MetaVoice 1B TTS: AI Voice Cloning

In an exciting revelation, Mervin Praison introduces MetaVoice, a 1 billion parameter model designed to clone voices with remarkable accuracy. The video begins with an introduction to MetaVoice, highlighting its potential to revolutionize voice cloning technology. Mervin then provides a step-by-step guide on setting up MetaVoice on a computer. He demonstrates the process starting with cloning the MetaVoice repository and setting up a virtual environment. Mervin walks through editing the requirements.txt file to remove Flash attention and installing the necessary dependencies manually.

The first test involves running a Python script to generate a sample audio file using a predefined voice. Mervin encounters an error due to a missing module but quickly resolves it by adding the correct path to the script. Once the script runs successfully, it generates an audio file that demonstrates the cloned voice’s quality. Mervin then moves on to creating a server for voice cloning. He configures the server to use a Hugging Face repository ID, encounters a similar error, and resolves it using the same method as before.

With the server running, Mervin records his own voice and saves it as an audio file. He demonstrates the voice cloning process by using a command that sends a text input to the server, specifying the location of his recorded voice and the desired output file. The server processes the input and generates an output file with the cloned voice. Mervin plays the output file, showcasing the impressive accuracy of the cloned voice, albeit with an American accent. He mentions the possibility of tweaking the accent and other parameters to achieve different results.

Throughout the video, Mervin emphasizes the ease of use and the potential applications of MetaVoice in various fields. He encourages viewers to experiment with the model and share their experiences in the comments. Mervin concludes the video by expressing his excitement for future developments and promising more content related to artificial intelligence. He urges viewers to like, share, and subscribe to his channel for more tutorials and updates on AI technologies.