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#  Voice got a massive upgrade
- URL: https://list2.alterhq.com/voice-got-a-massive-upgrade/
- Published: 2025-08-29T10:24:30.000Z
- Updated: 2025-08-29T10:24:30.000Z
- Description: Better, faster, stronger (but no vocoder 🤖)
- Author: Samuel ROY
- Tags: #beehiiv, #Import 2026-10-04 19:36

> We forgot to hit the send button last week 😅   
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> So it you want to catchup on last week new features, it is here:  
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> [Save as DOCX, Instant URL Opening, and Rich Markdown , our new Quick Actions](https://list2.alterhq.com/save-as-docx-instant-url-opening-and-rich-markdown-our-new-quick-actions/)Olivier

Hey everyone,

We’ve overhauled our entire voice system to make dictation smoother, faster, and more reliable, especially when it comes to capturing your very first word.

Oh and Facetime works perfeclty now :)

## What We Did

We rebuilt the whole voice pipeline from scratch to improve responsiveness and quality.

## The Results

1. **Instant capture from the first millisecond** — Your very first word is recorded the moment you trigger the keyboard shortcut, no lag or missed beginnings.
2. **Seamless input switching** — Change your microphone mid-recording without any disruption.
3. **Enhanced Bluetooth stability** — Clearer audio and fewer dropouts with wireless devices.
4. **Sharper speaker identification for local models** — No more imaginary voices or phantom participants in meetings.

## Getting the most of it - our guides

[Talk to Your Mac: Alter's Speech-to-Prompt Guide](https://alterhq.com/blog/speech-to-prompt?utm%5Fsource=list.alterhq.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=voice-got-a-massive-upgrade)

[Real-time Meeting Transcripts with Whisper Pro](https://alterhq.com/blog/real-time-meeting-transcripts-whisper-pro?utm%5Fsource=list.alterhq.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=voice-got-a-massive-upgrade)

> 🦸**The super hero trick**  
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> Did you know you can use speech-to-prompt with any selected text?  
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> Just select a text, press and hold the mic icon or your voice shortcut, then ask Alter a question.  
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> It works really well with requests like “explain what this means.”

## Your Feedback Matters

Voice is tough tech. If you experience any issues or want specific improvements, please let us know, your voice matters.

Try out the new experience today by updating Alter and start speaking with confidence.

To crisp conversations,

Olivier

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## Full Changelog

### New Features & Enhancements

- **Dictation**: Performance improvements on macOS 14.2+
- **Transcription**: Support for full audio file transcription with local models
- **Local Diarization**: Enhanced speaker detection

### Bug Fixes & Stability

- **Audio**: Support for FaceTime calls added
- **Audio**: Improved support for Bluetooth headphones and handling changes during recording
- **Dictation**: Fixed various crashes introduced in beta40
- **Custom Endpoint**: Stopped sending the "thinking" parameter

## Videos on Alter

1. [AI can now read your clipboard : create incredible workflows](https://youtu.be/UZ9B9ZJQUfE?utm%5Fsource=list.alterhq.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=voice-got-a-massive-upgrade)
2. [Unlock YouTube superpowers - extract info & master anything](https://youtu.be/63RfAKSbR6A?utm%5Fsource=list.alterhq.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=voice-got-a-massive-upgrade)
3. [Live AI chat with any website: documentation, articles & more](https://youtu.be/9QjV%5F5AZ4dU?utm%5Fsource=list.alterhq.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=voice-got-a-massive-upgrade)
4. [Automatic email outreach in 3 min - no effort - onboard your new users](https://youtu.be/kGX41znRckM?utm%5Fsource=list.alterhq.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=voice-got-a-massive-upgrade)
5. [Write a newsletter in 5 min with AI, walking in a parc](https://youtu.be/vQwOqqsPtr0?utm%5Fsource=list.alterhq.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=voice-got-a-massive-upgrade)

[Join the community](https://discord.gg/gvCMmfBRWZ?utm%5Fsource=list.alterhq.com&utm%5Fmedium=referral&utm%5Fcampaign=voice-got-a-massive-upgrade)