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 Duration 14 hours

Course Outline

Introduction to Speech Synthesis and Voice Cloning

  • An overview of Text-to-Speech (TTS) and neural voice synthesis
  • Voice cloning versus speech generation: distinct use cases and boundaries
  • Key models: Tacotron, WaveNet, FastSpeech, and VITS

Working with Commercial Platforms

  • Utilising ElevenLabs and Resemble AI
  • Creating, cloning, and editing voices
  • Accessing APIs and managing Text-to-Speech workflows

Building with Open-Source Tools

  • Installing and configuring Coqui TTS
  • Training custom voices and managing datasets
  • Generating speech with precise control over pitch, speed, and emotion

Data Preparation and Voice Dataset Management

  • Collecting and refining voice samples
  • Segmenting, labelling, and aligning transcripts
  • Ethical sourcing and securing voice consent

Application Integration

  • Embedding TTS capabilities into websites and applications
  • Developing IVR systems and interactive bots
  • Producing synthetic dialogue for video content and games

Evaluating Quality and Realism

  • Assessing Mean Opinion Score (MOS) and intelligibility tests
  • Managing expressiveness and prosody
  • Comparing latency, fidelity, and realism

Ethical, Legal, and Governance Considerations

  • Mitigating Deepfake risks and ensuring responsible usage
  • Understanding consent, attribution, and copyright implications
  • Adhering to regulations and organisational policies

Summary and Next Steps

Requirements

  • A solid understanding of machine learning fundamentals
  • Familiarity with audio file formats and associated editing tools
  • Basic proficiency in Python programming

Target Audience

  • AI developers and engineers with an interest in speech synthesis
  • Content creators and media technologists exploring voice generation technologies
  • R&D teams developing personalized or dynamic audio systems

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  • Flexible Schedule: Dates and times adapted to your team's agenda.
  • Format: Online (live), In-company (at your offices), or Hybrid.
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