Async (formerly Podcastle)

Async is the current name of the platform previously known as Podcastle. Its offering extends from podcast-oriented recording and editing into a broader AI audio and video workflow. Users can work with recordings, clean up sound, edit content, and create shorter assets from a longer session, making it useful for interviews and talk-based content.

Features and what they are useful for

• Record supported solo or remote-guest sessions through the recording tools.
• Edit audio or video using the available transcript, timeline, or AI-assisted workflows.
• Apply noise reduction and voice enhancement to improve a rough recording.
• Create clips, captions, and other supported outputs, with publishing resources available in the wider platform.

Who it suits

Async suits podcasters, interview creators, marketing teams, and people producing recurring spoken content. It is particularly useful when one recording should become both a long episode and several short clips. The platform's current workflow should be evaluated directly, because older Podcastle reviews may not describe the new product's interface or plans.

A practical workflow

For an interview episode, record a short test with both speakers before the full conversation. After recording, correct the transcript where names or technical terms were missed, then remove mistakes while preserving the meaning of each answer. Apply audio cleanup and listen for unnatural artifacts. Generate a short clip from a strong moment and check its beginning and ending context before publishing it separately.

Limitations and things to check

Automatic editing can remove a pause or phrase that matters, and aggressive enhancement can change how a voice sounds. Review the full output rather than only listening to a polished sample. AI-generated captions, clips, and written assets can also misrepresent a conversation if an important qualification is left out. Recording, voice generation, and distribution should follow the permissions associated with the people and material involved.

Pricing and access

Async provides starting access and paid plans, with account-dependent recording, editing, generation, and publishing capabilities. Check the current Async pricing and help guides rather than applying old Podcastle package limits. For repeated production, include storage, guest recording, transcription, exports, and clip generation in the plan comparison.

Frequently asked questions

Why is this listed under Async instead of Podcastle?

The official platform announced its rebrand to Async in 2026.

Does cleaner audio guarantee a good edit?

No. Review meaning, pacing, and context as well as noise reduction before distributing the result.

Official sources

Async (formerly Podcastle) official website · Official product guide · Official product guide