Is there a application like Microsoft Sam?

[Justin]

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]

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.

 

[Justin]

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.

 

[G25r8cer]

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

http://gallery.live.com/liveItemDetail.aspx?li=44b95b66-6383-41a9-b3aa-3cf7fc6d1fe3&bt=1&pl=1

 

[Justin]

sweet! i'll check it out later.

 

[Ambushed]

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]

I know! Try Text aloud!

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

 

[Justin]

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]

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