LAB 16: Higher-Level Synthesis Using Quasi-articulatory Parameters

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The main purpose of this laboratory is to introduce you to quasi-articulatory synthesis, using the HLsyn program. Here are the resources you will need:

Lab Handout (PDF)

Utterances

  • None

The Tools

  • HLsyn - the synthesis program (Windows®)
  • SpeechStation2 - Spectrum analysis tool (Windows®)

Reference Readings

Hanson, H. M., and K. N. Stevens. "Control of acoustic source parameters in speech synthesis: A quasi-articulatory approach." J Acoust Soc Am 112 (2002): 1158-1182.