๐Ÿš€ OpenAI TTS: Future Integration

OpenAI TTS integration is currently in development. This page outlines the planned features and integration roadmap.

Current Implementation Status

๐Ÿ“ Placeholder Implementation

Current State: Example implementation structureBasic framework is in place for future developmentStatus: Not functional for production use

๐Ÿ”ฎ Planned Features

Future Integration: Full OpenAI TTS supportWill include all OpenAI TTS models and voicesTimeline: Coming in future updates

OpenAI TTS Overview

๐ŸŽ™๏ธ What OpenAI TTS Offers

OpenAI provides high-quality text-to-speech capabilities through their API with multiple models and voices.

Available Models (When Integrated)

Standard Quality Model
  • Latency: ~400-600ms
  • Quality: Good for most applications
  • Cost: Lower cost per character
  • Best for: General-purpose TTS, cost-sensitive applications
{
  "model": "tts-1",
  "input": "Hello from OpenAI TTS!",
  "voice": "alloy"
}

Voice Options (Planned)

Planned Integration Features

๐Ÿ› ๏ธ Development Roadmap

Hereโ€™s what weโ€™re planning for the full OpenAI TTS integration.
1

API Integration

Complete OpenAI TTS API integration with authentication and error handling
2

Voice Selection

Full voice library access with preview capabilities
3

Streaming Support

Real-time audio streaming for phone calls and live applications
4

Advanced Features

Speed control, format options, and optimization settings
5

Production Ready

Comprehensive testing and production deployment

Expected Configuration

โš™๏ธ Future Configuration Options

When implemented, OpenAI TTS will offer these configuration options in Burki Voice AI.

Planned Settings Interface

Expected Configuration Fields:
  • API Key: Your OpenAI API key
  • Model: Choose between TTS-1 and TTS-1-HD
  • Voice: Select from 6 available voices
  • Speed: Adjust speaking rate (0.25x to 4.0x)
  • Output Format: MP3, Opus, AAC, FLAC
{
  "provider": "openai",
  "model": "tts-1",
  "voice": "alloy",
  "speed": 1.0,
  "output_format": "wav"
}

Comparison with Other Providers

๐Ÿ“Š Expected Performance Comparison

How OpenAI TTS will compare to existing providers once integrated.
FeatureOpenAI TTSElevenLabsDeepgramInworld
Latency~500ms~250ms~75ms~200ms
QualityHighPremiumGoodGood
Voices6 built-in9+ custom10+ voices50+ multilingual
LanguagesEnglish*70+English11
StreamingPlannedโœ…โœ…โœ…
Custom VoicesโŒโœ…โŒโœ…

Use Cases (When Available)

Expected Strengths:
  • High-quality voice generation
  • Consistent OpenAI ecosystem integration
  • Good for long-form content
  • Professional narration quality
Best Voices: Fable (storytelling), Nova (presentations)

Development Progress

๐Ÿšง Current Development Status

Track the progress of OpenAI TTS integration in Burki Voice AI.

Technical Implementation Notes

๐Ÿ”ง Developer Information

Technical details for developers interested in the implementation approach.

Current Placeholder Structure

class OpenAITTSService(BaseTTSService):
    """
    OpenAI TTS service implementation.
    This is an example implementation to show how new providers can be added.
    
    Note: This is a placeholder implementation. To make it functional, you would need to:
    1. Install openai: pip install openai
    2. Implement the actual OpenAI TTS API calls
    3. Handle streaming audio properly
    """
    
    def __init__(self, call_sid=None, api_key=None, voice_id=None, model_id=None, **kwargs):
        super().__init__(call_sid=call_sid, api_key=api_key)
        self.voice_id = voice_id or "alloy"
        self.model_id = model_id or "tts-1"
        
    async def start_session(self, options=None, audio_callback=None, metadata=None):
        # Placeholder implementation
        self.is_connected = True
        return True
        
    async def process_text(self, text, force_flush=False):
        # Placeholder - actual implementation needed
        logger.info(f"Would convert text to speech: {text}")
        return True

How to Request This Feature

๐Ÿ—ณ๏ธ Feature Request

Interested in OpenAI TTS integration? Hereโ€™s how to help prioritize this development.
1

GitHub Issue

Create a feature request on the Burki Voice AI repository
2

Use Case Description

Describe your specific use case for OpenAI TTS
3

Priority Feedback

Indicate the importance of this feature for your application
4

Community Support

Encourage others who need this feature to upvote the request

Alternative Providers

๐Ÿ”„ Current Alternatives

While waiting for OpenAI TTS integration, consider these currently available providers.

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