[DECtalk] THE ALL NEW YOUR SINGING WITH DECTALK

[Dectalk at aol.com]

Hi guys!  I've been trying to hold off on this  announcement because I have 
been waiting on 3 very short MP3 files that I wanted  to add in before  
releasing this to the blind community.  The MP3  files were nothing more than some 
very short recordings from the original  Dectalk team.  These recordings are 
still coming and I'm thinking I can  e-mail an update to those who would like the 
Mp3s.  All it mostly will be  is people saying their own names.
 
Bottom line, I might be moving and I need the extra  cash.  So I've decided 
to make the following announcement for that  reason.
 
I have posted on here before  about my up coming  software, and it has been 
out for 3 months now, but as I've said, I was waiting  on MP3 files before  
announcing it on this list.
 
My software comes with the Dectalk 4.40 Speak Window  which automatically 
installs onto the computer.  I did my very best to give  as much auditory 
prompting and instructions as I could.  I did this because  I felt my software would 
be most wanted by the blind community.  BUT, I  need to say that this was my 
very first time writing software.  I used  large fonts, big icons, and did my 
best on making most of it auditory.  Not  all of it is auditory because I ran 
into compatibility issues.  But for my  very first attempt, I think I did a 
darn good job.
 
My software teaches people step by step on how to  program their own songs.  
You will learn how to read music, phonetic  spelling, time values, pitches, 
different tempos, and so on.  I broke  everything up into 12 lessons that you 
study at your own pace.  Each step  gets you ready for the next step.  By the 
time you get to the 12th step you  will be able to program any song very easily! 
 I've been programming  Dectalk to sing since 1989, so I threw out the 
Dectalk instructions and totally  did each lesson my way.  I go in order, I explain 
every detail, and I used  repartition.  So trust me, even if you already know 
how to program songs,  this will help you get better.
 
I also teach you how to create your own voices.   I personally created 16 
additional voices.  I go over each parameter and  the range, I give samples of 
what they do, and I help you try creating voices as  you learn.  So you end up 
with 26 voices, plus you will know how to create  your own voices.
 
You also get about 1050 songs with the software.   And I do need to apologize 
here because I couldn't make the actual selection  list audible.  So for 
those who are blind, I'm hoping your screen reader  will help you select songs.  I 
did the best I could.  I have a audible  jukebox icon you click on, then I 
have audible category icons you click on to  get to the desired song category.  
But from that point, I couldn't get the  song options to be audible.  So for 
those who are blind, you will have to  just click and see what starts up.
 
I do have an audible category list that will just read  off every song on the 
CD, but you can't click on a song title from there and  have it sing.  Also, 
the titles are pronounced as they are.  I have  the lists opening in a Speak 
window, and I never did figure out how to modify  the dictionary.  So some of 
the titles are hard to understand.  That  won't ever be corrected.  I add new 
songs all the time, and it would take  up too much time to get every title to 
sound right.  And if I record it, it  takes up too much memory.  So the titles 
just get spoken how ever Dectalk  chooses.
 
I also have links to get other software that help add  in music behind the 
Dectalk vocals.  I recommend Acoustica.  I  need to say that my demos on 
Bluegrasspals only sound bad because of me.   Some people blame Acoustica, but it's 
actually me.  I can't figure out how  to get everything into stereo.  I have 
the same problem in Acid Pro.   So don't blame Acoustica, blame me.
 
My software also has a request option.  I program  songs for disabled people 
all over the world and each song gets added to the  song list.  I do ask for 
payment for a request, but you get a life time of  free updates.  So anytime 
you want more songs, you can just e-mail me for  the latest song updates.    So 
if you request an update every 6  months, you will get all the new songs that 
I have added plus any fixes to old  song files.
 
This CD is loaded with stuff so it's hard to list  everything on It.  But if 
you like Dectalk, you will love this.  And  most of the audio is an MP3, so if 
you get really sick of all the audio prompts,  I can tell you how to delete 
them.
 
I don't think Jason wants me putting prices on this  list.  So, please check 
out _www.dectalksings.com_ (http://www.dectalksings.com)  if you are  
interested.  E-mail me with any questions. 
 
 
SNOOPI BOTTEN  
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