Inicio rápido
Esta guía abarca todas las funciones de Hume AI:
- Empezando — Create your account and grab an API key
- Cómo usar Octave TTS — Prompt-driven text to speech that reads meaning, not just words
- Cómo utilizar la interfaz de voz empática (EVI) — Real time conversational agents that respond with human-like empathy
- Cómo usar la API de medición de expresiones — Track 25+ emotions from vocal tone and facial expression
- Cómo usar la voz conversacional — Low-latency speech for agents that need to answer instantly
- Cómo usar TTS Creator Studio — A project script editor for multi-character audio
- How to Use Empathic AI Models — Models that adapt tone based on detected human emotions
- Cómo usar la voz personalizada — Clone or design a voice from a five-second recording
- Cómo utilizar el análisis multimodal — Read voice, face, and text signals together in one job
Tiempo necesario: 5 minutos por función
También en esta guía: Consejos profesionales | Errores comunes | Solución de problemas | Precios | Alternativas
¿Por qué confiar en esta guía?
I have used Hume AI for eight months across client work and side projects.
Every step below came from my own screen, not a press kit.
Hume AI is a voz and emotion platform built on one idea.
Speech carries feeling, and most texto to speech tools throw that feeling away.
This article shows you how to use Hume AI feature by feature.
Steps, screenshots, and the mistakes I made so you can skip them.
Tutorial de IA de Hume
This How to Use Hume AI tutorial walks through every feature, from signing up to running the API in production.
Hume AI
Give your product a voz that actually sounds like it means something. Hume AI generates expressive speech from a written prompt and reads emotion back from voice, face, and text. The free tier includes 10,000 characters of text to speech every month.
Introducción a Hume AI
Do this once and every feature below opens up.
Tarda unos tres minutos.
Here is what the platform looked like on my first run:
Ahora vamos a repasar cada paso.
Paso 1: Crea tu cuenta
Go to the Hume AI website and click sign up.
Enter your email and set a password.
✓ Control: A confirmation email lands in your bandeja de entrada.
Paso 2: Explorar el panel de control
Sign in and you land on the platform home screen.
Two paths sit in front of you: the web interface for clicking, and the API for code.
Here is what the main areas cover:
✓ Control: You can see TTS, EVI, and the docs in the sidebar.
Step 3: Copy Your API Key
Open the profile menu in the top right corner and choose API keys.
Generate a key and paste it straight into your administrador de contraseñas.
Hume AI’s API takes that key as a header on every request.
The web interface does not need it at all.
✅ Hecho: Your account is live and you can use any feature below.
Cómo usar Hume AI Octave TTS
Octava TTS lets you turn a plain script into speech that carries real emotion.
Aquí te explicamos cómo usarlo paso a paso.
Paso 1: Pegue su script
Open the TTS page and paste your script into the text box.
Keep it under 200 words for your first test.
Step 2: Write a Voice Prompt
Describe the voice you want in one line.
Try “tired night-shift nurse, warm, slightly hoarse” instead of picking a default.
The cool thing is that Octave TTS reads the description and acts on it.
Putting the script and the voice prompt together takes about a minute.
Así es como se ve:
✓ Control: A waveform appears with a play button under your script.
Step 3: Generate and Adjust
Press generate, then play the clip and listen.
Do not worry if the first take sounds flat.
Nudge paso and speed until the sound matches your scene.
✅ Resultado: You have a finished audio file in your chosen voice.
💡 Consejo profesional: Describe emotion in the voice prompt, not in the script. The model reads both, and stage directions inside the text sometimes get spoken out loud.
Cómo usar la interfaz de voz empática (EVI) de Hume AI
EVI lets you build a real time chat agent that hears how you feel.
Aquí te explicamos cómo usarlo paso a paso.
Step 1: Open the EVI Playground
Pick EVI from the platform sidebar and start a new session.
Connect your microphone when the browser asks.
Step 2: Set the System Prompt
Tell the agent who it is and how it should speak.
Pick a scenario, describe it in plain words, and let the agent play that part.
A support agent and a game character need very different instructions.
Así es como se ve:
✓ Control: The emotion meter moves while you talk.
Step 3: Talk and Watch the Meter
Speak a full sentence, then pause and let it answer.
The side panel shows which emotions it picked up from your voice.
✅ Resultado: You have a working empathic agent you can test end to end.
💡 Consejo profesional: Test EVI in a quiet room first. Background noise skews the emotional expression readings before you ever hear the reply.
Cómo usar la API de medición de expresiones de Hume AI
El API de medición de expresiones scores emotional expression across audio, video, and text.
Aquí te explicamos cómo usarlo paso a paso.
Step 1: Grab Your API Key
Your API key sits in the profile menu in the top right corner of the screen.
Copy it once and store it somewhere safe.
