TruTone™ Artificial Larynx Speech Aid for a Laryngectomee 

My grandpa used one of the old types with no flucuation in it. He used it for over 30 years. Really cool to see how technology has improved over the years.

wow, that's an amazing leap in the technology

With the Trutone, it almost sounds like a normal voice. Plus, each individual sounds different using these.

“Hey Ned, I got ya a new voice box!!”

I actually didn't realize you were using it for a whole 5 seconds, that's just how good it is

A special friend is about to lose his voice box.....i knew science had moved forward but had no idea as to the level.....this is beyond magic....

Wow that's really clear

Wow, this device sounds so much more natural than all the other electrolarynxes I've heard. Thank you so much for sharing. It truly gives a warmth to your voice, which makes listening to this type of speech a world away from the more monotone.

I remember seeing this video when i was like 9 years old randomly Google searching for stuff because I'd just started my fascination with "simulated" speech of all kinds. To me, his voice has sort of an "LPC Encoding" sort of sound. This is the tech that was used in the Speak and Spell to resynthesize speech from data that took up very little memory. So to me, that's a VERY good thing, because it was clear that the voice in the Speak and Spell was taken from recordings of a human being, and only sounded the way it did because of technological constraints. Tony sounds like a real human being, albeit one with a small amount of artifacted "buzz". Props to Griffin Labs for creating this device! You've made something that brings the "humanity" back into alyringeal speech.

hello!!!! :) when i discovered this video a few years back i honestly could not believe it! my jaw dropped! you guys have created something very unique and remarkable! i never heard of a artificial larynx that can give you fluctuation it is remarkable to see that there is hope! i am not a laryngeal patent but i have met people who are and i believe that there is great technology going on here ! this is no ordinary artificial larynx! it is the larynx of the future! and i am proud of you!!

Wow that's really cool that it allows for inflection.

isn't it amazing how people come up with these sort of things ? i am not a Larry but it just amazes me how these people who work with people who have lost their voice make a device like the tru tone to help people bring their voice back! it just baffles me! and it is the only device that can give you real fluctuation! and i think it's unique!!! really unique! i don't know how they came up with the idea but it just amazes me :)

The man is a great presenter of the product. Amazing what technology we have come to find!

0:18 all your base are belong to us... I'm sorry, I had to say it...

all i can say is wow!!!!!!!!! it's amazing! the Trutone artificial larynx is the best artificial speech aid in the whole world! and it doesn't make you sound like a robot like others do! i am verry happy to know that there is an artificial speech aid that can make you sound as normal as possible! way to go griffin labs:)

Very awesome..prolly takes some practice but those things have been the same for decades, great job.

That's pretty neat! Never heard of these devices until today.

I have one and it is much better with the easily adjustable tone. Atos handles them now.

God bless the people who made this and those who can use it in place of the older technology. 🤗🙏🙌👏👍✌😇

i can't believe how natural his voice sounds!!!!! isn't it amazing what the Tru tone artificial larynx can do ?!?!?

Wow, sounds really impressive

AFFIRMATIVE. I MUCH APPRECIATE THIS DISPLAY OF ADVANCED VOCAL TECHNOLOGY. IT IS DRASTICALLY PIQUING MY INTERESTS.

this device is just...amazing

Keep up the incredible work!!!!

it is amazing! i think every laryngectomee should use the tru tone artificial larynx!

Beautiful!

"Size adjusting ... fit" "Jacket drying ...... Your jacket is now dry!"

i think the best part of that speech aid! is that it makes your voice sound so natural! i know a lady who speaks with a Servox artificial speech aid and i am letting this womans mom know to check out the videos! don't you think that this speech aid will make her sound more natural?!:)

do not give up! ever! i am here for you :)

thats definitely amazing

all throat cancer survivors should get the true tone artificial larynx!!!!!!! this device can change your life!!!!!!!

That is amazing.

i had undergone total Larnygectomy in 1997 & since then I am using Servox Inton voice prosthesis.The quality of sound is simply wonderful & most Clear be it one to one communication, in public & over phone too.

That's amazing 👏

great information. thanks for posting.

doors when u try to sneak around @ nite 0:37

woo, i love improving technology!

Awesome!

Incredible

That's amazing

TrueTone is so coooool!

Like, even though your voice is hosed, you're awesome. Way to go, babe!

ojala y se pueda manden mas información de alguna dirección aquí en mexico donde se pueden conseguir los tru tone electro

Wow, this is really awesome! I had no idea any of these devices had the ability to change pitch. :D

so badass

you are artist darill

I am watching Mad Max now, i didn't know this even existed. Very cool!

He sounds really natural. Technology has sure came a long way!

waaaaaaAAAAAAALLLL-EEEEEE!!!!

I am just curious, is there one of these devices which will get rid of the buzzing noise altogether? In otherwords, it would suppress the buzzing noise and convert the sound to a regular sounding voice (digitally), which could be changed to different male voices or female voices ?

My in-law can't stop smoking I was thinking of getting them this for Christmas so in the off chance they might get good use out of it.

