Record and preserve Yoruba language voice samples for research and education
# 🎤 Yoruba Voice Speech Recorder
> **A professional cross-platform desktop application for recording and preserving Yoruba language voice samples for research and education.**
## 🌟 Overview
The Yoruba Voice Speech Recorder is a specialized desktop application designed to collect high-quality voice samples of the Yoruba language for linguistic research, language preservation, and educational purposes. Originally developed as a simple Python script, it has been transformed into a professional cross-platform application with a modern GUI, comprehensive packaging, and web distribution.
### 🚀 **Live Website & Downloads**
**Visit our professional download page:**
sam4rano.github.io
## ✨ Key Features
### 🎯 **Core Functionality**
- **High-Quality Audio Recording** - Professional audio processing with WebRTC VAD
- **Yoruba Language Focus** - Curated prompts specifically for Yoruba language research
- **Random Text Prompts** - 3,501 unique Yoruba text samples for diverse recordings
- **Metadata Tracking** - Comprehensive data collection for research purposes
- **Cross-Platform Support** - Works on macOS, Windows, and Linux
### 🖥️ **Modern Interface**
- **PyQt6-based GUI** - Professional, responsive user interface
- **QML Design** - Modern, customizable user experience
- **Real-time Feedback** - Live audio level monitoring and recording status
- **Intuitive Controls** - Easy-to-use recording interface
### 📦 **Professional Distribution**
- **macOS App Bundle** - Native `.app` with DMG installer
- **Windows Executable** - Standalone `.exe` file
- **Linux Source** - Complete source code with installation scripts
- **GitHub Releases** - Automated distribution with version management
- **Web Distribution** - Professional download website
## 🚀 Quick Start
### **Option 1: Download Pre-built Applications (Recommended)**
1. **Visit the website:**
sam4rano.github.io
2. **Choose your platform:** …