MLX

MLX

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MLX-powered audio models for Apple Silicon — TTS, STT, STS, and VAD

Last Updated Oct 19, 2026
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About

MLX is a suite of audio models built on the MLX framework, specifically optimized for Apple Silicon. It offers core capabilities including text-to-speech (TTS), speech-to-text (STT), speech-to-speech (STS), and voice activity detection (VAD). By leveraging the Neural Engine and high-performance computing of Apple Silicon, MLX enables running advanced audio AI models efficiently and smoothly on Mac.

Key Features

Text-to-Speech (TTS): Supports multiple voice synthesis models to generate natural and fluent speech output.
Speech-to-Text (STT): Provides high-accuracy speech recognition, supporting real-time transcription and batch processing.
Speech-to-Speech (STS): Enables voice conversion and synthesis, suitable for voice cloning, accent conversion, and more.
Voice Activity Detection (VAD): Accurately detects speech segments, filtering out silence and non-speech content to improve efficiency.

Pricing & Fees

  • Native Optimization: Designed specifically for Apple Silicon, fully utilizing hardware acceleration for superior performance.
  • Easy Integration: Offers a clean API with Python and command-line support, making it simple for developers to integrate into projects.
  • Rich Model Library: Includes a variety of pre-trained models, allowing users to choose flexibly based on their needs.
  • Open Source and Free: The project is fully open-source, enabling users to freely use, modify, and contribute code.

Who It's For

MLX is ideal for macOS developers, AI researchers, audio processing enthusiasts, and enterprise users who need efficient audio processing. Whether you are building voice assistants, implementing real-time transcription, or experimenting with speech synthesis, MLX provides robust support.