Explained: "VoiceAttack" Installation, Setup & Use With DCS WORLD

[@gho3tsoldier1]

I just downloaded this Voice attack,then I went looking for help in setting this up,I was glad to see yourself giving help.you sir are an absolute legend for giving your time in helping people like me.many many thanks...

[@xthedarknight99x]

+ one for use with jester. "Jester tune radio." Other uses are interfacing with air refueling menu " ready pre-contact."

[@aliciatrujillo4558]

xthedarknight djs try the add on called vaicom pro and also there is a guy u can just download his f14 profile

[@Darrylx444]

Cap: Nicely presented and much appreciated by many, I am sure. As I mentioned before (and you touched on here), there are also TONS of useful features within this software that have nothing to do with voice commands. Here are just a few: 1) Program a macro to effectively un-toggle a single-key binding into two separate commands. Example: In IL-2 BoX, the landing gear up/down key-bind is only one key (a toggle), so if you don't check the indicators you can easily forget what position the gear is. Air/dive brake too. I prefer having separate (DCS-style, i.e. realistic) gear up and gear down buttons on my HOTAS, but that is not natively possible in IL-2. You can set a variable in VA to keep track of the gear position, and set a conditional macro that only raises it if it is down, and vice-versa, requiring two buttons. And (optionally) confirms it to you by a sound or robo-voice. I also use an engine start-up macro to reset the gear status variable, among other things. 2) Add a delay prior to (or during, or after) executing a command by button press. Again, landing gear is a good example of this in IL-2, where it will retract on the ground if you accidentally touch the button. In VA, you just create a short conditional loop that requires you to press AND HOLD the gear up button for say 1 second or else it will not raise the gear. 3) Create your own "shift" function button ANYWHERE on your HOTAS that can effectively double (or quadruple) the number of functions on BOTH your stick AND throttle. Perfect for people with basic sticks. Very simple programming needed, using VA. 4) Fix erratic button hardware problems, such as double-pressing. I gave details on how to use VA in a comment to an earlier video, so I won't repeat here. Let's just say it can be used for a good workaround to some common hardware problems. And so many more that I haven't even discovered yet. At $10 it is a HUGE bargain, IMO.

[@grimreapers]

Man this is so complex my little pea brain is spinning.

[@Darrylx444]

@@grimreapers You are joking, of course! I have watched many of your videos and you are clearly a logical, intelligent and coherent person. My usage examples above are (at most) intermediate-level within the relative complexity of all possible VA applications. I am NOT a programmer, nor a genius, but I figured it out. You don't even have to look up (nor type in) any of those command lines, you just use the VA UI to select what you need from a list. I am so impressed with the design of this app, as you may have noticed.

[@5150Swordfish]

This would be PERFECT for VR

[@shadowfax9861]

It is

[@Doug_Narby]

Especially FC3

[@NorthernerInSpace]

Oh my word! I just installed the Viacom Pro plugin for VoiceAttack and it is revolutionary for comms in DCS. You can say 'Select Batumi' and it will not only contact Batumi ATC but it will also tune your radio first if you are using complex comms. This is going to makel ife much,much easier for me! Slightly 'cheaty' perhaps, but I am forever forgetting how to tune the specific radios in DCS - especially the Mig15!

[@grimreapers]

Wow! awesome. I may have to get this.

[@shawnbowers5509]

Thanks Cap for another great video on the way to use VoiceAttack. From watching other videos on the use of this app they manly use it's with the comm menu system, where you have to take your hands off the controls to mouse click a menu options in order to make a call. It's been a few years back since using this app for this purpose, and after watching you video I have a renewed interest in setting comm's again. One useful use case for instance would be refueling, ATC, JATAC, or wing man commands that I've used in the past. It might be nice for your subscribers to see another video on how to setup DCS menus with VoiceAttack. Great Work!

[@333crypta]

most useful for someone like me who only has the use of one arm due to a stroke!

[@grimreapers]

Roger 333 :)

[@arcuspilot]

Cap, you bloody legend! I just watched your clip, installed the program and it's incredible. I'm a VR pilot and this is exactly what I needed. It works perfectly with my HTC Vive. Thank you very much indeed, mate. I'll definitely splash out the $10 for the full version.

[@grimreapers]

Pleasure

[@Darrylx444]

Nice! IMO, it is indispensable for VR in DCS.

