Welcome to the world of LocalVocal! This powerful OBS plugin allows you to transcribe speech into text right on your machine, without any dependency on the cloud. It ensures that your data remains private and is easily accessible for real-time translation. In this blog post, we’ll walk you through how to install and utilize this remarkable tool.

What is LocalVocal?

LocalVocal is a speech AI assistant plugin for OBS (Open Broadcaster Software) that can convert spoken language into text and translate it to any supported language. Thanks to the power of OpenAI’s Whisper, this plugin operates efficiently on your CPU and provides you with many exciting features, all while ensuring your privacy.

Getting Started with LocalVocal

Here are the steps to install and set up LocalVocal:

Installation Steps:

• Clone the Repository: Start by cloning the LocalVocal repository to your desired directory.
• Build the Plugin: Depending on your operating system, follow the specific build instructions for Mac, Windows, and Linux.
  • Mac Instructions
  • Windows Instructions
  • Linux Instructions
• Install OBS: Make sure you have the latest version of OBS installed on your machine.
• Copy Plugin Files: Once built, copy the generated plugin files to the appropriate OBS plugin folder.

Mac Instructions:

To build for Mac, use the following commands:

MACOS_ARCH=x86_64 ..githubscriptsbuild-macos -c Release

The plugin files will be available in the `.releaseRelease` folder. Copy the `.plugin` file to `~Library/Application Support/obs-studio/plugins`.

Windows Instructions:

Use PowerShell to build on Windows:

powershell .githubscriptsBuild-Windows.ps1 -Configuration Release

Plugin files will be located in the `.release` folder. Manually copy them to `C:\Program Files\obs-studio`.

Linux Instructions:

For Ubuntu, execute the following commands:

sudo apt install -y libssl-dev
..githubscriptsbuild-linux

Move the resulting files to the relevant OBS plugin directories as outlined in the instructions above.

Utilizing LocalVocal Features

Once installed, you can start using LocalVocal to transcribe and translate audio in real-time across various applications. Here’s a glimpse of what you can do:

• Transcribe audio in real-time to text in over 100 languages.
• Display and sync captions during gameplay or streaming.
• Translate captions using built-in Whisper and major language NMT models.
• Export captions in various file formats like .txt and .srt for further use.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

If you encounter any difficulties while working with LocalVocal, don’t worry! Here are some troubleshooting tips:

• Plugin Not Loading: Ensure the plugin files are correctly copied to the OBS installation directory. Restart OBS if necessary.
• Audio Not Transcribing: Check that your audio source is properly configured in OBS and the correct input device is selected.
• Translation Issues: Make sure your internet connection is stable and the translation settings are correct.

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Conclusion

LocalVocal transforms the way we interact with speech and translation technologies in real-time. By following this guide, you should have no trouble getting up and running with your new speech AI assistant. 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.