![]() If required, you can also download alternative / additional language and voice options for reading back text by downloading and installing the Microsoft Speech Platform Language Options. In order to use Idobata 2, you will need to download the ZIP file (when available) from Kanae Porjects (the application is provided in both 32- and 64-bit options), and you’ll also need to have the Microsoft Speech Platform 11 runtime, installed on your PC as well. Those who prefer not to have ads in their software can remove the banners by obtaining a user name and password from Yuzuru for a nominal donation of L$300 towards his running costs. Unlike its predecessor, Idobata 2 will be provided free-of-charge, but will include banner adverts for other products in the Kanae Project range. Idobata 2 is due to be launched on Tuesday, January 27th, so the following is intended to preview the new version, which will be available on the Kanae Projects website from approximately 13:00 SLT onwards on the 27th. Further, Yuzuru has also added a capability for it to be used with Skype chats. The new version, Idobata 2, still does that, but in addition it can also monitor all IM and group chat sessions, etc., and convert them to the spoken word. ![]() When running, the original version – Idobata Pro – would capture text typed into chat in the viewer in real-time, or view the chat look, and convert it into the spoken word. As noted above, it is a text-to-speech conversion tool which currently works with the official Second Life viewer and both the 32 and 64-bit versions of Firestorm (and as a result can be used with SL and OpenSim). Idobata was first launched in September 2013, when I originally reviewed it. This being the case, when Yuzuru first notified me that he was working on a new version of Idobata, his a text-to-speech conversion tool, I made a point to be ready to clear time to look at it when he was ready to allow me access. Over the last couple of years, I’ve been asked by Yuzuru Jewell to evaluate some of his software tools – a task I’m always delighted to perform as time allows, although in truth, I’ve fallen a little behind of late. Update, January 28th: as noted below, Idobata 2 is now available from the Kanae Projects website. Update, March 3rd: Yuzuru has produced demo video for Idobata 2, and I’ve included it at the end of this article. Don't give anyone ideas, as this will tempt them to stuff beans up their nose.Idobata 2: offering text-to-speech conversion for SL (and Skype chat) users
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