Listen to the Vocaloid
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From Wikipedia
Vocaloid is a singing voice synthesizer software product. Its signal processing part was developed through a joint research project between Yamaha Corporation and the Music Technology Group at Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona. The software was ultimately developed into the commercial product "Vocaloid" that was released in 2004.
The software enables users to synthesize "singing" by typing in lyrics and melody and also "speech" by typing in the script of the required words. It uses synthesizing technology with specially recorded vocals of voice actors or singers. To create a song, the user must input the melody and lyrics. A piano roll type interface is used to input the melody and the lyrics can be entered on each note. The software can change the stress of the pronunciations, add effects such as vibrato, or change the dynamics and tone of the voice.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the Vocaloid sound like?
Listen to 5 recordings on this page.
Where does the Vocaloid come from?
The Vocaloid originates from Japan.
Sources & credits
- Vocaloid example "Kimigayo" - MIKU V4X Original EVEC 01 by Rose Abrams – Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
- Vocaloid example "Kimigayo" - MEIKO V3 Straight 01 by Rose Abrams – Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
- Vocaloid example "Kimigayo" - Megpoid V4 Native 01 by Rose Abrams – Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
- Vocaloid example "Kimigayo" - LUKA V4X Hard 01 by Rose Abrams – Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
- Vocaloid example "Kimigayo" - LEN V4X Serious 01 by Rose Abrams – Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
- Wikidata Q550596 – CC0
- Wikipedia: Vocaloid – CC BY-SA 4.0
- Image by song " Sakura sakura ": unknown composer and lyricist (public domain by copyright expiration); (original description… – Public domain