Is there a application like Microsoft Sam?

jnskyliner34 · 05-22-2008, 02:39 PM

Hey guys.

Are you all familiar with Microsoft Sam that's available on 2000 and XP? I'm looking for an application similar to it where I type a word and a voice says it. I know there's Microsoft Anna on Vista but I can't seem to find that specific function I need where she says whatever I type.

Thanks in advance!

David M58 · 05-22-2008, 03:18 PM

You can use Narrator in Windows Vista to have the computer read your text aloud. To set up Narrator, go into Control Panel and choose the Ease of Access section. You can start Narrator from the Ease of Access Center.

jnskyliner34 · 05-23-2008, 02:22 AM

yeah. i know how to get there. but where do i type the words in order for the narrator to repeat? i'm planning on making video game movies using that as their speech.

g25racer · 05-23-2008, 02:32 AM

There is actually a sidebar gadget that does this. Its kinda cool but its not pro quality or anything.

http://gallery.live.com/liveItemDeta...1fe3&bt=1&pl=1

jnskyliner34 · 05-23-2008, 03:09 AM

sweet! i'll check it out later.

Ambushed · 05-23-2008, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnskyliner34

yeah. i know how to get there. but where do i type the words in order for the narrator to repeat? i'm planning on making video game movies using that as their speech.

Yeah under Narrator click on speech, set the talking speed etc and then make a new folder on my desktop. Type what text you want in that then highlight it and Narrator will speak it.

Samlaptop85213 · 05-23-2008, 03:56 PM

I know! Try Text aloud!

Program Download: www.nextup.com/files/textalouda.exe
Program Website: www.nextup.com

jnskyliner34 · 05-24-2008, 02:47 AM

haha cool. i'll check it out.

i used the sidebar gadget already. it's pretty cool. i got the toshiba male voice and microsoft anna.

could you download voices like a plug-in?

Samlaptop85213 · 05-25-2008, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnskyliner34

haha cool. i'll check it out.

i used the sidebar gadget already. it's pretty cool. i got the toshiba male voice and microsoft anna.

could you download voices like a plug-in?

Yeah.

Download this: ATT Crystal

poiwertb · 06-10-2008, 04:08 AM

You can get a freeware at panopreter.com that can do what you want, and it can convert files reading into wave files and mp3 fils. Best of all, it's free!

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David M58 New Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 12	You can use Narrator in Windows Vista to have the computer read your text aloud. To set up Narrator, go into Control Panel and choose the Ease of Access section. You can start Narrator from the Ease of Access Center. __________________ Desktop: Dell Precision T5400, Xeon X5450 3GHz, 4GB RAM, Windows XP Pro SP3 Laptop: Gateway MT6451, AMD Turion 64 X2 1.6GHz, 2GB RAM, Windows Vista Home Premium 32-Bit Last edited by David M58; 05-22-2008 at 03:20 PM.

05-23-2008, 02:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
jnskyliner34 Diamond Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 18 Posts: 2,581	yeah. i know how to get there. but where do i type the words in order for the narrator to repeat? i'm planning on making video game movies using that as their speech. __________________ JN - Nickname Skyline R34 - Favorite Car Kapeesh? How To Guide: Install Vista Visual Styles http://www.computerforum.com/124350-...ml#post1013076

05-23-2008, 02:32 AM	#4 (permalink)
g25racer Diamond Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Hamilton, MI Posts: 3,852	There is actually a sidebar gadget that does this. Its kinda cool but its not pro quality or anything. http://gallery.live.com/liveItemDeta...1fe3&bt=1&pl=1 __________________ CPU - AMD Athlon 64x2 5200+ @ 2.6ghz Ram - 2GB Stock clock HD - 320gb seagate & Samsung 750gb 32mb cache GPU - XFX 8600GT XXX Zalman @ 680 or 700mhz PSU - Ultra X-finity 600watt OS - Vista Home Premium(32) & Ubuntu (8.04) Ultimate Ed Audio - JVC 460watts Control - Logitech G25 Wheel & Logitech Rumblepad 2 Games - GTR2 and LFS -- Race Sim's for Life --

05-23-2008, 03:09 AM	#5 (permalink)
jnskyliner34 Diamond Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 18 Posts: 2,581	sweet! i'll check it out later. __________________ JN - Nickname Skyline R34 - Favorite Car Kapeesh? How To Guide: Install Vista Visual Styles http://www.computerforum.com/124350-...ml#post1013076

05-23-2008, 03:56 PM	#7 (permalink)
Samlaptop85213 banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: UK Posts: 159	I know! Try Text aloud! Program Download: www.nextup.com/files/textalouda.exe Program Website: www.nextup.com

05-24-2008, 02:47 AM	#8 (permalink)
jnskyliner34 Diamond Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Manila, Philippines Age: 18 Posts: 2,581	haha cool. i'll check it out. i used the sidebar gadget already. it's pretty cool. i got the toshiba male voice and microsoft anna. could you download voices like a plug-in? __________________ JN - Nickname Skyline R34 - Favorite Car Kapeesh? How To Guide: Install Vista Visual Styles http://www.computerforum.com/124350-...ml#post1013076

06-10-2008, 04:08 AM	#10 (permalink)
poiwertb New Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 12	You can get a freeware at panopreter.com that can do what you want, and it can convert files reading into wave files and mp3 fils. Best of all, it's free!

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