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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!
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I'd like to chime in on this as well...was asked today when doing a demo if it was possible to slow it down. Would be a great feature - also, more voice choices.
Yes to more voice choices.
Thanks, in advance,
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Aaah! So sad this feature does not yet exist. I would like to not only slow down/speed up the voice but have the ability to insert voice fluctuations. I tried using italics hoping it would make a difference but it didn't. I'd be great to be able to use characters for that, an __ for a pause, ! for emphasis, etc.
Please add speed controls for audio/video. Each time we as developers have to step outside Articulate to achieve something, usually with an Adobe tool, it makes it more enticing to switch to Captivate.
Hi, we would also like to have the function to 'slow down' audio. Count us in for the vote! Thank you :-)
Just adding my name to this growing list. It would be a tremendous feature!
allow us to adjust the speed please
Adding my name to the list. I am an online developer and a client requested for our students to have this option. Agreed with the comments for all students, English speaking and non-English speaking, or is not the students first language can be difficult in any language -- so the need to find that happy medium for all. Please and thank you.
I want to add a point. I am developing technical training in the US for world wide use. Because I have training on servers located in Germany, euro privacy laws apply. As a result company policy is not to use any live human voices so that's out. I am getting feedback on the Articulate 360 TTS used in my modules like this on received today from our office in India.
"Slow down narrative especially in later part as it will be easier for people to follow and digest, especially those who are not well versed with use of English."
For people who speak English as a second language, most of my learners, it is a real problem I need to solve.
Hi Alicia: We have been requesting this feature improvement for some time. Hopefully, another voice will make an impact. Thanks for posting!
A feature allowing adjustments to the speed of the voice would be beneficial.
