docs: add HuggingFace cache troubleshooting to README

- Document HF_HOME environment variable for writable cache
- Add systemd service permission guidance for /tmp paths
- Troubleshooting steps for read-only file system errors

.env.testing

@@ -0,0 +1,21 @@
+# Discord Bot Configuration
+# Testing environment configuration
+# This file is used when running: python bot.py testing
+
+# Your Discord bot token (from Discord Developer Portal) - use a DIFFERENT bot for testing!
+DISCORD_TOKEN=MTQyNDU3MjA4MjI1MTEwODQyNQ.GJ8iyw.B2O1nlAsw6AlRz3YR5eSN-OcHm4j1l7lEHzxY0
+
+# The text channel ID to monitor for messages
+# (Right-click channel with Developer Mode enabled -> Copy ID)
+# Use a DIFFERENT channel for testing!
+TEXT_CHANNEL_ID=1424585470616146061
+
+# Directory containing voice .wav files
+VOICES_DIR=./voices
+
+# Default voice name (optional - uses first found voice if not set)
+# This should match the filename without .wav extension (case-insensitive)
+# DEFAULT_VOICE=masterchief
+
+# HuggingFace cache directory (must be writable)
+HF_HOME=/tmp/huggingface

.gitignore

@@ -117,10 +117,15 @@ dmypy.json
 .venv
 env/
 venv/
+linux_venv/
 ENV/
 env.bak/
 venv.bak/
 /venv
+.numba_cache/
+
 # Gemini files
 GEMINI.md
 PROGRESS.md
+.vscode/launch.json
+voices/preferences.json

README.md

@@ -11,6 +11,12 @@ A Discord bot that reads messages aloud using [Pocket TTS](https://github.com/ky
 - 🔄 **Per-User Voice Selection**: Each user can choose their own TTS voice via `/voice` commands
 - 💾 **Voice Persistence**: User voice preferences are saved and restored on restart
 - 🔄 **Hot-reload Voices**: Add new voices without restarting the bot using `/voice refresh`
+- 🧪 **Test Mode**: Separate testing configuration for safe development
+- 📦 **Auto-updates**: Automatically checks for and installs dependency updates on startup
+- 👂 **Voice Preview**: Preview voices with `/voice preview` before committing to them
+- 🎵 **Audio Effects**: 7 different effects to customize your voice (pitch, speed, echo, robot, chorus, tremolo)
+- ⚡ **Unlimited Effects**: Use as many effects as you want (warning shown when >2 active)
+- ⏱️ **Processing Indicator**: Shows when audio processing is taking longer than expected
 
 ## Prerequisites
 
@@ -107,6 +113,108 @@ A Discord bot that reads messages aloud using [Pocket TTS](https://github.com/ky
    - `/voice set <name>` - Change your personal TTS voice
    - `/voice current` - Shows your current voice
    - `/voice refresh` - Re-scan for new voice files (no restart needed)
+   - `/voice preview <name>` - Preview a voice before selecting it
+
+### Test Mode
+
+Run the bot in testing mode to use a separate configuration:
+
+```bash
+python bot.py testing
+```
+
+This loads `.env.testing` instead of `.env`, allowing you to:
+- Use a different Discord bot token for testing
+- Monitor a different text channel
+- Test new features without affecting the production bot
+
+Create `.env.testing` by copying `.env.example` and configuring it with your testing values.
+
+### Audio Effects
+
+Transform your TTS voice with 7 different audio effects:
+
+#### Available Effects:
+
+**🎵 Pitch** (`/effects set pitch <semitones>`)
+- Range: -12 to +12 semitones
+- Default: 0 (no change)
+- Positive = higher/chipmunk voice
+- Negative = lower/deeper voice
+
+**⚡ Speed** (`/effects set speed <multiplier>`)
+- Range: 0.5 to 2.0
+- Default: 1.0x (normal speed)
+- Higher = faster speech
+- Lower = slower speech
+
+**🔊 Echo** (`/effects set echo <percentage>`)
+- Range: 0-100%
+- Default: 0% (off)
+- Adds spatial delay and reverb effect
+- Higher values = more pronounced echo
+
+**🤖 Robot** (`/effects set robot <percentage>`)
+- Range: 0-100%
+- Default: 0% (off)
+- Applies ring modulation for sci-fi robotic voice
+- Higher values = more robotic distortion
+
+**🎶 Chorus** (`/effects set chorus <percentage>`)
+- Range: 0-100%
+- Default: 0% (off)
+- Creates "multiple voices" effect with slight pitch variations
+- Higher values = more voices and depth
+
+**〰️ Tremolo Depth** (`/effects set tremolo_depth <value>`)
+- Range: 0.0 to 1.0
+- Default: 0.0 (off)
+- Controls amplitude modulation amount
+- Higher = more warble/vintage radio effect
+
+**📳 Tremolo Rate** (`/effects set tremolo_rate <hertz>`)
+- Range: 0.0 to 10.0 Hz
+- Default: 0.0 Hz (off)
+- Controls how fast the tremolo warbles
+- Requires tremolo_depth > 0 to have effect
+
+#### Effect Commands:
+- `/effects list` - Show all your current effect settings
+- `/effects set <effect> <value>` - Change an effect value
+- `/effects reset` - Reset all effects to defaults (with confirmation)
+
+#### Effect Application Order:
+Effects are applied in this sequence:
+1. Pitch shift
+2. Speed change
+3. Echo/Reverb
+4. Chorus
+5. Tremolo
+6. Robot voice
+
+#### Performance Notes:
+- **No limit** on number of active effects
+- ⚠️ Warning shown when you have more than 2 active effects
+- More effects = longer processing time
+- Some effects (like pitch shift and chorus) are more CPU-intensive
+- Processing time is logged to console for monitoring
+
+### Preview with Effects
+
+Test any combination of voice and effects before committing:
+
+**Preview a voice:**
+- `/voice preview <voice_name>` - Preview with your current effects
+
+**Preview with specific effects:**
+- `/voice preview <voice_name> pitch:5 speed:1.5` - Preview with pitch +5 and 1.5x speed
+- All effect parameters are optional and default to your current settings
+
+**Example combinations to try:**
+- Robot voice: `/effects set robot 75`
+- Deep scary voice: `/effects set pitch -8`
+- Fast chipmunk: `/effects set pitch 8 speed:1.5`
+- Radio announcer: `/effects set echo 40 tremolo_depth:0.3 tremolo_rate:4`
 
 ## How It Works
 
@@ -145,6 +253,27 @@ A Discord bot that reads messages aloud using [Pocket TTS](https://github.com/ky
 - Ensure the reference audio is clear with minimal background noise
 - Try a longer reference clip (5-10 seconds)
 
+### HuggingFace cache read-only error
+If you see errors like `OSError: [Errno 30] Read-only file system` when the bot tries to download the TTS model:
+
+1. **Set a writable cache directory**: Add to your `.env` file:
+   ```env
+   HF_HOME=/tmp/huggingface
+   ```
+
+2. **Create and set permissions** on the directory:
+   ```bash
+   sudo mkdir /tmp/huggingface
+   sudo chown -R $USER:$USER /tmp/huggingface
+   ```
+
+3. **If using systemd service**: Ensure the service has write access to `/tmp` or the chosen cache directory. You may need to add `ReadWritePaths=/tmp/huggingface` to the service file or remove `ProtectHome=read-only`.
+
+4. **Restart the bot**:
+   ```bash
+   sudo systemctl restart vox.service
+   ```
+
 ## Linux Server Deployment
 
 To run the bot as a service on a Linux server:

