What is Noise-o-matic?
Noise-o-matic is a comprehensive soundboard application designed to enhance audio experiences for users, particularly gamers. It offers a range of features including sound playback with hotkeys, multiple streams playback, and access to the Steam Workshop community for sharing and downloading sounds. The tool integrates voice recording capabilities from microphones or applications, a real-time voice changer, and easy access to Microsoft's text-to-speech and speech-to-text functionalities.
Additionally, Noise-o-matic supports voice cloning through Elevenlabs API, allowing users to clone voices and utilize Elevenlabs' text-to-speech services. The application includes an embedded sound editor, live soundboard recorder, and a mixer for playing multiple sounds simultaneously. It requires a one-time setup with administrator privileges and provides a user-friendly interface for efficient sound management.
Features
- Soundboard: Easy playback with hotkeys and multiple streams, search by text or tags
- Steam Workshop Support: Upload, browse, rate, and download sounds from the community
- Voice Recorder: Record from microphone or input streams like Discord or game output
- Realtime Voice Changer: Alter microphone sound in real-time with few clicks
- Text to Speech: Access Microsoft Windows TTS and Elevenlabs TTS services
- Voice Cloning: Clone voices using Elevenlabs API with instant voice cloning and TTS control
- Recording Editor: Embedded editor for basic recording edits without external software
- Live Mixer: Play multiple sounds on different channels simultaneously for enhanced experience
Use Cases
- Enhancing gaming audio with custom sound effects and voice modulation
- Recording and editing voice clips for podcasts or streaming content
- Using text-to-speech for accessibility or entertainment purposes in applications
- Cloning voices for creative projects or voiceover work with AI integration
- Sharing and discovering sound effects through community platforms like Steam Workshop
FAQs
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What is required for the initial setup of Noise-o-matic?
Administrator privileges are required on the first run to complete a one-time setup process. -
Does Noise-o-matic support voice cloning and how is it accessed?
Yes, voice cloning is supported through the Elevenlabs API, requiring an Elevenlabs account and API key to access features like instant voice cloning and text-to-speech. -
Can I use Noise-o-matic to record audio from applications like Discord or games?
Yes, the voice recorder allows recording from microphone or input streams such as Discord output or game output. -
Is there a community feature for sharing sounds in Noise-o-matic?
Yes, users can upload sounds to share with friends on the Steam Workshop and browse, rate, and download sounds from other users. -
What text-to-speech services are integrated into Noise-o-matic?
Noise-o-matic integrates Microsoft Windows' text-to-speech and Elevenlabs TTS services, with Elevenlabs requiring a separate account and potential charges.