Chat with Audio

You recorded your doctor's appointment where they explained your treatment plan. Now you're home trying to remember the details. Was it 10mg or 15mg? Twice daily or three times? With food or without? You could listen to the hour-long recording again, but finding that specific part takes forever.

There's a better way. Instead of scrubbing through audio, you could just chat with your recording. "What dosage did the doctor recommend?" "When should I take it?" "What were the side effects mentioned?" Get instant answers without listening to the entire recording again.

The Problem with Audio Recordings

Audio is everywhere now. Voice memos for reminders. Recorded lectures for studying. Meeting recordings for work. Interview recordings for projects. Podcast downloads for learning. But finding information in audio is frustrating.

You can't skim audio like you skim text. You have to listen in real-time. A 1-hour recording takes 1 hour to review completely. Even at 2x speed, that's 30 minutes just to find one specific detail.

Students record lectures to review later, but then face hours of playback trying to find the explanation of a specific concept. You know the professor explained it, but when? 15 minutes in? 35 minutes? You start scrubbing through the recording, wasting time.

People record important conversations-doctor visits, legal consultations, job interviews-to remember details. But weeks later when you need specific information, finding it means listening to the entire recording or guessing where it might be.

Voice notes pile up. "Remember to..." recordings accumulate on your phone. You know you recorded something important but which note was it? You start playing them one by one, hoping to find the right one.

Podcast listeners face this too. You heard a great tip or recommendation in an episode. Days later you want to reference it, but which episode? What timestamp? Without show notes, you're lost.

The Alternative: Chat with Your Audio

What if you could just ask your audio recordings questions? Upload them, then chat naturally. The AI has listened to everything and can answer any question about the content.

"What did the doctor say about side effects?" Instant answer with timestamp. "When is the assignment due according to the lecture?" Done. "What book was recommended in that podcast?" Found immediately. "What was decided about the budget?" Extracted from the meeting recording.

The Drive AI makes this possible. Upload any audio file and start chatting. No listening to hours of recordings. No scrubbing through timestamps. Just natural questions in plain English.

How It Actually Works

You upload your audio file. The AI transcribes the entire recording, identifies different speakers, understands the topics discussed, recognizes key moments and decisions, and maps the conversation flow. Then you chat naturally, like texting someone who attended the same meeting or lecture.

Example: Doctor's Appointment

You: "What medication did the doctor prescribe?"

AI: "The doctor prescribed Metformin 500mg tablets. She said to start with one tablet twice daily with meals (breakfast and dinner). After two weeks, if you're tolerating it well, increase to two tablets in the morning and one at dinner. This was discussed around the 8:15 mark in your recording."

You: "What side effects should I watch for?"

AI: "She mentioned several potential side effects at 10:30: Most common is stomach upset or nausea, especially in the first few weeks (taking it with food helps reduce this). Some people experience diarrhea initially. Rare but serious: lactic acidosis symptoms include unusual tiredness, severe stomach pain, difficulty breathing - if you experience these, stop the medication and call immediately. She emphasized that most people tolerate it well after the initial adjustment period."

You: "When do I need to come back?"

AI: "She scheduled your follow-up for 6 weeks from now (mentioned at 22:40). At that appointment, they'll check your blood sugar levels and see how you're responding to the medication. She also said to call sooner if you have concerns or significant side effects. The receptionist at 25:15 mentioned they'd send you an appointment reminder."

Medical information you can reference anytime.

Example: College Lecture

You: "What did the professor say about the exam format?"

AI: "The exam details were covered at 42:15. It's a 2-hour exam with three sections: 40 multiple choice questions (40% of grade), 3 short answer questions (30%), and 1 essay question (30%). You can choose your essay topic from 3 provided options. The professor emphasized at 43:50 that the essay should reference at least 3 concepts from class and include specific examples. No notes or books allowed, but you'll get a formula sheet for the math portions."

You: "Which chapters will it cover?"

AI: "She specified at 44:30 that the exam covers Chapters 6 through 11. She particularly emphasized Chapter 8 on statistical inference and Chapter 10 on hypothesis testing, saying these are 'core concepts' that will definitely appear on the exam. At 45:20, a student asked about Chapter 5, and she confirmed it won't be on this exam - that material was covered on the midterm."

You: "Did she recommend any study strategies?"

AI: "Yes, at 46:40 she gave several tips: Review the practice problems at the end of each chapter (many exam questions will be similar), focus on understanding concepts rather than memorizing formulas, form study groups to quiz each other, attend the review session next Tuesday at 3pm in the usual classroom, use office hours if you need clarification on anything. She specifically said at 48:10 that students who do practice problems typically score 15-20% higher."

Never miss lecture details again.

Example: Job Interview

You: "What salary range did they mention?"

AI: "The hiring manager discussed compensation at 28:45. She said the role is budgeted at $75,000-$85,000 depending on experience. She mentioned at 29:20 that there's also an annual bonus structure of 10-15% based on performance, plus equity options after the first year. When you asked about benefits at 30:10, she said health insurance starts day one, 4 weeks PTO, 401k with 4% company match, and $1,500 annual professional development budget."

You: "What were their concerns about my background?"

AI: "At 18:30, the interviewer mentioned they're looking for someone with more direct management experience. You've led projects but haven't formally managed a team. She asked how you'd handle that transition. At 35:15, she also asked about your availability to travel, noting the role requires 25% travel for client meetings. She seemed positive about your technical skills though - she specifically said at 22:40 that your portfolio was 'exactly what we're looking for.'"