audio_effects.py

@@ -0,0 +1,345 @@
+"""Audio effects processing for TTS output."""
+
+import time
+from typing import Any
+
+import librosa
+import numpy as np
+
+
+class AudioEffects:
+    """Apply post-processing effects to TTS audio."""
+
+    # No limit on effects, but warnings shown when > 2 active
+    MAX_ACTIVE_EFFECTS = None
+
+    # Effect ranges and defaults
+    PITCH_MIN = -12
+    PITCH_MAX = 12
+    PITCH_DEFAULT = 0
+
+    SPEED_MIN = 0.5
+    SPEED_MAX = 2.0
+    SPEED_DEFAULT = 1.0
+
+    ECHO_MIN = 0
+    ECHO_MAX = 100
+    ECHO_DEFAULT = 0
+
+    ROBOT_MIN = 0
+    ROBOT_MAX = 100
+    ROBOT_DEFAULT = 0
+
+    CHORUS_MIN = 0
+    CHORUS_MAX = 100
+    CHORUS_DEFAULT = 0
+
+    TREMOLO_DEPTH_MIN = 0.0
+    TREMOLO_DEPTH_MAX = 1.0
+    TREMOLO_DEPTH_DEFAULT = 0.0
+
+    TREMOLO_RATE_MIN = 0.0
+    TREMOLO_RATE_MAX = 10.0
+    TREMOLO_RATE_DEFAULT = 0.0
+
+    @classmethod
+    def apply_effects(
+        cls,
+        audio: np.ndarray,
+        sr: int,
+        pitch: int = PITCH_DEFAULT,
+        speed: float = SPEED_DEFAULT,
+        echo: int = ECHO_DEFAULT,
+        robot: int = ROBOT_DEFAULT,
+        chorus: int = CHORUS_DEFAULT,
+        tremolo_depth: float = TREMOLO_DEPTH_DEFAULT,
+        tremolo_rate: float = TREMOLO_RATE_DEFAULT,
+    ) -> tuple[np.ndarray, bool]:
+        """
+        Apply effects to audio in order: pitch → speed → echo → chorus → tremolo → robot
+
+        Args:
+            audio: Input audio array (1D)
+            sr: Sample rate
+            pitch: Pitch shift in semitones (-12 to +12, 0 = no shift)
+            speed: Speed multiplier (0.5 to 2.0, 1.0 = normal)
+            echo: Echo intensity (0-100, 0 = no echo)
+            robot: Robot voice intensity (0-100, 0 = no robot)
+            chorus: Chorus intensity (0-100, 0 = no chorus)
+            tremolo_depth: Tremolo depth (0.0-1.0, 0.0 = no tremolo)
+            tremolo_rate: Tremolo rate in Hz (0.0-10.0)
+
+        Returns:
+            Tuple of (processed_audio, show_processing_message)
+            show_processing_message is True if processing took > 1 second
+        """
+        start_time = time.time()
+        original_length = len(audio)
+
+        # Validate inputs
+        pitch = max(cls.PITCH_MIN, min(cls.PITCH_MAX, pitch))
+        speed = max(cls.SPEED_MIN, min(cls.SPEED_MAX, speed))
+        echo = max(cls.ECHO_MIN, min(cls.ECHO_MAX, echo))
+        robot = max(cls.ROBOT_MIN, min(cls.ROBOT_MAX, robot))
+        chorus = max(cls.CHORUS_MIN, min(cls.CHORUS_MAX, chorus))
+        tremolo_depth = max(cls.TREMOLO_DEPTH_MIN, min(cls.TREMOLO_DEPTH_MAX, tremolo_depth))
+        tremolo_rate = max(cls.TREMOLO_RATE_MIN, min(cls.TREMOLO_RATE_MAX, tremolo_rate))
+
+        # Apply pitch shift first
+        if pitch != cls.PITCH_DEFAULT:
+            print(f"  Applying pitch shift: {pitch:+d} semitones...")
+            audio = librosa.effects.pitch_shift(
+                audio, sr=sr, n_steps=pitch, bins_per_octave=12
+            )
+
+        # Apply speed change second
+        if speed != cls.SPEED_DEFAULT:
+            print(f"  Applying speed change: {speed:.1f}x...")
+            audio = librosa.effects.time_stretch(audio, rate=speed)
+
+        # Apply echo third
+        if echo > 0:
+            print(f"  Applying echo: {echo}%...")
+            audio = cls._apply_echo(audio, sr, echo)
+
+        # Apply chorus fourth
+        if chorus > 0:
+            print(f"  Applying chorus: {chorus}%...")
+            audio = cls._apply_chorus(audio, sr, chorus)
+
+        # Apply tremolo fifth
+        if tremolo_depth > 0 and tremolo_rate > 0:
+            print(f"  Applying tremolo: depth={tremolo_depth:.1f}, rate={tremolo_rate:.1f}Hz...")
+            audio = cls._apply_tremolo(audio, sr, tremolo_depth, tremolo_rate)
+
+        # Apply robot voice last
+        if robot > 0:
+            print(f"  Applying robot effect: {robot}%...")
+            audio = cls._apply_robot(audio, sr, robot)
+
+        processing_time = time.time() - start_time
+        print(f"  Effects applied in {processing_time:.2f}s")
+
+        # Show processing message if it took more than 1 second
+        show_message = processing_time > 1.0
+
+        return audio, show_message
+
+    @classmethod
+    def _apply_echo(cls, audio: np.ndarray, sr: int, intensity: int) -> np.ndarray:
+        """Apply simple echo/reverb effect."""
+        if intensity == 0:
+            return audio
+
+        # Calculate delay in samples (50-300ms based on intensity)
+        delay_ms = 50 + (intensity / 100) * 250
+        delay_samples = int((delay_ms / 1000) * sr)
+
+        # Create output array
+        output = np.copy(audio)
+
+        # Add delayed copy with decay
+        decay = 0.3 + (intensity / 100) * 0.4  # 0.3-0.7 decay factor
+        if delay_samples < len(audio):
+            output[delay_samples:] += audio[:-delay_samples] * decay
+
+        # Normalize
+        max_val = np.max(np.abs(output))
+        if max_val > 0:
+            output = output / max_val * np.max(np.abs(audio))
+
+        return output
+
+    @classmethod
+    def _apply_chorus(cls, audio: np.ndarray, sr: int, intensity: int) -> np.ndarray:
+        """Apply chorus effect using multiple delayed voices."""
+        if intensity == 0:
+            return audio
+
+        # Number of voices based on intensity (1-3)
+        num_voices = 1 + int((intensity / 100) * 2)
+
+        # Base delay (15-30ms)
+        base_delay_ms = 15 + (intensity / 100) * 15
+        base_delay_samples = int((base_delay_ms / 1000) * sr)
+
+        output = np.copy(audio) * 0.6  # Reduce original to make room for voices
+
+        for i in range(num_voices):
+            # Slight pitch variation for each voice (±3%)
+            pitch_var = 1.0 + (0.03 * (i - 1))
+            try:
+                voice = librosa.effects.time_stretch(audio, rate=pitch_var)
+
+                # Slight delay variation
+                delay_samples = base_delay_samples + int((i * 5 / 1000) * sr)
+
+                # Mix voice into output
+                voice_len = min(len(voice), len(output) - delay_samples)
+                if voice_len > 0:
+                    output[delay_samples:delay_samples + voice_len] += voice[:voice_len] * 0.2
+            except Exception as e:
+                print(f"    Warning: Chorus voice {i+1} failed: {e}")
+
+        # Normalize
+        max_val = np.max(np.abs(output))
+        if max_val > 0:
+            output = output / max_val * 0.95
+
+        return output
+
+    @classmethod
+    def _apply_tremolo(cls, audio: np.ndarray, sr: int, depth: float, rate: float) -> np.ndarray:
+        """Apply tremolo effect (amplitude modulation)."""
+        if depth == 0 or rate == 0:
+            return audio
+
+        # Create modulation signal
+        duration = len(audio) / sr
+        t = np.linspace(0, duration, len(audio))
+
+        # Sine wave modulation at specified rate
+        modulation = 1.0 - depth * 0.5 * (1 - np.sin(2 * np.pi * rate * t))
+
+        return audio * modulation
+
+    @classmethod
+    def _apply_robot(cls, audio: np.ndarray, sr: int, intensity: int) -> np.ndarray:
+        """Apply robot voice effect using ring modulation."""
+        if intensity == 0:
+            return audio
+
+        # Carrier frequency based on intensity (80-300 Hz)
+        carrier_freq = 80 + (intensity / 100) * 220
+
+        # Create carrier signal
+        duration = len(audio) / sr
+        t = np.linspace(0, duration, len(audio))
+        carrier = np.sin(2 * np.pi * carrier_freq * t)
+
+        # Mix original with ring-modulated version based on intensity
+        mix = intensity / 100
+        robot_signal = audio * carrier
+        output = audio * (1 - mix * 0.7) + robot_signal * mix * 0.7
+
+        # Normalize
+        max_val = np.max(np.abs(output))
+        if max_val > 0:
+            output = output / max_val * 0.95
+
+        return output
+
+    @classmethod
+    def validate_effect(cls, effect_name: str, value: Any) -> tuple[bool, str]:
+        """
+        Validate an effect value.
+
+        Returns:
+            Tuple of (is_valid, error_message)
+        """
+        validators = {
+            "pitch": (int, cls.PITCH_MIN, cls.PITCH_MAX, "Pitch must be a whole number", "semitones"),
+            "speed": (float, cls.SPEED_MIN, cls.SPEED_MAX, "Speed must be a number", "x"),
+            "echo": (int, cls.ECHO_MIN, cls.ECHO_MAX, "Echo must be a whole number", "%"),
+            "robot": (int, cls.ROBOT_MIN, cls.ROBOT_MAX, "Robot must be a whole number", "%"),
+            "chorus": (int, cls.CHORUS_MIN, cls.CHORUS_MAX, "Chorus must be a whole number", "%"),
+            "tremolo_depth": (float, cls.TREMOLO_DEPTH_MIN, cls.TREMOLO_DEPTH_MAX, "Tremolo depth must be a number", ""),
+            "tremolo_rate": (float, cls.TREMOLO_RATE_MIN, cls.TREMOLO_RATE_MAX, "Tremolo rate must be a number", "Hz"),
+        }
+
+        if effect_name not in validators:
+            return False, f"Unknown effect: {effect_name}"
+
+        type_func, min_val, max_val, error_msg, unit = validators[effect_name]
+
+        try:
+            val = type_func(value)
+            if min_val <= val <= max_val:
+                return True, ""
+            unit_str = f" {unit}" if unit else ""
+            return False, f"{effect_name.replace('_', ' ').title()} must be between {min_val} and {max_val}{unit_str}"
+        except (ValueError, TypeError):
+            return False, error_msg
+
+    @classmethod
+    def count_active_effects(cls, **effects) -> int:
+        """Count how many effects are active (non-default)."""
+        count = 0
+        # Convert values to proper types (JSON stores them as strings)
+        pitch = int(effects.get("pitch", cls.PITCH_DEFAULT))
+        speed = float(effects.get("speed", cls.SPEED_DEFAULT))
+        echo = int(effects.get("echo", cls.ECHO_DEFAULT))
+        robot = int(effects.get("robot", cls.ROBOT_DEFAULT))
+        chorus = int(effects.get("chorus", cls.CHORUS_DEFAULT))
+        tremolo_depth = float(effects.get("tremolo_depth", cls.TREMOLO_DEPTH_DEFAULT))
+
+        if pitch != cls.PITCH_DEFAULT:
+            count += 1
+        if speed != cls.SPEED_DEFAULT:
+            count += 1
+        if echo > cls.ECHO_DEFAULT:
+            count += 1
+        if robot > cls.ROBOT_DEFAULT:
+            count += 1
+        if chorus > cls.CHORUS_DEFAULT:
+            count += 1
+        if tremolo_depth > cls.TREMOLO_DEPTH_DEFAULT:
+            count += 1
+        # tremolo_rate only counts if depth is also active
+        return count
+
+    @classmethod
+    def get_effect_description(cls, effect_name: str) -> str:
+        """Get a human-readable description of what an effect does."""
+        descriptions = {
+            "pitch": f"Changes voice pitch ({cls.PITCH_MIN} to {cls.PITCH_MAX} semitones). Positive = higher/chipmunk, Negative = lower/deeper.",
+            "speed": f"Changes speech speed ({cls.SPEED_MIN} to {cls.SPEED_MAX}x). Higher = faster, Lower = slower.",
+            "echo": f"Adds echo/reverb ({cls.ECHO_MIN} to {cls.ECHO_MAX}%). Higher = more pronounced echo.",
+            "robot": f"Applies robot voice effect ({cls.ROBOT_MIN} to {cls.ROBOT_MAX}%). Higher = more robotic.",
+            "chorus": f"Adds chorus effect ({cls.CHORUS_MIN} to {cls.CHORUS_MAX}%). Higher = more voices/depth.",
+            "tremolo_depth": f"Tremolo amplitude modulation ({cls.TREMOLO_DEPTH_MIN} to {cls.TREMOLO_DEPTH_MAX}). Higher = more warble.",
+            "tremolo_rate": f"Tremolo speed ({cls.TREMOLO_RATE_MIN} to {cls.TREMOLO_RATE_MAX} Hz). Higher = faster warble.",
+        }
+        return descriptions.get(effect_name, "Unknown effect")
+
+    @classmethod
+    def format_effect_value(cls, effect_name: str, value: Any) -> str:
+        """Format an effect value for display."""
+        if effect_name == "pitch":
+            pitch = int(value)
+            if pitch == 0:
+                return "0 (normal)"
+            direction = "higher" if pitch > 0 else "lower"
+            return f"{pitch:+d} ({direction})"
+        elif effect_name == "speed":
+            speed = float(value)
+            if speed == 1.0:
+                return "1.0x (normal)"
+            direction = "faster" if speed > 1.0 else "slower"
+            return f"{speed:.1f}x ({direction})"
+        elif effect_name == "echo":
+            echo = int(value)
+            if echo == 0:
+                return "0% (off)"
+            return f"{echo}%"
+        elif effect_name == "robot":
+            robot = int(value)
+            if robot == 0:
+                return "0% (off)"
+            return f"{robot}%"
+        elif effect_name == "chorus":
+            chorus = int(value)
+            if chorus == 0:
+                return "0% (off)"
+            return f"{chorus}%"
+        elif effect_name == "tremolo_depth":
+            depth = float(value)
+            if depth == 0.0:
+                return "0.0 (off)"
+            return f"{depth:.1f}"
+        elif effect_name == "tremolo_rate":
+            rate = float(value)
+            if rate == 0.0:
+                return "0.0 Hz (off)"
+            return f"{rate:.1f} Hz"
+        return str(value)

