If you’ve ever imagined creating realistic audio sounds from just a few textual prompts, then you are in the right space! TANGO, a groundbreaking latent diffusion model, allows you to transform text into stunning audio, encompassing everything from human sounds to artificial noise. This blog will walk you through the process of using TANGO to generate audio sequences effortlessly.
What is TANGO?
TANGO stands for Text to Audio using iNstruction-Guided diffusiOn. It harnesses the power of a frozen instruction-tuned LLM Flan-T5 as a text encoder paired with a UNet based diffusion model, thus escalating the audio quality to new levels. Whether it’s the sound of applause, natural phenomena, or artificial sound effects, TANGO can handle it all!
Quickstart Guide: Generating Audio from Text Prompts
Ready to dive in? Here’s your step-by-step guide to getting started with TANGO:
- Step 1: Install the necessary packages and download TANGO. You can access the model code here.
- Step 2: Prepare your Python environment by including essential libraries:
python
import IPython
import soundfile as sf
from tango import Tango
- Step 3: Load TANGO and generate audio from your desired text prompt. Here’s how you can generate an audio of cheering:
python
tango = Tango('declare-lab/tango-full-ft-audiocaps')
prompt = "An audience cheering and clapping"
audio = tango.generate(prompt)
sf.write("prompt.wav", audio, samplerate=16000)
IPython.display.Audio(data=audio, rate=16000)
- Step 4: Want better audio quality? Increase the step count to 200. Here’s the code:
python
prompt = "Rolling thunder with lightning strikes"
audio = tango.generate(prompt, steps=200)
IPython.display.Audio(data=audio, rate=16000)
Generating Multiple Audios in a Batch
You can also generate multiple audio samples for different prompts at once! Here’s a simple example:
python
prompts = [
"A car engine revving",
"A dog barks and rustles with some clicking",
"Water flowing and trickling"
]
audios = tango.generate_for_batch(prompts, samples=2)
Understanding TANGO: An Analogy
Think of TANGO as a skilled chef in a bustling restaurant. The text prompts are like recipes, each detailing how to prepare a specific dish. The frozen instruction-tuned Flan-T5 model serves as the chef’s trusty cookbook, guiding them through the process of mixing ingredients accurately. Finally, the UNet based diffusion model acts as the kitchen equipment – it helps put everything together to produce a delectable final dish, which in this case, is high-quality audio! Each time you input a new recipe (text prompt), TANGO whips up an audio masterpiece.
Troubleshooting Tips
If you encounter any issues while generating audio, consider the following troubleshooting tips:
- Ensure your Python environment is set up correctly with all necessary packages installed.
- Check that the TANGO model is downloaded properly. You can refer to the repository for any installation instructions.
- Make sure your text prompts are properly formatted; errors may arise from incorrect syntax.
- If audio quality is not up to your expectations, attempt increasing the number of steps while generating audio.
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Final Thoughts
At fxis.ai, we believe that such advancements are crucial for the future of AI, as they enable more comprehensive and effective solutions. Our team is continually exploring new methodologies to push the envelope in artificial intelligence, ensuring that our clients benefit from the latest technological innovations.
Now, unleash your creativity and let TANGO transform your words into vibrant sounds!

