are unable to utilise voice effects from TikTok. Remember: if you want to use TikTok sound effects, you’ll need to create a video from scratch, in-app.
Your TikTok app isn’t updated
Some features in TikTok may not work well or be supported by older versions. If you’ve gone through all of the above and your voice effects still aren’t working, it’s worth updating your app.
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TikTok Trends 2024: What’s Going to Pop Off?
In 2024, what will TikTok look like? Last year was a significant year. Check out these current TikTok trends. what the platform thinks the focus will be going forward, and other nuggets of knowledge.
What does TikTok say the new trends will be in 2024?
When discussing 2024 TikTok trends, there are many topics to discuss, but it makes sense to hear it from the horse’s mouth. Using TikTok's predictions, let's find out what trends are going to be popular in the near future ‘What’s Next’ 2024 Trend Report.
Actionable entertainment
That’s a nice phrase, but what does it mean? It basically means no more clickbait TikTok ads. No more videos asking you to ‘wait ‘til the end’ for the good stuff – actionable entertainment is ad-driven content with a clear, valuable purpose. TikTok are calling it ‘show, don’t sell’, which we think is pretty neat.
TikTok ads with high entertainment score 15% higher for brand love and 15% higher for purchase intent. So why settle? Use relatable individuals to front your content if you're advertising TikTok ads, don’t make viewers wait for the juicy bits, and be sure to make something fun that has a real call-to-action. Goodbye, clickbait!
Making space for joy
Making people happy is one of the hottest TikTok trends in 2024. The last few years haven’t been the best, and users want inspiring content.
Small pockets of happiness can make a big difference. After all, 92% of TikTok users felt ‘a positive emotion’ after watching an off-platform video that inspired them to take action. Be that inspiration! Get on the meme train. Deliver some top-tier life hacks. No matter who you are, whether a brand, an influencer, or an amateur content creator, making the world a better place is going to be a key TikTok trend for 2024.
Community-built ideals
Many TikTok users search for hashtags and keywords in order to answer a specific question. So, give it to them! Find niche, relevant groups for your content using hashtags – think of things like #BookTok, #CleanTok, or even #Goblincore – and enrich their experience on the app.
What are the new TikTok trends in 2024?
In light of what TikTok themselves have identified as the top areas to watch in 2024, let’s dive into some other new trends we should keep in mind this year.
Music will play an even bigger role
In terms of music, 2023 demonstrated TikTok's true authority. Sure, we already knew that new artists could blow up on the platform. But last year, we saw everyone from Kate Bush to Metallica and the Satanic rock band Ghost score millions of listens for old – and obscure, in Ghost’s case – tracks. And it worked. Come on. How much more dramatic is this cat ambush thanks to the music?
Now that Viral TikTok Sound is well and truly established as a worldwide chart, In 2024, music is likely to have an even greater impact.. More TikTok dance trends, more lip-syncing, more wittily soundtracked content to trending tunes – more great content!
There’ll be more emphasis on hashtags
Since more brands piled onto TikTok last year, In 2024, hashtags' ability to be branded will undoubtedly receive more attention. Expect your favorite companies to hop onto #trends and muscle their way onto your feed more often.
Paid advertising will gain even more traction
TikTok is more popular than ever, indicating that in 2024, paid advertising will likewise become extremely popular. As brands flock to the platform, it might make things more difficult for independent content creators. This may result in more of the small, grassroots TikTokers using ads to cut through the noise.
TikTok’s search function will keep getting better
TikTok’s all about discovery. Sharing. Generating fascinating new topics for conversation. According to a senior member of Google, nearly half of Gen Z users will search TikTok for trip-planning and product recommendations, rather than Google. If TikTok starts using predictive text in the search field, don't be shocked, or even localized features like ‘Near You’ options.
Duets and Stitches will keep gaining momentum
Duets and Stitches became a massive part of forming communities, patterns and friendships throughout the pandemic, when socialising with one another was difficult. Even though things are now a bit more ‘regular’ in 2023, Duets and Stitches show no signs of slowing down. Brands and content creators can use these types of videos to put their own spin on trending content, while also bigging up indie users with whom they’re Stitching or Duetting.
TikTok LIVE will expand
TikTok LIVE is riding a timely trend that’s only gaining popularity. The amount used doubled between 2020 and 2021, and the growth in the coming years is probably going to be comparable. As a result, the platform will probably lean heavily on LIVE, adding new features and giving users more flexibility with their livestreaming sessions.
Like we mentioned up top, though: it needs to be actionable entertainment. The advertising on TikTok that don't look like ads are the greatest ones. Anyone using paid advertising on TikTok in 2024 should consider a native approach. That meaning, ensuring their content aligns with organic, community-made videos on the same topic. Otherwise, you risk coming off as a little fake – let’s avoid that!
These are the key, popular TikTok trends—both new and old—that are expected to become popular in 2024. Time will tell, but one thing’s for certain: TikTok’s going to be busier than ever.
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