Alright, alright, let’s gab a bit about this “tts joey” thing, whatever that is. Sounds fancy, like somethin’ them city folks would yap about. But listen here, I’m gonna tell ya what I reckon it is, plain and simple, like it is.
What in the world is this “tts joey” anyways?
Well, from what I gather, it’s somethin’ about makin’ a computer talk like a real person. You know, like them robots you see on TV, but instead of that clunky, robot voice, it sounds…well, better. Like a real human being, not some tin can on legs. They call it “AI voices” now, sounds mighty important, don’t it? They say it’s the “most realistic” voices you can find. Real as rain, they say. I don’t know about that, nothin’ beats a good ol’ chinwag in person, if you ask me.
- It can make computers talk
- It’s supposed to sound real
- They use big words like “AI” to describe it.
How do they do it, this talkin’ computer trick?
Now, they say it’s all about this “deep learnin’” stuff. Sounds complicated, and I bet it is. Like tryin’ to teach a mule to dance, I reckon. They feed these computers a whole mess of words, and somehow, the computer learns how to say ’em. Just like a kid learnin’ to talk, but way faster, I guess. And they can make it sound like anybody they want, man, woman, even that Joey fella, whoever he is. They say you can even “customize” it, which I guess means makin’ it sound just the way you want it to. Like pickin’ out the right kinda flour for a good cake, I suppose.
What’s it good for, this talkin’ computer thing?
Well, they say you can use it for all sorts of things. Like makin’ those audiobooks, you know, the ones where someone reads you a story? Instead of payin’ some actor fella, you can just have this computer do it. Saves a few pennies, I bet. And they use it for those phone messages too, when you call up a company and that voice tells you to press one for this and two for that. That’s probably one of them “AI voices” talkin’ to ya. And get this, they even use it to make those “voiceovers” for them videos on the internet. You know, like when you see a picture of a tractor and someone’s voice is tellin’ you all about it. That could be this “tts joey” thing in action. They say it’s good for “professional voiceovers.” Sounds fancy, but I bet it just means makin’ things sound nice and clear.
Is it any good, this “tts joey”?
Well, that depends on what you’re lookin’ for, I guess. If you want somethin’ that sounds just like a real person, they say this is the ticket. They say it’s “high-quality.” But I don’t know, I ain’t heard it myself. I reckon it’s probably good enough for most folks. And they say you can even make your own voices with it, “from scratch” they say. Sounds like bakin’ a pie! You can make it sound like yourself, or your neighbor, or even that Joey fella, if you wanted to. And they say it’s fast too, like makin’ biscuits instead of waitin’ for a whole loaf of bread to rise. They even got some of it for free, they call it “free tier.” Guess they want you to try it out and see if you like it. Nothin’ wrong with a free sample, I always say.
So, what’s the bottom line?
Well, this “tts joey,” or whatever they call it, sounds like a pretty clever invention. Makin’ computers talk like people, who woulda thought? It ain’t perfect, I’m sure, nothin’ ever is. But it sounds like it’s gettin’ pretty close. And if it saves folks some time and money, well, that ain’t a bad thing, is it? Whether it’s for makin’ audiobooks, phone messages, or just plain old talkin’ to your computer, this “tts joey” thing seems like it’s here to stay. It’s a newfangled way of doin’ things, that’s for sure. But then again, folks used to say the same thing about tractors, and now look at us. So maybe this talkin’ computer thing ain’t so bad after all. It’s just another way of gettin’ things done, I reckon.
And who is this Joey character anyway? I ain’t got a clue. Probably some fella they used to make this thing work. Or maybe it’s just a name they picked out of a hat. Doesn’t really matter, I guess. The important thing is that it makes them computers talk, and that’s somethin’ else, ain’t it?
