Board Thread:Questions and Answers/@comment-98.243.3.60-20130827035331/@comment-32500188-20130827134618

It all depends on what you're willing to invest in the software and how serious you plan on working with Vocaloid in the long run. If you're only planning on doing some small works or short covers every now and again, I know V3 Vocaloids already come with a Tiny Editor of Vocaloid3 included in their installation. It's pretty limited in what it can do, but for that purpose alone (with the help of audio editing software) it can still get the job done, and it's a little easier on the wallet.

However, if you plan on eventually doing some extended works, using VST effects in the editor, and using multiple voice banks at once, a starter pack with the full editor would be the way to go. If you're looking to buy Oliver first, he does come with a starter pack, you just have to go to the PowerFX site to find it (though it's DVD only... Oliver by himself comes with either/or, the download version being cheaper). I'm pretty sure YOHIOloid will also have the same options when he's released as well.

And when it comes to disk vs. download, personally I go for getting the disk. I've had my run of technology problems in recent years and I feel a little more secure having the actual copy of it in my hands just in case something happens and I can't connect to the net... although if I'm not mistaken, after purchasing through download, I think it' also available from then on. But don't take my word on this because I really haven't tried it for myself. (If anyone knows for sure, please correct me if I'm wrong!)

That's just my view on it, but in your situation, it's best to go with what you think is most convenient. ;-)