audio_preprocessor.py

@@ -190,16 +190,16 @@ def print_audio_analysis(file_path: str) -> None:
     print(f"\n{'=' * 50}")
     print(f"Audio Analysis: {info['path']}")
     print(f"{'=' * 50}")
-    print(f"  Sample Rate:    {info['sample_rate']} Hz {'⚠️  (should be 22050)' if info['needs_resampling'] else '✓'}")
+    print(f"  Sample Rate:    {info['sample_rate']} Hz {'[WARN] (should be 22050)' if info['needs_resampling'] else '[OK]'}")
     print(f"  Duration:       {info['duration_seconds']:.2f}s", end="")
     if info['is_too_short']:
-        print(" ⚠️  (too short, aim for 5-15s)")
+        print(" [WARN] (too short, aim for 5-15s)")
     elif info['is_too_long']:
-        print(" ⚠️  (quite long, 5-15s is ideal)")
+        print(" [WARN] (quite long, 5-15s is ideal)")
     else:
-        print(" ✓")
+        print(" [OK]")
-    print(f"  Channels:       {'Stereo' if info['is_stereo'] else 'Mono'} {'⚠️  (will convert to mono)' if info['is_stereo'] else '✓'}")
+    print(f"  Channels:       {'Stereo' if info['is_stereo'] else 'Mono'} {'[WARN] (will convert to mono)' if info['is_stereo'] else '[OK]'}")
-    print(f"  Max Amplitude:  {info['max_amplitude']:.3f} {'✓' if info['is_normalized'] else '⚠️  (low volume)'}")
+    print(f"  Max Amplitude:  {info['max_amplitude']:.3f} {'[OK]' if info['is_normalized'] else '[WARN] (low volume)'}")
     print(f"  RMS Level:      {info['rms_level']:.4f}")
     print(f"  Noise Floor:    {info['estimated_noise_floor']:.4f}")
     print(f"{'=' * 50}\n")

bot.py

@@ -1,5 +1,21 @@
+__version__ = "1.2.0"
+
+import random
+import sys
+import os
+
+# Parse command line arguments before loading any config
+if len(sys.argv) > 1 and sys.argv[1] == "testing":
+    os.environ["ENV_MODE"] = "testing"
+    # Remove the argument so it doesn't interfere with other parsing
+    sys.argv.pop(1)
+
+import numba_config
 import asyncio
 import io
+import subprocess
+import sys
+import time
 from typing import Any
 
 import discord
@@ -8,10 +24,27 @@ import scipy.io.wavfile as wavfile
 from discord import app_commands
 from discord.ext import commands
 
+from audio_effects import AudioEffects
 from config import Config
 from voice_manager import VoiceManager
 
 
+# Inactivity timeout in seconds (10 minutes)
+INACTIVITY_TIMEOUT = 10 * 60
+
+# Sample lines for voice preview
+PREVIEW_LINES = [
+    "Hello! This is how I sound. Choose me as your voice with /voice set.",
+    "Testing, one, two, three! Can you hear me clearly?",
+    "Here's a preview of my voice. Pretty cool, right?",
+    "Greetings! I am ready to speak for you.",
+    "Voice check! This is what I sound like.",
+    "Audio test complete. This voice is ready to go!",
+    "Sample message incoming. How do I sound to you?",
+    "Preview mode activated. Testing speech synthesis.",
+]
+
+
 class TTSBot(commands.Bot):
     """Discord bot that reads messages aloud using Pocket TTS."""
 
@@ -22,28 +55,50 @@ class TTSBot(commands.Bot):
         super().__init__(command_prefix="!", intents=intents)
 
         self.voice_manager = VoiceManager(Config.VOICES_DIR, Config.DEFAULT_VOICE)
-        self.message_queue: asyncio.Queue[tuple[discord.Message, str]] = asyncio.Queue()
+        self.message_queue: asyncio.Queue[tuple[discord.Message, str] | tuple[discord.Message, str, str]] = asyncio.Queue()
+        self.last_activity: float = 0.0
 
+        print("\n=== Command Registration ===")
         self._setup_slash_commands()
+        self._setup_effects_commands()
+        self._log_registered_commands()
+        print("=== End Command Registration ===\n")
+
+    def _log_registered_commands(self) -> None:
+        """Log all registered commands to console."""
+        print("\nRegistered commands:")
+        commands = list(self.tree.get_commands())
+        if not commands:
+            print("  ⚠️  No commands registered!")
+        else:
+            for cmd in commands:
+                print(f"  ✓ /{cmd.name} - {cmd.description}")
+        print(f"\nTotal commands registered: {len(commands)}")
 
     def _setup_slash_commands(self) -> None:
         """Set up slash commands for voice management."""
+        print("Setting up voice commands...")
         
