To use the quick cloning method with 10 seconds of audio:

1. Go to the xtts-webui folder and launch the start-xtts-webui.bat file. This will download the necessary files and launch the web UI.

2. In the web UI, input the text you want your voice to read. There is no character limit.

3. Select your desired language from the dropdown.

4. Upload an audio clip between 5-10 seconds long. This will be used to clone the voice.

5. Click "Generate" and within a few seconds, you will have the generated audio file ready to use.

This is the easiest and laziest way to create text-to-speech on your local computer. While not perfect, it provides a quick solution using only 10 seconds of audio.

Now, let's move on to the medium text-to-speech method, where we'll train our own XTTS model from scratch. This method requires only 2 minutes of audio, which is much less than the typical 10-20 minutes needed for good results.

First, go to the XTTS fine-tune web UI folder and launch the start.bat file. This will give you a local URL that you can open in your browser.

For this method, you'll need an audio file with 2 minutes of audio. If you're feeling lazy like me, you can simply take a 30-second audio clip and repeat it multiple times in Audacity to create a 2-minute file.

Once you have the audio file, upload it in the web UI. Make sure to select the correct language (in this case, English). Then, click the "Step 1: Create dataset" button. Depending on the length of your audio, the formatting process may take a minute or less.

Next, move to the second tab. You can leave the settings as-is, but you may want to increase the number of epochs from the default 6 to something like 10 or 12 for better results. Make sure you're using the 2.0.2 version, as it's the best.

Click the "Run the training" button, and the training will begin. Once it's finished, click the "Optimize the model" button to make the final files smaller and easier to use.

Finally, move to the third tab called "Inference." Click the "Load parameters for TTS from output folder" button, then the "Load model" button. Now, you can input your text and click "Inference" to generate the audio.

The resulting audio will be much better than the initial 10-second cloning method, as the model has been fine-tuned to your voice. You'll notice things like pauses, "uh" sounds, and other quirks that were present in the reference audio.

With this fine-tuned model, you can now use it as much as you want, as there are no limitations. This medium text-to-speech method is a great compromise between effort and quality.

Now that we have installed all the necessary software, let's dive into the ultimate text-to-speech combination using XTTS and RVC.

Method A: Simple Conversion

1. Inside the XTTS web UI, input your text and the reference audio file.
2. Click "Generate" to get the initial text-to-speech audio.
3. Download the generated file.
4. Launch RVC and select the reference voice model.
5. Paste the path of the downloaded file and click "Convert".
6. The final audio will now have the voice of the reference model.

Method B: Automatic XTTS + RVC

1. Go to the XTTS RVC UI folder and input the RVC voice model (the .pth and index files).
2. In the "voices" folder, input the reference voice sample (the 10-second audio clip).
3. Launch the .bat file and open the local URL in your browser.
4. Choose the language, RVC model, and voice sample.
5. Input your text and click "Submit".
6. The final audio will be generated automatically, combining XTTS and RVC.

Method C: Uber Text-to-Speech

1. Go to the XTTS fine-tune web UI folder and locate the fine-tuned XTTS model files.
2. Cut these files and paste them into the "models" folder of the XTTS web UI.
3. Launch the XTTS web UI and select the custom XTTS model.
4. Input your text and the reference audio, then click "Generate".
5. Download the generated file and open it in RVC.
6. Select the reference voice model and click "Convert".
7. The final audio will be the ultimate text-to-speech combination, using the custom XTTS model and RVC.

Remember, the Uber method provides the highest quality and authenticity, but it requires more effort. Choose the method that best suits your needs and preferences.

In this comprehensive guide, we have explored various methods to create high-quality, customized text-to-speech (TTS) voices on your local computer. From the super-lazy 10-second voice cloning to the ultimate Uber-level TTS, we've covered a range of techniques to suit your specific needs.

Starting with the simplest method, we demonstrated how to use the XTTS web UI to generate TTS audio from just 10 seconds of reference audio. This quick and easy approach allows you to create personalized voices with minimal effort.

Next, we delved into the medium-level TTS method, where we fine-tuned an XTTS model using only 2 minutes of audio. This process enabled us to create a more authentic and expressive TTS voice, tailored to the speaker's unique characteristics.

Finally, we unveiled the ultimate Uber TTS method, which combines the power of XTTS and RVC (Real-Voice Cloning) to achieve the highest level of quality and authenticity. By leveraging our custom-trained XTTS model and the advanced voice conversion capabilities of RVC, we were able to generate TTS audio that closely resembles the original speaker.

Throughout the guide, we provided step-by-step instructions and practical tips to ensure a seamless installation and implementation process. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, you now have the knowledge and tools to create your own high-quality TTS voices on your local computer, without the need for expensive third-party software.

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Happy text-to-speech adventures, and enjoy the power of customized, local TTS voices!