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A beginner's guide to the Kokoro-82m model by Jaaari on Replicate

This is a simplified guide to an AI model called Kokoro-82m maintained by Jaaari. If you like these kinds of analysis, you should join AImodels.fyi or follow us on Twitter.

kokoro-82m represents an efficient text-to-speech model based on StyleTTS2 architecture, using just 82 million parameters. Created by jaaari, this model ranks at the top of TTS benchmarks despite its compact size, outperforming larger models that use more training data.

Model Inputs and Outputs

The model transforms text into natural-sounding speech with control over speed and voice selection. It handles long-form content by automatically splitting text into manageable chunks.

Inputs

  • Text: Raw text input of any length
  • Voice: Selection from 11 different voice options including American and British English speakers
  • Speed: Speech rate multiplier from 0.1x to 5x default speed

Outputs

  • Audio output as a URI containing the generated speech

Capabilities

The system supports both American and B...

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