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By dredger - 16 Years Ago
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I have been trying to get around the sound of the TTS systems available for Crazy Talk and have been looking into voice morphing software. I came across the VCS Diamond 7 and it looks pretty good. Has anyone tried this out? If so, is it as good as it looks?
I tried MorphVox and it seems OK, but the VCS looks a lot more advanced.
Opinions?:)
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By gizmo - 16 Years Ago
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To be frank dredger, I've tried them all . . . and I don't really rate any of them much. MorphVox seemed the best to me but none do well what they say on the tin. Your best bet is to download a free trial if possible and 'try it yourself'. If you type in 'voice changing software' into the search function above, there are a couple of oldish threads directly relating to this subject.
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By Paumanok West - 16 Years Ago
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I think you can get better results using the Audacity sound editor.
It lets you alter the pitch to sound lower or higher; you can also add bass boost. It lets you change the tempo or the speed of given segments. You can cut out some of the spectrum to make your voice sound hollow, or you can enhance the high frequencies to emphasize hiss.
I used Audacity to change the sound of my voice beyond recognition, but it was still a high-quality, totally believable sound.
And .... it's free. :P
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By DesertWalker - 16 Years Ago
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I used VCS Diamond 7 in a recent post in the Showcase Yourself forum named The Critique Thread. I only did minor modifications of the voices, so it is probably not the best that the app can do. I don't use MorphVox so I can't compare the two. It is workable but no substitute for real voice acting. Note: VCS Diamond 7 so far does not support Windows 7. Look under the FAQ--> systems recommendations.
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By elliespotter - 16 Years Ago
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Paumanok West (1/26/2010)
I think you can get better results using the Audacity sound editor.
It lets you alter the pitch to sound lower or higher; you can also add bass boost. It lets you change the tempo or the speed of given segments. You can cut out some of the spectrum to make your voice sound hollow, or you can enhance the high frequencies to emphasize hiss.
I used Audacity to change the sound of my voice beyond recognition, but it was still a high-quality, totally believable sound.
And .... it's free. :PI too am a huge fan of Audacity for all sorts of reasons, not just voice work but SFX and editing backing tracks. It's quite simply the best value out there. To demo just an entry point I thought I'd offer up a thirty second demo of me speaking a couple of sentences and morphing them in a few different ways. It's a WAV file within a RAR archive so should be accessible.
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By gizmo - 16 Years Ago
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Moving slightly to the side of this thread, can anyone offer advice on the best type of mic to use?
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By Dulci - 16 Years Ago
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gizmo (1/27/2010)
Moving slightly to the side of this thread, can anyone offer advice on the best type of mic to use?
It really depends on how much money you want to spend. I personally use the Blue Snowball mic. The H2 Handy Recorder is going to be my next present to myself.
I used to use various Logitech headsets for voice recording, and those worked pretty well.
One of the biggest keys to voiceover quality is to watch out for voice hisses and pops - you can use a popshield or even a bit of nylon or light sock tied around the microphone.
There's a really good post here with some excellent tips on doing voiceovers.
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By gizmo - 16 Years Ago
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Thanks for the 'feedback' Dulci. I might go for one of the Blue Snowball 'jobbies'. Something I need to get serious about, and if its been good enough for you . . . Anyone want to buy a 'Trust' desk mic? Value at least $1.20. No . . . I didn't think so. Tight lot!
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By gizmo - 16 Years Ago
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Dulci (1/27/2010) It really depends on how much money you want to spend. I personally use the Blue Snowball mic. The H2 Handy Recorder is going to be my next present to myself. I used to use various Logitech headsets for voice recording, and those worked pretty well. One of the biggest keys to voiceover quality is to watch out for voice hisses and pops - you can use a popshield or even a bit of nylon or light sock tied around the microphone. There's a really good post here with some excellent tips on doing voiceovers. Ordered. Now . . I don't want you to feel too responsible if things don't work out! :D
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By Paumanok West - 16 Years Ago
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Dulci (1/27/2010)
gizmo (1/27/2010)
Moving slightly to the side of this thread, can anyone offer advice on the best type of mic to use?It really depends on how much money you want to spend. I personally use the Blue Snowball mic. The H2 Handy Recorder is going to be my next present to myself. I used to use various Logitech headsets for voice recording, and those worked pretty well. One of the biggest keys to voiceover quality is to watch out for voice hisses and pops - you can use a popshield or even a bit of nylon or light sock tied around the microphone. There's a really good post here with some excellent tips on doing voiceovers.
Yes, thanks, Dulci. I've actually been rooting for you to share your microphone experience with us for some time.
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By DesertWalker - 16 Years Ago
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Snowball looks cool. I can't believe it costs less than my Logitech G35 headset. On the other hand, I was told a headset is needed if one plans to use voice changing software. So a blue snowball is probably for people with a good voice and real voice acting talent.
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By gizmo - 16 Years Ago
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You called!?:D My way of thinking is that good software or equipment must enhance your capabilities, no matter what level you are at.
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By elliespotter - 16 Years Ago
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gizmo (1/28/2010)
good software or equipment must enhance your capabilities, no matter what level you are at.Have to disagree, I could make a pig's ear if you gave me Abbey Road studio. There has to be a basic level of talent, however, for info, I recorded that piece on a Logitech headset bought on a market stall in Lusaka, Zambia. You're the judge. [edit] i before e except after c when sounded eeeeeee [/edit]
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