[@zilentnoise]

Hello Grim Reapers I just wanted to take a moment to commend you on your latest video on using Voice Attack. It really was an informative and well presented guide! Your ability to explain complex topics in an easy to understand way really made a difference to me. I have been interested in Voice Attack for a long time, but your video gave me the confidence and knowledge I needed to get started. I also appreciated how you highlighted the practical application areas and gave examples along the way. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to seeing more from you. Kind regards, ZilentNoise

[@rattler-60]

I have been using this for some time now, and it is probably the best thing I have purchased for gaming on my PC. You can either programme it to the various switches on your Throttle/Stick or to the operational keys in your keymapping settings screen, or just allocate key combinations on the matrix to carry out a specific action and programme the same combination into the command window in Voice Attack to carry out the same action. I cant recommend it highly enough. It is well worth getting considering its cost, can be used in a variety of different games, and simply aligned to a particular game with all of your recorded commands, from a drop down menu. It does take time, patience and imagination to set it up and train it to follow your instructions, but once done it takes away as many of the mundane key press commands as you wish to programme in. WELL WORTH EVERY PENNY AND MORE SPENT THROUGH STEAM TO PURCHASE IT.

[@tohlmann1969]

"You must think in Russian".... Thanks for all the tutorial videos, i'm not a sim guy but your videos made me install DCS and play around with the free planes (mostly SU25-T).

[@Darrylx444]

Try out the free A-4E SkyHawk too. It is a mod (but not thru Steam). Google it from the ED forums.

[@SurajGrewal]

I've successfully installed it in stream dcs

[@Darrylx444]

@@SurajGrewal Yes, me too. It is fully compatible of course. I just meant that it's not a mod that you subscribe to THRU Steam, like most Steam game mods. You have to download it and install it yourself (not hard).

[@SurajGrewal]

@@Darrylx444 specially for someone like me... Who used to mod GTAs 3, GTA 4 and their variants

[@VoxyGamer]

Aww, nice ref. Def need to watch Firefox again. Great movie

[@niki2111]

Great software. Easily recognizes every word. (after learning voice recognition twice) I am not a native English speaker. And my accent is different. And yet the software easily and consistently recognizes the commands. I bought it immediately. It is excellent for a variety of applications on the computer, and makes work very easy. Thank you for bringing it to our attention.

[@chalion8399]

I always wondered about some of the videos where Capt. would talk to the computer to adjust some of his war planes abilities. Very glad I found this video. "Thumbs up"

[@CueDriver]

Cap thank you for this video. Saving it for later to watch. I got this software awhile ago just not the time to learn it or setup. I ton of your videos help speed it up. Just finished thanks again Cap and all those who begged him to do it.

[@grimreapers]

lol yes I finally submitted

[@nigelmtb]

Voice attack is a terrific piece of software. Very versatile.

[@Serenityindailylife]

Its awesome but you do need to have the memory to remember your commands you set, that's my problem. That and kids and the wife asking me questions trying to get me to trigger firing a missile.

[@davannagle450]

It’s becoming essential, now we have the carrier to communicate with, JTAC, AWACS, ATC & Wingmen! It’s awesome 👏

[@gpbarth]

Cap, in the Profile Options, under Profile General, in the Send Commands to This Target, always make sure that it's set to DCS. Especially if you have other windows open in the background, like TrackIR. I had some problems with some of the commands until I did this.

[@pabloabad]

That is absolutely great for VR!! And it looks like you can add the level of simplification you prefer. Amy can set up things step by step or all at once. Thank you!

[@emiljohansson8435]

”Shut up woman”... i have to try that... i think my wife simulator recognized that command. Not sure what actions are programmed though... 👍

[@grimreapers]

lol

[@stevenbaggley1257]

I think that command triggers the 'sleep on the couch' module. 🤔

[@NorthernerInSpace]

Great stuff! I have used VoiceAttack in Elite Dangerous for years, it is absolutely essentiall. I also use it in single player Arma 3 for controlling squads. I have never thought of using it in DCS, but I can see that I am now going to play around with it!

[@Adonnay76]

Have you tried setting it up for the comms? Like asking for takeoff, ground power and stuff? That would actually be quite immersive.

[@Scoobydcs]

It does work for groundcrew

[@Darrylx444]

I use it exactly that way. I fly in VR, so I can't see my keyboard. I just assigned "Call 1" for F1 key, "Call 2" for F2, etc. And "Comm menu" to bring up the menu.

[@ttownhornet]

I use Voice Attack w/VAICOM PRO every time I fly, it is especially helpful in single player and gives me a very immersive experience. There are two add ons you can use with the program, one is Chatter that adds background radio traffic recorded from real military units and the other is AIRIO that has special commands for Jester so that you can use voice commands instead of the comms wheel. I do not fly the F-14 so I cannot vouch for its functionality but it may be worth a look for F-14 guys and ladies.

