Timbre

Timbre is represented by the code ti and supports either a following numeric value or + , ++ , - , –. The SSML equivalence is the <amazon:effect vocal-tract-length=”“> tag.

• Effect: Changes the timbre of voice.
• Characters:
  • ++ = 200%
  • + = 150%
  • - = 75%
  • –- = 50%
• Numeric:
  • default: 100
  • max: 200
  • min: 50
• Example:
  • Characters:
    #ti–[A test] is equal to <amazon:effect vocal-tract-length=”50%”>A test</amazon:effect>
  • Numeric:
    #ti50[A test] is equal to <amazon:effect vocal-tract-length=”50%”>A test</amazon:effect>
• Audio Example
  • Text: Did you know, #ti175[That I can change my timbre]. #ti65[both up and down].