theoracleguy/chatterbox-turbo
This model was converted to MLX format from ResembleAI/chatterbox-turbo using mlx-audio version 0.2.8.
Refer to the original model card for more details on the model.
Use with OpenVox
This model can also be used with OpenVox, a desktop application for running compatible AI voice and text-to-speech models locally through a graphical interface.
After the required model files are downloaded, compatible workflows can run locally and can also be accessed through OpenVox API and MCP integrations.
Available features depend on the capabilities of the selected model. OpenVox is a third-party application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original model authors or maintainers.
Use with mlx
pip install -U mlx-audio
Voice Cloning:
mlx_audio.tts.generate --model mlx-community/chatterbox-turbo-fp16 --text "Oh, that's hilarious! [chuckle] Um anyway, we do have a new model in store. It's the SkyNet T-800 series and it's got basically everything. Including AI integration with ChatGPT and all that jazz. Would you like me to get some prices for you?" --ref_audio path_to_file.wav --play
Emotion Control
Chatterbox supports expressive event tags that can be inserted directly into your text to add natural vocal expressions:
| Tag | Description |
|---|---|
[clear throat] | Throat clearing sound |
[sigh] | Sighing expression |
[shush] | Shushing sound |
[cough] | Coughing sound |
[groan] | Groaning expression |
[sniff] | Sniffing sound |
[gasp] | Gasping expression |
[chuckle] | Light chuckling |
[laugh] | Laughter |
mlx_audio.tts.generate --model mlx-community/chatterbox-turbo-fp16 --text "[sigh] I can't believe it's Monday again. [groan] But hey, [clear throat] let's make the best of it!" --play
Default Voice:
mlx_audio.tts.generate --model mlx-community/chatterbox-turbo-fp16 --text "Oh, that's hilarious! [chuckle] Um anyway, we do have a new model in store. It's the SkyNet T-800 series and it's got basically everything. Including AI integration with ChatGPT and all that jazz. Would you like me to get some prices for you?" --play