Are there really any good text to speech software out there?

KingShizL

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I have seen quite a few TTS software and none really cut it.
I am considering speechelo or synthesys but they seem a bit pricey. What are your recommendations. One that can get the job done effectively without a robotic sound, more human.

I need this because I would like to start a YouTube channel but I have a weird accent that might not go smoothly with viewers from the US and UK.

 

minniemouse

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You can check out this thread:

https://www.blackhatworld.com/seo/method-get-human-like-text-to-speech-voices.1246556/
However, I heard Youtube will not allow TTS video to be monetised.

 

KingShizL

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minniemouse said:

However, I heard Youtube will not allow TTS video to be monetised.

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What? Is that true

 

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theRevolt

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KingShizL said:

What? Is that true

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Yes and no. You see some that were successful but most won't be as you can clearly tell its BS quality and YT knows well enough then that someone just copied some content and used TTS.

You can look at Google and Amazon's offer, but of course, paid (unless you used the 12-month trial & free credit and it is enough for you).

 

natifico

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There are applications that change your voice, there are a lot of them, including free ones. I recommend using Audition for voice recording. but ofcourse its dont help with accent. just a little bit ) But if you're really worried about your English try:
https://www.techradar.com/news/the-best-free-text-to-speech-software#1-balabolka

1. Balabolka
2. Natural Reader
3. Panopreter Basic
4. WordTalk
5. Zabaware Text-to-Speech Reader

Not sure about HQ voice after rec. But its free. Hope i help you!

 

pabitra111

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1. Balabolka
2. Natural Reader
3. Panopreter Basic
4. WordTalk
5. Zabaware Text-to-Speech Reader

 

sikandar

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Try IBM Watson Text to Speech engine.
Check the demo here

https://text-to-speech-demo.ng.bluemix.net/

 

HustleTong

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Most of those voiceovers aren't being accepted by YT. Might get lucky.