[@Darrylx444]

Where to find that Chatter add on?

[@ttownhornet]

@@Darrylx444 here is the link to the VAICOM downloads page, VAICOM PRO is US $8 and Chatter is US $5 www.vaicompro.com/downloads.html

[@ttownhornet]

@Darrylx444, also there is a third add on just for the F-14 called AIRIO that allows you to interact with Jester without using the comms wheel that comes standard with the Tomcat module.

[@Chaos8282]

Thanks again. Looks like I'm headed back into DCS.

[@pulit2000]

Voice attack is perfect for vr users. I’ve been using it for months. Can’t imagine going in without it

[@dabneyoffermein595]

wow, that's sounds crazy good

[@jeroenvdw]

In which games do you use it?

[@pulit2000]

Elite dangerous, dcs worlds, and xplane 11

[@jeroenvdw]

@@pulit2000 thanks! Not games I'm playing but I'm interested to buy the program

[@xspindrift8737]

Great run down on the uses and capabilities...add this to another item on my purchase list.

[@glennet9613]

Thanks, I discovered Voiceattack a few days ago and this video has shown me lots of features I hadn’t discovered. For me the biggest single advantage is the communication menu. Instead of fumbling for the mouse or keyboard I can say “function three” and so on to talk to ATC, I don’t have to take my hand off the joystick. The paid version was only $10 so it’s not going to wreck my retirement plans.

[@david.stachon]

For anyone new to simulators (like me), this is an absolute essential addition to the game.

[@Darrylx444]

Good point. I totally remember having my hands full (even on FC3 aircraft) just flying the dang thing! Never-mind remembering and searching for each key while taking your eyes away from the outside world, and then letting go of the HOTAS. As a bonus, you can usually use the same command for most of the FC3 modules, because even the various modes operate in a similar fashion and usually have the same key-bind (or can be made the same). Of course, you still have the option to set up a different VA profile for each plane, but I've never needed to do that so far, and later on it's easier to change just one profile compared to a dozen or so.

[@muzleflash1341]

I use it in VR for keyboard commands like the comms menu as I can't see the keyboard

[@fishgeekz]

So what do ya do if all voiceattack says is no dcs found installed. I have plug ins all set as per instructions and done everything by the book(page)..

[@johnd.ingleson799]

Except the instructions to get the VA files (profiles?) located and recognised by DCS (options, keyboard, load?) seem to be missing in this vid?! I think you might have to replace the keyboard files (backup originals just in case) for each DCS module that you fly - anyone help fish here?

[@cmibm6022]

This is a very good basic tutorial. But you are so deep in multiplayer that you completely forgot the use in single player - where it is actually much more realistic for communication with the outer world = wingmen, ground grew etc. I see the reason for you with all your many modules, but I completely agree with Terry Parker (below). And further more, what about the use in CA, commanding specific units to attack and move? Being able to do this from the cockpit would be amazing - also in multi player (I have not tried that yet). So, a couple of more tutorials on this one please!

[@gigas27]

I can see it essential for VR but for someone looking for hardcore sim this makes it more “Arcady”. Useful either way

[@old_guard2431]

Well done, sir. I am at a decision point for VR. Track IR works well enough if I am going to play in a cave far away from those pesky spurious IR sources that baffle it completely, but that process is annoying. I was actually more concerned with getting to keyboard commands in IL-2 GB and the simpler Flaming Cliffs planes in DCS. This tutorial is very relevant to that type of virtual aircraft. The potential for using it for more complex full fidelity planes, allowing one to avoid the often fatal mistake of eyes in the cockpit, is also a big plus.

[@HEATER_]

@ 16:56 where did you get those key commands from?

[@alabamayankee7217]

Voice attack is an outstanding program which I use in DCS because I use VR and you just can't use the keyboard.

[@StringerCourier]

I've looked and looked on the web .... perhaps you can help. I've set up VA to put the gear down in the DCS A-10C. The voice says "Gear going down." Is there a way for VA to check that the gear is down and locked so the voice can say "Gear down and locked" or "Gear not locked"? Thanks.

[@saiajin82]

To me VoiceAttack is most useful to work the comms especially when you are doing air to air refueling, during pre-contact not having to take your hands off the stick or map comms to the stick is absolutely awesome. Requesting a Bogey Dope while working the radar or looking at the SA page or while flicking switches in the F-5 is also incredibly useful. After adding two modifiers to my Thrustmaster T16K I have everything I need on the joystick the only thing that was annoying me was working the comms, solved by VoiceAttack.

