This is the box art for the V2 Vocaloid, Hatsune Miku.
I always wanted to start my post with Vocaloids, since I’m absolutely obsessed with them right now. For those of you who don’t know what Vocaloids are ( you should ) Here’s a little history lesson for you:
Development: When a group of Japanese computer programmers got together, the result ended up being Vocaloids. Vocaloids is a voice-synthesising software, sponsored by Yamaha, in which user input lyrics and melodies to make the characters sing. In simpler terms, They’re “singing robots”.
Originally, Vocaloids were designed to be back-up singers for famous artists. But they became so popular, musicians and songwriters started creating original Vocaloid Songs. Shortly afterwards, Vocaloids were released to the public, originally sold at around 200 dollars.
The Original Vocaloids: However, there are actually many different vocaloids, all with their own unique looks and sounds. The very first characters were Kaito and Meiko, from the first Vocaloid Series. Even though this was the first software of it’s kind, Vocaloids had hardly been heard of. Only until Yamaha produced Hatsune Miku did the program become popular.
Hatsune Miku became the first vocaloid in the second Vocaloid set, Vocaloid V2. Others followed her, including Kagamine Len and Rin.
Yamaha also created English Vocaloids like Leon, Lola, and Miriam. However, these were not so successful.
The Fanmade Vocaloids: Vocaloids were a hit. Vocaloid shelves were wiped clean. And that’s what inspired many to create their own.
Using fan made software and art tools, artists and programmers made fan-made vocaloids. 2 of these characters, Akita Neru and Haku, became so popular that Cypton( the computer programmer’s company) adapted them into real Canon characters. Both were inspired by Hatsune Miku, as you can notice by their clothing, hair, and voices.
There are still some more fan-made ones waiting to be adopted, but for now, they stay posted on the Internet.
I just absolutely love this program. Their voices don’t sound too robotic( sometimes ) and they are just uber cute! Can I hear a Moe!?
well, that’s all I have for you today. Now, I leave you off with a piece performed by all the vocaloids: “Honey” A special favorite of mine. Be sure to learn the dance too! ^.-
~Nipa!~
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