Maarten voice
The voice Maarten is available in the Azure Text-to-Speech service for the Dutch language.
How to use Maarten voice in your videos
To use Maarten voice in your videos, you can use the following JSON2Video code:
{
"type": "voice",
"model": "azure",
"voice": "nl-NL-MaartenNeural",
"text": "In het voorjaar komt de tuin tot leven met kleurrijke bloemen en zingende vogels. De oude eikenboom zorgt voor schaduw voor bezoekers, terwijl vlinders dansen tussen de rozen. Een kleine fontein zorgt voor rustgevende geluiden, waardoor dit de perfecte plek is om te ontspannen en te genieten van de schoonheid van de natuur."
}
Maarten supports SSML
SSML stands for Speech Synthesis Markup Language. It's a way to add instructions to your text so that a Text-To-Speech (TTS) system knows how to read it aloud.
You use SSML like HTML, but for controlling speech. It helps you adjust things like: Pronunciation, Pauses, Pitch and Volume, Emphasis, Speaking Rate.
{
"type": "voice",
"voice": "nl-NL-MaartenNeural",
"text": "<speak>Hello, <break time="500ms"/> how are you today? <emphasis level="strong">This is important!</emphasis></speak>"
}
Maarten is a neural voice
In Azure Cognitive Services, a Neural voice refers to a voice generated using neural network technology. This means the Text-To-Speech system uses advanced machine learning models to create more natural, human-like speech compared to traditional methods.
Key characteristics of Neural voices:
- More expressive and realistic
- Better at handling pitch, tone, and rhythm variations
- Sounds closer to how humans naturally speak