Logos 5.1 Read Aloud Improvement

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502219#Comment_502219

I have 5.1 but am still getting the computer voice.

I looked for a place on the "Read Aloud" section but the only choice was "System Narrator"

Jerry

Just to clarify you are trying it for the Lexham English Bible and you are using 5.1? That is the only resource that works.

Jerry Bush

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502220#Comment_502220

Yes to both of your questions.

Jerry

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502222#Comment_502222

I'm not sure what to say but it sounds like a bug then.

Randy W. Sims

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502222#Comment_502222

Was this released with 5.1? This is the resource: (AUDLEB)

http://www.logos.com/product/27751/lexham-english-bible-audio-new-testament

I got it during beta testing for android implementation of it. Not sure if it has generally been released yet.

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502225#Comment_502225

Here is what the email said that I received today -

Read aloud

Logos 5 now reads aloud in a smooth, professional voice. We have plans to enable many resources with the read-along feature, but we’re starting with our own modern Bible translation, the Lexham English Bible.

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502225#Comment_502225

Was this released with 5.1? This is the resource: (AUDLEB)

http://www.logos.com/product/27751/lexham-english-bible-audio-new-testament

I got it during beta testing for android implementation of it. Not sure if it has generally been released yet.

No it is this resource - LEB. It is also not a Beta version as far as I'm aware.

David Carter

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502230#Comment_502230

Working fine here. I am listening to Marv Allen as I type

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502219#Comment_502219

I have 5.1 but am still getting the computer voice.

I looked for a place on the "Read Aloud" section but the only choice was "System Narrator"

Jerry

Jerry - Did you ever sign up for Faithlife?

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502243#Comment_502243

I just tested out the new read aloud feature on 5.1 with the Lexham English Bible. Wow, I was really impressed with the quality compared to what it was like before.

For clarification: this isn't really an improvement of an old feature, but the addition of a new one... Or a different implementation at least. This is an audiobook, rather than a computerized rendering.

P A

Does it work on android or Iphone?

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502243#Comment_502243

I just tested out the new read aloud feature on 5.1 with the Lexham English Bible. Wow, I was really impressed with the quality compared to what it was like before.

For clarification: this isn't really an improvement of an old feature, but the addition of a new one... Or a different implementation at least. This is an audiobook, rather than a computerized rendering.

Good clarification. At first I was under the understanding that it was new technology but you are saying that it is someone actually reading it like a normal audio book.

P A

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502252#Comment_502252

I will ask again.

Does it work on android or Iphone?

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502253#Comment_502253

Does it work on android or Iphone?

It works on the iOS app. I have no idea about Android. Sorry. [:s]

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502252#Comment_502252

you are saying that it is someone actually reading it like a normal audio book.

Yes.

Bob Pritchett

Now we just need to see this applied to all our books. I wonder what kind of work is required to convert them.

Someone with a great voice, a microphone, and a lot of time. :-)

This is our first fully-synced audio book (/Bible); we'll be doing more in the future, but we're limited to what's available in audio format, rights issues, cost, etc. More will be coming, though.

-- Bob

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502266#Comment_502266

Now we just need to see this applied to all our books. I wonder what kind of work is required to convert them.

Someone with a great voice, a microphone, and a lot of time. :-)

This is our first fully-synced audio book (/Bible); we'll be doing more in the future, but we're limited to what's available in audio format, rights issues, cost, etc. More will be coming, though.

-- Bob

That's exciting Bob. Thanks so much. At first I actually thought it was some new amazing technology that was too good to be true. [:P] I am looking forward to seeing what will be available in the future.

P A

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502272#Comment_502272

Yes it works on android, just had to update the app from google store.

I like the fact you can select the audio books for download i.e. Matthew, Mark, Luke etc.

Now I can have the audio bible anywhere I go!

Thank you Logos

P A

Mark Barnes

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502272#Comment_502272

I am looking forward to seeing what will be available in the future.

