Generative audio now spans production-ready TTS, high‑fidelity voice cloning, automatic transcription, music/SFX generation, and real‑time voice agents. As major platform overhauls and rival releases have accelerated model quality and deployment in 2024–2026, the category has shifted from experimental demos to integrated tooling for creators, contact centers, healthcare, and media production. Key categories: AI Music Creation Tools (AI-assisted composition, sample/SFX libraries, MIDI/topline generation), Voice Synthesis and Transcription (expressive TTS, speaker cloning, speech‑to‑text), and Text‑to‑Speech Tools (multilingual dubbing, developer APIs, low‑latency streaming). Representative tools: ElevenLabs (production-grade expressive TTS, voice cloning, transcription and voice enhancement); Murf AI (studio-style TTS, dubbing and developer APIs with many voices); Podcastle/Async (an all‑in‑one spoken‑word studio for recording, editing, dubbing, clipping and cloning); Evoke Music/Amadeus Code (AI sound generation, curated music and SFX libraries, MIDI/topline tools); OpenCall AI, ZenCall.ai and Simple Phones (real‑time AI phone agents and HIPAA‑aware automation for bookings and customer workflows); and Krisp (noise cancellation, real‑time transcription, meeting notes and accent conversion). Trends to watch: tighter integration of speech models with LLMs for conversational voice agents, improved multi‑language dubbing and low‑latency streaming APIs, production-grade editing and isolation tools, and growing focus on compliance, consent, and deepfake detection. When evaluating tools, prioritize the combination of audio quality, latency, language/support, editing workflow, API flexibility, and legal/compliance features relative to your use case.