In my post last week, where I analyzed the unique voice of Jinkx Monsoon, there was a brief moment that caught a lot of attention. I was using an audio analysis tool, and many of you had questions about it. So, I thought it would be helpful to put together a mini-series focused on trans voice tools that you can use in your own voice practice.

Whether you're just starting your trans voice journey or refining your sound, using tools that give direct feedback about your voice can be incredibly valuable. They help you build confidence in your listening skills and train your ears to recognize the subtle differences in pitch, tone, and resonance.

The program I was using in my Jinkx Monsoon case study is called Transcribe! by a company called Seventh String. While this tool was originally designed for musicians to transcribe solos from recordings, it's incredibly versatile and useful for voice training as well.

With Transcribe!, you can select specific sections of music or audio, loop them for repetition, slow them down for better clarity, and even change their pitch. This makes it an excellent tool for practicing, whether you're trying to match pitch or work on your resonance.

During my time studying jazz, I relied heavily on this program to transcribe music. (Here’s a little clip of me scatting if you want to see it in action!)

One of my favourite features, and the one I was using while analyzing Jinkx’s voice, is the "Show Spectrum" feature. When activated, this feature isolates a note and displays its fundamental frequency along with the strongest overtones. It can even suggest the note it believes is playing. For those working on voice training, this means you can figure out your average pitch, your pitch range, and even begin to analyze resonance if you learn how to read the overtones.

Another bonus: Transcribe! is also a great practice tool because you can speak or sing along with small sections of audio, just like I was doing when imitating Jinkx.

Now, one important thing to note: Transcribe! isn’t free. It costs $39, but it’s a one-time fee, and once you purchase it, you have it for life. And just to clarify, I’m not an affiliate for Transcribe!, and they’re not paying me to promote them. It’s simply a program I bought over a decade ago that has remained useful in both my music and voice teaching practices.

If you have any questions about Transcribe! or suggestions for other trans voice tools you'd like me to review, feel free to leave them in the comments on YouTube. I hope this introduction to Transcribe! helps you in your voice journey!