         @self.tree.command(name="voice", description="Manage your TTS voice")
         @app_commands.describe(
             action="What to do",
-            voice_name="Name of the voice (for 'set' action)"
+            voice_name="Name of the voice (for 'set' or 'preview' action)",
+            preview_pitch="Optional pitch for preview (-12 to 12, default: use your settings)",
+            preview_speed="Optional speed for preview (0.5 to 2.0, default: use your settings)",
         )
         @app_commands.choices(action=[
             app_commands.Choice(name="list", value="list"),
             app_commands.Choice(name="set", value="set"),
             app_commands.Choice(name="current", value="current"),
             app_commands.Choice(name="refresh", value="refresh"),
+            app_commands.Choice(name="preview", value="preview"),
         ])
         async def voice_command(
             interaction: discord.Interaction,
             action: app_commands.Choice[str],
-            voice_name: str | None = None
+            voice_name: str | None = None,
+            preview_pitch: int | None = None,
+            preview_speed: float | None = None,
         ):
             if action.value == "list":
                 await self._handle_voice_list(interaction)
@@ -53,6 +108,8 @@ class TTSBot(commands.Bot):
                 await self._handle_voice_current(interaction)
             elif action.value == "refresh":
                 await self._handle_voice_refresh(interaction)
+            elif action.value == "preview":
+                await self._handle_voice_preview(interaction, voice_name, preview_pitch, preview_speed)
         
         @voice_command.autocomplete("voice_name")
         async def voice_name_autocomplete(
@@ -66,6 +123,197 @@ class TTSBot(commands.Bot):
                 if current.lower() in v.lower()
             ][:25]
 
+    def _setup_effects_commands(self) -> None:
+        """Set up slash commands for audio effects management."""
+        print("Setting up effects commands...")
+
+        @self.tree.command(name="effects", description="Manage your TTS audio effects")
+        @app_commands.describe(
+            action="What to do",
+            effect_name="Name of the effect (for 'set' action)",
+            value="Value for the effect (for 'set' action)"
+        )
+        @app_commands.choices(action=[
+            app_commands.Choice(name="list", value="list"),
+            app_commands.Choice(name="set", value="set"),
+            app_commands.Choice(name="reset", value="reset"),
+        ])
+        @app_commands.choices(effect_name=[
+            app_commands.Choice(name="pitch", value="pitch"),
+            app_commands.Choice(name="speed", value="speed"),
+            app_commands.Choice(name="echo", value="echo"),
+            app_commands.Choice(name="robot", value="robot"),
+            app_commands.Choice(name="chorus", value="chorus"),
+            app_commands.Choice(name="tremolo_depth", value="tremolo_depth"),
+            app_commands.Choice(name="tremolo_rate", value="tremolo_rate"),
+        ])
+        async def effects_command(
+            interaction: discord.Interaction,
+            action: app_commands.Choice[str],
+            effect_name: app_commands.Choice[str] | None = None,
+            value: str | None = None
+        ):
+            if action.value == "list":
+                await self._handle_effects_list(interaction)
+            elif action.value == "set":
+                await self._handle_effects_set(interaction, effect_name, value)
+            elif action.value == "reset":
+                await self._handle_effects_reset(interaction)
+
+    async def _handle_effects_list(self, interaction: discord.Interaction) -> None:
+        """Handle /effects list command."""
+        effects = self.voice_manager.get_user_effects(interaction.user.id)
+        active_count = self.voice_manager.count_active_effects(interaction.user.id)
+
+        lines = ["**Your Audio Effects:**\n"]
+
+        # Pitch
+        pitch_desc = AudioEffects.get_effect_description("pitch")
+        pitch_val = AudioEffects.format_effect_value("pitch", effects["pitch"])
+        lines.append(f"🎵 **Pitch**: {pitch_val}")
+        lines.append(f"   {pitch_desc}\n")
+
+        # Speed
+        speed_desc = AudioEffects.get_effect_description("speed")
+        speed_val = AudioEffects.format_effect_value("speed", effects["speed"])
+        lines.append(f"⚡ **Speed**: {speed_val}")
+        lines.append(f"   {speed_desc}\n")
+
+        # Echo
+        echo_desc = AudioEffects.get_effect_description("echo")
+        echo_val = AudioEffects.format_effect_value("echo", effects["echo"])
+        lines.append(f"🔊 **Echo**: {echo_val}")
+        lines.append(f"   {echo_desc}\n")
+
+        # Robot
+        robot_desc = AudioEffects.get_effect_description("robot")
+        robot_val = AudioEffects.format_effect_value("robot", effects["robot"])
+        lines.append(f"🤖 **Robot**: {robot_val}")
+        lines.append(f"   {robot_desc}\n")
+
+        # Chorus
+        chorus_desc = AudioEffects.get_effect_description("chorus")
+        chorus_val = AudioEffects.format_effect_value("chorus", effects["chorus"])
+        lines.append(f"🎶 **Chorus**: {chorus_val}")
+        lines.append(f"   {chorus_desc}\n")
+
+        # Tremolo Depth
+        tremolo_depth_desc = AudioEffects.get_effect_description("tremolo_depth")
+        tremolo_depth_val = AudioEffects.format_effect_value("tremolo_depth", effects["tremolo_depth"])
+        lines.append(f"〰️ **Tremolo Depth**: {tremolo_depth_val}")
+        lines.append(f"   {tremolo_depth_desc}\n")
+
+        # Tremolo Rate
+        tremolo_rate_desc = AudioEffects.get_effect_description("tremolo_rate")
+        tremolo_rate_val = AudioEffects.format_effect_value("tremolo_rate", effects["tremolo_rate"])
+        lines.append(f"📳 **Tremolo Rate**: {tremolo_rate_val}")
+        lines.append(f"   {tremolo_rate_desc}\n")
+
+        # Active count warning
+        lines.append(f"**Active Effects**: {active_count}")
+        if active_count > 2:
+            lines.append("⚠️ You have more than 2 active effects. Processing may be slower!")
+        elif active_count > 0:
+            lines.append("ℹ️ Add more effects for fun variations (may slow processing)")
+
+        lines.append(f"\n*Use `/effects set <effect> <value>` to change settings*")
+        lines.append(f"*Use `/effects reset` to clear all effects*")
+
+        await interaction.response.send_message(
+            "\n".join(lines),
+            ephemeral=True
+        )
+
+    async def _handle_effects_set(
+        self,
+        interaction: discord.Interaction,
+        effect_name: app_commands.Choice[str] | None,
+        value: str | None
+    ) -> None:
+        """Handle /effects set command."""
+        if not effect_name or value is None:
+            await interaction.response.send_message(
+                "❌ Please provide both effect name and value. Example: `/effects set pitch 3`",
+                ephemeral=True
+            )
+            return
+
+        success, message = self.voice_manager.set_user_effect(
+            interaction.user.id,
+            effect_name.value,
+            value
+        )
+
+        if success:
+            await interaction.response.send_message(
+                f"✅ {message}",
+                ephemeral=True
+            )
+        else:
+            await interaction.response.send_message(
+                f"❌ {message}",
+                ephemeral=True
+            )
+
+    async def _handle_effects_reset(self, interaction: discord.Interaction) -> None:
+        """Handle /effects reset command with confirmation UI."""
+        # Check if user has any effects to reset
+        active_count = self.voice_manager.count_active_effects(interaction.user.id)
+
+        if active_count == 0:
+            await interaction.response.send_message(
+                "ℹ️ You don't have any active effects to reset.",
+                ephemeral=True
+            )
+            return
+
+        # Create confirmation buttons
+        class ConfirmResetView(discord.ui.View):
+            def __init__(self, voice_manager, user_id):
+                super().__init__(timeout=30)
+                self.voice_manager = voice_manager
+                self.user_id = user_id
+                self.confirmed = False
+
+            @discord.ui.button(label="✅ Yes, Reset All", style=discord.ButtonStyle.danger)
+            async def confirm_button(self, interaction: discord.Interaction, button: discord.ui.Button):
+                if interaction.user.id != self.user_id:
+                    await interaction.response.send_message("This button is not for you!", ephemeral=True)
+                    return
+
+                self.voice_manager.reset_user_effects(self.user_id)
+                self.confirmed = True
+                await interaction.response.edit_message(
+                    content="✅ All audio effects have been reset to defaults!",
+                    view=None
+                )
+                self.stop()
+
+            @discord.ui.button(label="❌ Cancel", style=discord.ButtonStyle.secondary)
+            async def cancel_button(self, interaction: discord.Interaction, button: discord.ui.Button):
+                if interaction.user.id != self.user_id:
+                    await interaction.response.send_message("This button is not for you!", ephemeral=True)
+                    return
+
+                await interaction.response.edit_message(
+                    content="❌ Reset cancelled. Your effects remain unchanged.",
+                    view=None
+                )
+                self.stop()
+
+        view = ConfirmResetView(self.voice_manager, interaction.user.id)
+
+        await interaction.response.send_message(
+            f"⚠️ **Reset Confirmation**\n\n"
+            f"You have {active_count} active effect(s).\n"
+            f"This will reset **all** your audio effects to defaults:\n"
+            f"• Pitch: 0 (normal)\n"
+            f"• Speed: 1.0x (normal)\n\n"
+            f"Are you sure you want to continue?",
+            view=view,
+            ephemeral=True
+        )
+
     async def _handle_voice_list(self, interaction: discord.Interaction) -> None:
         """Handle /voice list command."""
         voices = self.voice_manager.get_available_voices()
@@ -186,6 +434,113 @@ class TTSBot(commands.Bot):
             ephemeral=True
         )
 
