Eloquence64RS 19.1-RS
Eloquence64RS 19.1-RS
Eloquence64RS 19.1 is the stable release of the enhanced-audio and dictionary
profile work tested throughout the 19.1 beta series. Standard 11 kHz output
remains the default, and Eloquence's built-in pronunciation behavior remains
available without a custom dictionary.
Highlights
- Adds an optional Enhanced 22 kHz mode with stateful 2x interpolation,
suppression of mirrored high-frequency energy, gentle high-frequency
emphasis, and a subtle vocal-body lift. - Keeps Standard 11 kHz output bit-exact and selected by default.
- Restores the selected audio mode correctly after changing away from and back
to Eloquence. - Replaces the old shared dictionary updater with isolated pronunciation
profiles for Eloquence's built-in behavior, alternative dictionaries,
community dictionaries, and retained custom dictionaries. - Allows users to switch back to Eloquence's built-in pronunciations at any
time, without leaving stale custom dictionaries active. - Downloads complete provider snapshots atomically, so updating one profile
cannot merge it with or damage another profile. - Activates downloaded or selected dictionary profiles immediately and updates
their displayed download state without reopening NVDA Settings. - Preserves existing custom dictionary files across migration and add-on
upgrades. - Expands Python and Rust regression coverage for audio quality, dictionary
migration and updates, live dictionary switching, native-host protocol
behavior, and add-on installation.
Installation
Remove or disable the IBMTTS add-on before installing. Eloquence64RS replaces
Eloquence64 and should not be installed alongside another Eloquence add-on.
This release updates the native-host protocol. After updating, users who need
Eloquence on logon or other secure screens must open NVDA Settings >
Eloquence and run Copy Helper to System Config (for Logon Screen) again.
The built-in updater follows only the production metadata maintained on the
repository's stable branch. Publishing this release promotes that metadata
from 19.0-RS to 19.1-RS.