Ovation 2.3 Out Now!

New Scenario: Therapy Session

Ovation now includes a Therapy Session scenario, allowing you to sharpen your therapeutic skills by working with AI-powered virtual clients across multiple sessions.

You'll have access to detailed session histories and evolving client responses, making it possible to:

• Practice evidence-based interventions
• Track meaningful improvements in client well-being
• Build your clinical intuition in a realistic, risk-free environment

Whether you're a counseling student or a seasoned professional, this scenario offers an invaluable space to practice and grow.

⚡ Real-Time AI Streaming

Say goodbye to waiting for long AI responses to load! With Version 2.3, all AI responses now stream word-by-word into the application.

Previously, a 50-word response would take approximately 8–10 seconds before the avatar started speaking. With our new streaming approach, it has been shortened to ~2 seconds.

AI-generated feedback is also now streamed to the application, enabling you to start evaluating your performance immediately after it ends.

🧠 Smarter AI Model (Now Powered by GPT-4.1)

We’ve upgraded Ovation to OpenAI’s latest model, GPT-4.1, bringing several major improvements:

• Faster and smarter AI responses
• Better adherence to custom instructions in Scenario Modifiers
• Stronger coherence over longer recordings

This upgrade makes every interaction feel even more natural and tailored to your learning needs.

More Improvements You'll Notice

• Updated Review Menu: Feedback now appears as it streams in, making it easier to digest.
• Language Tutoring Enhancements: Your AI tutor now remembers previous sessions, offering more personalized language learning progression.
• Avatar Voices: Scenarios with multiple avatars now use upgraded voices, keeping conversations fluid and natural.
• Overall Reliability: AI responses are even more consistent and reliable than before.

Easier Organization Onboarding

Getting started with Ovation just got even easier! We’ve launched a new Introduction to Ovation playlist on YouTube. In it, Ovation customer and university professor Frank Bergdoll walks you through everything from setting up an organization account to customizing student assignments. Perfect for administrators and instructors alike.

Coming Soon...

Here's a peek at what’s around the corner:

• New Scenarios: Podcast, Sermon, Press Conference, Examine Witness, Opening/Closing Argument, Take the Stand
• New Venues: Podcast Studio, Church, Press Room, Courtroom
• Avatar Customization: Set custom names for your avatars
• Enhanced Speech Assignments for Organizations: Customize set imports, tools, handhelds, and audience settings

Interested in bringing Ovation to your college or university? New organizations can try it free for 30 days. Learn more and book a trial today.