Azure TTS Configuration

Azure Text-to-Speech (TTS) is a powerful speech synthesis service provided by Microsoft. To use Azure TTS in Anx Reader, you need to obtain the Region and Key.

Step 1: Create an Azure Account

If you don't have an Azure account, please sign up at the Azure Website.

Step 2: Create a Speech Resource

1. Log in to the Azure Portal.
2. Search for "Speech service" in the top search bar.
3. Click "Create".
4. Fill in the following information:
   • Subscription: Select your subscription.
   • Resource group: Create new or select an existing one.
   • Region: Select a region close to you (remember this, you will need it later).
   • Name: Name your resource.
   • Pricing tier: Usually select F0 (Free), or S0 if you need higher quotas.
5. Click "Review + create", then click "Create".

Step 3: Get Key and Region

1. Once deployment is complete, click "Go to resource".
2. Click the name of the resource you just created.
3. In the left menu, under "Resource Management", find "Keys and Endpoint".
4. Here you will see:
   • Key 1: This is the Key you need to enter in Anx Reader.
   • Location/Region: e.g., eastus, japaneast, etc. This is the Region you need to enter in Anx Reader.

Step 4: Configure in Anx Reader

1. Open Anx Reader Settings.
2. Go to TTS Settings.
3. Select Azure.
4. Enter the Key and Region obtained above.