What are the key differences between Alltalk TTS V17 and the previous versions, and how does the addition of XTTS model fine-tuning in V17 enhance the overall speech synthesis output?

AllTalk TTS v1.7 is based on Coqui XTTS models, allowing it to reproduce a speaker's voice using a good quality wav audio file.

The new version features XTTS model fine-tuning, which improves voice reproduction quality.

Fine-tuning options allow for local/custom models and DeepSpeed for enhanced performance.

Bulk TTS generation and editing are available in AllTalk TTS v1.7.

AllTalk TTS can be utilized as a standalone application or as part of Text-generation-webui.

The XTTS model is a multi-speaker model designed to reproduce speech from a provided wav sample.

XTTS has been trained on multiple speakers and languages, allowing it to handle a variety of voices.

Fine-tuning the XTTS model involves teaching it to better reproduce a specific voice using a collection of wav files.

Finetuning can be done using a quick setup utility or manual installation through the provided GitHub repository.

AllTalk TTS v1.7 offers a settings page, low VRAM support, and a DeepSpeed narrator model for advanced features.

The system can be used with 3rd party software via JSON calls, enabling integration with existing systems.

AllTalk TTS provides the ability to easily switch between different fine-tuned models for versatility.

Custom AI voices can be added to AllTalk TTS via finetuning the main voice model or through the base TTS model.

For API versions, such as VOXTA, model files can be replaced with fine-tuned models to integrate custom voices.

AllTalk TTS v1.7 provides a user-friendly interface for fine-tuning the XTTS model with only a few buttons to press.

The updated finetuning process in AllTalk TTS v1.7 is automated, making it even easier to create custom voices.

AllTalk TTS v1.7 includes a new API to work with 3rd party software, allowing for seamless integration with existing systems.

AllTalk TTS v1.7 is based on the Coqui TTS engine, similar to the Coquitts extension for Text generation webUI.

The XTTS model is compatible with the Oobabooga large language model, but fine-tuning requires following specific instructions for the model.

AllTalk TTS v1.7 is a powerful, open-source voice cloning program, offering one of the best freely available options for voice cloning.