You: "What are the next steps?"

AI: "She outlined the process at 52:10: They're interviewing 5 candidates this week and next. Final decision by end of next week. If selected, you'll have a second interview with the VP and a team member, probably via video call. She said at 53:30 to expect to hear either way within 10 business days, and she'll email you directly. She also mentioned at 54:00 that they're hoping to have someone start within 4-6 weeks."

Important details for follow-up.

Example: Podcast Episode

You: "What book did they recommend?"

AI: "The guest recommended three books during the conversation. At 23:15, he mentioned 'Atomic Habits' by James Clear as the best book on behavior change. At 47:30, he talked about 'Deep Work' by Cal Newport for productivity strategies. At 1:02:50, he called 'The Obstacle is the Way' by Ryan Holiday life-changing for his mindset. He said if you only read one, start with Atomic Habits because it's the most immediately actionable."

You: "What was their morning routine?"

AI: "She detailed her morning routine at 35:20. Wakes at 5:30am, immediately drinks 16oz water. 5:45-6:15am: meditation or journaling, alternating days. 6:15-7:00am: workout (running 3 days, strength training 2 days, yoga on weekends). 7:00-7:30am: breakfast while reviewing her top 3 priorities for the day. No phone or email until 8am. She emphasized at 37:40 that the no-phone rule was game-changing for her mental clarity."

You: "Did they mention any tools or apps?"

AI: "Yes, several productivity tools came up: At 19:45, he mentioned using Notion for all note-taking and project management. At 41:20, he praised Toggl for time tracking to understand where his time actually goes. At 55:10, he recommended Freedom app for blocking distracting websites during focus time. At 1:08:30, he said Readwise is essential for retaining information from books and articles."

Extract value from hours of content in seconds.

Example: Meeting with Advisor

You: "What did my advisor say about my thesis timeline?"

AI: "Your advisor discussed the timeline at 12:30. She thinks you're on track but suggested moving faster on Chapter 3. Ideally, you'd have a complete draft of Chapters 1-3 by December 15th for her to review over winter break. She mentioned at 14:20 that spring semester gets busy with teaching, so having your full draft done by March 1st would keep you on schedule for May defense. She emphasized at 16:40 that the IRB approval for your study needs to happen in the next 2 weeks or it could delay everything."

You: "What changes did she want me to make?"

AI: "Several revision notes at 8:15: In Chapter 1, she wants more literature on recent studies (past 3 years), especially international research. At 10:40, she said Chapter 2's methodology section needs more detail on your sampling strategy and why you chose those specific parameters. At 18:50, she questioned one of your research questions, suggesting it might be too broad and you should narrow the focus. She'll send detailed written feedback by email within a week (mentioned at 22:10)."

You: "When do I meet with her next?"

AI: "She proposed meeting again in 3 weeks at 26:40, which would be the week before Thanksgiving. She suggested you send her updated chapters at least 3 days before so she has time to review. She also mentioned at 27:30 that you can email her questions anytime and she typically responds within 48 hours. Office hours are Tuesdays 2-4pm if you need to drop by."

Academic guidance you can reference later.

Why Chat is Better Than Listening

Save massive time. Get answers in 10 seconds instead of listening to hour-long recordings.

No timestamp hunting. Don't scrub through audio hoping to find the right moment. Just ask.

Multiple answers at once. Ask several questions in a row. Each answer comes with the timestamp if you want to hear it.

Remember everything. Never forget important details from conversations, lectures, or meetings.

Works across recordings. Ask questions about information across multiple audio files simultaneously.

Speaker identification. "What did Dr. Smith say?" vs "What did I say?" The AI knows who said what.

Summarization. "Summarize this meeting" or "What were the key points?" Get overviews without full playback.

Who Uses This

Medical Patients: Chat with doctor appointment recordings, remember medication instructions, understand treatment plans, recall symptoms discussed.

Students: Chat with lecture recordings, find specific concepts explained, review before exams, catch details you missed in class.

Job Seekers: Chat with interview recordings, remember questions asked, recall details for follow-up, prepare for second interviews.

Professionals: Chat with meeting recordings, track decisions made, find action items, recall client requirements.

Podcasters: Chat with episode recordings, find quotable moments, create show notes, reference past content.

Journalists: Chat with interview recordings, extract quotes, verify facts, find specific statements.

Researchers: Chat with interview data, analyze responses, identify themes, extract specific answers.

Anyone recording audio: Voice memos, lectures, consultations, depositions, testimonies, conferences, webinars, training sessions.

Getting Started

Upload any audio file to The Drive AI. The AI transcribes and analyzes it in minutes. Start chatting naturally. Ask questions about anything discussed. Get instant answers with exact timestamps.

No transcription fees. No manual note-taking. Just upload and chat.

Works with any audio: MP3, M4A, WAV, voice memos, meeting recordings, lectures, interviews, podcasts.

Privacy: Your recordings stay private. End-to-end encryption. Never used for training. Never shared. You control everything.

Pricing: Free tier available. Pay only for what you use. No subscriptions. Cancel anytime.

The Bottom Line

Audio recordings capture important information, but finding specific details means listening to everything again. Scrubbing through recordings wastes time. Important details get forgotten.

Chat offers a better alternative. Upload your audio, ask questions naturally, get instant answers with timestamps. Works with any recording.

Stop wasting time listening to full recordings. Start chatting with your audio.

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