Minimax Speech 02 Turbo API Documentation

Minimax Speech 02 Turbo API Documentation

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Minimax Speech-02 Turbo is a high-definition text-to-speech model delivering natural voice output. Cost: $0.03 per 1000 characters. Ready-to-use REST inference API, best performance, no coldstarts, affordable pricing.

Features

Convert text to natural, expressive speech with MiniMax Speech-02-Turbo. This advanced text-to-speech model offers 17+ preset voices, custom voice cloning support, and emotional expression control — perfect for voiceovers, content creation, and audio production.

Why It Sounds Great

  • Natural speech: Human-like intonation, rhythm, and expression.
  • 17+ preset voices: Wide variety of characters from casual to professional.
  • Custom voice cloning: Use your own trained voice IDs for personalized output.
  • Emotion control: Add emotional expression like happy, sad, or neutral.
  • Voice tuning: Adjust speed, volume, and pitch for perfect delivery.
  • Audio quality options: Configure sample rate, bitrate, and format.

Parameters

ParameterRequiredDescription
textYesThe text you want to convert to speech.
voice_idYesVoice to use — preset ID or custom trained voice.
speedNoSpeech speed multiplier. Default: 1.
volumeNoVolume level. Default: 1.
pitchNoPitch adjustment. Default: 0.
emotionNoEmotional tone: happy, sad, angry, neutral, etc.
english_normalizationNoImproves number-reading in English text.
sample_rateNoAudio sample rate (e.g., 22050, 44100).
bitrateNoAudio bitrate quality.
channelNoAudio channels (mono/stereo).
formatNoOutput format (mp3, wav, etc.).
language_boostNoBoost specific language pronunciation.

Available Preset Voices

Voice IDCharacter
Wise_WomanMature, thoughtful female
Friendly_PersonWarm, approachable
Inspirational_girlMotivating young female
Deep_Voice_ManRich, deep male voice
Calm_WomanSoothing, relaxed female
Casual_GuyLaid-back male
Lively_GirlEnergetic young female
Patient_ManSteady, reassuring male
Young_KnightYouthful, heroic male
Determined_ManStrong, resolute male
Lovely_GirlSweet, pleasant female
Decent_BoyPolite young male
Imposing_MannerAuthoritative presence
Elegant_ManRefined, sophisticated male
AbbessWise, spiritual female
Sweet_Girl_2Gentle, charming female
Exuberant_GirlExcited, enthusiastic female
Energetic_GirlVibrant, dynamic female

How to Use

  1. Enter your text — type or paste the content to convert.
  2. Select voice — choose a preset voice or enter your custom voice ID.
  3. Adjust settings (optional) — tune speed, volume, pitch, and emotion.
  4. Configure audio (optional) — set sample rate, bitrate, and format.
  5. Run — click the button to generate.
  6. Download — preview and save your audio file.

Pricing

Per-character billing based on text length.

Text LengthCost
1,000 characters$0.03
5,000 characters$0.15
10,000 characters$0.30

Best Use Cases

  • Voiceovers — Create professional narration for videos and presentations.
  • Audiobooks — Generate natural-sounding book narration.
  • Content Creation — Add voice to social media videos and podcasts.
  • E-learning — Produce educational audio content at scale.
  • Accessibility — Convert written content to audio format.
  • Character Voices — Create distinct voices for games and animations.

Custom Voice Cloning

Train your own voice for personalized output:

Voice Clone Training

Pro Tips for Best Results

  • Match voice character to content tone — use Calm_Woman for meditation, Energetic_Girl for ads.
  • Use emotion parameter to add expressiveness: “happy” for upbeat, “neutral” for professional.
  • Adjust speed slightly (0.9-1.1) for more natural pacing.
  • Enable english_normalization when text contains numbers or abbreviations.
  • Test different voices with the same text to find the perfect match.
  • For long content, break into paragraphs for more natural pacing.

Notes

  • Pricing is based on character count, not audio duration.
  • Custom voice IDs require prior voice clone training.
  • Processing time scales with text length.
  • Multiple output formats available for different use cases.

Authentication

For authentication details, please refer to the Authentication Guide.

API Endpoints

Submit Task & Query Result

set -euo pipefail

export WAVESPEED_API_KEY="your-api-key"

REQUEST_BODY=$(cat <<'JSON'
{
  "text": "A clear example input",
  "voice_id": "your-voice-id",
  "speed": 1,
  "volume": 1,
  "pitch": 0,
  "emotion": "happy",
  "english_normalization": false,
  "sample_rate": 8000,
  "bitrate": 32000,
  "channel": "1",
  "format": "mp3",
  "language_boost": "Chinese"
}
JSON
)

# 1. Submit the prediction.
SUBMIT_RESPONSE=$(curl --silent --show-error --fail-with-body \
  -X POST "https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/minimax/speech-02-turbo" \
  -H "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -d "${REQUEST_BODY}")

