Python

Bark

Text-to-audio with voices and effects

by suno-ai · MIT

pip install git+https://github.com/suno-ai/bark.git

What is Bark?

Bark is a transformer-based text-to-audio model that generates realistic speech plus nonverbal sounds like laughter, music and effects.

Why people choose Bark

• Expressive, natural-sounding speech
• Generates laughter, music and effects
• Multilingual output

Bark at a glance

Open-source alternatives to Bark

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