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Bark

by Suno AI

8.1
KYI Score

Text-to-audio model generating speech, music, and sound effects.

AUDIOMITFREE1B
Official WebsiteHugging Face

Quick Facts

Model Size
1B
Context Length
N/A
Release Date
Apr 2023
License
MIT
Provider
Suno AI
KYI Score
8.1/10

Best For

→Voice synthesis
→Audio content
→Podcasts
→Audiobooks

Performance Metrics

Speed

6/10

Quality

8/10

Cost Efficiency

9/10

Specifications

Parameters
1B
License
MIT
Pricing
free
Release Date
April 7, 2023
Category
audio

Key Features

Text-to-speechMusic generationSound effectsMultilingual

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓Versatile
  • ✓Natural speech
  • ✓MIT license
  • ✓Multiple outputs

Cons

  • !Slower generation
  • !Can be unpredictable
  • !Resource intensive

Ideal Use Cases

Voice synthesis

Audio content

Podcasts

Audiobooks

Bark FAQ

What is Bark best used for?

Bark excels at Voice synthesis, Audio content, Podcasts. Versatile, making it ideal for production applications requiring audio capabilities.

How does Bark compare to other models?

Bark has a KYI score of 8.1/10, with 1B parameters. It offers versatile and natural speech. Check our comparison pages for detailed benchmarks.

What are the system requirements for Bark?

Bark with 1B requires appropriate GPU memory. Smaller quantized versions can run on consumer hardware, while full precision models need enterprise GPUs. Context length is variable.

Is Bark free to use?

Yes, Bark is free and licensed under MIT. You can deploy it on your own infrastructure without usage fees or API costs, giving you full control over your AI deployment.

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