Show HN: Sam TTS – Recreates the classic Microsoft SAM voice in the browser

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Summary

What is Microsoft SAM Text-to-SpeechMicrosoft SAM Text-to-Speech is the iconic voice synthesizer from Windows XP that was part of the Microsoft Speech API (SAPI). Our modern JavaScript implementation, SAM TTS, brings this classic Windows voice to your browser, preserving the authentic nostalgic charm while adding modern conveniences. Experience the distinctive robotic voice of Microsoft SAM that defined a generation of Windows computing.Authentic Microsoft SAM VoiceMicrosoft SAM TTS faithfully recreates the iconic Windows XP computer voice, delivering genuine vintage speech synthesis that captures computing nostalgia from the early 2000s.Browser-Based SAM TTS TechnologyOur Microsoft SAM implementation runs entirely in your web browser with no server processing, ensuring privacy and allowing offline use of SAM TTS after initial page load.Highly Customizable Microsoft SAMAdjust pitch, speed, mouth, and throat parameters to create variations of the classic Microsoft SAM voice from Windows XP, ranging from tiny elves to giant robots using SAM TTS.

First seen: 2025-05-14 14:35

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