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[VY2] Release Date Announced!

 

The Vocaloid Store states that the main goal was trying to reach a realistic and stable singing voice.  VY2's voice is also going to include a "faint breath" element, making it "more natural".

VY2 was developed by Bplats under Yamaha's license; he's being sold at a price of  11,800 yen (96,37 €) and will be released April 25th, 2011.
His recommended range is A1-E3 with a recommended tempo of 70-140 BPM.

Here are the computer requirements.

• Processor: Pentium4 2GHz／Athlon XP 2000 （Pentium4 2.8GHz／Athlon 64 2800)
• OS：Windows 7／Vista／XP (7／Vista is recommended)
• Hard Disk Size: 600MB or above
• RAM/ Memory: 512MB or more (2GB recommended)
• Need internet for activation

Here is a demo song!

[Black ★ Rock Shooter] White ★ Rock Shooter FIGMA

Origin: Black ★ Rock Shooter (ブラック★ロックシューター)
Character: White ★ Rock Shooter (ホワイト★ロック•シュウーター)

Company: Max Factory (マックスファクトリー)
Artist: Asai (APSY) Masaki (浅井 真紀)
Material: PVC

Price: ¥10479
Release Date: 2011
Run: Exclusive (Bundled with Black ★ Rock Shooter PSP game)

[Hatsune Miku] Lat Version Miku Figure

The upcoming Lat ver. Miku is going to be released by Good Smile Company. This Miku was originally created by Lat as a 3D model for MikuMikuDance (MMD), and its popularity has enabled it to be made into an actual figure now.

 

She appears as a slightly younger version of normal Miku. Also, instead of Miku's "01" symbol on the arm, this Lat Miku has a red ring going around her arm. Lat Miku's hair is made of clear plastic. just like the Tony Miku figure.

 

The glasses and the mic are actually removable. Also, the figure comes with a second mic.

 Lat version Miku figure will be priced at 5,500 yen and it's scheduled to be released in August 2011.

[Exit Tunes Presents] VOCALONEXUS

"Exit Tunes Presents Vocalonexus" has been release on 19th of January and the album costs 2000円. It can be purchased from Amazon (Japanese) or cdjapan.

Gifts

Track List:

01 - Matryoshka - Hachi feat. Hatsune Miku/GUMI
02 - Heart Sutra Pop - OnyuP feat. Hatsune Miku
03 - Paranoid Doll - SCL Project(natsuP) feat. Kamui Gakupo
04 - Left-Behind City - 40mP feat. Hatsune Miku
05 - Antichlorobenzene - OwataP feat. Kagamine Rin
06 - Secret Police - Buriru feat. Hatsune Miku
07 - Netgame Addicts Sprechchor - Satsuki ga Tenkomori feat. Hatsune Miku
08 - Heartbeat #0822 - ChouchouP feat. Hatsune Miku
09 - Don’t Mylist Me! - LiveP feat. Kagamine Rin
10 - Knife - PowerCordP feat. Megurine Luka
11 - When I Get Home My Wife Always Pretends to be Dead - hobonichiP feat. Hatsune Miku
12 - Just go Google it - AatamiP feat. Megurine Luka/Kamui Gakupo
13 - Dark Woods Circus - MachigeritaP feat. Hatsune Miku, Kagamine Rin, Kgamine Len
14 - Pane dhiria - ShinjouP feat. KAITO
15 - Alluring Secret ~Black Vow~ - HitoshizukuP feat. Kagamine Rin/Kagamine Len
16 - Underworld Cherry Blossom - ShigotoshiteP feat. MEIKO
17 - Tsundere Len’s Love Song - LeleleP feat. Kagamine Len
18 - Sayonara Polaris - Nem feat. GUMI
19 - Mata Ashita - FuwariP feat. Hatsune Miku

【初音ミク（40㍍）】 妄想スケッチ 【オリジナル曲PV】大百科

2011年01月08日 20:01 投稿
Title: "Mousou Sketch" - Hatsune Miku
Lyrics, Composition & Arrangement: 40mP
PV: Tama
Audio Mastering: Dios / SignalP

【初音ミク】 腐れ外道とチョコレゐト 【オリジナル】

2011年01月10日 23:44
Title: "Rotten Scoundrels and Chocolate" - Hatsune Miku
Music: PinocchioP

[Vocaloid 3] What's new?

