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Dk'tronics Speech Synthesizer

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== Overview ==
The DKDk'tronics speech synthesizer came with the standard handbook which gave instructions for all DKDk'tronics add-ons. The speech synthesizer also had the classic DKDk'tronics casing as all their CPC products had, with the exception of a fly-lead which could be connected to the stereo output of the CPC. It also had two mono outputs for the supplied speakers, a volume control on the right hand side and the balance could be adjusted with a small screw-driver through a hole below the volume. Two versions of the synthesizer were available. One where the software was supplied on a cassette and a second version with the software on an internal ROM within the unit. When the ROM version was connected and working properly, it reported the message 'Speech ROM Ver. 1.1' on the screen.
DKDk'tronics changed suppliers of the speakers more than once, so several different versions of the speakers exist, including one version with a swiveled bracket for wall or desk mounting.
== Software ==
* [[Dk'tronocs Speech More Images|More Images and Close-up Views]]
 
== Downloads ==
 
* [[media:Speech Synthesizer (tape) (Dk'Tronics).zip|Speech Synthesizer (tape) (Dk'Tronics).zip]]
* [[media:DKSPEECH.ROM‎|DK'Tronics Speech ROM]] (Amstrad BIOS Extension)
* [[Media:Sp0256-al2-reversed-bit-order.zip|SP0256-AL2 ROM]] ('''caution''' - the bytes in the file are in reversed bit-order, ie. the "Target" values are unreversed, all other opcodes and parameters are reversed)
== Reviews ==
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image:Amstrad Computer User8507 014.jpg|dk'Tronics synth compared to the Amstrad SSA1
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== Other speech synthesisers for the CPC ==
 
* [[Amstrad SSA-1 Speech Synthesizer]] (Amstrad)
* [[MHT Speech Synthesizer]] (MHT Ingenieros)
* [[TMPI speech synthesizer]] (TechniMusique)
== Manual ==
* [[Media:DKTronics_Speech_Synth_Docs.pdf]] - DK'Tronics User Manual (English)
== Other speech synthesisers for the CPC Downloads ==
* [[Amstrad SSA-1 Media:Speech Synthesizer(tape) (Dk'Tronics).zip|Speech Synthesizer (tape) (Dk'Tronics).zip]] (AmstradCDT for Emulators)* [[MHT Media:DKSPEECH.ROM‎|DK'Tronics Speech SynthesizerROM]] (MHT IngenierosAmstrad BIOS Extension)* [[TMPI speech synthesizerMedia:Sp0256-al2-reversed-bit-order.zip|SP0256-AL2 ROM]] (TechniMusique'''caution''' - the bytes in the file are in reversed bit-order, ie. the "Target" values are unreversed, all other opcodes and parameters are reversed)
[[Category:Hardware]] [[Category:Peripherals]] [[Category:Music and sound]] [[Category:Manual]]
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