If you want them voiced, you could always try the Extended Dictionary.
Eloquence does handle unicoded characters quite well for some
characters, but it may not always know absolutely every possible
character. For instance, it does try to pronounce the extra characters
in the Scandinavian languages, even if Eloquence has never been
supporting either of these languages. Also I have seen a few cases,
where the software you are using, may change the unicoded character into
some other code set, and then the synth gets in trouble. Again, I know
some have found it helpful with the extended Dictionary, since they then
can control exactly which characters should be voiced, and how. Guess it
is somehow similar to what the screen reader natively does with Dectalk.
David
On 11/19/2014 9:20 PM, Steve Clower wrote:
Matt,
Fair point. Just because a synthesizer can accept UNICODE input doesn't
mean it knows what to do with data received. The Greek characters are
UNICODE, so in DECTalk's case we transform them into descriptions it can
understand. With Eloquence, though, we send the characters straight
through. Since Greek isn't a supported language, I believe Eloquence
just throws those symbols away.
Steve
On 11/19/2014 2:58 PM, MJ Williams wrote:
Actually, you're right about dectalk. But eloquence? Last time I tried
it with a few greek characters it kept very quiet, or does it get shy
with foreign words? <smile>
Matt
At 19:45 19/11/2014, you wrote:
Matt,
Actually, DECTalk only supports ANSI. We transform UNICODE characters to
theyr ANSI equivalents where possible so that DECTalk can speak them.
Eloquence, Vocalizer, the Microsoft Speech Platform, SAPI, and eSpeak
can handle UNICODE natively.
Regards,
Steve
On 11/19/2014 2:20 PM, MJ Williams wrote:
I like dectalk, among other things, for its unicode support. Do other
synths also support unicode characters?
Matt
At 18:41 19/11/2014, you wrote:
Hello,
Not so. Anybody running Window-Eyes can purchase all of our supported
synthesizers, including DECTalk Access 32.
https://www.gwmicro.com/catalog/speech_synthesizers/index.php?moreInfo=8110-020&media=print
Regards,
Steve
On 11/19/2014 1:28 PM, MJ Williams wrote:
Pity you can't get the DECTalk if you're buying Window-Eyes for the
first time.
At 18:05 19/11/2014, you wrote:
Yep the dectalk is the best here. I use tone I for everything this
is perfect Paul. The response time is wonderful, and the old
dectalk is still the clearest out there.
Hth
From: LBX [ mailto:lab...@fltg.net]
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 5:01 AM
To: gw-scripting@gwmicro.com<mailto:gw-scripting@gwmicro.com>
Subject: Re: WE Voices For Programming
Hi Rick,
Synthesizer Dectalk
I use Screen Tone L, Keyboard Tone M and Mouse Tone Q
With a rate of 62 for screen and mouse, with keyboard set at 72
With screen and mouse pitch at 3 and keyboard at 4
But everything is dependent on your hearing ability.
Bruce
Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2014 4:58 AM
Subject: WE Voices For Programming
Hi: I am using one of the default synths and it has a little lag and
doesn't read capitals with a noticible rise in pitch for cap letters
whin using read character (right arrow) and especially when selecting
characters.
It is just clunky compared to what I was use to using Eloquence on my
old xp machine.
First, which voices have you found read and type clearly at high
speeds, I type and read letters and numbers as well as words and
paragraphs pretty fast since I have touch typed for about 40 or 50
years now.
What synths have you found the most responsive while programming and
have you downloaded any synths or voices from GW I read the process
and it sounds confusing to a simple minded bloke like me.
I am leaning twoard Eloquence but without trying other synths, not
just hearing them but use them tpityping and reading characters I
don't have a clue how they will respond to my high-speed need for
clarity.
Any suggestions on how to try them out or on how to pick one for
programming?
Rick USA
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