Take the grind out of audiobook production—not the people.

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  • Marks your script — with pronunciation and characters

  • Edits your recordings — nondestructive, in your DAW

  • Proofs your work — catches errors before anyone else does

Supports duets, multicast and all languages.

Save your time for the work that needs you

AI for mechanical work.

Artists for creative work.

Three stages, less busywork.

See how Palaba helps prepare the script, edit the audio, and proof the program.

    1. Marks characters with word counts
    2. Assigns characters in multicast / duets
    3. Writes character notes
    4. Marks difficult words with pronunciation guides
    Script prep Ready

    The Crossing

    “Wait,” Mara said. “The quay is on the other side.” She lowered her voice.

    Jon looked back at the dark water. “Then the Calliope drifted into view.”

    Mara Jon
    1. Cuts mistakes, cues, and off-script chatter
    2. Places pickups where they belong
    3. Matches pauses to the publisher's spec automatically
    4. Gives you non-destructive DAW session files
    CHAPTER 12 · DIALOGUE EDIT 00:00:49:12
    VO 1 NARRATION
    Day1-02.wav
    roomtone
    Day4-PICKUPS.wav
    1. Catch mistakes based on pronunciation guides
    2. Identify character voice mistakes
    3. More intelligent than competitors
    Proofing 2 notes

    The Crossing

    “Wait,” Mara said. “The quay is on the other side.” She lowered her voice.

    Jon looked back at the dark water. “Then the Calliope drifted into view.”

Palaba fits your production. You don’t have to fit Palaba.

Your book can
be complicated.

Solo, duet, or multicast.
Any language.

Made-up names. Huge casts. Recordings made out of order.

Palaba works with
the book you have.

Keep the way
you work.

Your DAW. Your shortcuts. Your plugins.

Non-destructive edits.
Your original recordings stay untouched.

  • Adobe Audition
  • Pro Tools
  • Reaper
Other DAWs

Palaba also exports AAF and EDL. Results depend on how your DAW imports them.

Your work
stays yours.

We never use your work to train generative models or claim rights to it.

Your files are encrypted in transit and at rest. We use them only to do the work you ask for.

Delete the project, and we delete its data.

Pricing

Per hour of audio uploaded

Prices rise October 18.

Proofing
Previously $11.40; now $0 per hour of audio uploaded
Single-narrator editing
$11.40 per hour of audio uploaded
Ensemble editing
$11.40 per hour of audio uploaded

5 free hours of editing

Any mode. Run a trial before October 18 to keep these prices until January 1.

Run your trial project

Payment terms for publishers and production companies.

FAQ

Technical

What does Palaba do?

Anything that involves cutting and moving things on the timeline — breaths, retakes, placing pickups, pacing.

What doesn't Palaba do?

Palaba doesn't EQ, filter, compress, or do any kind of de-noising.

How fast does Palaba work?

That depends on project size and Palaba usage, usually 20–30 minutes.

How do I actually use Palaba edited sessions?

Palaba outputs session files like AAF or Reaper RPP files that you just open in your DAW like any other project.

What DAWs does Palaba support?

All major non-destructive DAWs — including Pro Tools, Reaper, Audition, Logic Pro, and Studio One — and anything that can open AAFs, including video editors.

What files does Palaba support?

WAV audio files and PDF script files.

Does Palaba output audio files?

No. Palaba writes session files that reference your original audio files. No loss of quality, completely non-destructive.

Are there subjects Palaba won't touch?

Palaba will not process material that features any form of sex or violence involving children, graphic violence, or pornography. Your mileage may vary on these projects.

Billing

What does Palaba cost?

Please refer to the pricing page for more information.

How does billing work?

We bill you at the end of the month per minute of audio processed that month.

Do you have a free trial?

Yes — we offer a default 5 hour free trial to all new sign ups.

Do you have a refund policy?

Yes. We have a generous refund policy in cases where Palaba made repeated, severe mistakes that render the project useless.

Data and Privacy

Can this be used for NDA or embargo projects?

Check with the rights holder.

Does Palaba generate voices or narrate books?

No. Palaba supports human narration. It does not create or synthesize voices.

Can this be used for union audiobook and podcast workflows?

Yes. It's designed for human-led production.

Is my data used to train generative models?

No. Your data is used only to deliver the services you request.

Do you claim any rights to my data?

No. You retain full ownership of all data you provide. We operate Palaba to process it and nothing more.

How long is project data stored?

You're in full control. Once you delete your project, all its data is deleted.

Less busywork.
More room for the story.

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