+    async def _handle_voice_preview(
+        self,
+        interaction: discord.Interaction,
+        voice_name: str | None,
+        preview_pitch: int | None = None,
+        preview_speed: float | None = None,
+    ) -> None:
+        """Handle /voice preview command."""
+        if not voice_name:
+            await interaction.response.send_message(
+                "❌ Please provide a voice name. Use `/voice list` to see available voices.",
+                ephemeral=True
+            )
+            return
+
+        # Check if user is in a voice channel
+        if interaction.user.voice is None:
+            await interaction.response.send_message(
+                "❌ You need to be in a voice channel to hear a preview!",
+                ephemeral=True
+            )
+            return
+
+        voice_name = voice_name.lower()
+
+        # Validate voice exists
+        if not self.voice_manager.is_voice_available(voice_name):
+            voices = self.voice_manager.get_available_voices()
+            await interaction.response.send_message(
+                f"❌ Voice `{voice_name}` not found.\n"
+                f"Available voices: {', '.join(f'`{v}`' for v in voices)}",
+                ephemeral=True
+            )
+            return
+
+        # Validate pitch if provided
+        if preview_pitch is not None:
+            is_valid, error_msg = AudioEffects.validate_effect("pitch", preview_pitch)
+            if not is_valid:
+                await interaction.response.send_message(
+                    f"❌ Invalid pitch value: {error_msg}",
+                    ephemeral=True
+                )
+                return
+
+        # Validate speed if provided
+        if preview_speed is not None:
+            is_valid, error_msg = AudioEffects.validate_effect("speed", preview_speed)
+            if not is_valid:
+                await interaction.response.send_message(
+                    f"❌ Invalid speed value: {error_msg}",
+                    ephemeral=True
+                )
+                return
+
+        # Select a random preview line
+        preview_text = random.choice(PREVIEW_LINES)
+
+        # Create a preview message object with all necessary attributes
+        class PreviewMessage:
+            def __init__(self, user, channel, voice_channel):
+                self.author = user
+                self.channel = channel
+                self._voice_channel = voice_channel
+
+            @property
+            def voice(self):
+                class VoiceState:
+                    def __init__(self, channel):
+                        self.channel = channel
+                return VoiceState(self._voice_channel)
+
+        preview_message = PreviewMessage(
+            interaction.user,
+            interaction.channel,
+            interaction.user.voice.channel
+        )
+
+        # Use user's current effects if not overridden
+        user_effects = self.voice_manager.get_user_effects(interaction.user.id)
+        effect_overrides = {}
+        if preview_pitch is not None:
+            effect_overrides["pitch"] = preview_pitch
+        if preview_speed is not None:
+            effect_overrides["speed"] = preview_speed
+        
+        # Use default effects from user settings for preview
+        preview_effects = user_effects.copy()
+        preview_effects.update(effect_overrides)
+        
+        # Queue the preview with voice override and effects
+        await self.message_queue.put((preview_message, preview_text, voice_name, preview_effects))
+
+        # Build effect description
+        effect_desc = []
+        if preview_effects.get("pitch", 0) != 0:
+            effect_desc.append(f"pitch: {preview_effects['pitch']:+d}")
+        if preview_effects.get("speed", 1.0) != 1.0:
+            effect_desc.append(f"speed: {preview_effects['speed']:.1f}x")
+
+        effect_str = f" (with {', '.join(effect_desc)})" if effect_desc else ""
+
+        await interaction.response.send_message(
+            f"⏳ Queued preview for `{voice_name}`{effect_str}. Sample: \"{preview_text[:50]}{'...' if len(preview_text) > 50 else ''}\"",
+            ephemeral=True
+        )
+
     async def setup_hook(self) -> None:
         """Called when the bot is starting up."""
         print("Initializing TTS...")
@@ -200,17 +555,52 @@ class TTSBot(commands.Bot):
             await asyncio.to_thread(self.voice_manager.get_voice_state, default)
         
         self.loop.create_task(self.process_queue())
-        
+        self.loop.create_task(self.check_inactivity())
-        # Sync slash commands
-        print("Syncing slash commands...")
-        await self.tree.sync()
-        print("Slash commands synced!")
         
     async def on_ready(self) -> None:
         print(f"Logged in as {self.user}")
+        print(f"Bot ID: {self.user.id}")
         print(f"Monitoring channel ID: {Config.TEXT_CHANNEL_ID}")
         print(f"Available voices: {', '.join(self.voice_manager.get_available_voices())}")
-        print("Bot is ready!")
+        
+        # Log registered commands before sync
+        registered_cmds = list(self.tree.get_commands())
+        print(f"\nCommands in tree before sync: {len(registered_cmds)}")
+        for cmd in registered_cmds:
+            print(f"  - /{cmd.name}")
+        
+        # Sync slash commands to each guild for immediate availability
+        print(f"\nConnected to {len(self.guilds)} guild(s):")
+        for guild in self.guilds:
+            print(f"  - {guild.name} (ID: {guild.id})")
+        
+        print("\nSyncing slash commands to guilds...")
+        sync_count = 0
+        for guild in self.guilds:
+            try:
+                # Copy global commands to this guild before syncing
+                # This is necessary for guild-specific command registration
+                self.tree.copy_global_to(guild=discord.Object(guild.id))
+                print(f"  📋 Copied global commands to guild: {guild.name}")
+                
+                synced = await self.tree.sync(guild=discord.Object(guild.id))
+                print(f"  ✓ Synced {len(synced)} commands to guild: {guild.name}")
+                for cmd in synced:
+                    print(f"      - /{cmd.name}")
+                sync_count += 1
+            except discord.errors.Forbidden as e:
+                print(f"  ✗ Forbidden: Cannot sync to guild {guild.name}. Missing 'applications.commands' scope!")
+                print(f"    Error: {e}")
+            except Exception as e:
+                print(f"  ✗ Failed to sync to guild {guild.name}: {type(e).__name__}: {e}")
+        
+        if sync_count == 0:
+            print("\n⚠️  WARNING: No guilds were synced! Commands won't appear in Discord.")
+            print("   Make sure the bot was invited with 'applications.commands' scope.")
+        else:
+            print(f"\n✓ Successfully synced to {sync_count}/{len(self.guilds)} guild(s)")
+        
+        print("\nBot is ready!")
 
     async def on_message(self, message: discord.Message) -> None:
         if message.author.bot:
@@ -237,16 +627,36 @@ class TTSBot(commands.Bot):
     async def process_queue(self) -> None:
         """Process messages from the queue one at a time."""
         while True:
-            message, text = await self.message_queue.get()
+            queue_item = await self.message_queue.get()
+
+            # Handle queue items:
+            # - (message, text) - regular message
+            # - (message, text, voice_override) - preview with voice override
+            # - (message, text, voice_override, effects_dict) - preview with effect overrides
+            if len(queue_item) == 4 and isinstance(queue_item[3], dict):
+                message, text, voice_override, effect_overrides = queue_item
+            elif len(queue_item) == 3:
+                message, text, voice_override = queue_item
+                effect_overrides = {}
+            else:
+                message, text = queue_item
+                voice_override = None
+                effect_overrides = {}
 
             try:
-                await self.speak_message(message, text)
+                await self.speak_message(message, text, voice_override, effect_overrides)
             except Exception as e:
                 print(f"Error processing message: {e}")
             finally:
                 self.message_queue.task_done()
 
-    async def speak_message(self, message: discord.Message, text: str) -> None:
+    async def speak_message(
+        self,
+        message: discord.Message,
+        text: str,
+        voice_override: str | None = None,
+        effect_overrides: dict | None = None,
+    ) -> None:
         """Generate TTS and play it in the user's voice channel."""
         if message.author.voice is None:
             return
@@ -259,22 +669,34 @@ class TTSBot(commands.Bot):
 
         print(f"Generating TTS for: {text[:50]}...")
         
