README.md

# Saudi Arabic (MSA) TTS Model - Piper

This repository contains a high-quality Piper TTS model trained on Saudi Arabic (Modern Standard Arabic) dataset for **455 epochs**.

## Model Details

- **Language**: Arabic (Saudi dialect)
- **Framework**: Piper TTS
- **Sample Rate**: 22050 Hz
- **Training Epochs**: 455
- **Dataset Size**: 11,592 audio samples
- **Speakers**: 5 speakers (SPK1-SPK5)
- **Model Quality**: Professional grade

## Model Files

- `checkpoints/epoch=455-step=1189248.ckpt` - PyTorch Lightning checkpoint (807 MB)
- `config.json` - Model configuration file
- `training_data.csv` - Training dataset metadata
- `scripts/export_jit.py` - ONNX export script

## Quick Start

### Export to ONNX

```bash
python3 scripts/export_jit.py
```

This will create an ONNX model file that can be used with Piper for inference.

### Usage with Piper

```bash
# Install Piper TTS
pip install piper-tts

# After exporting to ONNX
echo 'مرحبا بك في نظام التحويل النصي إلى كلام' | \
  piper --model saudi_msa_epoch455.onnx --output_file output.wav
```

### Python Usage

```python
from piper import PiperVoice

voice = PiperVoice.load("saudi_msa_epoch455.onnx")

# Synthesize speech
with open("output.wav", "wb") as f:
    voice.synthesize_stream_raw("مرحبا بك", f)
```

## Training Details

### Dataset Statistics

| Speaker | Samples |
|---------|---------|
| SPK1    | 3,000   |
| SPK2    | 714     |
| SPK3    | 1,656   |
| SPK4    | 2,057   |
| SPK5    | 4,193   |
| **Total** | **11,592** |

### Training Configuration

```yaml
voice_name: saudi_msa
sample_rate: 22050
espeak_voice: ar
batch_size: 8
epochs: 455
optimizer: Adam
```

### Training Environment

- Python 3.11
- PyTorch 2.x with CUDA
- Lightning 2.x
- Total training time: ~85+ hours

## Model Performance

This model has been trained for **455 epochs**, providing:

- ✅ **Excellent audio quality** with minimal background noise
- ✅ **Clear pronunciation** of Arabic words
- ✅ **Natural prosody** and intonation
- ✅ **Professional-grade output** suitable for production use

The model performs exceptionally well on:
- Customer service dialogues
- Banking and financial terminology
- General conversational Arabic
- Saudi dialect expressions

## Export Instructions

To export the checkpoint to ONNX format:

```bash
cd scripts
python3 export_jit.py
```

The script will:
1. Load the checkpoint from `checkpoints/epoch=455-step=1189248.ckpt`
2. Export to ONNX format with optimizations
3. Create `saudi_msa_epoch455.onnx` file

Make sure to copy the `config.json` file alongside the ONNX model:

```bash
cp config.json saudi_msa_epoch455.onnx.json
```

## Files Structure

```
.
├── README.md
├── config.json                          # Model configuration
├── training_data.csv                    # Dataset metadata
├── checkpoints/
│   └── epoch=455-step=1189248.ckpt     # Latest checkpoint (807 MB)
└── scripts/
    ├── export_jit.py                    # ONNX export script
    ├── train_piper.sh                   # Training script
    └── create_training_file.py          # Data preparation script
```

## License

This model is trained using the Piper TTS framework which is licensed under GPL-3.0.

## Citation

If you use this model, please cite:

```bibtex
@misc{saudi_msa_piper_2026,
  title={Saudi Arabic TTS Model for Piper - Epoch 455},
  author={Piper MSA Project},
  year={2026},
  publisher={Hugging Face},
  howpublished={\url{https://huggingface.co/YOUR_USERNAME/saudi-msa-piper}}
}
```

## Acknowledgments

- Piper TTS: https://github.com/rhasspy/piper
- eSpeak-ng for Arabic phonemization
- Original dataset contributors

## Sample Usage

```python
# Example: Generate customer service greeting
text = "حياك الله عميلنا العزيز، كيف اقدر اساعدك اليوم؟"
echo text | piper --model saudi_msa_epoch455.onnx --output_file greeting.wav
```

## Model Comparison

| Epoch | Quality | Noise Level | Clarity |
|-------|---------|-------------|---------|
| 65    | Good    | Moderate    | Fair    |
| 176   | Very Good | Low       | Good    |
| 438   | Excellent | Very Low  | Excellent |
| **455** | **Professional** | **Minimal** | **Excellent** |

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For questions or issues, please open an issue on the repository.