VOCALOID

  ABOUT VOCALOID

VOCALOID is a technology and application software developed by Yamaha that enables users to synthesize authentic-sounding singing by just typing in lyrics and melody.



Yamaha announced its development in 2003, launtched VOCALOID in 2004 and VOCALOID2 in 2007.


So far, Prima have been released from Zero-G Limited, UK, while Sweet-ann have been released from Power FX Systems AB, Swedish.

  Key Features of VOCALOID2

VOCALOID2 is a new version of VOCALOID, which includes major improvements in usability and synthesis quality. Here are key features:

New GUI

VOCALOID Editor (score editing tool) of VOCALOID2 has a cool new look with improved user functionality.

A much more realistic and natural sounding vocal

The synthesis engine of VOCALOID2 uses a different signal processing technique from Version 1, creating a clearer and more natural vocal.

Realtime Keyboard Performance (VST Instrument)

• Written lyrics can be assigned a note by touch of a keyboard.
• Now you can "sing" using a keyboard.

New functionalities and improvements

Much easier to use functionalities are newly implemented, which reduce workloads in creating your music. Existing functionalities are also improved.

Note auditioning

If you press a note, singing with lyrics and pitch will be assigned to the note.

Instantly check lyrics and notes.

Transparent control track

Control track for controlling timbre is transparent, so you can check two parameters at once.

Toggling between Playback and Rendering

You can specify playback/rendering mode for each track. By rendering the finished track, you can reduce CPU load in playback. Maximum number of tracks is 16.

Expression control

You can easily specify musical expression (attack and vibrato) with this intuitive user interface.