| Fandom | |
|---|---|
| Name(s): | Vocaloid, ボーカロイド (bōkaroido) |
| Abbreviation(s): | |
| Scope/Focus: | Music |
| Date(s): | 2004-present |
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Vocaloid is a singing voice synthesis software. The software is capable of pronouncing the English, Japanese, Spanish, Chinese, and Korean languages with the appropriate voice banks, and other languages in the process of being added. Despite early adoption being mostly on the English side of the fandom, western interest has flagged since, whereas popularity took off to stratospheric heights in Japan with the release of version 2 of the Vocaloid software and introduction of 'characters' for the voice banks, the first of which was 'android diva' Hatsune Miku.
Fandom
The Japanese Vocaloid fandom is very large and active, mostly on the social video-sharing platform Nico Nico Douga and on 2chan. The fandom dynamics are somewhat special since it is not based on a source text, and all media in it are by definition fan works. This creates a very fluid border between 'original', 'transformative', and 'derivative' works, with on one end of the spectrum original songs and PVs (Japanese fandom contains many professional songwriters) and on the other extreme covers produced by feeding saved configuration files to a different voice bank with no editing.
Common fandom activities are writing songs, performing songs, covering existing songs with Vocaloid, making videos for songs, drawing fanart, singing karaoke versions of Vocaloid songs, and playing existing songs on an instrument.
Hololive Production (ホロライブプロダクション Hororaibu Purodakushon), or simply known as hololive (ホロライブ), is an agency of Virtual YouTubers created by Cover Corp. As of November 2019, the total number of subscribers for the VTubers on YouTube and bilibili are 2.6 million and 3.5 million, respectively, with four of the VTubers getting into the top 10 spots for VTubers on. Those are not official heights as they are not stated by Crypton. The only reason why the game developers added the heights was so fans could estimate how MEIKO and KAITO would look next to the Character Vocal Series. 1 Angel Emfrbl 5/8/2020. VOCALOID Heights/Proportions. Vocaloid-Fanime Watch. By EmeraldEyes14 Watch. Vocaloid Fanime, a project to create an unofficial VOCALOID anime. Notes from the artist.
Related Fandoms
Vocaloid fandom is closely enmeshed with both the UTAU fandom and the Utattemita section of Nico Nico Douga. The Evilious Chronicles and Kagerou Project are two multimedia fandoms that grew out of Vocaloid song cycles.
Vocaloid Voice Banks
(Work in progress)
Vocaloid Heights Elementary
- English
- Vocaloid 1:
- Vocaloid 2:
- Vocaloid 3:
- Vocaloid 4:
- GUMI (Megpoid)
- Vocaloid 5:
- Japanese
- Vocaloid 1:
- Vocaloid 2:
- Gakupo Kamui (Gackpoid)
- GUMI (Megpoid)
- Vocaloid 3:
- Akikoloid (not commercialized)
- Vocaloid 4:
- Vocaloid 5:
- Korean
- Vocaloid 3:
- Vocaloid 4:
- Chinese
- Vocaloid 3:
- Vocaloid 4:
- Spanish
- Vocaloid 3:
Archives and Resources
- Vocaloid on Fanfiction.net
- Vocaloid on the AO3
Virtual singers to your music production
Vocaloid Heights Community Center
VOCALOID5 has 4 voicebanks (Japanese/English), over 1000 vocal phrases and over 1000 audio samples.
You can use the singing voice quickly and customize your own vocal.
VOCALOID5 PRODUCT LINEUP
USD 225.23( before tax ) | USD 360.36( before tax ) |
* Users who own a previous VOCALOID Editor product can purchase VOCALOID5 at a special upgrade price. | |
4 voicebanks Amy , Chris , Kaori , Ken | 8 voicebanks Amy , Chris , Kaori , Ken , CYBER DIVA II , CYBER SONGMAN II , VY1 , VY2 |
| more than 2000 preset phrases ( 1000+ vocal phrases and 1000+ audio samples ) | |
| more than 100 preset singing styles | |
| 11audio effects | |
OS | |
compatible with Metal slug anthology usa psp cheats. | |
| see more details |
Vocaloid Heights
Notes
* This product is available as a download. A physical product will not be shipped.
* Click the 'Go to Cart' button to go to the shopping cart screen at the Share-it web site operated by Digital River GmbH. Complete the payment procedure in the Share-it web site.
* Click the 'Go to Cart' button and proceed to the payment procedure only if you agree to the Terms of Use.
