by Dmytro Bielievtsov – Aug 25, 2024 5:31:31 AM • 8 min

How to Choose a Target Voice for Speech Synthesis

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AI voice synthesis uses artificial intelligence to generate human-like speech from text or audio inputs. This technology has a wide range of applications, including creating voiceovers for videos, generating speech for virtual assistants, producing audiobooks, and enhancing accessibility for people with speech impairments.

By choosing the right target voice, you can ensure that your message is delivered clearly and effectively. This guide will help you navigate the Respeecher Marketplace, providing step-by-step instructions for selecting and customizing the perfect voice for your needs.

Features of Respeecher Voice Marketplace

Respeecher Voice Marketplace offers a suite of features to cater to various AI voice synthesis needs:

 

Choosing the Right Voice to Convert to

If you want to convert your text or speech into one of 100+ kids' and adult voices, try Respeecher Voice Marketplace. 

Here's how you can choose the target AI voice for text-to-speech or speech-to-speech conversion:

Option A: Before you have any data to convert

You can audition Respeecher Marketplace's voices before creating your first project. To do this, you need to:

  1. Go to marketplace.respeecher.com and log in.
  2. In the menu on the right, click on the Voices tab.
  3. Scroll through the list of voices and click Play to listen to a voice sample.

Option B: When you are ready to make your first conversion

  1. Go to marketplace.respeecher.com and log in.
  2. Click Speech Synthesis.
  3. On the page that opens, pick either Text-to-Speech or Speech-to-Speech.
  4. Once the speech is recorded or uploaded, click Continue to choose a target voice. Also, read how to record a good source audio for speech-to-speech voice synthesis.
  5. Scroll through the list of available voices. Use Age, Gender, Pitch, and Nationality filters in the top right corner to filter the voices.
  6. Click Play to see if the voice works for you.
  7. If you want to change the voice settings, click the Settings icon.
    For Text-to-Speech conversion, you can choose between a few Narration styles. Don't forget to click Save to keep the changes.
    For Speech-to-Speech conversion, you can change Accent and Pitch in the corresponding sections of the pop-up window. Once you are happy with the settings, hit Save.
  8. Click the + icon under the voice of your choice. Right after this, click the icon or Go to Results button.
  9. Wait for the conversion to complete—this shouldn't take more than a minute—and click the Play icon to listen.
  10. If you aren't satisfied with the result yet, you can click on the Regenerate icon.
  11. To try other voices or pitch settings, click Add Voice and complete steps 5-9 again.
  12.  Once you are happy with the result, click the Download icon to save the recording.

 

Build with Respeecher’s AI Voices

Here are some potential use cases where AI voices can make a significant impact:

  • Virtual Assistants and Chatbots
  • E-Learning and Educational Tools
  • Accessibility Solutions
  • Customer Service
  • Gaming and Entertainment
  • Audiobooks and Podcasts
  • Telecommunications
  • Advertising and Marketing

Ready to integrate Respeecher’s AI voices into your software? Our team is here to help you explore the possibilities of API and provide guidance on implementation.

Contact us today to learn how Respeecher can elevate your project with cutting-edge voice synthesis technology.

 

Conclusion

Incorporating AI voice synthesis into your projects can significantly enhance user experience, accessibility, and engagement. Respeecher Voice Marketplace offers diverse voices and powerful customization features, making it easy to find and perfect the ideal voice for your needs.

Explore it today and experience the benefits firsthand. Take advantage of our 3-day free trial to audition and experiment with various voices. If you’re developing software, consider integrating Respeecher’s AI voices to elevate your project’s audio capabilities. Start your free trial and transform your projects with Respeecher today!


 

FAQ

Speech conversion involves transforming one voice into another or converting text into speech. This technology creates lifelike voice outputs for various applications, such as dubbing, voiceovers, and accessibility solutions.

STT (Speech-to-Text) converts spoken language into written text, while TTS (Text-to-Speech) converts written text into spoken words. Both technologies are integral to AI voice synthesis and speech recognition systems.

To convert your voice to another voice using Respeecher, upload your recorded speech to the Respeecher Voice Marketplace. Select a target AI voice from the available options, adjust the settings as needed, and initiate the conversion. You can then listen to and download the transformed voice.

Respeecher uses advanced AI algorithms to analyze and synthesize human speech. By training on large datasets of voices, it can accurately mimic the target voice's characteristics, allowing for seamless voice conversion and text-to-speech synthesis.

Glossary

STS (Speech-to-Speech)

the process of transforming one voice recording into another voice, typically for dubbing, voice cloning, voice conversion, or creating character voices.

Speech Synthesis

the artificial production of human speech. It includes converting text into spoken words using computer algorithms and AI.

TTS (Text-to-Speech)

conversion of written text into spoken language. It is used in applications such as virtual assistants, audiobooks, and accessibility tools to generate lifelike speech outputs.

Target Voice

the specific voice selected or synthesized for speech synthesis applications. It can be chosen based on gender, age, accent, and pitch.
Dmytro Bielievtsov
Dmytro Bielievtsov
CTO and Co-founder
Dmytro is a co-founder and CTO at Respeecher. He is in charge of tech and strategy. The primary focus of Respeecher is building high-fidelity voice cloning AI and promoting its adoption in multiple business verticals, as well as democratizing it for individual sound professionals and creators all over the world. Respeecher's refined synthetic speech has already showed up in major Feature films, TV projects, Video Games. It's being used by Animation studios, Localization and media agencies, in Healthcare, and other areas.
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