How to Use Realistic Text-to-Speech Software

Introduction

• Presenter: Kevin
• Topic: Using realistic text-to-speech software

Example of TTS Output

• Demonstration of a realistic-sounding text-to-speech (TTS)
• Observations: Sounds human-like, with vocal emotion and intonation

Accessing the TTS Software

• Website: Eleven Labs
• No account setup needed initially
• Features: Type text and select a voice to narrate

Free Plan Features

• Limitations on the homepage: Limited characters
• Pricing page overview
• Free Plan:
  • 10,000 characters per month (~10 minutes of speech)
  • Restrictions: Non-commercial use and attribution required

Starter Plan Features

• Starter Plan:
  • 30,000 characters per month (~30 minutes of speech)
  • Instant voice cloning: Upload a personal voice sample
  • Pricing: $1 for the first month, then $5/month

Speech Synthesis via Account

• Benefits: Larger text conversion quota
• Selecting and previewing voices
• Adjusting voice settings: Stability, clarity, and similarity enhancement
• Context-aware delivery based on text input

Customizing Voices

• Adding and designing voices
• Options: Gender, age, accent, accent strength
• Instant voice cloning: Uploading personal audio
• Example: Creating a voice for marketing campaigns

History and Downloading Speech

• History tab: View and play all generated speech samples
• Downloading speech files

Conclusion

• Potential applications in audiobooks and other media
• Quality of TTS technology: Highly realistic
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