So far, no voicebanks have been confirmed for Vocaloid 3. However, Crypton has put forward the ideas that if the updates for Kaito and Meiko went ahead, they may end up as Vocaloid 3 voicebanks. They also suggested Hatsune Miku's english voicebank may also be Vocaloid 3.

【鏡音リンレンAppend】 EVOLUTION 【オリジナル】

2010年12月29日 16:51 投稿
Title: "EVOLUTION" - Rin & Len KAGAMINE Append
Music: M@SATOSHI(A_RukaP,あルカP)
Illustration: にろ

【鏡音リンレン】moonlight Append Len Power and Rin Warm ver.【オリジナル】

2010年12月27日 23:55 投稿
Title: "moonlight Append Len Power and Rin Warm ver." - Rin & Len KAGAMINE Append
Music: temporu
Illustration: もち

巡音ルカオリジナル DYE2

2010年12月28日 00:43 投稿
Title: DYE 2 - Megurine Luka
Music: AVTechNO!
Rebuild & Mix: Treow
Illustration: Kazune+Shizuka Kitajima
Produce & Mastering: Electrocutica

Welcome back AVTechNO!

[Kagamine Append] Release is Today!!

[Kagamine Rin & Len] Happy Birthday!!!

[VY2] New Information about the Vocaloid

Some technical requirements for the software were revealed on vocaloidstore.com, such as:

Operating system： Windows 7/Vista/XP
Suggested Computer/Software Requirements： Pentium4 2GHz/Athlon XP 2000+

http://blog.vocaloidstore.com/?p=645

[VY1] iPad and iPhone Application [VY1t]

Yamaha announced a version of the Vocaloid software for the iPhone and iPad, which exhibited at the Y2 Autumn 2010 Digital Content Expo in Japan. VY1 was released recently in a adapted version of the Vocaloid software "iVocaloid" for the iPad and iPhone as "VY1t".

iPad
http://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/ivocaloid-vy1/id396081265?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

iPhone

http://itunes.apple.com/jp/app/ivocaloid-vy1t/id396082845?mt=8&ign-mpt=uo%3D4

While this version has limited capablities, but at the price of ¥1,800 for the iPad and ¥350 for the iPhone has made this the cheapest version of the Vocaloid software currently on sale. This version of the software has only been released in Japanese and there is no known details on if a english version will be released or if any other Vocaloids will be released on this format for that matter. Those wishing to purchase this software must also have a Japanese chip on their iPad or iPhone to use this software.

[Project DIVA] Dreamy Theater 2nd!!!

"Hatsune Miku -Project DIVA- Dreamy Theater 2nd" for the Playstation 3 was confirmed by SEGA.

Oh my god, will you at these graphs... 8D

Like the previous installment, Dreamy Theater 2nd will allow owners of the Project DIVA 2nd PSP game to play their save data on the PS3 through high-definition visuals.


It is slated for release in Summer 2011.

[VOCALO Revolution] Original Character "CUL" Revealed [VY1]

"VOCALO Revolution" is a new TV program that is dedicated to presenting the cultural aspect of Vocaloid and its impact in the music scene. It will include interviews with the creators of the software, music producers, and their fans. The show will also take a look at some of the latest Vocaloid PVs from your favorite virtual idols.

The official website for "VOCALO Revolution" revealed the design of its own original character named CUL — who will be using the VY1 voicebank. CUL will be singing the program’s ending theme, "CUL makes Revolution!". The song features music by 164 with lyrics by hirotoP. An MMD video for the ending, produced by masatakaP, has already been released to the public. You can check out the video below.

"VOCALO Revolution" is scheduled to air on January 3rd, 2011 (23:00~23:55) on KBS.

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas everyone!!!

[GUMI] Extend - the Future of Megpoid

Following the success of Crypton's Append, Internet Co., Ltd has confirmed Gumi will recieve a "Megpoid Extend" edition in 2011. The new Extend will add several vocal expressions to the original voice bank although further details remain unknown.

[KAITO] New KAITO on the way!

Crypton announced that they are developing a new production of Kaito on twitter. Recording of Naoto Fuuga's voice started on Dec. 9th, 2010. Several voicebanks of different expressions like the Appends have been produced for the product. There are four expressions empirically under development; temporarily "Mellow", "Sweet", "Solid" and "Power".