[bksvol-discuss] Re: New Free Text To Speech For Windows
- From: Debby Franson <the.bee@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 12:47:04 -0600
Hi Chela!
Balabolka is a Text-To-Speech program according to the web site, so it's
not a screen reader. It's like ReadPlease, Text Aloud or Outloud, (can't
remember which), Digalo, and others. I like trying this stuff, so I
may. It's cool that audio files can be recorded and saved to mp3 to listen
to on a portable mp3 player.
Debby
At 01:23 PM 12/16/2009, Chela Robles wrote
I'm always excited to find another screen reader, especially when they are
free. Actually, I can't take credit for this find,
<http://www.blindbargains.com/>BlindBargains.com was the first one I saw
talking about it.
Balabolka is a Russian word, meaning "chatterer". Now, it's also a free
text-to-speech program for Windows with both installable and portable USB
versions.
Due to its design, the program may be more ideal for low-vision users who
need text read to them from time to time. Text on the clipboard or in a
document can be saved to a WAV, MP3, or OGG file, for example, for later
reading. It uses your installed SAPI engines such as Microsoft Mike or the
Neospeech voices. Several languages are available, and development is ongoing.
<http://www.softpedia.com/get/Science-CAD/Balabolka.shtml>Click this link
to download Balabolka from the Softpedia website.
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instrument puts me into awkward situations where I feel like they won't
ever end, but the trumpet gives me a lot of hope with the majestic,
crystal-clear sound it brings to my ears.
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