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From: Doug.Geoffray@f8.n369.z1.fidonet.org (Doug Geoffray)
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Subject: DECtalk
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Date: 20 Sep 90 03:06:00 GMT
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[This is from the Blink Talk Conference]

 ST>> Secondly, Flipper with Dec Talk, the synth I use, can take more
 ST>> than 2 seconds to start reading a line, now a slightly longer
 ST>> delay with the new version.  Smith claims that it's the Dec
 ST>> Talk's fault, as it does extensive processing before reacting.
 ST>> Would anyone like to comment on that?

Shel,
  Of course during my writing Vocal-Eyes I also ran across the problem
of the DECtalk.  It is one of the slowest responding synthesizers on the
market.  I have just recently rewrote my driver for the DECtalk in order
to speed it up even more.  It is now as fast as it can possible be.  You
say you may wait more then 2 seconds to start reading a line.  This sounds
extreemly longer than it should take.  It would make a difference on what
BAUD rate your DEC is running.  Most come at 9600 BAUD however, there are
a few that run at 1200 BAUD.  If yours is 1200 BAUD, you might think of
getting it changed to 9600 BAUD.  I am sure this would speed things up
for you.  Best of luck!
  Regards,
    Doug

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