VOCALOID3

Vocaloid 3 is the currently anticipated successor to the Vocaloid 2 engine. The new Vocaloid engine was revealed on June 8th 2011 by YAMAHA via NicoNico Douga live stream. It will be released in September.

Confirmed details
From Vocaloidism (read article at Vocaloidism for more details);
 * It will have better quality audio: longer samples will be used (probably similar to UTAU VCV voicebanks), sibilants such as /s/ will be less “metallic-sounding”, better /w/ sounds, smoother pronunciation including for fast-talking. The transition between different voice registers (low/high) will be smoother.
 * It will be easier to use: there is an improved interface, with a new display of the different tracks similar to what can be seen on DAW‘s, audio files (for off-vocal tracks for instance) can now be imported, and it will now work as a VST host (it will be possible to add reverb and other effects).
 * It will be possible to undo or redo any previous action in the Editor.
 * It will be compatible with VOCALOID2 voicebanks, this was confirmed by several sources. Anders reported he was unsure on if there was a fee for updating but mentioned if there is indeed one guessed that the fee will be small. Internet co. Ltd has chosen to release updated versions of their Vocaloid 2 packages while Crypton has confirmed they will give allowance for free.
 * It will support these new languages: Korean, Chinese and Spanish (pinyin input for Chinese and hangul input for Korean possible). The Editor will also be localized. Giuseppe, who has much experience at using Vocaloids, is reported to be playing a major role in the Spanish Vocaloid developement.
 * It will work on Windows XP/Vista/7.
 * In the interview with [|Hideki Kenmochi], he gives a preview of the Vocaloid 3 engine on his Mac book air. Could this mean there will be a future with vocaloid on the mac?SS09062011235738.jpg
 * A version of the software is bundled with a voicebank, either VY1 or Mew, further vocals such as VY2 are due to come. Gumi Extend is also confirmed to be sold along side a starter version.

For the status of all Voicebanks see Upcoming Vocaloids.

Release
The release date of the new engine is set for late September.

Currently, PowerFX have confirmed that they have a voicebank ready for release. The date set is October 1st, however this is only an estimate; the exact date will be determined by the release of the Vocaloid 3 engine.

Vocaloid 3 is currently confirmed to be released on October the 21st 2011.