XTTSv2 Hindi Finetuning

XTTSv2 Hindi Finetuned Checkpoints For use in most implementations of XTTSv2, these must be renamed to model.pth and replace the original XTTSv2 checkpoint. https://huggingface.co/AOLCDROM/XTTSv2-Hi_ft/tree/main Indic TTS Hindi Dataset https://www.iitm.ac.in/donlab/indictts/database Common Voice Dataset https://commonvoice.mozilla.org/en/datasets Convert Mozilla Common Voice .TSV to VCTK format dataset metadata conv_cv_vctk.py Download and install ffmpeg, and add it to your windows system […]

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Fine Tuning XTTS V2 with (forked) Coqui

Fine tuning XTTS v2 with the forked Coqui project. Coqui AI shut down earlier this year, so what does that mean for us? Here I go over adjusting the Coqui XTTS v2 training recipe, creating a dataset using Audacity and faster-whisper, and training a single speaker and multispeaker XTTS v2 english model Convert wavs to […]

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LLaMA-Factory with Flash Attention 2 and Unsloth

It was tough to get this working, but I think I’ve figured it out enough to share. Here’s a quick guide on how to set up LLaMA-Factory with support for Flash Attention 2 and Unsloth training on Windows. This is using a RTX3060 12GB GPU, Windows 10, and CUDA 12.1. Unsloth is an optimization library […]

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Stable Audio Open 1.0 | Open Source Generative Audio with Fine Tuning

A look at Stability AI’s new Stable Open Audio 1.0 open source (kinda, sorta, mostly, technically) model and codebase with fine tuning support (kinda, sorta, technically). I’ve managed to get the trainer running, but I only have a 12gb GPU, which isn’t enough for training right now. Resources: https://huggingface.co/stabilityai/stable-audio-open-1.0https://github.com/Saganaki22/StableAudioWebUI https://github.com/Stability-AI/stable-audio-tools/issues/34 Example training launch command: python […]

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Troubleshooting Sega Saturn Emulation with Retroarch for iOS/Apple

The video talks about common issues that people run into when using Beetle Saturn core on Apple devices and how to fix them. One issue is that the ROMs available online are probably in .bin and .cue format, which can sometimes cause problems if the .cue file contains path names. The .cue file is a […]

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Play Windows 98 and MS-DOS Games on iPad/iOS/iPhone with DOSBox-Pure and Retroarch for FREE

Summary Learn how to play Windows 98 and MS-DOS games on iPad, iOS, and iPhone for free using RetroArch and DOSBox-Pure. This video guide covers topics such as adding games, keyboard and mouse setup, performance tweaks, installing Windows 98, and running games within the Windows 98 environment. Highlights Key Insights […]

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The Lost Art of Optical Disc Repair | Fixing and Testing a PlayStation Disc

Summary The video discusses the decline of garage sales and the difficulty in finding bargain items in good condition. It then provides information on how to repair damaged PlayStation discs using software and DIY techniques, such as polishing and using nail polish. The video concludes with a demonstration of how the repaired disc can be […]

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Retroarch iOS Updates | Improved Performance, MS-DOS Core, Doom and Touch Input

This blog post is for gamers who are excited to play classic video games on their iOS devices. There is a new update available for Retroarch iOS that brings a number of new features and improvements. Limitations and Future Updates The video notes that there are a few limitations to the update. First, Bluetooth keyboards […]

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RetroArch for iPad and iPhone now on the App Store | Installation, Setup, Quick Performance Overview

In this video, you’ll learn how to set up RetroArch on your iPhone or iPad to play classic games from a variety of consoles. RetroArch is an emulator that allows you to play games from many different systems on your device. Installation Adding ROMs Configuration Performance Conclusion RetroArch is a great way to play classic […]

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Micca Speck 4K Media Player | Unboxing, Firmware Update, Setup, Demos, and Opinions

Ditch the Raspberry Pi: Micca Speck Review for Cord Cutters Are you looking for a simple, offline media player that can handle your favorite videos without the hassle of ads, spyware, and forced updates? Then the Micca Speck 4K Media Player might be the perfect solution for you. In this review I take a look […]

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