This model was converted to MLX format from ResembleAI/chatterbox-turbo using mlx-audio version 0.2.8. Refer to the original model card for more details on the model.

Use with OpenVox

This model can also be used with OpenVox, a desktop application for running compatible AI voice and text-to-speech models locally through a graphical interface.

After the required model files are downloaded, compatible workflows can run locally and can also be accessed through OpenVox API and MCP integrations.

Available features depend on the capabilities of the selected model. OpenVox is a third-party application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original model authors or maintainers.

Use with mlx

pip install -U mlx-audio

Voice Cloning:

mlx_audio.tts.generate --model mlx-community/chatterbox-turbo-4bit --text "Oh, that's hilarious! [chuckle] Um anyway, we do have a new model in store. It's the SkyNet T-800 series and it's got basically everything. Including AI integration with ChatGPT and all that jazz. Would you like me to get some prices for you?" --ref_audio path_to_file.wav --play

Emotion Control

Chatterbox supports expressive event tags that can be inserted directly into your text to add natural vocal expressions:

Tag	Description
`[clear throat]`	Throat clearing sound
`[sigh]`	Sighing expression
`[shush]`	Shushing sound
`[cough]`	Coughing sound
`[groan]`	Groaning expression
`[sniff]`	Sniffing sound
`[gasp]`	Gasping expression
`[chuckle]`	Light chuckling
`[laugh]`	Laughter

mlx_audio.tts.generate --model mlx-community/chatterbox-turbo-4bit --text "[sigh] I can't believe it's Monday again. [groan] But hey, [clear throat] let's make the best of it!" --play

Default Voice:

mlx_audio.tts.generate --model mlx-community/chatterbox-turbo-4bit --text "Oh, that's hilarious! [chuckle] Um anyway, we do have a new model in store. It's the SkyNet T-800 series and it's got basically everything. Including AI integration with ChatGPT and all that jazz. Would you like me to get some prices for you?" --play