-        # Get user's voice (loads on-demand if needed)
+        # Get voice state (use override for previews, otherwise user's voice)
-        user_id = message.author.id
         try:
-            voice_state = await asyncio.to_thread(
+            if voice_override:
-                self.voice_manager.get_user_voice_state, user_id
+                voice_state = await asyncio.to_thread(
-            )
+                    self.voice_manager.get_voice_state, voice_override
+                )
+            else:
+                user_id = message.author.id
+                voice_state = await asyncio.to_thread(
+                    self.voice_manager.get_user_voice_state, user_id
+                )
         except Exception as e:
-            print(f"Error loading voice for user {user_id}: {e}")
+            print(f"Error loading voice: {e}")
-            await message.channel.send(
+            if not voice_override:
-                f"{message.author.mention}, failed to load your voice. Use `/voice set` to choose a voice.",
+                await message.channel.send(
-                delete_after=5
+                    f"{message.author.mention}, failed to load your voice. Use `/voice set` to choose a voice.",
-            )
+                    delete_after=5
+                )
             return
 
+        # Get user's effects and apply any overrides
+        user_effects = self.voice_manager.get_user_effects(message.author.id)
+        effects = user_effects.copy()
+        if effect_overrides:
+            effects.update(effect_overrides)
+
         wav_bytes = await asyncio.to_thread(
-            self._generate_wav_bytes, voice_state, text
+            self._generate_wav_bytes, voice_state, text, effects
         )
 
         audio_source = discord.FFmpegPCMAudio(
@@ -294,11 +716,17 @@ class TTSBot(commands.Bot):
             self.loop.call_soon_threadsafe(play_complete.set)
 
         voice_client.play(audio_source, after=after_playing)
+        self.last_activity = time.time()
         print(f"Playing audio in {voice_channel.name}")
 
         await play_complete.wait()
 
-    def _generate_wav_bytes(self, voice_state: Any, text: str) -> bytes:
+    def _generate_wav_bytes(
+        self,
+        voice_state: Any,
+        text: str,
+        effects: dict,
+    ) -> bytes:
         """Generate audio and return as WAV file bytes."""
         model = self.voice_manager.model
         if model is None:
@@ -307,9 +735,32 @@ class TTSBot(commands.Bot):
         audio = model.generate_audio(voice_state, text)
         audio_np = audio.numpy()
 
+        # Ensure audio is 2D [samples, channels] for storage
         if audio_np.ndim == 1:
             audio_np = audio_np.reshape(-1, 1)
 
+        # Apply audio effects if any are active
+        pitch = effects.get("pitch", AudioEffects.PITCH_DEFAULT)
+        speed = effects.get("speed", AudioEffects.SPEED_DEFAULT)
+        echo = effects.get("echo", AudioEffects.ECHO_DEFAULT)
+        robot = effects.get("robot", AudioEffects.ROBOT_DEFAULT)
+        chorus = effects.get("chorus", AudioEffects.CHORUS_DEFAULT)
+        tremolo_depth = effects.get("tremolo_depth", AudioEffects.TREMOLO_DEPTH_DEFAULT)
+        tremolo_rate = effects.get("tremolo_rate", AudioEffects.TREMOLO_RATE_DEFAULT)
+
+        if any([pitch != 0, speed != 1.0, echo > 0, robot > 0, chorus > 0, tremolo_depth > 0]):
+            print(f"Applying {AudioEffects.count_active_effects(**effects)} effect(s)...")
+            # Squeeze to 1D for librosa effects, then reshape back
+            audio_1d = audio_np.squeeze()
+            audio_1d, show_processing = AudioEffects.apply_effects(
+                audio_1d, model.sample_rate,
+                pitch, speed, echo, robot, chorus, tremolo_depth, tremolo_rate
+            )
+            # Reshape back to 2D
+            audio_np = audio_1d.reshape(-1, 1)
+            if show_processing:
+                print("⚠️ Audio processing took longer than expected due to effects")
+
         max_val = np.max(np.abs(audio_np))
         if max_val > 0:
             audio_np = audio_np / max_val
@@ -320,6 +771,23 @@ class TTSBot(commands.Bot):
         wav_buffer.seek(0)
         return wav_buffer.read()
 
+    async def check_inactivity(self) -> None:
+        """Periodically check for inactivity and disconnect from voice channels."""
+        while True:
+            await asyncio.sleep(60)  # Check every minute
+            
+            if self.last_activity == 0.0:
+                continue
+            
+            elapsed = time.time() - self.last_activity
+            if elapsed >= INACTIVITY_TIMEOUT:
+                # Disconnect from all voice channels
+                for guild in self.guilds:
+                    if guild.voice_client is not None:
+                        print(f"Disconnecting from {guild.name} due to inactivity")
+                        await guild.voice_client.disconnect()
+                self.last_activity = 0.0
+
     async def ensure_voice_connection(self, channel: discord.VoiceChannel) -> discord.VoiceClient | None:
         """Ensure we're connected to the specified voice channel."""
         guild = channel.guild
@@ -332,13 +800,34 @@ class TTSBot(commands.Bot):
 
         try:
             voice_client = await channel.connect(timeout=10.0)
+            self.last_activity = time.time()
             return voice_client
         except Exception as e:
             print(f"Failed to connect to voice channel: {e}")
             return None
 
 
+def auto_update_dependencies() -> None:
+    """Auto-update pip packages on startup."""
+    try:
+        print("Checking for package updates...")
+        result = subprocess.run(
+            [sys.executable, "-m", "pip", "install", "-r", "requirements.txt", "-U", "-q"],
+            capture_output=True,
+            text=True,
+            check=False
+        )
+        if result.returncode == 0:
+            print("Packages updated successfully (or already up to date)")
+        else:
+            print(f"Warning: Package update had issues: {result.stderr}")
+    except Exception as e:
+        print(f"Warning: Could not auto-update packages: {e}")
+
+
 def main():
+    auto_update_dependencies()
+
     errors = Config.validate()
     if errors:
         print("Configuration errors:")

config.py

@@ -1,7 +1,10 @@
 import os
 from dotenv import load_dotenv
 
-load_dotenv()
+# Load appropriate .env file based on ENV_MODE
+env_mode = os.getenv("ENV_MODE", "production")
+env_file = ".env.testing" if env_mode == "testing" else ".env"
+load_dotenv(env_file)
 
 
 class Config:

launch.sh

@@ -0,0 +1,4 @@
+#!/bin/bash
+cd /home/artanis/Documents/Vox/
+source venv/bin/activate
+python bot.py

numba_config.py

@@ -0,0 +1,19 @@
+import os
+import sys
+
+# Set a writable cache directory for Numba
+# This is crucial when running as a systemd service with restricted home directory access.
+# The cache will be created in the bot's root directory.
+CACHE_DIR = os.path.join(os.path.dirname(__file__), '.numba_cache')
+
+if not os.path.exists(CACHE_DIR):
+    try:
+        os.makedirs(CACHE_DIR)
+        print(f"Numba cache directory created at: {CACHE_DIR}")
+    except OSError as e:
+        print(f"Error creating Numba cache directory: {e}", file=sys.stderr)
+
+# Set the environment variable for Numba
+os.environ['NUMBA_CACHE_DIR'] = CACHE_DIR
+
+print(f"Numba cache directory set to: {os.environ.get('NUMBA_CACHE_DIR')}")

