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This paper describes how a speech synthesizer can be controlled by a small computer in real time. The synthesizer allows precise control of the speech output that is necessary for experimental purposes. The control information is computed in real time during synthesis in order to reduce data storage. The properties of the synthesizer and the control program are prsented along with an example of the speech synthesis.
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The preparation of this paper as well as the purchase of the synthesizer was supported in part by U.S. Public Health Service Grant MH-19399. We would like to thank Jim Bryant for his help in preparing the demonstration tape for the conference.
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Cohen, M.M., Massaro, D.W. Real-time speech synthesis. Behavior Research Methods & Instrumentation 8, 189–196 (1976). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03201771
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