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Description
Bland Speech v3 is an innovative text-to-speech model that aims to generate voice audio that closely resembles that of a human, particularly in contexts like phone calls where overly polished speech may come off as inauthentic. This model captures essential human elements such as breathing, stutters, pauses, laughter, and throat-clearing by utilizing performance tags that are acted out rather than simply read. Users have the option to input their own scripts or utilize the Director feature to outline a conversation, allowing Bland to craft the dialogue, timing, and delivery prior to speech generation. Additionally, it offers voice cloning capabilities: a quick clone can be made from approximately 10 seconds of audio, whereas professional-grade cloning requires 30 minutes or more of verified audio, with users affirming that each voice belongs to them. Bland Speech can be accessed via a web studio and a single /v1/speak API endpoint, which employs bearer-key authentication for security. Audio is streamed through HTTP chunked transfer or WebSocket, returning PCM16 WAV files at a sample rate of 44.1 kHz, ensuring high-quality output for diverse applications. This versatility makes Bland Speech an essential tool for developers looking to enhance their audio experiences.
Description
Google Cloud's Text-to-Speech API has unveiled Chirp 3, a feature that allows users to develop custom voice models by utilizing their own high-quality audio recordings. This innovation streamlines the process of generating unique voices for audio synthesis via the Cloud Text-to-Speech API, catering to both streaming and long-form text applications. Due to safety protocols, access to this voice cloning feature is limited to select users, and those interested in gaining access must reach out to the sales team for inclusion on the allowed list. The Instant Custom Voice capability supports a variety of languages, such as English (US), Spanish (US), and French (Canada), ensuring a broad reach for users. Moreover, this service is operational across multiple Google Cloud regions and offers a range of supported output formats, including LINEAR16, OGG_OPUS, PCM, ALAW, MULAW, and MP3, depending on the chosen API method. As voice technology continues to evolve, the possibilities for personalized audio experiences are expanding rapidly.
API Access
Has API
API Access
Has API
Integrations
Amazon Connect
Bland AI
Cal.com
Calendly
Five9
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform
GitHub
Google Cloud Text-to-Speech
Google Colab
HubSpot CRM
Integrations
Amazon Connect
Bland AI
Cal.com
Calendly
Five9
Gemini Enterprise Agent Platform
GitHub
Google Cloud Text-to-Speech
Google Colab
HubSpot CRM
Pricing Details
$0.11 per minute
Free Trial
Free Version
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
Free Version
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Deployment
Web-Based
On-Premises
iPhone App
iPad App
Android App
Windows
Mac
Linux
Chromebook
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Customer Support
Business Hours
Live Rep (24/7)
Online Support
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Types of Training
Training Docs
Webinars
Live Training (Online)
In Person
Vendor Details
Company Name
Bland AI
Founded
2023
Country
United States
Website
www.bland.ai/speech
Vendor Details
Company Name
Founded
1998
Country
United States
Website
cloud.google.com/text-to-speech/docs/chirp3-instant-custom-voice
Product Features
Product Features
Text to Speech
API
Adjust Speaking Rate / Pitch
Audio Optimization
Custom Lexicons
Different Voice Choices
Multi-Language Support
Synchronize Speech