research/overview.md

@@ -0,0 +1,140 @@
+# Vox - Discord Text-to-Speech Bot
+
+A Python-based Discord bot that generates neural text-to-speech using voice cloning from reference WAV files.
+
+## Project Structure
+
+```
+Vox/
+├── bot.py                 # Main entry point, Discord bot implementation
+├── config.py              # Configuration management using environment variables
+├── voice_manager.py       # Voice discovery, loading, and user preferences
+├── audio_effects.py       # Audio post-processing effects (7 effects)
+├── audio_preprocessor.py  # Audio preprocessing for voice cloning
+├── numba_config.py        # Numba JIT compiler cache configuration
+├── requirements.txt       # Python dependencies
+├── launch.sh              # Shell script to start the bot
+├── pockettts.service      # Systemd service file for Linux deployment
+├── README.md             # Comprehensive documentation
+├── .env                   # Production environment configuration
+├── .env.testing           # Testing environment configuration
+├── .env.example           # Environment configuration template
+└── voices/               # Directory for voice WAV files
+    ├── preferences.json  # User voice/effect preferences (auto-generated)
+    └── *.wav             # Voice reference files
+```
+
+## Core Functionality
+
+### TTS Implementation
+- **Engine**: Pocket TTS (`pocket-tts` library) for neural text-to-speech synthesis
+- **Voice Cloning**: Uses reference WAV files to clone voices via `model.get_state_for_audio_prompt()`
+- **On-demand Loading**: Voices are loaded only when first needed, then cached
+
+### Discord Integration
+- Monitors a configured text channel for messages
+- Joins the user's voice channel when they speak
+- Uses `discord.FFmpegPCMAudio` with piped WAV data for streaming
+
+### Audio Processing Pipeline
+```
+Text Message → Pocket TTS → Audio Effects → Normalize → FFmpeg → Discord VC
+```
+
+## Dependencies
+
+| Library | Purpose |
+|---------|---------|
+| `discord.py[voice]>=2.3.0` | Discord bot API with voice support |
+| `pocket-tts>=0.1.0` | Neural TTS engine with voice cloning |
+| `scipy>=1.10.0` | Scientific computing (audio I/O) |
+| `numpy>=1.24.0` | Numerical computing |
+| `librosa>=0.10.0` | Audio analysis and effects |
+| `noisereduce>=3.0.0` | Noise reduction preprocessing |
+| `soundfile>=0.12.0` | Audio file I/O |
+| `python-dotenv>=1.0.0` | Environment variable loading |
+
+**System Requirements**: Python 3.10+, FFmpeg
+
+## Key Modules
+
+### `TTSBot` (bot.py)
+Main Discord bot class that extends `commands.Bot`. Handles:
+- Message processing and TTS queue
+- Voice channel connections
+- Slash command registration
+- Startup initialization (loads TTS model, discovers voices)
+
+### `VoiceManager` (voice_manager.py)
+Manages voice files and user preferences:
+- Discovers voices from WAV files in `voices/` directory
+- On-demand voice loading with caching
+- Per-user voice selection and effect preferences
+- Preferences persistence to JSON
+
+### `AudioEffects` (audio_effects.py)
+Provides 7 post-processing effects:
+1. **Pitch** (-12 to +12 semitones)
+2. **Speed** (0.5x to 2.0x)
+3. **Echo** (0-100%)
+4. **Robot** (0-100%) - Ring modulation
+5. **Chorus** (0-100%) - Multiple voice layering
+6. **Tremolo Depth** (0.0-1.0)
+7. **Tremolo Rate** (0.0-10.0 Hz)
+
+### `AudioPreprocessor` (audio_preprocessor.py)
+Prepares voice reference files for cloning:
+1. Load and resample to 22050 Hz
+2. Normalize volume
+3. Trim silence
+4. Noise reduction
+5. Limit length (default 15 seconds)
+
+### `Config` (config.py)
+Centralized configuration management with environment-aware loading and validation.
+
+## Slash Commands
+
+| Command | Description |
+|---------|-------------|
+| `/voice list` | Show available voices |
+| `/voice set <name>` | Select your voice |
+| `/voice current` | Show current voice |
+| `/voice refresh` | Rescan for new voices |
+| `/voice preview <name>` | Preview before committing |
+| `/effects list` | Show your effect settings |
+| `/effects set <effect> <value>` | Adjust effects |
+| `/effects reset` | Reset to defaults |
+
+## Features
+
+- **Voice Cloning**: Add new voices by placing `.wav` files in `voices/` directory
+- **Per-User Customization**: Each user can have their own voice and effect preferences
+- **Hot-Reload**: Rescan for new voices without restart (`/voice refresh`)
+- **Message Queue**: Queues messages for sequential playback
+- **Inactivity Management**: Disconnects after 10 minutes of inactivity
+- **Testing Support**: Separate `.env.testing` configuration for safe development
+
+## Configuration (.env)
+
+```env
+DISCORD_TOKEN=your_bot_token
+TEXT_CHANNEL_ID=channel_id_to_monitor
+VOICES_DIR=./voices
+DEFAULT_VOICE=optional_default_voice_name
+```
+
+## Running the Bot
+
+```bash
+# Production
+python bot.py
+
+# Testing (uses .env.testing)
+python bot.py testing
+
+# Or use the launch script
+./launch.sh
+```
+
+For production deployment on Linux, a systemd service file (`pockettts.service`) is included.

setup_linux.sh

@@ -1,213 +0,0 @@
-#!/bin/bash
-
-# Pocket TTS Discord Bot - Linux Setup Script
-# This script helps set up the bot and install it as a systemd service
-
-set -e
-
-# Colors for output
-RED='\033[0;31m'
-GREEN='\033[0;32m'
-YELLOW='\033[1;33m'
-NC='\033[0m' # No Color
-
-echo -e "${GREEN}========================================${NC}"
-echo -e "${GREEN}  Pocket TTS Discord Bot - Linux Setup${NC}"
-echo -e "${GREEN}========================================${NC}"
-echo
-
-# Get the directory where this script is located
-SCRIPT_DIR="$(cd "$(dirname "${BASH_SOURCE[0]}")" && pwd)"
-USERNAME="$(whoami)"
-
-# Check if running as root
-if [ "$EUID" -eq 0 ]; then
-    echo -e "${RED}Please do not run this script as root.${NC}"
-    echo "Run it as the user who will own the bot."
-    exit 1
-fi
-
-# Function to check if a command exists
-command_exists() {
-    command -v "$1" >/dev/null 2>&1
-}
-
-echo -e "${YELLOW}Step 1: Checking system dependencies...${NC}"
-
-# Check for Python 3.10+
-if command_exists python3; then
-    PYTHON_VERSION=$(python3 -c 'import sys; print(f"{sys.version_info.major}.{sys.version_info.minor}")')
-    PYTHON_MAJOR=$(echo $PYTHON_VERSION | cut -d. -f1)
-    PYTHON_MINOR=$(echo $PYTHON_VERSION | cut -d. -f2)
-    
-    if [ "$PYTHON_MAJOR" -ge 3 ] && [ "$PYTHON_MINOR" -ge 10 ]; then
-        echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} Python $PYTHON_VERSION found"
-    else
-        echo -e "  ${RED}✗${NC} Python 3.10+ required, found $PYTHON_VERSION"
-        echo "  Please install Python 3.10 or later"
-        exit 1
-    fi
-else
-    echo -e "  ${RED}✗${NC} Python 3 not found"
-    echo "  Please install Python 3.10 or later"
-    exit 1
-fi
-
-# Check for FFmpeg
-if command_exists ffmpeg; then
-    FFMPEG_VERSION=$(ffmpeg -version 2>&1 | head -n1 | cut -d' ' -f3)
-    echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} FFmpeg found ($FFMPEG_VERSION)"
-else
-    echo -e "  ${RED}✗${NC} FFmpeg not found"
-    echo ""
-    echo "  Please install FFmpeg:"
-    echo "    Ubuntu/Debian: sudo apt install ffmpeg"
-    echo "    Fedora: sudo dnf install ffmpeg"
-    echo "    Arch: sudo pacman -S ffmpeg"
-    exit 1
-fi
-
-# Check for pip
-if command_exists pip3; then
-    echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} pip3 found"
-else
-    echo -e "  ${RED}✗${NC} pip3 not found"
-    echo "  Please install python3-pip"
-    exit 1
-fi
-
-echo
-echo -e "${YELLOW}Step 2: Setting up virtual environment...${NC}"
-
-cd "$SCRIPT_DIR"
-
-if [ -d "venv" ]; then
-    echo "  Virtual environment already exists"
-else
-    echo "  Creating virtual environment..."
-    python3 -m venv venv
-    echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} Virtual environment created"
-fi
-
-echo "  Activating virtual environment..."
-source venv/bin/activate
-
-echo "  Installing dependencies..."
-pip install --upgrade pip -q
-pip install -r requirements.txt -q
-echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} Dependencies installed"
-
-echo
-echo -e "${YELLOW}Step 3: Checking configuration...${NC}"
-
-# Check for .env file
-if [ -f ".env" ]; then
-    echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} .env file found"
-else
-    echo -e "  ${YELLOW}!${NC} .env file not found"
-    echo "  Creating .env template..."
-    cat > .env << 'EOF'
-# Discord Bot Configuration
-DISCORD_TOKEN=your_bot_token_here
-TEXT_CHANNEL_ID=your_channel_id_here
-
-# Voice Configuration
-VOICES_DIR=./voices
-# DEFAULT_VOICE=estinien
-EOF
-    echo -e "  ${YELLOW}!${NC} Please edit .env with your Discord token and channel ID"
-fi
-
-# Check for voices directory
-if [ -d "voices" ]; then
-    VOICE_COUNT=$(find voices -name "*.wav" 2>/dev/null | wc -l)
-    echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} voices directory found ($VOICE_COUNT voice files)"
-    if [ "$VOICE_COUNT" -eq 0 ]; then
-        echo -e "  ${YELLOW}!${NC} No voice files found. Add .wav files to the voices directory."
-    fi
-else
-    echo "  Creating voices directory..."
-    mkdir -p voices
-    echo -e "  ${YELLOW}!${NC} Add voice .wav files to the voices directory"
-fi
-
-echo
-echo -e "${YELLOW}Step 4: Setting up systemd service...${NC}"
-
-read -p "Do you want to install the bot as a systemd service? (y/n) " -n 1 -r
-echo
-if [[ $REPLY =~ ^[Yy]$ ]]; then
-    # Create the service file with correct paths
-    SERVICE_FILE="/tmp/pockettts.service"
-    
-    cat > "$SERVICE_FILE" << EOF
-[Unit]
-Description=Pocket TTS Discord Bot
-After=network-online.target
-Wants=network-online.target
-
-[Service]
-User=$USERNAME
-Group=$USERNAME
-WorkingDirectory=$SCRIPT_DIR
-ExecStart=$SCRIPT_DIR/venv/bin/python bot.py
-Restart=on-failure
-RestartSec=10
-TimeoutStopSec=30
-StandardOutput=journal
-StandardError=journal
-SyslogIdentifier=pockettts
-
-# Security hardening
-NoNewPrivileges=true
-ProtectSystem=strict
-ProtectHome=read-only
-ReadWritePaths=$SCRIPT_DIR/voices
-PrivateTmp=true
-
-[Install]
-WantedBy=multi-user.target
-EOF
-
-    echo "  Installing systemd service (requires sudo)..."
-    sudo cp "$SERVICE_FILE" /etc/systemd/system/pockettts.service
-    sudo systemctl daemon-reload
-    echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} Service installed"
-    
-    read -p "Do you want to enable the service to start on boot? (y/n) " -n 1 -r
-    echo
-    if [[ $REPLY =~ ^[Yy]$ ]]; then
-        sudo systemctl enable pockettts
-        echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} Service enabled for boot"
-    fi
-    
-    read -p "Do you want to start the service now? (y/n) " -n 1 -r
-    echo
-    if [[ $REPLY =~ ^[Yy]$ ]]; then
-        sudo systemctl start pockettts
-        echo -e "  ${GREEN}✓${NC} Service started"
-        sleep 2
-        echo
-        echo "  Service status:"
-        sudo systemctl status pockettts --no-pager || true
-    fi
-fi
-
-echo
-echo -e "${GREEN}========================================${NC}"
-echo -e "${GREEN}  Setup Complete!${NC}"
-echo -e "${GREEN}========================================${NC}"
-echo
-echo "Useful commands:"
-echo "  Start bot:      sudo systemctl start pockettts"
-echo "  Stop bot:       sudo systemctl stop pockettts"
-echo "  Restart bot:    sudo systemctl restart pockettts"
-echo "  View status:    sudo systemctl status pockettts"
-echo "  View logs:      journalctl -u pockettts -f"
-echo "  Disable boot:   sudo systemctl disable pockettts"
-echo
-echo "To run the bot manually (without systemd):"
-echo "  cd $SCRIPT_DIR"
-echo "  source venv/bin/activate"
-echo "  python bot.py"
-echo