[@harf4ng]

Something I may have missed... so, if you're saying gears up just because you're telling that to someone then it will launch the command. Isn't it better to activate voiceattack only when you press a stick button? So not to launch a command by mistake?

[@bandit1797]

great vid cap keep up the great work :)

[@Del-Canada]

So when you run Voice Attack it will automatically focus on whatever game you are playing and the commands will only run inside the game? I mean it's not going to open things in Windows also while playing?

[@grimreapers]

Correct

[@Del-Canada]

@@grimreapers Okay. Thank you Mr. Reapers.

[@dalebachman2892]

Is there there a downloadable profile for the F-15? Thanks in advance.

[@grimreapers]

Not that I know of

[@dalebachman2892]

Grim Reapers Thanks for your quick reply.

[@Tamburello_1994]

I use it with Jester. Can't live without it.

[@grimreapers]

Interesting

[@Tamburello_1994]

@@grimreapers If you're using the trackir interface that takes too long. Plenty of profiles out there.....

[@alwayslevitated9089]

1st and foremost, sorry to hear about your loss... You were real candid in volunteering that type of information...!! I am sure things will come around full circle for you eventually...!! You are doing a lot of justice and assisting so many people with "the experience" out here...!! Condolences. With that said, : "GAME-CHANGER" here again...!! Of course, Out here Phuckin' round with "Cap and them Reapers...!!" 💪 I believe this is the answer..!! 🧐 Multi-tier functions, such as functions that you ran out of HOTAS buttons for and needed a keyboard modifier, seems this will remedy all of that 🐂+💩 immediately..!! ✊(BTW, I upgraded to X56 Rhino, Also a "GAME-CHANGER") No keyboards under any circumstances sir...!!💂‍♂️.. 🚫⌨..✋ I'm loving how it applies to the "Flaming Cliffs 3" Modules as well, really needed in those modules which are actually still "BadAzz..!!" Everything today is re-routed it seems, As setting this up this is priority now...!! (I'm learning the tomcat currently, and yep, Jester has been the biggest obstacle, I can already gauge how this will translate in the F-14 with "Jester," I think I will make Jester respond to "Big Homie" ore some "💩" like that now...!!) 😜..😎 Thanx Again.....!! 🙌

[@BryceNewtson]

Vaicom Pro takes voiceattack to the next level.

[@Clint450f]

Wowee thankyou Cap I might have to check Amy out. Cheers from Australia ;)

[@Dave_ess]

Now more handy than ever to keep hands on controls whilst calling the ball on SC

[@SuperSjoerd]

I would only use it for communication purposes to keep DCS more realistic. One thing I like about DCS is getting to know the plane and being able to operate it. Using voice attack for engaging weapons, radar, flaps, gears, etc is just lame i think..

[@Darrylx444]

Fair comment, but I would suggest trying it first. I use it, but NOT directly for many of those things you mentioned (gear, flaps, speed brakes, shooting). Not because that would be "lame", but rather IMO it would be a DISADVANTAGE to do so. It allows many people (like me) using VR to completely avoid having to take off their headset while flying in order to briefly use their keyboards (impossible to bind everything to any HOTAS). I use a trackball mouse to click on virtual switches too (except for FC3 aircraft that don't have any) but that can get very awkward when using the comm menu for A2A re-fueling, for example. Also it has many QOL uses that have nothing to do with voice commands (see my recent comment above). It is just a tool that can be used for "good" or "bad".

[@SuperSjoerd]

@@Darrylx444 you are right! VR is a different story!

[@johnd.ingleson799]

Would be useful as a training aid for example initiating a startup checklist - calling out timed auto operating instructions, including context-sensitive switch/knob location, associated gauge value readouts, options, times, checks, ground permission comms prompts, panel indication light locations, and ranges to monitor startup procedure, much like the startup tutorial but the script does all the key/switch input commands and the voice walks you through what's happening, where, and what's normal indications at each stage. In other words, don't forget the words / script.

[@_od_7825]

I have it with a "Press to listen" button so that it is not listening all the time. The button is on my HOTAS, means things don't get enacted without them meaning to! I've got people asking how you got the voice response to you though, as I don't seem to have that. I use it because of VR. Means I don't have to be able to see my keyboard.

[@gregdeen1469]

Is there a way to talk to dcs for communicating with the AI without using 3rd party software? Such as cold starts, request take offs, and request for landing and talking to jester in the f14b??

