GUS Software

The Gus! Multimedia Speech System for Windows - Version 1 was introduced in 1992 and included a single program for speech output (AAC). It was an instant success and, over the years, spawned additional versions. Today, the Gus! Multimedia Speech System for Windows - Version 8 includes FIVE separate speech programs (described below), the Microsoft Speech Synthesizer (software), a 2,500+ communication symbol library, and a Gus! Mouse (switch interface) for switch/scanning users. Today, the Gus! Multimedia Speech System is the most popular software for communication disorders worldwide.

Gus! Multimedia Speech System - Version 8 A software program that converts any Windows compatible computer into a dynamic display communication system. The user selects the symbol(s) that represent the word (or phrase) that is to be spoken. The software will then speak the word/phrase using either recorded speech or synthetic speech (computer generated). A square ("sound button") can represent a category or topic which opens a whole new page of related phrases. Any page can have up to 72 buttons and there is no limit to the number of pages you can add. Includes 1 and 2 switch scanning access. Note: A square can display text, symbol or both. Synthetic speech (synthesizer included!) Recorded (digitized) speech Pictures, photos, or text on buttons Sentence building Link pages (topics/categories) Choose between 2 and 72 butttons per page Create unlimited numbers of pages Buttons can launch other Windows programs Flexible scanning methods (row/column, step etc.) Auditory scanning Add sound effects or music
Gus! Talking Keyboard (included) The Gus! Talking Keyboard is a text-to-speech program that combines an on-screen keyboard with an exceptionally clear synthetic voice. Type (or scan) whatever you want to say and it will verbalize it for you. Predicts current AND next word to accelerate text entry (based on frequency of use). Includes abbreviation expansion (eg. "gm"="good morning") to provide further assistance, spelling checker and built-in 1 and 2 switch scanning access.
Gus! Easy Talk (included) Gus! Easy Talk provides a method of creating speech by selecting from a listing of Topics and Phrases. The user can also create a new phrase by simply typing in the box at the bottom. To save the new phrase, just click the "Add" button. That's it!! Includes 1 and 2 switch scanning access. This is the program that actor *Michael Zaslow, who has ALS, used to generate his speech during his recent interview on Larry King Live!* on *CNN*.
Gus! Speak Clipboard (included) An extremely helpful program that provides easy access to speech output from ANY Windows application. Simply highlight the text you wish to speak, then click the button on Gus! Speak Clipboard. Simple!
Gus! Talking Calculator (included) Need a calculator with speech output? This is it. Echoes buttons as they are selected and speaks the result. Includes 1 and 2 switch scanning access !!
Gus! Symbol Set (included) Contains a complete libray of over 2,500+ professional drawn communication symbols (Save $195) Each symbol is an individual bitmap (*.bmp) file that can be modified using any Windows based graphics program.
Gus! Mouse - Switch Interface (included) For switch/scanning users. It's a Windows compatible mouse and a PC switch interface (1 or 2 switches) in a single unit! Does both jobs at the same time! No need to buy an expensive "switch interface box". Available in Serial and PS/2 versions. (please specify when ordering)

What is the Gus! Multimedia Speech System?