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Adding more computer voices to Text-to-Speech
Hi,
I'd like to know if there's a way to add custom computer voices to A360 text-to speech, besides what is already available.
I'm looking for more natural voices and I've found a few I'd like t...
Hi, everyone!
I have some great news to share. We just released another update for Storyline 360. In Update 83, we’ve included important fixes and new features!
One enhanced feature we’ve included:
Unlock new possibilities for text-to-speech audio. Use speech synthesis markup language (SSML) to adjust the speaking rate, modify pronunciation, emphasize words, add pauses, and more.
To take advantage of this update, launch the Articulate 360 desktop app on your computer, and click the Update button next to Storyline 360. You'll find our step-by-step instructions here!
I agree. We need more natural sounding voices. Natural sounding voices is determining factor for me. I may need to create projects outside of Storyline if this is not resolved.
Stacey I actually discovered that using the voice generator feature with articulate, even if the voices were more natural, it’s not worth it. Because for pronunciations you have to change the way words are spelled, but that also changes the closed captioning. It is A huge hassle to adjust those back-and-forth. It’s easier just to use a third-party tool for the voiceover and the automated captions in articulate. I use speechelo, it’s a one time fee of $29, and the main voice Joey is very natural!