Paso 2: Sube tus archivos multimedia
Send a batch job with your files, or stream them for real time analysis.
The Batch API handles recorded media, while the Streaming API handles live input.
One job can analyze audio, video, and text in the same process.
Así es como se ve:
✓ Control: Your job status flips from queued to completed.
Paso 3: Leer la salida
Each result returns emotion labels with a score between zero and one.
Sort by score to find the strongest expressive behavior in the clip.
✅ Resultado: You have structured emotion datos you can chart or store.
💡 Consejo profesional: Facial expression scores need a clear picture of the face. Side angles and low light drop accuracy fast.
Cómo usar la voz conversacional de Hume AI
Voz conversacional gives an agent low-latency speech that sounds natural.
Aquí te explicamos cómo usarlo paso a paso.
Paso 1: Elige una voz
Navegar the voice library or load a voice you saved earlier.
Pick one that fits the character your agent is playing.
Step 2: Wire Up the Endpoint
Point your app at the speech endpoint and pass your API key.
Stream text in as it is generated instead of waiting for the full reply.
Así es como se ve:
✓ Control: Audio starts before the full sentence finishes generating.
Step 3: Measure the Delay
Time the gap between your last word and the first sound back.
Anything under a second feels like a normal conversation.
✅ Resultado: Your agent now speaks without an awkward pause.
💡 Consejo profesional: Send short sentences. Long paragraphs delay the first chunk of audio and break the illusion of a real conversation.
Cómo usar Hume AI TTS Creator Studio
Estudio creador de TTS lets you assign different voices to each line of a script.
Aquí te explicamos cómo usarlo paso a paso.
Step 1: Start a Project
Create a new project and paste your full script.
Break it into one line per speaker.
Step 2: Assign a Voice Per Line
Click any line and pick the voice for that character.
Mixed casting is where this feature earns its keep.
Así es como se ve:
✓ Control: Each line shows its assigned voice name beside it.
Paso 3: Renderizar y descargar
Render the whole project, then download the audio as one file or per line.
Per-line export is easier to edit in a video timeline later.
✅ Resultado: You have a full scene voiced by different characters.
💡 Consejo profesional: Render one line at a time while you cast. Rendering the full script on every change burns credits for nothing.
How to Use Hume AI Empathic AI Models
Empathic AI Models adapt replies based on the emotions behind the words.
Aquí te explicamos cómo usarlo paso a paso.
Step 1: Pick a Base Model
Open the models page and read what each one is built for.
Start with the general model before you go narrow.
Step 2: Feed It Context
Pass conversation history along with the current turn.
Without history the model loses the emotional thread.
✓ Control: The same pregunta gets different answers depending on tone.
Step 3: Tune the Response Style
Set how strongly the reply should mirror the detected mood.
Support teams usually want warm; sales teams usually want steady.
✅ Resultado: Your agent responds to feeling, not just keywords.
💡 Consejo profesional: Log the detected mood next to every reply. When something reads wrong, that log tells you whether the model misread the user or misused the reading.
Cómo usar la voz personalizada de Hume AI
Personaje de voz personalizado clones a voice from a recording as short as five seconds.
Aquí te explicamos cómo usarlo paso a paso.
Step 1: Record a Clean Sample
Record five to thirty seconds of clear speech.
If the recording is too loud the model hears clipping instead of tone.
Step 2: Upload and Name It
Upload the clip and give the persona a name you will recognise later.
Confirm you have permission to clone that person.
✓ Control: Your new persona appears in the saved voices list.
Paso 3: Guardar y reutilizar
Save the persona so it shows up across every project on your account.
You can also create voices from a written description with no recording at all.
✅ Resultado: You have a reusable voice you can call from any feature.
💡 Consejo profesional: Record the sample in the same emotional register you plan to use. A cheerful clone struggles to sound grave later.
Cómo utilizar el análisis multimodal de Hume AI
Análisis multimodal combines voice, face, and text signals in one pass.
Aquí te explicamos cómo usarlo paso a paso.
Step 1: Upload a Video
Send a video file that contains both a visible face and clear speech.
Thirty seconds is plenty for a first test.
Step 2: Select Your Models
Tick the vocal, facial, and language models you want to run.
The platform is capable of running all three at once, which shows where they disagree.
✓ Control: Three separate result sets return for the same clip.
Step 3: Compare the Tracks
Line up the three result tracks against the same timestamps.
Disagreement between face and voice is usually the interesting part.
✅ Resultado: You can see how someone looked and sounded at the same moment.
💡 Consejo profesional: A face saying one thing while the voice says another is not an error. Sarcasm, politeness, and nerves all look exactly like that.
Consejos y atajos profesionales de Hume AI
After eight months of testing, these are the shortcuts I actually use.
Experiment on the free tier first, since new tools ship here often and the docs carry a working example for each one.
