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Text to Speech SSML tag
Hi,
I would like to know if it is possible to tune the articulates TTS voices using the SSML markup tags that are defined by Speech Synthesis Markup Language (SSML) Version 1.1, W3C Recommendation...
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 see lots of different requests going on here, but I might have a solution for you, but it requires going to the source that Storyline uses, Amazon Polly. To make things a bit simpler, I’ve created an application that addresses many of the things here:
- Adjust the overall speed of your files with one setting
- Adjust the overall pause duration for commas
- Add your own SSML to get more finer nuanced, naturally sounding results and as necessary, correct the pronunciation of words
- Neural voices
- Batch process your files
Here’s what you do:
- Get an Amazon Polly account (yes, there is some cost involved but doesn’t seem that prohibitive) (https://aws.amazon.com/polly/)
- Save your scripts as separate files (MS-Word or Text)
- Download HeroVoice TTS from the Microsoft Windows Store (fully functioning 15-day free trial)
- Encode your files with HeroVoice TTS – apply a global setting for speed and even comma duration so your files are consistent.
- Select the voice you want – these are the same as you’ll find in Storyline today including Neural voices (which aren’t currently available in Storyline)
- Load each audio file into Storyline