[@Darrylx444]

Cap, here's another idea: Seeing as how you make lots of videos, set yourself up some VA commands for the various views (cockpit view, chase view, external view, toggle view, fly-by view, missile/bomb view, etc). Then assign one of your HOTAS buttons to the microphone PTT function in OBS (and even Discord) so that nobody else can hear your VA commands. Or if you prefer, set it up the opposite way so you have to press PTT to issue VA commands only, meanwhile muting the others from hearing it. Voila, a hands-free video assistant!

[@Darrylx444]

Edit: Add "record video" and "stop video" commands too (with a status-tracking variable and separate robo-voice replies) to start/stop your OBS recording. Avoids those situations where you thought you hit the start recording hotkey but "oops" 2 hours later :-)

[@Darrylx444]

Example 1 (voice command "record video"): Begin Small Integer Compare : [record1] Equals 0 Say, 'record video' Pause 2 seconds Press Right Alt+F9 keys and hold for 0.1 seconds and release Set small int (condition) [record1] value to 1 End Condition

[@Darrylx444]

Example 2 (voice command "stop video"): Begin Small Integer Compare : [record1] Equals 1 Press Right Alt+F9 keys and hold for 0.1 seconds and release Set small int (condition) [record1] value to 0 Say, 'stop video' End Condition

[@grimreapers]

TBH I'm having all sorts of problems actually using VA, may scratch it.

[@Darrylx444]

@@grimreapers That's a shame, it works 99.999% of the time for me since I got it about 2 years ago. What kind of problems are you having? Please ping me (username: DARRYL) in your GR Discord if I can be of assistance.

[@johnd.ingleson799]

'Missed the bit about saving, loading, and backing up the VA / DCS profiles?

[@flyporium6249]

Hi Cap, Brilliant job with showing Voice Attack. I appreciate you are really super busy, but is it possible for a member of the Grim Reapers Team to do a KZbin video on how to get Vaicom Pro configured with voice attack as it is quite a challenge. So are the GR's up for this challenge?

[@yogesh234rathod]

Hey thank you for making the video. Really appreciated the help. I know this is too much to ask but I recently started playing DCS and created a simple SP mission, now I want to have realism so how to hear what they are(AI) doing like passing "x" waypoint or engaging any target or going defensive on comm channels n how to set that channel on FC3 aircrafts. I couldn't find anything in manual nor on your mission editor titorials. Thanks!

[@davidladner4271]

I can get it to work but the confirmation response wont work

[@5150Swordfish]

So in theory, could you say "start". And have it setup so it goes through the start up sequence?

[@Darrylx444]

Yes, you could, but you wouldn't have to program in all the individual startup steps. I do it, but I use the key-bind from the DCS cheat command menu. Or the per-engine equivalent for FC3 aircraft.

[@5150Swordfish]

@@Darrylx444 Thanks

[@Serenityindailylife]

The best part is you can have it set up for a custom command so you dont have to use it every time you fly. So if you really feel particularly lazy you can say start it up for me....it goes through the checklist you set up and gets it ready to fly. You can only run it to the point where you have to wait for pressures and warm up, after that you need to set up a second command for the second engine to light.

[@johnd.ingleson799]

@@Serenityindailylife Can you not program timed delays? Or have the voice speak a countdown for long enough delay period?

[@Serenityindailylife]

@@johnd.ingleson799 I don't think so but there is the start up command you can use now. It waits, even closes the canopy.

[@averagedcsenjoyer-d7o]

The fact that he memorized each key combo. I would've forgotten all by the time he was in the settings menu

[@pittbullv5]

I know I'm asking a lot but would it be possible to do a tutorial on setting up and using voice attack with viacom pro add on? Settings and such to make it work properly for dcs?

[@pittbullv5]

IE telling separate units to fire on select targets. And also mostly the proper settings to do all this? Thanks always and if not possible your videos are so helpful and awesome, please keep making them.

[@grimreapers]

Will look into it.

[@Scoobydcs]

I tried multiple times but I just never got it to work properly. I could o ly get even basic things to work maybe once in 5 attempts. That gets very old very quick!!!!

[@Darrylx444]

That sucks, but I have never heard of that happening before. Did you train your voice in Windows? Also, make sure you microphone input volume and gain is adjusted properly so it doesn't pick up too much external noise, just your voice. As a test: turn your speaker volume down and see if that helps. Good luck, and message me if you need help - I'll help you in Discord.