TASK=$(printf '%s' "${SUBMIT_RESPONSE}" | jq 'if type == "object" and has("data") then .data else . end')
PREDICTION_ID=$(printf '%s' "${TASK}" | jq -r '.id // empty')
if [ -z "${PREDICTION_ID}" ]; then
  printf 'Submission response did not contain a prediction id
' >&2
  exit 1
fi
RESULT_URL=$(printf '%s' "${TASK}" | jq -r '.urls.get // empty')
if [ -z "${RESULT_URL}" ]; then RESULT_URL="https://api.wavespeed.ai/api/v3/predictions/${PREDICTION_ID}/result"; fi

# 2. Poll until the prediction finishes.
while true; do
  RESPONSE=$(curl --silent --show-error --fail-with-body \
    "${RESULT_URL}" \
    -H "Authorization: Bearer ${WAVESPEED_API_KEY}")
  RESULT=$(printf '%s' "${RESPONSE}" | jq 'if type == "object" and has("data") then .data else . end')
  STATUS=$(printf '%s' "${RESULT}" | jq -r '.status // empty')

  case "${STATUS}" in
    completed) printf '%s\n' "${RESULT}" | jq '.outputs'; break ;;
    failed|cancelled|timeout) printf '%s\n' "${RESULT}" | jq . >&2; exit 1 ;;
    created|processing) sleep 2 ;;
    *) printf 'Unexpected status: %s
' "${STATUS}" >&2; exit 1 ;;
  esac
done

Parameters

Task Submission Parameters

Request Parameters

ParameterTypeRequiredDefaultRangeDescription
textstringYes--Text to convert to speech. Every character is 1 token. Maximum 10000 characters. Use <#x#> between words to control pause duration (0.01-99.99s).
voice_idstringYes--Desired voice ID. Use a voice ID you have trained (https://wavespeed.ai/models/minimax/voice-clone), or one of the following system voice IDs: Wise_Woman, Friendly_Person, Inspirational_girl, Deep_Voice_Man, Calm_Woman, Casual_Guy, Lively_Girl, Patient_Man, Young_Knight, Determined_Man, Lovely_Girl, Decent_Boy, Imposing_Manner, Elegant_Man, Abbess, Sweet_Girl_2, Exuberant_Girl.
speednumberNo10.5 ~ 2Speech speed. Range: 0.5-2.0, where 1.0 is normal speed.
volumenumberNo10.1 ~ 10Speech volume. Range: 0.1-10.0, where 1.0 is normal volume.
pitchnumberNo0-12 ~ 12Speech pitch. Range: -12 to 12, where 0 is normal pitch.
emotionstringNohappyhappy, sad, angry, fearful, disgusted, surprised, neutralThe emotion of the generated speech.
english_normalizationbooleanNofalse-This parameter supports English text normalization, which improves performance in number-reading scenarios.
sample_rateintegerNo-8000, 16000, 22050, 24000, 32000, 44100Sample rate of generated sound.
bitrateintegerNo-32000, 64000, 128000, 256000Bitrate of generated sound.
channelstringNo-1, 2The number of channels of the generated audio. 1: mono, 2: stereo.
formatstringNo-mp3, wav, pcm, flacFormat of generated sound.
language_booststringNo-Chinese, Chinese,Yue, English, Arabic, Russian, Spanish, French, Portuguese, German, Turkish, Dutch, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Japanese, Italian, Korean, Thai, Polish, Romanian, Greek, Czech, Finnish, Hindi, autoEnhance the ability to recognize specified languages and dialects.
enable_sync_modebooleanNofalse-If set to `true`, the request attempts to wait for the generated result and return outputs in the same response. If the result is not ready within the sync wait window, the API can return a timeout body while the task continues processing. This option is only available via the API and is supported only by some models.

Response Parameters

ParameterTypeDescription
codeintegerHTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success)
messagestringStatus message (e.g., “success”)
data.idstringUnique identifier for the prediction, Task Id
data.modelstringModel ID used for the prediction
data.outputsarrayOutput values, usually URL strings; some models return text strings or structured result objects (empty when status is not completed)
data.urlsobjectObject containing related API endpoints
data.urls.getstringURL to retrieve the prediction result
data.statusstringStatus of the task: created, processing, completed, or failed
data.created_atstringISO timestamp of when the request was created (e.g., “2023-04-01T12:34:56.789Z”)
data.errorstringError message (empty if no error occurred)
data.timingsobjectObject containing timing details
data.timings.inferenceintegerInference time in milliseconds

Result Request Parameters

ParameterTypeRequiredDefaultDescription
idstringYes-Task ID

Result Response Parameters

ParameterTypeDescription
codeintegerHTTP status code (e.g., 200 for success)
messagestringStatus message (e.g., “success”)
dataobjectThe prediction data object containing all details
data.idstringUnique identifier for the prediction
data.modelstringModel ID used for the prediction
data.outputsarray<string | object>Array of generated outputs (empty when status is not completed). Items are usually URL strings, but may be text strings or structured result objects, depending on the model.
data.urlsobjectObject containing related API endpoints
data.urls.getstringURL to poll for the prediction result
data.statusstringStatus: created, processing, completed, or failed
data.created_atstringISO timestamp of when the request was created
data.errorstringError message (empty if no error occurred)
data.timingsobjectObject containing timing details
data.timings.inferenceintegerInference time in milliseconds
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