How Did the Atari "Voice Synthesizer" Work, and Did It Add to the Gaming Experience?

[killamch89]

How exactly did this add-on work? Did it truly enhance the gaming experience, or was it more of a novelty? I’ve seen it used in a few games, but did it make the games feel more immersive or was it just a gimmick? Would love to hear from anyone who used it back in the day or has insights on how it impacted gameplay.