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

Do you run a non-English Windows version? Make sure you have the English speech recognition pack installed. In case of Win 7/8, you need Ultimate. Won't work with Pro or Home.

[@Scoobydcs]

@@CakePrincessCelestia i have windows 10, how do i check what speech pack i have?

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

@@Scoobydcs Here are English instructions on how to add languages: forum.voiceattack.com/SMF?topic=45.0 Hope it works for you :)

[@Lorian667]

I will use this for the radio commands, pressing F1 and so on :)

[@Bottle-RUM]

Vaicom Pro the way to go with Voice Attack & DCS, no more fumbling F keys with radio menu's anymore. A brilliant piece of work made by Hollywood_315

[@discreetcubVR]

I’ve been playing this game for 4 years and never new you could use your voice In the game

[@kaywoodparsons1874]

I made 2 sets of commands and now they are gone. as if i didnt make them

[@jefffaehn1472]

how in the world did you change to a female voice in Voice Attack. Changed voice settings in windows but Voice Attack still uses the male voice. Thanks

[@jefffaehn1472]

think I see it, sorry

[@SadalDay]

work with tictactoe?

[@Proximax9]

I suggest putting a hotkey for when you want to talk to voice attack lady. otherwise everytime you say "fox 2" it will go for it, even when it would be just talking about missiles while not in contact. One thing I still havent found an easy solution is when there are multiple AWACS or EWR units... with one I can just say "request bogey dope" and it will ask the AWACS, but with multiple units it gets stuck in the last F1,F2,F3 menu. If anyone has an idea for this, please share...

[@Darrylx444]

I fly in VR, so I can't see my keyboard. I just assigned "Call 1" for F1 key, "Call 2" for F2, etc. And "Comm menu" to bring up the menu.

[@Darrylx444]

Also, I just use a PTT button for Discord, so my friends don't have to listen to my commands. I don't have a problem with VA accidentaly executing commands that are part of sentence. It just doesn't happen very often at all.

[@ALPHARICCO875]

Hello Grim, thank you for your super vidéos, do you use windows 10 for install voice attack or another windows? Thanks

[@scottsinclair1707]

VA + VAICOM PRO = game changer.

[@toddmorong9]

what about msfs ? same set up ?

[@321fightson]

Thanks Cap, that was a great introduction to Voice Attack (which I just purchased). I noticed you seemed to select a lot of non-standard keyboard commands for each action. Wouldn't you normally use the default ones in DCS? For example, G for gear up or down? Or do you need to have keyboard commands that are different from what DCS has as default?

[@WriterBryan]

I use VR. Would be interested in using it to call for Rejoin on a tanker without having to lift my headset off to find my keyboard.

[@Darrylx444]

IMO: DCS+VR+VA > DCS+VR > DCS+TrackIR > DCS > NO DCS :-)

[@EddieLopez711]

" Masterarm enabled dude "

[@loocius]

Do you use voice attack in your videos?

[@grimreapers]

rarely

[@jacobsmith4453]

YES

[@homersrevenge3691]

🤓 now we just need a Firefox module for DCS 😁👍

[@martinschwanke7127]

I don't really like the Sir. put in, but if you say put a comma into the Sir, like "Gear Down, Sir" Voice Attack will say "Sir" in a more lifelike tone on readback Not sure is someone else has also put this into the comments. You can also put in programmable variables as Prefix'es and Suffixes. and group these in to create more complex commands. Ive got an SU33 with a Lituanian accented Girl voice with some Male voices mixed in as well, the more languages you impoprt for VA I find the better choices you have. usually the voice languages are free from Mr Microsoft in Windows to add on. I find VA a godsend if you only fly in VR. in DCS World.

[@aDutchy1975]

i use it everytime I fly.

[@snakeye5053]

Hey Cap. Thanks for the video. I didn't know this and the others that were mentioned even existed. I can assure you it will be downloaded. I have read all of the comments and the ones that say it would be like cheating really have no idea what they are talking. They need to do some research and learn just how automated aircraft systems have become.

[@Darrylx444]

Yeah, I mean if it was really "cheating" to use VA, then I guess it is also "cheating" to use the keyboard/HOTAS shortcut bindings too (i.e. a built-in feature of DCS) instead of the virtual cockpit switches via mouse (which are not available in FC3 aircraft anyway). Might as well ban TrackIR and VR then, also. I've never noticed anyone having an actual obvious combat advantage due to VoiceAttack. I CAN understand the "ripple" multi-command-all-in-one example as being much faster than done individually, but again that is really just a lazy bypass for a preparatory setup process that usually (but not always) occurs long before actual combat anyway. And it helps standardize access for newbs (or vets with too many modules to remember the "clickery sequence" each time). We need to balance encouraging new people without discouraging DCS veterans.

