Typecast currently uses an advanced AI voice model, the Typecast Speech Synthesis Foundation Model, or Typecast SSFM for short, which is our next generation text-to-speech technology that brings text to life with unparalleled naturalness and expressiveness.
Typecast SSFM was developed inhouse, and recently transitioned to its second generation, hence SSFM v2.
Whether you realize it or not, AI speech synthesis is already woven into the fabric of our lives. From educational tablets teaching children the alphabet to the natural-sounding audio guides we encounter daily, AI speech synthesis has become a familiar technology.
Now, the focus is shifting towards incredibly realistic, highly expressive, and flawlessly human-like speech synthesis. If you still find yourself questioning how close AI can come to sounding human, then you haven’t yet experienced the Typecast Speech Synthesis Foundation model.
In this article, we’ll briefly discuss Typecast’s SSFM model, its capabilities, and how it blows other competition out of the water.
TTS technology: Then and now
Have you ever been lulled to sleep by a meditation audiobook or video, unaware that the soothing voice may have been powered by AI? Imagine someone simply inputting the text and choosing a suitable voice, and voilà, instant meditation content.
Though you might expect AI voices to sound perfectly human, traditional models often fall short due to limitations that remain in text-to-speech technology.
Researchers may report their models achieving human-like performance in controlled settings, but real-world application reveals a lack of nuance that can impede the technology’s ability to truly connect with diverse audiences.
Typecast addresses these limitations through SSFM.
Trained on a substantial proprietary speech dataset, SSFM overcomes the shortcomings identified in previous generations of AI voices. The following sections explore SSFM’s capabilities and exciting future developments.
Natural, humanlike text-to-speech
The magic of human speech? Emotion. Something mere words struggle to convey. But Typecast’s SSFM, a revolutionary AI voice model, injects your content with a spectrum of emotions.
Unlike traditional text-to-speech, SSFM transcends simple reading. It leverages a vast library of emotional speech samples to capture the subtle nuances of human feeling.
Infuse your content with emotion! Simply click on the Emotion drop-down menu at the top, and select which emotion you’d like the AI voice actor to use.
SSFM will then generate the corresponding audio.
To experience the impact of SSFM’s emotional range, click the play button below to listen to the many different emotions that can be expressed.
Each AI voice has a minimum of 4 emotions to choose from, from happy to angry.
If you require a different emotional tone or wish to explore further nuances, you can utilize the Regenerate button in the menu at the top of the screen.
The Regenerate feature is a tool that allows you to do multiple “takes,” with an AI voice actor’s performance.
Just like in real-life acting, no two takes are ever exactly the same, and our voices follow the same rule.
Imagine yourself as a director. You can cast voice actors and guide their performances to match your vision.
Adjusting the emotional intensity
As well as simply selecting which emotion you want the voice actor to express, you can also adjust how intense you want the emotion to sound.
By clicking on the Intensity Control toggle in the Emotion drop-down menu at the top, a slider will appear that you can use to make the emotion expressed more weak or strong.
This adjustment can mean the difference between the AI voice actor sounding like someone who is a little annoyed, or someone who is out for blood, if you use the Angry prompt.
Multi-language support
With Typecast SSFM v2, all of our AI voice actors can speak in over 20+ languages fluently.
However, our AI voices have a nationality and their own respective native language which they will be more fluent in, so if you are using a language that they are not natively familiar with then you may hear a slight accent sometimes, much like in real life.
This can deliver a level of authenticity that is unmatched in other text-to-speech generators and models.
For a truly native-speaking experience, casting an AI voice actor whose native language matches what you’re looking for would produce the best results.
AI rappers: The secret weapon for unique content
People use AI voices to save time and money, but the key is creating content that truly connects. After all, content creation is pointless if it doesn’t resonate with anyone.
Typecast offers a wide range of voices, including unique options like AI rappers.
Experimenting with AI can add a cool factor and set your content apart. We understand you might be skeptical about AI rapper quality, so we’ve prepared audio samples to showcase their capabilities.
🗣 Script: "Yo, listen up, let me introduce you to my AI crew. Sharper than a razor, smarter than a guru. We're running code, breaking molds, no need to play it cool. We're the future, revolutionizing every rule."
Typecast SSFM v2
Microsoft Azure
OpenAI TTS-1-HD (Alloy)
*The audio was not edited or post-processed.
Hear for yourself: Try Typecast SSFM today!
Typecast’s new AI voice model, SSFM, pushes the boundaries of traditional text-to-speech technology. We’ve seen how SSFM uses a massive library of emotional speech samples to capture the true essence of human feeling.
This allows you to breathe a spectrum of emotions into your content. But why just read about it?
🗣 Script: "I'm absolutely thrilled with the results, so thank you for your help! Now I can relax this weekend because I'm finally done with everything."
Typecast SSFM v2
Microsoft Azure
OpenAI TTS-1-HD (shimmer)
*The audio was not edited or post-processed.
Now it’s your turn to experience the power of SSFM firsthand.
Start Typecast for free to experiment with SSFM’s capabilities and unleash the potential of expressive AII voices in your own content creation.
