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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

Hume AI has unveiled Octave, an innovative text-to-speech platform that utilizes advanced language model technology to deeply understand and interpret word context, allowing it to produce speech infused with the right emotions, rhythm, and cadence. Unlike conventional TTS systems that simply vocalize text, Octave mimics the performance of a human actor, delivering lines with rich expression tailored to the content being spoken. Users are empowered to create a variety of unique AI voices by submitting descriptive prompts, such as "a skeptical medieval peasant," facilitating personalized voice generation that reflects distinct character traits or situational contexts. Moreover, Octave supports the adjustment of emotional tone and speaking style through straightforward natural language commands, enabling users to request changes like "speak with more enthusiasm" or "whisper in fear" for precise output customization. This level of interactivity enhances user experience by allowing for a more engaging and immersive auditory experience.

API Access

Has API

API Access

Has API

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Integrations

Amazon Connect
Bland AI
Cal.com
Calendly
Five9
Genesys Cloud CX
HubSpot CRM
Hume AI
Make
NiCE CXone Mpower
Notion
Pipedream
Salesforce
Slack
Talkdesk
Twilio
Zapier
iMessage

Integrations

Amazon Connect
Bland AI
Cal.com
Calendly
Five9
Genesys Cloud CX
HubSpot CRM
Hume AI
Make
NiCE CXone Mpower
Notion
Pipedream
Salesforce
Slack
Talkdesk
Twilio
Zapier
iMessage

Pricing Details

$0.11 per minute
Free Trial
Free Version

Pricing Details

$3 per month
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

Hume AI

Founded

2021

Country

United States

Website

www.hume.ai/blog/octave-the-first-text-to-speech-model-that-understands-what-its-saying

Product Features

Product Features

Text to Speech

API
Adjust Speaking Rate / Pitch
Audio Optimization
Custom Lexicons
Different Voice Choices
Multi-Language Support
Synchronize Speech

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