[@filmoperationsgroup]

"learn just how automated aircraft systems have become" the key is in "have become", So you're retro-fitting voice commands to planes designed in the 70s... Does your research conclude the navy and airforces around the world actually do this? Do they also retro-fit aimbots?

[@snakeye5053]

Dude, when you have logged 10,000 hours and have flown as many different types of aircraft as I have then you can come and talk to me. Until then crawl back into your little Troll cave.

[@filmoperationsgroup]

@@snakeye5053 Ah, so now we see the true you, start calling people names like a little bitch. You don't "fly" buddy, YOU PLAY A Video GAME. One that you obviously cant win without a cheat ot two, I'm betting the F12 key is your best friend. (well one of them, late at night, alone and all...)

[@snakeye5053]

@@filmoperationsgroup OK

[@konfinoyair]

It doesn't hack to DCS. What it do'es is synthesizing keyboard strokes by hooking the keyboard (see SetWindowsHookEx).

[@grimreapers]

thx!

[@PerOlofForsman]

Cap! can you help me with Voice Attack on Arma 3 !

[@grimreapers]

I haven't tried it yet on Arma

[@stephensimpson5283]

Wow!!

[@claeswikberg8958]

I heard you liked commands, so we put a command in your command :P

[@pabloabad]

You know what? Since my system is in Spanish, it doesn't recognize English terms, so I had to configure it in my language, and with some funny answers, of course 😅. Dog Fait (dogfight Spanish pronunciation) -> A por ellos! (Go get'em!)

[@citizenblue]

DCS + Reverb G2 + Voice Attack= SKY GOD

[@theoccupier1652]

Cap … where did you get Amie's voice, the one I have in mine is very harsh and abrupt Ok I see you used Zira … How did you get that voice into voice attack ?

[@grimreapers]

it's just part of my Windows 10. No idea why.

[@theoccupier1652]

That's weird

[@theoccupier1652]

Sussed ... it's under Edit a Prifile (options)

[@Chaos8282]

I've just made her say Aye Sir for everything. She will get in a death loop hearing my headset if I have her just say Flaps. It's funny the first few times tho.

[@_google_user_]

Can you watermark the entire screen with the words "trial pay to use" in the future, thanks.

[@AnGhaeilge]

As someone with an Irish accent, I had to say one of the phrases 25 times before it just said fuck it and moved on lol

[@JanosXyn]

"Shut up, woman!" I amost died. LOL!

[@Belzebub1978]

I love to watch this channel and dcs stuff but i dont play myself cause i cant get into it. But iisnt this kinda cheating especially in multiplayer?

[@Darrylx444]

After flying DCS & IL-2 online for thousands of hours, I have NEVER seen/heard anybody say "That jerk is hacking, he must be using VoiceAttack". It just cannot possibly provide a significant enough advantage to make an obvious difference, in this application. And most people wouldn't really want/use it for that purpose either. IMO, the QOL benefits FAR out-weigh any potential negatives. In the end it is just a tool, but a very well-made and very useful one for DCS (especially in VR). I would recommend trying VA first, before making up your mind about it. It has uses in other games or even business software, too.

[@JackFN_VR64]

MEIN GOTT! YOU USED INTERNET EXPLORER, UNGLAUBLICH!

[@grimreapers]

lols

[@CakePrincessCelestia]

You misspelled Internet Exploder :)

[@colmillo65]

Nice!! LOL about ¨Sir¨and ¨Shut up woman¨hahaha

[@TheDgdimick]

$10 for the payed version.. I Spend more then that on a Hamburger lunch. I'll be buying it.

[@grimreapers]

lols

[@ptrisonic]

Are you sure about this Cap? I can hear it now: 'I said "BVR" you f@$king sh@t! Not Flaps Down....' Best, Pete. ;)

[@grimreapers]

LOL lets try it, what's the worst that can happen?

[@ptrisonic]

@@grimreapers You burst a blood vessel........................................................P

[@mataskart9894]

I mean... it's basically macro's but with your voice .__. I guess not all keyboards have macro's

[@EyesFoward]

Voice attack is rubbish. It regularly drops out not recognising commands. Works well for about 30 minuets then stops. The developers don't seem to do anything about it. It is a damn sight more accurate than others when working you can't beat it but when it stops it is frustrating.

