Cepstral
Pittsburgh-based Cepstral provides advanced speech synthesis technology, founded by Carnegie Mellon scientists.
Founded
2000Pittsburgh-based Cepstral provides advanced speech synthesis technology, founded by Carnegie Mellon scientists.
Cepstral, founded in June 2000 by Carnegie Mellon University scientists Kevin Lenzo and Alan W. Black, specializes in advanced speech synthesis technology. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the company focuses on creating realistic synthetic voices that can be used across various platforms, from small devices to large installations. Their core mission is to enhance communication by converting text into clear, natural-sounding speech, offering products like Cepstral Text-To-Speech to integrate seamlessly with existing systems and software.
Notable figures affiliated with Cepstral include its founders, Kevin Lenzo and Alan W. Black, both renowned computer scientists. The company has achieved significant milestones in the field of speech synthesis, contributing to advancements in interactive media and accessibility technologies. By providing high-quality, customizable synthetic voices, Cepstral has made a substantial impact on industries ranging from telecommunications to assistive technologies, reinforcing its position as a leader in the speech synthesis market.
Companies similar to Cepstral include Carnegie Speech, Rime, WellSaid Labs and Respeecher.
Cepstral was founded in 2000.
Cepstral's headquarters is located in Pittsburgh, PA, US.
Cepstral's most recent funding round was for $1.4M (USD) in April 2004.
As of Apr 8, 2004, Cepstral has disclosed funding of $1.4M (USD). Undisclosed round amounts are excluded.
Cepstral has 9 employees as of Feb 4, 2024.
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