Comparison Table
Products | VOCALOID5 STANDARD | VOCALOID5 PREMIUM | VOCALOID4 Editor |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS compatibility | Windows / Mac ・Windows: Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (all 64-bit only, with the latest Windows Update applied) ・Mac: OS X 10.11 (El Capitan), macOS 10.12 (Sierra), macOS 10.13 (High Sierra), macOS 10.14 (Mojave), macOS 10.15 (Catalina) (all 64-bit only, VOCALOID5 Ver. 5.4.1 or later required for use with macOS 10.15) | Windows Windows (VOCALOID4 Editor for Cubase: Windows/Mac) | |
| VST compatibility | Compatible (VST2) | Not compatible | |
| AU (Audio Units) Compatibility | Compatible | Not compatible | |
| No. of voices included | 4 （Amy, Chris, Kaori, Ken） | 8 （Amy, Chris, Kaori, Ken, CYBER SONGMAN II, CYBER DIVA II, VY1, VY2） | None (sold separately) |
| No. of phrases included (media function) | 1000 (extra material downloadable) | None | |
| No. of audio samples included (media function) | 1000 (extra material downloadable) | None | |
| No. of style presets included (style function) | 100 (extra material downloadable) | None | |
| Compatible voice banks | VOCALOID 5 / 4 / 3 | VOCALOID 4 / 3 / 2 | |
| Readable files | VPR, VSQX, MIDI (SMF), WAV | VSQX、VSQ、MIDI(SMF)、WAV | |
| Readable audio file formats | Format: WAV format (stereo/mono) Sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz No. of quantizer bits: 8-bit, 16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit float | Format: WAV format (stereo/mono) Sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz No. of quantizer bits: 16-bit | |
| File export format | VPR | VSQX | |
| Audio effects | 11 types built-in | 2 types built-in | |
| Control parameters | 13 types | 12 types | |
| Attack release effects | 36 types of attack effects & 41 types of release effects included | None | |
| Emotion tool | Included | Not included | |
| Audio editing functions | Yes (pitch shift, time stretch, reverse, normalize) | None | |
| Automation | Volume, pan pots | None | |
| Real-time input of VOCALOID tracks by connecting an external MIDI device | Supported | 'Not supported* * VOCALOID4 Editor for Cubase supports this' | |
| Supported audio devices | Windows : ASIO, DirectSound Mac : Core Audio | MME | |
| Maximum no. of bars | 999 | 999 | |
| Maximum no. of tracks | 32 (total of VOCALOID tracks & audio tracks) | 16 VOCALOID tracks, 1 monaural audio track, 1 stereo audio track | |
| Minimum resolution (bit per quarter note) | 1/480 of a quarter note | 1/480 of a quarter note | |
| Accompanying software | VOCALOID4.5 Editor for Cubase | None * VOCALOID4 Editor for Cubase (normal version) comes with Cubase AI download code' | |
| VOCALOID Job plug-in function | Not supported | Supported | |
| ReWire (β function) | Yes | No |
Common fandom activities are writing songs, performing songs, covering existing songs with Vocaloid, making videos for songs, drawing fanart, singing karaoke versions of Vocaloid songs, and playing existing songs on an instrument.
Hololive Production (ホロライブプロダクション Hororaibu Purodakushon), or simply known as hololive (ホロライブ), is an agency of Virtual YouTubers created by Cover Corp. As of November 2019, the total number of subscribers for the VTubers on YouTube and bilibili are 2.6 million and 3.5 million, respectively, with four of the VTubers getting into the top 10 spots for VTubers on. Those are not official heights as they are not stated by Crypton. The only reason why the game developers added the heights was so fans could estimate how MEIKO and KAITO would look next to the Character Vocal Series. 1 Angel Emfrbl 5/8/2020. VOCALOID Heights/Proportions. Vocaloid-Fanime Watch. By EmeraldEyes14 Watch. Vocaloid Fanime, a project to create an unofficial VOCALOID anime. Notes from the artist.
Related Fandoms
Vocaloid fandom is closely enmeshed with both the UTAU fandom and the Utattemita section of Nico Nico Douga. The Evilious Chronicles and Kagerou Project are two multimedia fandoms that grew out of Vocaloid song cycles.
Vocaloid Voice Banks
(Work in progress)
Vocaloid Heights Elementary
- English
- Vocaloid 1:
- Vocaloid 2:
- Vocaloid 3:
- Vocaloid 4:
- GUMI (Megpoid)
- Vocaloid 5:
- Japanese
- Vocaloid 1:
- Vocaloid 2:
- Gakupo Kamui (Gackpoid)
- GUMI (Megpoid)
- Vocaloid 3:
- Akikoloid (not commercialized)
- Vocaloid 4:
- Vocaloid 5:
- Korean
- Vocaloid 3:
- Vocaloid 4:
- Chinese
- Vocaloid 3:
- Vocaloid 4:
- Spanish
- Vocaloid 3:
Archives and Resources
- Vocaloid on Fanfiction.net
- Vocaloid on the AO3
Virtual singers to your music production
Vocaloid Heights Community Center
VOCALOID5 has 4 voicebanks (Japanese/English), over 1000 vocal phrases and over 1000 audio samples.
You can use the singing voice quickly and customize your own vocal.