[@andygee1138]

Am I the only one who kept thinking "Think in Russian!" 😂😂😂

[@tamsonlee5659]

Looks helpful but tbh i think its too complicated

[@Darrylx444]

I used to think that too, but looking back now: It is the best $10 I ever spent on software. I'll give you a hand if you want in Discord.

[@tamsonlee5659]

@@Darrylx444 I am considering if i should get it for the f16 i pre purchased cause thats the first full fidelity model ill be having. Ill hit u up if i do decided to get VoiceAttack.

[@aledmb]

this goes against my principles... i like to use the systems, not have things accomplished by others (including AI).

[@Darrylx444]

Fair comment, but I would suggest trying it first. I use it, but NOT directly for certain things (gear, flaps, speed brakes, shooting). Not because that would be "lame", but rather IMO it would be a DISADVANTAGE to do so. It allows many people (like me) using VR to completely avoid having to take off their headset while flying in order to briefly use their keyboards (impossible to bind everything to any HOTAS). I use a trackball mouse to click on virtual switches too (except for FC3 aircraft that don't have any) but that can get very awkward when using the comm menu for A2A re-fueling, for example. Also it has many QOL uses that have nothing to do with voice commands (see my recent comment above). It is just a tool that can be used for "good" or "bad".

[@dalgetty]

Right, but: in the Spitfire if I want to instruct my wingman to engage bandits I have to feel around to find my keyboard (I use VR), locate the F1 key, press the F2 key and then locate the F8 key (all using the left hand, since I have the right one on the joystick). If I then want my wingman to manoeuvre in a particular direction I have to find my keyboard again, locate the F1 key, press the F2 key, stop looking at what I was looking at, focus on and read the context menu, chose an F key, locate the move I want him to make, and press the relevant F key. Usually I press the wrong F key and start all over again. If I was flying in a real Spitfire I would just have to press the push to talk button with my left hand and say what I wanted. With Voice Attack I just have to press a button on my joystick and say what I want. This is closer to the real world scenario than the first set-up. For this kind of improvement, that brings me closer to the real world experience, Voice Attack is awesome.

[@peterzerfass4609]

If you're looking for something a bit simpler (and free) for voice commands then check out this tutorial for speech2keys (link to Github where you can get the code and executable in the description) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iWjXknealNeXg8k It can also do macros (I programmed this a few years back because my - german - system would not allow me to use english enunciation when using voice attack)

[@filmoperationsgroup]

Makes a realistic sim totally unrealistic. Next step is to sit in the cockpit and say "go shoot the bad guys" and drink tea. Makes a mockery of all the effort 3rd party developers have put into these sims. Used with anything that would require a real life voice, then fine. No need for high fidelity cockpits anymore as they're no longer needed... RL pilots never spoke to their aircraft...IMO it's cheating. Frankly I'm dissapointed Cap would even consider using this. The F12 key is bad enough.

[@terryboyer1342]

I've heard the B-2 has three buttons. Take off. Go to war. Land.

[@angelgames9351]

It could be useful for the ground menus or jester in the F14

[@Darrylx444]

Respectfully, I suggest that most people don't share your extreme viewpoint on this. Have you tried it yet? I use it, but NOT directly for certain things (gear, flaps, speed brakes, shooting). Not because that would be "lame", but rather IMO it would be a DISADVANTAGE to do so. It allows many people (like me) using VR to completely avoid having to take off their headset while flying in order to briefly use their keyboards (impossible to bind everything to any HOTAS). I use a trackball mouse to click on virtual switches too (except for FC3 aircraft that don't have any) but that can get very awkward when using the comm menu for A2A re-fueling, for example. Also it has many QOL uses that have nothing to do with voice commands (see my recent comment above). It is just a tool that can be used for "good" or "bad".

[@filmoperationsgroup]

@@Darrylx444 I think it's fine tool for anything that uses voice commands in the wild. But sadly, you know as well as I do, there are players out there that will use anything to win. It WILL be abused and in my mind it's cheating to use VA for ANY real life switchable commands. This will grow like a cancer and a lot of people will leave yet another great game due to this.

[@Darrylx444]

@@filmoperationsgroup I do get your points, but think you may be over-reacting a bit. VoiceAttack was released on Steam over 10 years ago. I personally have been using it for 2 years. Not seeing any "cancer" online in DCS (or any other game) so far. Probably because any possible competitive advantage using VA is so minor. There are at least 2 things to consider: 1) Realism and 2) Competitive Advantage. Further discussion to follow.