Shanda’s Text-Based Audio Editing: A New Approach to Podcast Editing

Imagine the Frustration of Traditional Editing

Imagine sitting down to edit your latest podcast episode. You open your typical editing tool, faced with a long, complex audio timeline. Each waveform is a mystery, and the task ahead feels like it will take forever. You’ve been here before.

A New Way to Edit

Now imagine something different: You open Shanda, and instead of scrubbing through waveforms, you see a full transcript of your podcast. Each spoken word, is right there in front of you, ready to be edited. Delete a word in the transcript? It’s gone from the audio. No extra steps.

This is Text-Based Audio Editing, a feature we built to make editing podcasts simpler and faster. It’s not about fancy tricks—just a more intuitive way to get your editing done.

Tackling the Emotional Side of Podcasting

But editing isn’t just a technical process—it’s an emotional one too. Many creators feel awkward when hearing their own voice for the first time. You’re not alone if it feels weird or uncomfortable to listen to yourself speak. It’s a common reaction, and part of what makes podcasting a vulnerable, yet powerful, experience.

Getting Comfortable with Your Voice

With Shanda’s Text-Based Audio Editing, we’re not just giving you a faster tool—we’re helping you get more comfortable with your voice, seeing it represented in a form that feels more familiar: words on a screen, just like editing a text document.

At first, editing in this way might feel a bit strange, but over time, the goal is to make this process more intuitive. You’re not just working on your podcast—you’re growing to appreciate the sound of your voice, its power, and the unique identity and influence it carries. We want you to see the value in your voice and the story it tells.

How Does It Work?

With Shanda’s Text-Based Audio Editing, your podcast audio is automatically transcribed into text. You don’t need to go searching through waveforms to make an edit. Just scroll through the transcript, make your changes, and they’re instantly reflected in the audio. If there’s a section you don’t like, just delete it from the text. Easy. Whether you’re a first-time podcaster or an experienced creator, this tool is built to save you time and make the process a little easier.

Key Features of Text-Based Editing

Speaker Identification

If you’re editing an interview or group conversation, keeping track of who’s speaking can be tough. With our Speaker Identification feature, each speaker is automatically labeled, so you can easily see who’s talking and where.

Waveform Editing (if you need it)

While the text-based approach works for most edits, sometimes you need to dive into the audio directly. That’s why we also provide the option for traditional waveform editing, giving you precise control when you need it.

Undo/Redo Buttons

Mistakes happen. Our Undo/Redo buttons let you easily step back or forward through your changes, so you can experiment without worrying about messing up your work.

Why This Matters

We built this feature to simplify podcast editing, making it accessible to anyone who has a story to tell. Text-Based Audio Editing won’t turn you into a professional editor overnight, but it does make the process more straightforward. Whether you’re tightening up an interview or cutting out a few awkward pauses, it helps you get the job done faster and with less frustration.

What’s Next?

As always, we’re listening to feedback and working on improvements. Expect more updates soon, including expanded transcription features and more tools to enhance your workflow.

Watch the Demo

Curious to see how it works? Watch our demo video to see Shanda’s Text-Based Audio Editing in action.