VOCALOID5 PRODUCT LINEUP
USD 225.23( before tax ) | USD 360.36( before tax ) |
* Users who own a previous VOCALOID Editor product can purchase VOCALOID5 at a special upgrade price. | |
4 voicebanks Amy , Chris , Kaori , Ken | 8 voicebanks Amy , Chris , Kaori , Ken , CYBER DIVA II , CYBER SONGMAN II , VY1 , VY2 |
| more than 2000 preset phrases ( 1000+ vocal phrases and 1000+ audio samples ) | |
| more than 100 preset singing styles | |
| 11audio effects | |
OS | |
compatible with Metal slug anthology usa psp cheats. | |
| see more details |
Vocaloid Heights
Notes
* This product is available as a download. A physical product will not be shipped.
* Click the 'Go to Cart' button to go to the shopping cart screen at the Share-it web site operated by Digital River GmbH. Complete the payment procedure in the Share-it web site.
* Click the 'Go to Cart' button and proceed to the payment procedure only if you agree to the Terms of Use.
Comparison Table
Products | VOCALOID5 STANDARD | VOCALOID5 PREMIUM | VOCALOID4 Editor |
|---|---|---|---|
| OS compatibility | Windows / Mac ・Windows: Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (all 64-bit only, with the latest Windows Update applied) ・Mac: OS X 10.11 (El Capitan), macOS 10.12 (Sierra), macOS 10.13 (High Sierra), macOS 10.14 (Mojave), macOS 10.15 (Catalina) (all 64-bit only, VOCALOID5 Ver. 5.4.1 or later required for use with macOS 10.15) | Windows Windows (VOCALOID4 Editor for Cubase: Windows/Mac) | |
| VST compatibility | Compatible (VST2) | Not compatible | |
| AU (Audio Units) Compatibility | Compatible | Not compatible | |
| No. of voices included | 4 （Amy, Chris, Kaori, Ken） | 8 （Amy, Chris, Kaori, Ken, CYBER SONGMAN II, CYBER DIVA II, VY1, VY2） | None (sold separately) |
| No. of phrases included (media function) | 1000 (extra material downloadable) | None | |
| No. of audio samples included (media function) | 1000 (extra material downloadable) | None | |
| No. of style presets included (style function) | 100 (extra material downloadable) | None | |
| Compatible voice banks | VOCALOID 5 / 4 / 3 | VOCALOID 4 / 3 / 2 | |
| Readable files | VPR, VSQX, MIDI (SMF), WAV | VSQX、VSQ、MIDI(SMF)、WAV | |
| Readable audio file formats | Format: WAV format (stereo/mono) Sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz, 192 kHz No. of quantizer bits: 8-bit, 16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit float | Format: WAV format (stereo/mono) Sampling rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 96 kHz No. of quantizer bits: 16-bit | |
| File export format | VPR | VSQX | |
| Audio effects | 11 types built-in | 2 types built-in | |
| Control parameters | 13 types | 12 types | |
| Attack release effects | 36 types of attack effects & 41 types of release effects included | None | |
| Emotion tool | Included | Not included | |
| Audio editing functions | Yes (pitch shift, time stretch, reverse, normalize) | None | |
| Automation | Volume, pan pots | None | |
| Real-time input of VOCALOID tracks by connecting an external MIDI device | Supported | 'Not supported* * VOCALOID4 Editor for Cubase supports this' | |
| Supported audio devices | Windows : ASIO, DirectSound Mac : Core Audio | MME | |
| Maximum no. of bars | 999 | 999 | |
| Maximum no. of tracks | 32 (total of VOCALOID tracks & audio tracks) | 16 VOCALOID tracks, 1 monaural audio track, 1 stereo audio track | |
| Minimum resolution (bit per quarter note) | 1/480 of a quarter note | 1/480 of a quarter note | |
| Accompanying software | VOCALOID4.5 Editor for Cubase | None * VOCALOID4 Editor for Cubase (normal version) comes with Cubase AI download code' | |
| VOCALOID Job plug-in function | Not supported | Supported | |
| ReWire (β function) | Yes | No |
System Requirements
Vocaloid Heights Elementary School
| OS compatibility | Windows: Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (all 64-bit only, with the latest Windows Update applied.) · Mac: OSX 10.11 (El Capitan), macOS 10.12 (Sierra), macOS 10.13 (High Sierra), macOS 10.14 (Mojave), macOS 10.15 (Catalina) (all 64-bit only, VOCALOID5 Ver. 5.4.1 or later required for use with macOS 10.15) * VOCALOID5 cannot be used in a 32-bit environment. |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel multicore processor |
| Memory requirement | At least 8 GB recommended (minimum 4 GB) |
| Free disk space | ・Standard: At least 20 GB ・Premium: At least 35 GB |
| Other | Audio device, Internet connection (authentication, deauthentication, software updates, etc.) |
| Monitor size | · Minimum operating environment: 1366 x 768 · Recommended environment: 1920 x 1080 |
Vocaloid Heights
The requirements listed above are the operating requirements for standalone use.
When used as a VST/AU together with a DAW, the operating requirements of the DAW must also be met at the same time.
