Recently, I learned about Linear Predictive Coding (“LPC”). This technique is used in classic arcade games (such as Gauntlet) and the Speak & Spell to synthesize speech. Here’s my first attempt at LPC speech in Flash: (click & explore) It’s great, except for one tiny problem: It sounds horrific. Can you feel the cold, robotic love? This voice will stalk your nightmares. The phonemes were derived f