Atajos de teclado
| Acción | Atajo |
|---|---|
| Generate current script | Ctrl + Enter |
| Play or pause last clip | barra espaciadora |
| Duplicate a script line | Ctrl + D |
| Undo a bad render | Ctrl + Z |
Características ocultas que la mayoría de la gente pasa por alto
- Voice prompt stacking: Describe age, mood, and accent in one line and the model blends all three aspects.
- Five-second cloning: A short recording is enough to create a persona, so you do not need a studio session.
- Emotion overlays on video: Run a clip through Expression Measurement and the labels line up against the timeline.
Errores comunes de Hume AI que se deben evitar
Mistake #1: Writing emotion into the script
❌ Incorrecto: Typing (angrily) or (whispers) inside the text, which often gets read out loud.
✅ Derecha: Put the emotion in the voice prompt and keep the script to spoken words only.
Mistake #2: Treating emotion scores as a verdict
❌ Incorrecto: Flagging a customer as angry because one number crossed a line.
✅ Derecha: Read the scores as a signal across a whole call, then let a human decide.
Mistake #3: Cloning a voice you do not own
❌ Incorrecto: Pulling a clip off YouTube and training a persona on someone else’s voice.
✅ Derecha: Get written consent, or design a voice from a description instead of a recording.
Solución de problemas de IA de Hume
Problem: The generated voice sounds flat
Causa: You used a default voice with no voice prompt attached.
Arreglar: Write one line describing the speaker, then generate again and compare the two takes.
Problem: Your API key returns 401
Causa: The key was copied with a trailing space, or it belongs to a different project.
Arreglar: Regenerate the key, paste it fresh, and confirm the project matches your account.
Problem: The clone does not sound like the person
Causa: The sample had music, room echo, or two people talking over each other.
Arreglar: Record a fresh sample in a quiet room and keep the level below clipping.
📌 Nota: If none of these fix it, contact Hume AI support with your job ID.
¿Qué es Hume AI?
Hume AI is an artificial intelligence platform for expressive speech and emotion measurement.
Think of it like a voice actor and a body-language reader working from the same brief.
Here is my full walkthrough of the platform:
The technology covers these key features:
- Octave TTS: A speech-language model that generates voices and personalities from a written prompt.
- Interfaz de voz empática (EVI): A conversational layer that reads vocal cues and replies with matching warmth.
- API de medición de expresiones: An API that identifies and tracks over 25 distinct emotions across media.
- Voz conversacional: Speech-to-speech output built for agents that must reply without lag.
- Estudio de creación de texto a voz: A project script editor that assigns custom voices to dialogue lines.
- Empathic AI Models: Models that read emotional context and shift their replies to match.
- Personalización de voz: Clonación de voz that builds a usable persona from five seconds of audio.
- Análisis multimodal: Combined analysis of vocal, facial, and written signals in a single job.
Hume was founded on research into how emotional intelligence shapes conversation.
That research is why the models read tone instead of only reading words.
The same ability helps people who have lost their voices to medical conditions.
For a deeper look, see our Reseña de Hume AI.
That snapshot covers the whole platform at a glance.
Precios de Hume AI
Here is what Hume AI costs in 2026:
| Plan | Precio | Mejor para |
|---|---|---|
| Gratis | $0 | Probando lo básico |
| Motor de arranque | $3 | Hobby projects |
| Creador | $14 | Regular video and audio work |
| Pro | $70 | Trabajadores autónomos shipping client work |
| Escala | $200 | Small teams in production |
| Negocio | $500 | High-volume API use |
| Empresa | Contactar con Ventas | Custom models and support |
Prueba gratuita: Yes, the free tier gives you 10,000 characters of text to speech per month.
Garantía de devolución de dinero: Not advertised, so test on the free tier before you pay.
💰 Mejor relación calidad-precio: Creator at $14 — enough volume for weekly content without jumping to $70.
Inteligencia artificial de Hume frente a alternativas
How does Hume AI compare against the rest of the voice market?
| Herramienta | Mejor para | Precio | Clasificación |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hume AI | Emotional range and API depth | $3/mes | ⭐ 4.2 |
| OnceLabs | Raw voice quality | $5/mes | ⭐ 4.7 |
| Murf | Studio editing | $29/mes | ⭐ 4.5 |
| Perorar | Escuchar documentos | $11/mes | ⭐ 4.4 |
| Descripción | Edición basada en transcripciones | $24/mes | ⭐ 4.5 |
| Jugar.ht | Tamaño de la biblioteca de voces | $39/mes | ⭐ 4.3 |
| Lovo | Video and subtitles | $24/mes | ⭐ 4.2 |
Selecciones rápidas:
- Mejor en general: Hume AI — nothing else pairs voice generation with emotion data.
- Mejor presupuesto: TTSOpenAI — free for short clips and no signup.
