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Description
MAI-Voice-1 represents Microsoft's inaugural model for generating highly expressive and natural speech, aimed at delivering high-quality, emotionally nuanced audio in both single and multi-speaker contexts with remarkable efficiency, enabling the creation of an entire minute of audio in less than a second using just one GPU. This innovative technology is incorporated into Copilot Daily and Podcasts, enhancing a new Copilot Labs experience where users can explore its expressive speech and storytelling prowess, allowing for the development of interactive "choose your own adventure" stories or customized guided meditations with simple input. The vision for voice technology is to serve as the future interface for AI companions, and MAI-Voice-1 embodies this future with its swift performance and lifelike quality, solidifying its position as one of the most advanced speech generation systems on the market. Microsoft is actively investigating the opportunities presented by voice interfaces to foster engaging, personalized interactions with AI systems, potentially transforming how users connect with technology. Through these advancements, the integration of MAI-Voice-1 is set to redefine user experiences in various applications.
Description
MAI-Voice-2 represents the pinnacle of Microsoft AI's advancements in text-to-speech technology, delivering a remarkably expressive and lifelike audio experience tailored for various production applications where quality and emotional delivery are essential to user interaction. This model caters to a diverse range of uses, including virtual assistants, customer service, audiobooks, accessible technology, gaming, podcasts, educational courses, simulations, and creative projects, where achieving a natural and fluid voice is paramount. Expanding from solely English support, it now encompasses a total of 15 languages while preserving its signature naturalness and expressiveness, including languages such as Italian, French, German, Hindi, Spanish, Portuguese, Korean, Chinese, Turkish, Russian, Thai, Dutch, Romanian, and Hungarian. MAI-Voice-2 also introduces detailed emotion control through specific tags like sad, whispered, and excited, as well as role-specific expressive speech, making it suitable for applications ranging from motivational speakers to sports commentary and character performances. The versatility of this model ensures it can meet the unique needs of various industries, enhancing how voice technology is integrated into everyday experiences.
API Access
Has API
Yes
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Microsoft Azure
No
Microsoft Copilot
Yes
Microsoft Foundry
No
Integrations
Microsoft Azure
Yes
Microsoft Copilot
No
Microsoft Foundry
Yes
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Microsoft
Founded
1975
Country
United States
Website
microsoft.ai/news/two-new-in-house-models/
Vendor Details
Company Name
Microsoft AI
Founded
2024
Country
United States
Website
microsoft.ai/news/mai-voice-2expressive-speech-in-10-languages/
Product Features
Product Features
Text to Speech
API
No
Adjust Speaking Rate / Pitch
No
Audio Optimization
No
Custom Lexicons
No
Different Voice Choices
No
Multi-Language Support
No
Synchronize Speech
No