Yamaha has released a new voice library for its virtual vocalist application Vocaloid 4, Cyber Songman.
Vocaloid is a technology developed by Yamaha in 2003 that lets you create virtual vocals, by inputting words and melodies. Cyber Songman is a new Voice Bank, developed especially for users in the English-speaking world.
This new Voice Bank is based on recorded sound parts taken from the singing of a native speaker from the United States and features American English pronunciation.
The vocal library also features a ‘Growl’ function, to create vocal affects common in blues and rock songs.
Here are the official audio demos:
Note: Cyber Songman is a Voice Bank product and requires a separate editor software such as the VOCALOID 4 Editor (Windows only) or VOCALOID 4 Editor for Cubase.
Pricing and Availability
Cyber Songman is available now for JPY 10,000.
how much?
10,000.
in what currency?
its like when in navy and go get the gal , you are not sure if you got a deal or rippped off because of exchange rate
It says “JPY 10,000.” JPY = Japanese Yen, or ¥. Exchange rate *roughly* 100¥ = $1.00, but you’ll want to check XE dot com for the exact rate.
Or just google “JPY 10,000 to USD” (or EUR, GBP etc.)
Oh, here it is. Degenerative music again.
Those audio examples are some of the worst music I have ever heard.
I think that’s the point? It’s for when you want to do that sort of thing for some reason. Like an soundtrack commission for a hilariously ironic scene in a comedy film.
On the other hand, there are a fair number of “top hits” on broadcast radio that sound just like these pieces. It’s the sound of contemporary pop.
It is also useful as a placeholder track until you get a real vocalist in the booth.
It has its uses.
And from a technological standpoint, it’s completely amazing. On that second track it’s not obvious it’s an algorithm.
get out much?
when are they going to release a AU plug for all of these? i think they’re fun but don’t use Cubase.