One of the Logos databases suggests that John Piper's Don't waste your life might receive this enhancement in the future. The NA27 already has it, of course, although that uses older technology.

Kent

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502285#Comment_502285

Do we update to 5.1 automatically? My "Read Aloud" is still a very mechanical sounding voice.

Robert C Cannata

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502219#Comment_502219

Did you ever get it to work. I am having the same issue?

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502287#Comment_502287

Do we update to 5.1 automatically?

If you have not messed with any settings, 5.1 should download automatically. If you have changed the internet settings or update channel, you may have to change those or download the engine manually. Again, if you haven't changed any settings, it should download automatically.

My "Read Aloud" is still a very mechanical sounding voice.

It is my understanding that this license was given to those who had the Faithlife study bible. Do you own this resource?

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502288#Comment_502288

Did you ever get it to work. I am having the same issue?

If you have 5.1, and the appropriate license, you should be able to change the read aloud to "Marv Allen." Again, I think that the license was given to Faithlife users.

Mark Barnes

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502287#Comment_502287

Do we update to 5.1 automatically?

That depends on your program settings. You can type update now in the command bar to manually update.

My "Read Aloud" is still a very mechanical sounding voice.

You will need to update to 5.1, then after you run 5.1 you should receive a further resource update with the audio Bible. This presumes you have the licence. You can see whether you have the licence by going to the page below, and seeing if the "pre-order" button is greyed out, or not. If it is not greyed out, you would have to place a pre-order or purchase one of the collections that the resource is included in (see the panel on the right):

http://www.logos.com/product/27751/lexham-english-bible-audio-new-testament

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502311#Comment_502311

I have another reminder… The LEB Audio Book is currently NT only. You will NOT gain the new voice in OT passages.

David Carter

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502315#Comment_502315

I have another reminder… The LEB Audio Book is currently NT only. You will NOT gain the new voice in OT passages.

edited

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502317#Comment_502317

You edited before I could reply. [:)]

You can delete the post if you would like.

David Carter

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502321#Comment_502321

You edited before I could reply.

You can delete the post if you would like.

I know, but that would be yet another email being sent!

Unfortunately on this occasion my sharp tongue was rather quicker than my brain [:$]

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502219#Comment_502219

I have 5.1 but am still getting the computer voice.

I looked for a place on the "Read Aloud" section but the only choice was "System Narrator"

Jerry

Same here. The only voice choice is "system narrator" for me too.

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502315#Comment_502315

I have another reminder… The LEB Audio Book is currently NT only. You will NOT gain the new voice in OT passages.

I am in the New Testament - Ephesians - and it doesn't work. I have Logos 5.1. I also have Faithlife Study Bible.

Could it be that it has to index before this imporved "Read Aloud" works? I note that it just started indexing.

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502326#Comment_502326

Same here. The only voice choice is "system narrator" for me too.

Do you have the Faithlife Study Bible? What about the iOS Faithlife app? It seems to me that the license came somehow via Faithlife. You might have to delete the app and reinstall (that was the trigger to gain the NIV for free).

Mike Pettit

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502326#Comment_502326

Weirdly for me my up to date beta installation has a choice of narrator but my Gold 5.1 installation (which incidentally will also not sync reading plans, see http://community.logos.com/forums/t/72134.aspx) has no choice.

This leads me to think that the two issues could be linked.

Mark Barnes

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502327#Comment_502327

I am in the New Testament - Ephesians - and it doesn't work. I have Logos 5.1. I also have Faithlife Study Bible.

See my reply here: http://community.logos.com/forums/p/72137/502311.aspx#502311

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502328#Comment_502328

Same here. The only voice choice is "system narrator" for me too.

Do you have the Faithlife Study Bible? What about the iOS Faithlife app? It seems to me that the license came somehow via Faithlife. You might have to delete the app and reinstall (that was the trigger to gain the NIV for free).

Yes and yes.

But I think Mark has explained the problem. The new resource just needs to download. I think it is doing so now.

