Vocaloid Thread

Dang, that was catchy. Was that based on Dragon Quest or something?

It's based on ALL the J-RPG's.

There's this one too that's like it, but isn't as catchy. And you really gotta read fast.

Wait, which subs are the lyrics?

The ones under the video in the black bar.

I see.

Anyway, it's not quite as good as the other one. The lyrics just aren't delivered as well IMO.

(though this may be an unfair comparison considering that last vid was an English cover)

Full video for Anon and Kanon's demo song Heart Chrome is up on NND. Not Youtube yet though...everything straight out of Japan apparently goes through Nico Nico Douga and then Youtube. Pity...

But the song is great, and they sound good. Though Anon keeps reminding me of a blonde Gumi and Kanon as a more mature Neru.

I do typically love Hachioji P's songs. I wish he'd do at least one for every Vocaloid. But mostly Meiko.

Seeing as NND is basically Japanese Youtube...

Why are all of the comments AND the description in English? Is it a translation? It's too good for Google (and I have Google translation turned off anyway).

edited 25th Apr '14 3:49:52 PM by PhysicalStamina

There's an English version of NND. It's pretty much the same as the Japanese, but all the commands, some of the descriptions, and comments are in English. Video titles aren't always though—I think it's mostly the most popular videos that get translated by hand. But English comments I believe are entered when you have English selected.

Anyway, same video got uploaded on Youtube today for those who don't want to get an NND account. :p

Killed the quality, though.

edited 25th Apr '14 6:20:14 PM by Keybreak

Now watching the Cho Vocanico Party...mm, they use the same Vocaloids a lot. Miku, Gumi, Rin, IA...

I wonder how they decide that. Probably the most popular songs...or maybe the most popular requests?

I wish they were more inclusive. They seem most partial to high voices.

Wait, this is what I was looking for.

No Meiko or Kaito again...they weren't even there last year.

They are so cruel to the Vocaloid 1's. They've been around forever.

edited 28th Apr '14 10:39:39 PM by Keybreak

What can I say, I love chorus songs.

It's cool to know that there are people willing to shell out thousands of yen (or hundreds of dollars) for these singing programs and make such nice songs with all of them. I wish English wasn't such a hard language to program so that they were more popular over here.

Oh but speaking of songs in English, another original English Meiko.

She seems so different when she sings in another language. Probably because I'm not used to her being so dance-sexy. Traditional-sexy sure because that's what I find most of her best songs in, but this is a nice change.

edited 1st May '14 11:07:11 PM by Keybreak

Poppin' bottles in the ice etc.

edited 2nd May '14 5:23:08 AM by PhysicalStamina

I was thinking "There's Supposed to Be a Cheat Code for Happiness" by Yukari.

But yours fits better.

So, I'm not a Vocaloid fan, though I want to ask you all a favor:

I'm doing a paper/essay on cyborg artists and digital pop stars, and I wanted to talk about Vocaloids as a prime example of the latter. Problem is, I can't find much information.

So, if anyone knows any links that might tell things like the history of it all, explain the culture associated with it and what makes a Vocaloid distinguishable, I'd be very grateful.

I'm looking for scientific/cultural papers/articles or high-quality/impartial news articles. If anyone can help...

So not the wiki?

Or Yamaha's research.

Here's something by Yamaha called an interspeech?

The official Yamaha pages might be better, if less impartial.

edited 4th May '14 3:14:47 PM by Keybreak

The two latter links are useful for a start. Thanks! If you find or know any other links, post them here or PM me.

I have no clue how this is supposed to work.

Selling gum with a hologram...weird.

But it looks cool. Reminds me of the 3DS AR cards.

There's something I like about Nana...like how she's already the niche of a rather niche market.

Is it bad that Dark Woods Crcus is the only song that makes me cry? And it's not even the saddest song out there. I guess it was the thought of my kid siblings going to that circus that set off the waterworks...

Porter Robinson used Vocaloid Avanna in 'Sad Machine'!

-takes a moment to flip out-

One of the first instances of an Engloid being used by a mainstream Western producer.

edited 15th May '14 5:50:11 AM by d!zzzyzebra

PROVE IT.

"Is anyone theeeeere?"

Neat. Still hard to understand her, but any Vocaloid singing in English is hard to understand without lyrics.

I couldn't post the song due to newbie link limitations. orz

But yes! We know it was Avanna because he confirmed it in his newsletter. Let me see if I can dig out the quote...

'1. this is the next song off of worlds. it's called "sad machine". it's a duet between me and a robot girl named avanna. it's the story of a sad, lonely robot girl and the human who finds her. it's the last song i wrote for the record, and it felt critical that everyone hear it as soon as possible.

2. i can now announce the release date for worlds. worlds is coming out on august 12. i am counting down the days super hard.

3. you can pre-order the special collector's edition of worlds, both on CD and vinyl. not only are these filled with treats, but people who buy the collector's edition will have early access to tickets on the worlds north american tour. no risk of the shit selling out before you can get to it'

It's so nice seeing an Engloid getting press, and one that isn't Miku English. As one of the clearest Engloid it's great to see her getting recognition as a useful instrument, and seeing the software's creative potential being utilised. (*´・ｖ・)

edited 15th May '14 12:17:41 PM by d!zzzyzebra

Heh, the "sad, lonely robot" angle is so popular for Vocaloids.

Oh well. Anything to make them more popular! Because when something's more popular it gets CHEAPER. And then more people can make more songs. And they'll keep improving their vocals.