Customizing Speech Synthesis
Last updated October 31, 2023
The speech synthesis feature in Vocode offers a myriad of customization options to ensure the generated speech aligns with your brand voice and communicates your message effectively. This guide will walk you through the process of customizing speech synthesis on the Vocode platform to meet your specific requirements.
Prerequisites:
- A Vocode account
- Basic understanding of Vocode’s speech synthesis feature
Steps:
- Log In to Your Vocode Account:
- Visit Vocode's official website and log in to your account.
- Navigate to the Speech Synthesis Section:
- Once logged in, click on the "Speech Synthesis" tab on the left-hand menu.
- Input Text for Synthesis:
- In the provided text box, input the text you wish to convert to speech.
- Choose a Voice:
- Select a voice from the available options that best suits your brand or message.
- Consider the demographic and preferences of your audience when choosing a voice.
- Adjust Voice Settings:
- Customize the pitch, speed, and volume of the voice to achieve the desired tone and pace.
- Experiment with different settings to find the perfect balance.
- Apply SSML (Speech Synthesis Markup Language):
- Utilize SSML tags to add pauses, emphasize words, or adjust the pronunciation.
- Refer to Vocode’s SSML documentation for guidance on how to use SSML tags effectively.
- Preview the Speech Output:
- Click on the “Preview” button to listen to the synthesized speech.
- Adjust any settings or SSML tags based on the preview to improve the output.
- Create Voice Profiles (if applicable):
- If Vocode supports it, create voice profiles to save and reuse your custom settings for future projects.
- Name your voice profiles descriptively for easy identification.
- Save or Export the Speech File:
- Once satisfied with the speech output, save or export the audio file for use in your campaigns.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to save or export the file.
- Implement in Your Campaigns:
- Utilize the synthesized speech in your automated calling campaigns or other applications.
- Monitor the effectiveness and user reactions to the synthesized speech and make adjustments as needed.
- Seek Additional Help:
- For further customization or troubleshooting, visit the Vocode Help Center.
- Contact Vocode support for personalized assistance with speech synthesis.
Customizing speech synthesis allows for a more personalized and engaging user experience. By taking advantage of the customization options available in Vocode, you can ensure that the synthesized speech aligns well with your brand and effectively communicates your message. For further assistance or advanced customization options, feel free to visit our Help Center or contact our support team.
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