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Text-to-speech in Rise 360
Hello everyone, please how can i add text-to-speech in rise 360?
- JohnCooper-be3cCommunity Member
Hi - came across this post and thought I would chip in.
We had a client who wanted to be able to choose from a range of voices for their VO. Plus they had a lot of mnemonics they wanted to specify precise pronunciations for, so we built a simple tool in Storyline that looked a bit like this:
You just key in the text you want converting to voice (including any SSML for specific pronunciation), select the voice, adjust the pace on the slider and then click 'Convert'. The JavaScript code calls Microsoft Azure AI Speech Services (which is where the range of voices come from) and (a) reads out the text using the selected voice (b) offers an mp3 file for download.
Microsoft Azure is a truly great set of tools. You get a LOT of free credits and is very inexpensive to use. We use this tool all the time now and still haven't exceeded our free allowance.
Oh, by the way, there are a huge number of languages available in Azure.
I know this doesn't address the RISE requests here, but if anyone is interested in learning how to create this tool, we could easily run a virtual workshop??
- JoseGomesFerreiCommunity Member
Please add me to the list too. This functionality, if available in several languages, including Portuguese, would offer a saving of time in the production and inclusion of audio in e-learning content. Thanks
- JonnaCainCommunity Member
Please add me to the list as well. I am amazed this feature isn't already available in Rise since it is in Storyline.
- CanucksAutismNeCommunity Member
Please add us, too. Thank you.
- TammiMooreCommunity Member
Can you advise me on how to export the MP3 audio file from SL360. I was having trouble locating that option.
Thank you.
I'm happy to help with that, Tammi. There are several ways to export audio clips from a Storyline 360 project. You can use one of the methods outlined in the article below.
Let me know if you encounter other issues, and I'd be more than happy to assist further!
- TammiMooreCommunity Member
There is mention of a work around suing SL360. Building a course in Storyline and importing it defeats the whole purpose of working in Rise. Is that the work around or is there something I am missing?
You are correct about the Storyline block workaround, Tammi. Another option that Dena has suggested in this thread is to use a media block instead. Here's how to do that:
- Use Storyline to create your text-to-speech and export it as an MP3 audio.
- Insert the MP3 audio into an audio block in your Rise 360 course
- An optional step is to add an image as a background to your audio block.
I also added your voice to the feature request to support text-to-speech in Rise so we can notify you when it becomes available. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have additional questions!
- Henrik-VærumHøgCommunity Member
I would also like the TTS.
In our company we make training i Danish and English, but i am not able to do the English VO, by my self.
So i would like a lot, this feature.
I will use the method above until then.Hello Henrik,
I appreciate you sharing your use case with us. Adding text-to-speech audio in English for non-English speakers is definitely a plus! We are continuing to gather votes for this request to assist our product team in prioritization. I've added your vote.
I'm glad the workaround is effective for you. Let me know if I can assist with anything else.
- NancyDome-3f3a7Community Member
Please add me to the list as well. Not having that ability very much limits what we can do with Rise.
Hi Nancy,
Thanks for your feedback! I've shared your comments with our developers.
- HeatherDelaC373Community Member
For myself, I find it easier to absorb material if I can READ it and LISTEN to it. For that reason, I like to give my learners the option of listening to the material that I've provided in writing.
- SamanthaKelly-aCommunity Member
I think it is important to remember that everyone learns differently - some through listening, watching, reading, and others may be hands on learners.
While text-to-speech isn't necessarily a requirement, it is nice to have when you want to include audio but not record a narration.
Slowing down the learning process or making them pay attention to the explanation? Most learners, especially adults try to speed through the learning processes because they feel they will get the most learning out of "just doing it", but from my experience, that is not always the case and at times, they miss a lot of key points.
- CaryGlenn1Super Hero
That sounds like you are arguing that learning styles exist and that is just not true.
TTS won't solve learners trying to get through a course as fast as possible. To solve that problem you need to make the learning more useful, engaging, or practical. TTS won't get away from the info dump of too corporate training courses.
- SamanthaKelly-aCommunity Member
You're saying there's not different learning styles? Just based on what I have learned along the way, there are at least 5 that I have encountered but some would argue there are 7 or 8 different learning styles.
I totally agree that TTS won't solve the issue of learners trying to speed through the course, I am just saying that having it would be beneficial to those who prefer it over recordings.