In January 2013, Amazon acquired Ivona Software. The immediate goal was to power Alexa’s voice. But soon, Amazon rebranded and integrated Ivona’s engine into (launched November 2016).
If you spent any time online in the early 2010s watching explainer videos, e-learning modules, or tech reviews on YouTube, you know the voice. You may not have known its name, but your ears remember it: . old ivona eric new
Getting the is straightforward and legal, though not free. In January 2013, Amazon acquired Ivona Software
The phrase primarily refers to the evolution of the popular "Eric" text-to-speech (TTS) voice , which transitioned from being a signature product of the company Ivona Software to a modern AI asset integrated into platforms like Amazon Polly and various community-driven RVC (Retrieval-based Voice Conversion) models . The Legacy of "Old" Ivona Eric If you spent any time online in the
If you purchased Ivona Reader or Ivona TTS Engine (discontinued around 2014), you can re-download installers from your original purchase email or backup.
The comparison between the and the new (now part of Amazon's Polly) highlights a significant shift in natural-sounding text-to-speech technology. The Legacy: Old IVONA (Classic)
: You can still find him on specialized sites like Vjennade or through the ReadSpeaker demo portal, which maintains many of the older "retired" high-quality voices. Summary of Legacy Feature Old Ivona Eric (2008-2017) New/Legacy Access (2024+) Origin IVONA Software (Poland) Amazon Polly / Community Archives Primary Use Professional TTS & GoAnimate Nostalgic YouTube content & AI Clones Status Retired from official sale Available via APKs or AI Voice Platforms