It needs nerve conduction, to control pitch that would be the next step.

wow that's excelent!!

thats so cool

...And that's why, folks, you should NEVER smoke.

Wow!!! that dude could sing in an A'Cappella Choir!

amazing

you belong to us... you shall be like us...

This is very similar to the talkbox in regards to learning to be intelligible.

wow all i can say is just .......WOW!!!

That's crazy, does it require a lot of coordination?

I can see the interceptor, take your time Charlie we've got plenty of it.

@SlipknotHeadless Yes it will but not as clear because your vocal cords will obstruct the sound clarity but as for the sound it will sound the same just not as loud. :~)

If you can talk perfectly fine, do these things still work because they make and awesome voice.

0:37 amazing!

tem no BRASIL?

where to purchase the handsfree option

so when you smoke i guess the smoke or whatever your inhaling can mess up your vocal cords so the u need to usse this corect?

Tem algum representante no Brasil?

Im happy for ya sir that you found something that makes you comfertble with. Hope your doing. I lost my wife do to cancer alittel over 3 years ago. She had lung cancer but she didnt had one of those voice box. But she was realy sick and she is in God hands now. Doctor Jesus took the pain she had. God Bless you sir. Live Strong keep the faith with the lord. I know I am. Its the only way I can see my wife again is to be good.

Cowchop brought me here

Why do they have to press down on it. Can it just automatically come on

Would the device pick up and transmit the vibrations on the forehead of an elephant? Currently those frequencies are not audible to humans.

what if all you have is air that comes out of your mouth, can you still make sound of a voice?

@jjovereats that is Tommy from the truth campaign

so let me get this straight each time you press the button soft or hard it can do different pitches ?? quite interesting ! :)

Eu sei falar mais nso posso comprar ta muito caro eu preciso muiyo de um aparelho desse ê tfidtd nso poder falar

To anyone new and looking to decide which device to select I would not go with this I prefer the more convenient and practical implants voice protheses by Inheath technologies for the following reasons 1. It’s more natural with air coming out your mouth not an echo with a buzz in the background (they all buzz I think this vid is altered to sell the device) 2. The most important is it is cleaner both in catching any drool ( a major problem) or breathing in ( housing with removable filtered button will warm ,filter and moisturizes the air) 3.provides protection from any object that may get in the opening 3. Is always with you as opposed to grabbing a device in your pocket or you left in the car. Yes it has a few negatives like cleaning if it gets plugged overnight and costs depending on your insurance (housing last me almost a week and implant needs replaced recommended every 6 months but I go 1 year with Medicare I think my costs are only few dollars a week ) one last note..they do have a hands free insert which is nice if you want to talk without touching you throat however it has to be adjusted with you breathing requirements like climbing stairs or even walking also your breathing is more noticeable in a quiet room if the adjustment is not set right. Hope this helps.

you are smart smoking causes cancer and i have seen people use a artificial larynx to speak with or they use esophageal speech or they use what is called t.e.p. or a trachea esophageal puncture

This remember me the sound of the voice of the combine in half life

why cant it be made to be worn permanently and work automatically

now i know why it's called the Trutone artificial larynx!!! because it makes it sound natural:)

Can someone use this if u can talk normle to?

"Uuuh. BAM! BAMBAMBAM! I'm not defective!"

Does this remind anyone else of the starting voice for Tinie temaphs wonder man ?

My father has started using the tru tone today, however, he sounds nothing like Tommy. The instrument's noise seems to be louder than the voice my father is able to generate with the tru tone. What can we do?

is this device good for people who have lost their voice pitch range? and is it totally external ?? plz advise :)

This is the sample of the Bode Vocoder, it sounds relatively close to the Moog Vocoder, Here’s what it sounds like when we change the keys, creating all sorts of melodies. I change the pitch from high to low, so everybody can enjoy the show. This is a vintage analog machine, it sounds impressive and very clean. No Vocoder comes even close, as for sound clarity Bode is the most. Analog Vocoders are the best in sound, compared to virtual they’re number one hands down. All I need is percussion and bass, then mix it down with the interface. If you decide to finish the mix, make sure to use Vocoder tricks.

how long has tony been using the true tone artificial larynx ? and who thought of this wonderful speech aid ?! and how can i contact tony ? let me know :)

Harder Better Faster Stronger

0:37 JOHN MADDEN! JOHN MADDEN! JOHN MADDEN! JOHN MADDEN! FOOTBALL!

How to purchase.. From Philippines

_Technology has changed_

He sounds like Ned Gerblansky from South Park…

I want one

Hey'yo Pual, it's Em. I got your call about the Michael Jackson thing, and I know that he's not thrilled about the video. Why does he wanna be startin something? Well I'll show him who's really Bad!

Where can i buy these?

Woah, i think this is the guy who voiced the speak and spell!! Just kidding, great technology!

Speech impediment Is this for me?

how much is this? i don't have a voice because i have a scar blocking my airway so i have a tracheostomy tube. there is no air that can pass throug my airway..so dont have a voice...would this thing applicable for me?