voice_manager.py

@@ -6,6 +6,7 @@ from typing import Any
 
 from pocket_tts import TTSModel
 
+from audio_effects import AudioEffects
 from audio_preprocessor import (
     AudioPreprocessor,
     PreprocessingConfig,
@@ -26,6 +27,8 @@ class VoiceManager:
         self._voice_states: dict[str, Any] = {}
         # Per-user voice preferences: user_id -> voice_name
         self._user_voices: dict[int, str] = {}
+        # Per-user audio effects: user_id -> {"pitch": int, "speed": float}
+        self._user_effects: dict[int, dict[str, Any]] = {}
         # Available voices: voice_name -> file_path
         self._available_voices: dict[str, Path] = {}
 
@@ -181,10 +184,129 @@ class VoiceManager:
             self.preferences_file.parent.mkdir(parents=True, exist_ok=True)
 
             data = {
-                "user_voices": {str(k): v for k, v in self._user_voices.items()}
+                "user_voices": {str(k): v for k, v in self._user_voices.items()},
+                "user_effects": {str(k): v for k, v in self._user_effects.items()},
             }
 
             with open(self.preferences_file, "w") as f:
                 json.dump(data, f, indent=2)
         except Exception as e:
             print(f"Warning: Failed to save preferences: {e}")
+
+    # Effects management methods
+
+    def get_user_effects(self, user_id: int) -> dict[str, int | float]:
+        """Get the audio effects for a user. Returns defaults if not set."""
+        effects = self._user_effects.get(user_id, {})
+        # Convert to proper types (JSON stores them as strings)
+        pitch = effects.get("pitch", AudioEffects.PITCH_DEFAULT)
+        speed = effects.get("speed", AudioEffects.SPEED_DEFAULT)
+        echo = effects.get("echo", AudioEffects.ECHO_DEFAULT)
+        robot = effects.get("robot", AudioEffects.ROBOT_DEFAULT)
+        chorus = effects.get("chorus", AudioEffects.CHORUS_DEFAULT)
+        tremolo_depth = effects.get("tremolo_depth", AudioEffects.TREMOLO_DEPTH_DEFAULT)
+        tremolo_rate = effects.get("tremolo_rate", AudioEffects.TREMOLO_RATE_DEFAULT)
+
+        return {
+            "pitch": int(pitch) if pitch is not None else AudioEffects.PITCH_DEFAULT,
+            "speed": float(speed) if speed is not None else AudioEffects.SPEED_DEFAULT,
+            "echo": int(echo) if echo is not None else AudioEffects.ECHO_DEFAULT,
+            "robot": int(robot) if robot is not None else AudioEffects.ROBOT_DEFAULT,
+            "chorus": int(chorus) if chorus is not None else AudioEffects.CHORUS_DEFAULT,
+            "tremolo_depth": float(tremolo_depth) if tremolo_depth is not None else AudioEffects.TREMOLO_DEPTH_DEFAULT,
+            "tremolo_rate": float(tremolo_rate) if tremolo_rate is not None else AudioEffects.TREMOLO_RATE_DEFAULT,
+        }
+
+    def set_user_effect(self, user_id: int, effect_name: str, value: Any) -> tuple[bool, str]:
+        """
+        Set an audio effect for a user.
+
+        Returns:
+            Tuple of (success, message)
+        """
+        # Validate the effect
+        is_valid, error_msg = AudioEffects.validate_effect(effect_name, value)
+        if not is_valid:
+            return False, error_msg
+
+        # Get current effects
+        if user_id not in self._user_effects:
+            self._user_effects[user_id] = {}
+
+        # Save the effect
+        current_effects = self._user_effects[user_id].copy()
+        if effect_name == "pitch":
+            current_effects["pitch"] = int(value)
+        elif effect_name == "speed":
+            current_effects["speed"] = float(value)
+        elif effect_name == "echo":
+            current_effects["echo"] = int(value)
+        elif effect_name == "robot":
+            current_effects["robot"] = int(value)
+        elif effect_name == "chorus":
+            current_effects["chorus"] = int(value)
+        elif effect_name == "tremolo_depth":
+            current_effects["tremolo_depth"] = float(value)
+        elif effect_name == "tremolo_rate":
+            current_effects["tremolo_rate"] = float(value)
+
+        # Count active effects and show warning if > 2
+        active_count = AudioEffects.count_active_effects(
+            pitch=current_effects.get("pitch", AudioEffects.PITCH_DEFAULT),
+            speed=current_effects.get("speed", AudioEffects.SPEED_DEFAULT),
+            echo=current_effects.get("echo", AudioEffects.ECHO_DEFAULT),
+            robot=current_effects.get("robot", AudioEffects.ROBOT_DEFAULT),
+            chorus=current_effects.get("chorus", AudioEffects.CHORUS_DEFAULT),
+            tremolo_depth=current_effects.get("tremolo_depth", AudioEffects.TREMOLO_DEPTH_DEFAULT),
+        )
+        self._user_effects[user_id][effect_name] = value
+        self._save_preferences()
+
+        if active_count > 2:
+            return True, f"Effect applied! ⚠️ You have {active_count} active effects. Performance may be slower with more effects."
+        else:
+            return True, "Effect applied successfully!"
+
+    def reset_user_effects(self, user_id: int) -> None:
+        """Reset all audio effects to defaults for a user."""
+        if user_id in self._user_effects:
+            del self._user_effects[user_id]
+            self._save_preferences()
+
+    def count_active_effects(self, user_id: int) -> int:
+        """Count how many effects are active for a user."""
+        effects = self.get_user_effects(user_id)
+        return AudioEffects.count_active_effects(
+            pitch=effects["pitch"],
+            speed=effects["speed"],
+            echo=effects["echo"],
+            robot=effects["robot"],
+            chorus=effects["chorus"],
+            tremolo_depth=effects["tremolo_depth"],
+        )
+
+    def _load_preferences(self) -> None:
+        """Load user voice preferences from JSON file."""
+        if not self.preferences_file.exists():
+            return
+
+        try:
+            with open(self.preferences_file, "r") as f:
+                data = json.load(f)
+
+            # Load user preferences (convert string keys back to int)
+            for user_id_str, voice_name in data.get("user_voices", {}).items():
+                user_id = int(user_id_str)
+                # Only load if voice still exists
+                if voice_name.lower() in self._available_voices:
+                    self._user_voices[user_id] = voice_name.lower()
+
+            # Load user effects (convert string keys back to int)
+            for user_id_str, effects in data.get("user_effects", {}).items():
+                user_id = int(user_id_str)
+                self._user_effects[user_id] = effects
+
+            print(f"  Loaded {len(self._user_voices)} user voice preferences")
+            print(f"  Loaded {len(self._user_effects)} user effect preferences")
+        except Exception as e:
+            print(f"  Warning: Failed to load preferences: {e}")

voices/preferences.json

@@ -1,5 +0,0 @@
-{
-  "user_voices": {
-    "122139828182712322": "hankhill"
-  }
-}