I
have successfully set up several ModelTalker voices on DynaVox devices, and
on laptops running E-triloquist. I agree with Jen that they are
usually lower in quality than the commercially available voices, at least
to the objective listener. However, family members have appreciated
that the voices have more of their loved ones’ personality.
ModelTalker voices should work on any Windows-based device, and in any
program that supports SAPI voices (although I haven’t tried them on
any SGDs other than DynaVox).
Betts Peters, MA, CCC-SLP| Assistive Technology Services
Coordinator | The ALS Association Oregon and SW Washington
Chapter |
700 NE Multnomah St, Suite 870, Portland, OR
97232 | p:503.238.5559 ext. 4 | f:503.296.5590 |
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Has anyone worked with a pALS who completed the Model
Talker project, had a synthesized voice created, and used it in a
commercially-available SGD? If so, would love your feedback, esp re:
which SGD(s) worked.
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