Voices
Voices are at the heart of our apps and communication devices! PRC-Saltillo offers the most comprehensive selection of voices. Learn more about available voices for new products.
- Accent® devices: Almagu and Ivona (default); Acapela, Nuance Vocalizer, DECtalk (choose one for free at time of order)
- NovaChat® devices: Almagu and Acapela (default); Ivona available upon request
- Via® devices: Almagu and Acapela (default)
- TouchChat®, LAMP Words for Life®, and Dialogue® AAC: Almagu and Acapela (default)
Ivona is a text-to-speech (TTS) option available for all Accent and NovaChat communication devices. Ivona voices are recommended for AAC users who already use an Ivona voice.
Acapela
Acapela is a text to speech (TTS) option available for all Accent, NovaChat, and Via devices and within PRC-Saltillo apps. Voice options include English (US/UK/AUS), Spanish (North America/Europe), and Canadian French.
Below are samples of some of the Acapela voices:
Voice Samples
U.S. English – Ella
U.S. English – Josh
U.S. English – Scott
U.S. English, African-American Adult Female – Tamira
European Bilingual: English – Emilio
European Bilingual: Spanish – Emilio
North American Bilingual: English – Valeria
North American Bilingual: Spanish – Valeria
Nuance's Text-to-Speech (TTS) technology leverages neural network techniques to deliver a human-like, engaging, and personalized user experience. Nuance voices are available as a free add-on at time of purchase for Accent devices.
Inclusive Voices by Almagu
Inclusive Voices by Almagu offer an ethnically and age-diverse collection of synthetic voices. Included by default in NovaChat and Via devices as well as LAMP Words for Life, TouchChat, and Dialogue AAC apps. Coming soon to Accent devices.
Hear for yourself:
The DECtalk synthesized voices are the original voices used in AAC devices. They remain available for Accent devices only, specifically for customers who have had DECtalk as their voice for years.
PRC-Saltillo partners with The VoiceKeeper and Acapela to ensure that everyone who uses AAC can create their own unique voice.
The VoiceKeeper
Create a fun and unique voice on The Voice Keeper website or app. Then download and use that voice for FREE on Accent devices or LAMP Words for Life, TouchChat, and Dialogue AAC iOS apps!
The Voice Keeper allows adults facing the prospect of losing their ability to speak the opportunity to make a synthesized version of their voice for later use with an AAC device or app. And, for children who are unable to speak, the Voice Keeper makes it easy for a family member or peer to create a personal voice for that child.
Acapela My Own Voice
My Own Voice by Acapela is available at mov.acapela-group.com. It can be downloaded into all PRC-Saltillo devices and apps.