KSayIt is a Linux utility that utilizes KDE3 to voice any text file with superior audio quality. It is small in size and simple to use.
KSayIt is a software utility designed for the Linux operating system, specifically the KDE3 environment. This small but powerful tool is capable of accurately and naturally pronouncing text files in high quality. KSayIt uses different Text-To-Speech (TTS) systems, including MBrola and any TTS system that can be controlled via a command line or supported by the upcoming KDE TTS system.
The software offers three different user interfaces to suit users' varying preferences. First, the simple text editor window enables users to enter or paste the text to be spoken and then use a play button to begin. Second, an icon in the system tray allows users to start speaking the clipboard's contents with a single mouse click. Finally, as a KDE application, KSayIt provides a DCOP interface for easy say and shut-up actions, which can be accessed using 'kdcop'.
Additionally, KSayIt also includes an effect stack that users can use to post-process voice sound. The software currently has a plugin that supports freeverb effect only. The latest version of KSayIt now comes with loadable modules or plugins, which allow interfaces to various TTS systems.
The package currently has plugins for various TTS systems, including native support for MBrola/txt2pho text-to-speech, support for any user-defined command that accepts text from stdin, support for the upcoming KDE TTS Daemon (KTTSD is part of the kdenonbeta package), and additional controls like pause, resume, next sentence, and previous sentence, if supported by the plugin.
In summary, KSayIt is an excellent text-to-speech software with an intuitive user interface, multiple TTS system support, and plugins that can add exciting effects.
The software offers three different user interfaces to suit users' varying preferences. First, the simple text editor window enables users to enter or paste the text to be spoken and then use a play button to begin. Second, an icon in the system tray allows users to start speaking the clipboard's contents with a single mouse click. Finally, as a KDE application, KSayIt provides a DCOP interface for easy say and shut-up actions, which can be accessed using 'kdcop'.
Additionally, KSayIt also includes an effect stack that users can use to post-process voice sound. The software currently has a plugin that supports freeverb effect only. The latest version of KSayIt now comes with loadable modules or plugins, which allow interfaces to various TTS systems.
The package currently has plugins for various TTS systems, including native support for MBrola/txt2pho text-to-speech, support for any user-defined command that accepts text from stdin, support for the upcoming KDE TTS Daemon (KTTSD is part of the kdenonbeta package), and additional controls like pause, resume, next sentence, and previous sentence, if supported by the plugin.
In summary, KSayIt is an excellent text-to-speech software with an intuitive user interface, multiple TTS system support, and plugins that can add exciting effects.
What's New
Version 0.8.2: N/A