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502331#Comment_502331

I am in the New Testament - Ephesians - and it doesn't work. I have Logos 5.1. I also have Faithlife Study Bible.

See my reply here: http://community.logos.com/forums/p/72137/502311.aspx#502311

Thanks, Mark. I had just upgraded to Logos 5.1, when I tried it. It is now working great. Thanks.

Kendall Sholtess

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502266#Comment_502266

This is a really amazing and wonderful feature. Thanks Bob!

Tes

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502285#Comment_502285

Could someone tell me ,what the purpose of read Aloud is? Is it in case someone may not be able to read,so that he can do it by listening to the text? Or is it for the sake of correct pronunciation?

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502873#Comment_502873

Could someone tell me ,what the purpose of read Aloud is? Is it in case someone may not be able to read,so that he can do it by listening to the text? Or is it for the sake of correct pronunciation?

I see several purposes where it could be very useful.Here are the ones that initially come to mind.

There is the obvious where someone is blind.
There are those who really don't read very well and thus avoid reading (my father was in this category as he only went to grade 10 but my mother faithfully read the Scriptures to him every day)
Those who travel in vehicles are not able to read - especially those who commute to work over longer distances. Having a good-quality read-aloud option is a real treat and will result in people using it more.

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502873#Comment_502873

Could someone tell me ,what the purpose of read Aloud is? Is it in case someone may not be able to read,so that he can do it by listening to the text? Or is it for the sake of correct pronunciation?

Tes - There are really two different features here, but both with the same purpose. This is NOT about pronunciation. It is about listening to the text (For whatever reason). One implementation (the new one) utilizes an audiobook (human) reading of the text. The other one (older) uses a computer generated voice to read. Obviously the audiobook would be much better for pronunciation purposes... But that isn't the reason for the feature.

Tes

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502933#Comment_502933

Thank you Bruce and Alabama. I have played on the LEB. It is very clear , but two things:. It was a bit faster. Even when I have changed the sound. I could see no alternative to making slower. 2. I could not rewind it , when I wanted to hear some of the texts again. I think it would be nice if there could be a possibility to run it automatically as longs as it is needed. Furthermore , it would like it , if there could be possibility to let it continue to read Aloud to next chapters instead of stopping after reading one page.

Randy W. Sims

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502948#Comment_502948

Hi Tes,

In the toolbar you should see options for changing the speed (1x) and for rewinding in small increments (serpent biting its tail icon). Marv Allen definitely sounds best at (1x) though; human voices don't sound good at other than normal speeds.

Note: there is an alternative interface without the text by simply opening "Lexham English Bible Audio" (AUDLEB). It includes a TOC and controls.

I don't believe either of the recordings should stop automatically. They should continue until you stop them. I have, however, noticed some flaky behavior sometimes when starting the audio for the first play. Subsequent plays work well.

Daniel Brueno

I am updated, have flsb and leb still bad robo voice of 1960

no good voice

Lynden O. Williams

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/503024#Comment_503024

Daniel, type update now in the command box. This may trigger the software to download the new LEB with the new voice.

Daniel Brueno

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/503025#Comment_503025

yes i did that a couple of times, it says there are no updates.

Lynden O. Williams

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/503030#Comment_503030

The other command to try is "update resources" This may take some time.

Fr Devin Roza

https://community.logos.com/discussion/comment/502266#Comment_502266

Now we just need to see this applied to all our books. I wonder what kind of work is required to convert them.

Someone with a great voice, a microphone, and a lot of time. :-)

This is our first fully-synced audio book (/Bible); we'll be doing more in the future, but we're limited to what's available in audio format, rights issues, cost, etc. More will be coming, though.

-- Bob

Any chance Logos may just develop a generic Windows voice applicable to any text and give it away to customers? The built in ones are so awful, although there are 3rd party voices available for purchase at high prices. [:(] If I understand correctly Mac already has decent voices built in.