- Ideal para principiantes: Speechify — you press play and it just reads.
- Best for film and games: Alterado — built for performance transfer.
🎯 Alternativas a la IA de Hume
Looking for Hume AI alternatives? Here are the options worth a test:
- 🚀 TTSOpenAI: Fast browser text to speech with no account needed for short clips.
- 🎨 Murf: Studio-style editor pairing voice, video, and music on one timeline.
- 💰 Perorar: Reads articles and files aloud on any device, built for listening.
- 🔧 Descripción: Edit audio by editing the transcript, plus solid video tools.
- 🌟 OnceLabs: The closest rival on raw voice quality and cloning range.
- ⚡ Jugar.ht: Big voice library with a clean API for developers.
- 🎯 Lovo: Genny studio covers script, voice, and subtitles together.
- 💼 Lista n.°: Turns blog posts into podcast episodes with hosting included.
- 🎤 Podcast: Browser recording studio with cleanup baked in.
- 🧠 Duplicado: Talking avatars and dubbing across many languages.
- 🏢 Laboratorios WellSaid: Enterprise narration with tight brand voice control.
- 🔥 Revoicer: Emotion presets you pick from a dropdown instead of a prompt.
- 🔒 Leer el altavoz: Accessibility-first reading for websites and education platforms.
- 👶 Lector natural: Simple reader for students and anyone with a stack of PDFs.
- ⭐ Alterado: Speech-to-speech performance transfer for film and games.
- 📊 Speechelo: One-time payment voiceover tool for marketing videos.
Para ver la lista completa, consulte nuestra Alternativas a la IA de Hume guía.
⚔️ Comparación de la IA de Hume
Here is how Hume AI stacks up against each competitor:
- Hume AI frente a TTSOpenAI: Hume AI wins on emotional range; TTSOpenAI wins on speed and zero setup.
- Hume AI vs Murf: Murf has the better editor. Hume AI has the better acting.
- Hume AI vs Speechify: Speechify is for reading to you. Hume AI is for building products.
- Hume IA vs Descript: Descript edits your existing audio. Hume AI generates it from scratch.
- Hume AI frente a ElevenLabs: ElevenLabs holds the voice-quality crown; Hume AI reads and returns emotion data.
- Hume AI vs Play.ht: Similar API depth, but only Hume AI measures emotional expression.
- IA de Hume vs. Lovo: Lovo bundles subtitles and video. Hume AI goes deeper on tone.
- Hume AI frente a Listnr: Listnr publishes podcasts. Hume AI powers real time agents.
- Hume AI vs. Podcastle: Podcastle records people. Hume AI replaces the recording entirely.
- Hume IA contra Dupdub: Dupdub leads on dubbing and avatars; Hume AI leads on empathy.
- Hume AI vs WellSaid Labs: WellSaid suits locked-down brand voices. Hume AI suits expressive characters.
- Hume AI vs Revoicer: Revoicer gives you preset emotions. Hume AI takes a written voice prompt.
- Hume AI vs ReadSpeaker: ReadSpeaker serves accessibility teams. Hume AI serves product and media teams.
- Hume AI vs NaturalReader: NaturalReader is cheaper for reading. Hume AI is stronger for creating.
- Hume IA vs. Alterada: Altered transfers your performance. Hume AI invents one from a description.
- Hume IA vs Speechelo: Speechelo is a one-time buy. Hume AI is a platform with an API.
Empiece a usar Hume AI ahora
You now know how to use every major Hume AI feature:
- ✅ Octave TTS
- ✅ Interfaz de voz empática (EVI)
- ✅ API de medición de expresiones
- ✅ Voz conversacional
- ✅ Estudio de creación de texto a voz
- ✅ Empathic AI Models
- ✅ Personalidad de voz personalizada
- ✅ Análisis multimodal
Siguiente paso: Pick one feature and try it today.
La mayoría de la gente empieza con Octave TTS.
Honestly, one good voice prompt is all it takes to hear the difference.
Preguntas frecuentes
¿Cómo usar la función de texto a voz de Hume?
Sign up, open the TTS page, paste your script, then write a short voice prompt describing the speaker. Press generate, play the clip, and download the audio.
¿Para qué se utiliza Hume AI?
It generates expressive speech and measures human emotions from voice, facial expression, and text. Teams use it for agents, game characters, call centres, and media.
¿Cuánto cuesta Hume AI?
Plans run Free at $0, Starter at $3, Creator at $14, Pro at $70, Scale at $200, and Negocio at $500. Enterprise pricing is contact sales.
¿Es segura la IA de Hume?
It is a standard commercial API with documented terms. Only clone a voice you own or have written permission to use, since cloning needs just five seconds.
¿Hume AI es de código abierto?
No. The models are closed and accessed through the hosted platform or the API. Client libraries and sample code are public, but the weights are not.
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