A Phase Vocoder Model of the Glottis for Expressive Voice Synthesis
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Abstract In this paper we explain how we are improving the source component of a source-filter vocal synthesis system. Our strategy for this improvement involves the replacement of the pulse generator by a phase vocoder module whose coefficients are derived from the analysis of speech signals. Firstly, we introduce the context of our research and then indicate the problem; finally, we present our solution followed by our conclusions and suggestions for further work.
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