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Linux Matters
Searching for a New Voice
Jun 11, 2024
Hosts discuss creating voice clones with open-source tools, transitioning to privacy-focused search engine Kagi, and judging a coding contest using Scratch. Sponsored by Kolide for secure device access and Tailscale for easy network creation.
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- Utilizing Piper Recording Studio and LJ format improved voice quality for Mycroft AI voice generation.
- Transitioning to Kaji search engine offers ad-free, privacy-focused searching with personalized results.
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Creating a Cloned Voice
The podcast discusses how the host recreated their voice using open-source tools after discovering that their voice from a previous project did not meet modern quality standards. They utilized a tool called Piper Recording Studio, which allowed them to record numerous sentences to generate better quality voice data. By using the LJ format, derived from Linda Johnson's work, they converted audio clips into text files for training data, achieving significant improvements in voice quality.
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