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Can I slow down the audio voice selected in Storyline 360?
I am using one of the audio voice pre-loaded in Storyline 360 and it seems they are all speaking very fast. Is there a way to slow their speech?
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 of the new features 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.
Launch the Articulate 360 desktop app on your computer to take advantage of this update, and click the Update button next to Storyline 360. You'll find our step-by-step instructions here.
Please let me know if you need additional help!
Hi everyone!
This is currently being worked on! I don't have an ETA on when this will be shipped but I'll be sure to update this thread when it's ready to go. Thank you all for advocating for this feature.
Lauren,
We are getting ready to make a decision on investing in the WellSaid AI text to voice product and would like to know what might be changing in the near future in Storyline in regards to text to voice changes. Can you provide an update??
Therese
Hi Lauren,
While you may not have all the details, could you provide a general scope? And also, is this projected for sometime this year? First or second half? Thanks!
Jason
Please please address this issue!
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Here hoping for an update too! I just discovered the text to speech when I upgraded and LOVE it - the voices are pretty darn good. But I'm getting so much feedback that it's too fast.
Up vote! It would also be great if the voices responded to punctuation like question marks, or emphasized bold words, etc.
We also want to adjust the text-to-speech speed. But where can we request this?
This would also be my request.
It would be very helpfull and time saving if I could be able to finetune the speed of the voice.
I think my students would be able to understand my courses better if I could adjust the speed and articulations of the voice.
I think it is a great feature but not good enough yet.
Hi Raymond!
Thanks for popping in to share your thoughts. As I mentioned to Jaap, this conversation is attached to the feature request so you're in the right place to get any updates :)
I wanted to be sure to welcome you to E-Learning Heroes too!
Hi Jaap and welcome to E-Learning Heroes :)
You are always welcome to share your ideas/suggestions directly with our team here.
This request has been filed and this conversation is attached, so you're in the right place to get any updates that we have to share.
Hi Alicia!
Thanks for your question! You're not alone--we've seen other requests for the ability to adjust the text-to-speech speed, and we're tracking the popularity of this request. I'll add your feedback to our report!
For now, you can use punctuation, such as commas and semicolons, when you want to insert brief pauses. If you need longer pauses, convert your text to speech, then open the clip in the built-in audio editor and insert silence where it's needed.
hi
anything happened with this important request ?
Add another one. The speed for TTS is way too fast for anyone to understand. The pace of the course can be controlled by the user anyway. Why spend all the resources on something they can already do?
Hi all!
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback on why this feature would be beneficial to you.
Although I do not have an ETA, our team is currently working on this feature, and we will be sure to update the thread when it's ready!
EXCELLENT!!
Thank you,
Patricia
Thanks Colleen! You're in the right place for updates when we have them to share :)
I haven't yet upgraded to SL360, but am considering it. Would love the option for learners to adjust playback speed, like they can in many audiobook players, and many web players. (.75x, 1x, 1.25x, etc)
I agree. please allow a way to slow down voices in text to speech. Thank you very much for improving the voices so much!
Feature request sent. This is a pretty critical need if we are going to make use of the text to speech tool.
The reading is too fast, there needs to be a way to control the speed. Please make sure it is added to the next feature.
