Getting Started¶
Welcome to MLX Audio! This section will help you install the library and run your first text-to-speech generation or speech transcription in minutes.
Requirements¶
- Python 3.10+
- Apple Silicon Mac (M1 / M2 / M3 / M4)
- ffmpeg (required for MP3, FLAC, OGG, Opus, or Vorbis encoding; WAV works without it)
Where to Go Next¶
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Installation
Install mlx-audio with pip or uv, including optional extras for TTS, STT, and development.
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Quick Start: CLI
Generate speech and transcribe audio from the command line.
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Quick Start: Python
Use the Python API to generate, transcribe, and process audio programmatically.