Need Help Downloading Text To Speech Voices

Hi,


Currently I am on macOS Ventura - and I am trying to download text to speech voices. I can go to System Preferences > Accessibility > Spoken contact > manage voices


Most voices download easily however I have having trouble with = Nathan (Enhanced) - basically it does not download - just spin and even if it does, it does not end up showing in the system voice list.


I have tried to delete this enhanced voice and re-download it however that does not help


Q: Is this particular download broken or are you able to download it no problem?


Q: Also I am curious where are these download invoices reside. Someone mentioned = System->Library–>Speech–>Voices ... But I do not see them there in Ventura. Does anyone know where they are?



Thanks Dave

MacBook Pro (2021)

Posted on Jun 23, 2024 3:22 PM

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Jun 23, 2024 3:44 PM in response to musenet

Just tried to download Nathan Enhanced and got the same result as you. All I can think of trying is to boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and try to download from there. Regardless of the success reboot normally.


NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files


NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.


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