v0.4.55

KoljaB/RealtimeTTSv0.4.55Mar 24, 2025by KoljaB

AI Summary

This update enhances the OpenAI engine configuration options and introduces new voices, alongside improvements to error tracking and thread management.

Key Highlights

Added optional parameters: instructions, debug, speed, response_format, and timeout
Updated available voices to include 'ash', 'coral', and 'sage'
Introduced an `error_flag` to track errors during playback
Set synthesis worker thread as daemon

New Features

Enhanced OpenAI Engine initialization
New voice options

Full Release Notes

# RealtimeTTS v0.4.55 Release Notes

- **Enhanced OpenAI Engine Initialization:**
  - Added optional parameters: `instructions`, `debug`, `speed`, `response_format`, and `timeout`.
  - Updated available voices to include "ash", "coral", and "sage".
  - **Note:** The `speed` and `timeout` parameters are not working at the moment; unclear why - they are being submitted to the API.

- **Text-to-Stream Improvements:**
  - Introduced an `error_flag` to track errors during playback.
  - Set the synthesis worker thread as daemon to ensure proper thread termination.

- **Dependency Update:**
  - Upgraded the OpenAI package from version 1.66.3 to 1.68.2.