Orpheus-3B-0.1-FT on initializ.ai—Think smarter. Think smaller.

Canopy Labs’ Orpheus-3B-0.1-FT is now available on initializ.ai, providing quick access to an exceptional speech LLM.
Orpheus-3B-0.1-FT by Canopy Labs is live on initializ.ai—efficient, real-time, human-like speech from just 3B params. Try it now!
The Orpheus-3B-0.1-FT excels at low-latency inference while offering key advantages, e.g., "exceptional efficiency for its size" with strong capabilities in specialized tasks. It’s a cutting-edge speech Large Language Model (LLM) developed by CanopyLabs, designed to generate human-like speech. This advanced model boasts a compact architecture that enables remarkable efficiency and low-latency inference, making it ideal for real-time applications. Its specialized design and training also allow it to excel in specific areas, delivering high-quality speech output with impressive accuracy and naturalness.
Key advantages of Orpheus-3B-0.1-FT include:
- Efficiency: The model's compact size and optimized architecture ensure exceptional efficiency for its parameter count, making it a cost-effective solution for speech generation.
- Low-Latency Inference: Orpheus-3B-0.1-FT's design prioritizes fast inference, minimizing delays and enabling real-time or near-real-time speech synthesis.
- Specialized Capabilities: The model's training and fine-tuning focus on specific speech generation tasks, resulting in superior performance in those areas.
By combining these strengths, Orpheus-3B-0.1-FT represents a significant advancement in speech LLM technology, offering a powerful and efficient solution for diverse applications that demand high-quality, human-like speech generation.
Key Characteristics
Performance Ratings

Model Capabilities
Human-Like Speech: Natural intonation, emotion, and rhythm that is superior to SOTA closed-source models
Zero-Shot Voice Cloning: Clone voices without prior fine-tuning
Voice of Prompt -
Cloned Samples -
Guided Emotion and Intonation: Control speech and emotion characteristics with simple tags
Fine-Tuning
On-demand Deployment
Integration Options
API Example
from openai import OpenAI
from dotenv import load_dotenv
from pathlib import Path
import os
load_dotenv()
client = OpenAI(
base_url="https://api.us.initz.run/v1",
api_key=os.getenv("API_KEY"), # Generate API Key from the initializ dashboard
)
speech_file_path = Path(__file__).parent / "speech.mp3"
with client.audio.speech.with_streaming_response.create(
model="canopylabs/orpheus-3b-0.1-ft",
input="hello this is Tara <chuckle> from initializ, how can I help you today?",
voice="tara",
response_format="mp3",
extra_headers={"Org-id": os.getenv("ORG_ID")}, # Get your Org ID from initializ Settings
extra_body={"top_p": 0.9, "temperature": 0.7}, # top_p is needed for Orpheus TTS
) as response:
response.stream_to_file(speech_file_path)
print(f"Audio saved to {speech_file_path}")
Pricing
Who Is This Built For & How Can They Use It?
Orpheus-3B-0.1-FT by Canopy Labs is a finely tuned Text-to-Speech model designed for developers, researchers, and product teams seeking natural, expressive speech synthesis without excessive compute demands. With just 3 billion parameters, it delivers high-quality, emotionally expressive voice generation, making it ideal for applications like virtual assistants, audiobooks, voice cloning, and real-time media. Orpheus-3B-0.1-FT balances speed, realism, and controllability, enabling seamless integration into products that demand human-like vocal interaction.
Whether you're building responsive web apps, integrating smart copilots, or deploying lightweight RAG pipelines, Orpheus-3B-0.1-FT offers the flexibility and control you need. With PEFT support like LoRA for efficient fine-tuning, multiple deployment options, and a low-cost footprint, it's the ideal choice for scaling intelligent applications without sacrificing speed or budget.
Get started with Orpheus-3B-0.1-FT by Canopy Labs on the initializ Playground and bring efficient AI into your stack today. Or start building directly on our API.