DEX (VOCALOID4)


 * This is an article about the Dex software for the VOCALOID4 engine.

History
In March 2015, Zero-G stated that they hoped to release an American male and female VOCALOID4 by the end of May that year. This release date was later pushed back to June, then Summer of 2015.

Syo commented in June that he had written the script for Dex, which was similar to the one used for Ruby.

On June 20th the name, voice and designs of these two Vocaloids were revealed via a livestream and panel at Anime Mid Atlantic. The announcement showcased short demo clips by Circus-P, nostraightanswer (Kenji-B)) and Empath-P.

Kenji noted that nothing is final with either Daina and Dex, and certain details are subject to change.

In the stream it was revealed that Zero-G is not financially able to do extra vocals like Crypton Future Media, Inc., but if Dex sells well they may add more voicebanks. There are added phonemes, however, they do not allow multilingual capabilities since Zero-G focuses on English.

A second stream was held to clear up some issues that arose from miscommunication in the first. Unlike many other Vocaloids, Dex was not recorded within a studio. His voice provider was a professional musician with a mic suitable for the task already. His provider also came from within the fandom. The reclist had been highly customized for the American accent. The provider's were recruited in December 2014 to help with the beta, along with Kenji-B and EmpathP.

Due to much work still needing to be done, a July release was not deemed possible for Dex. Barring any technical difficulties, Dex should be ready for Yamaha's approval in August 2015.

Tests with distributors and other companies prompted an alternate design to be produced for Dex, removing animal traits.

On the 27th of July 2015, beta testing was reported as finished, with everything now left in the hands of the programmers. Further promotions would be handled by Zero-G, while design work was also handed to them for a final decision.

In an email response to a fan, Dex and Daina are more likely to release in September.

On the 4th of September, AkiGlancy reported that all work requirements on Dex and Daina were finished. She noted that Zero-G would announce the release date and that it take place any time during the month of September. Later, she explained that the voice providers of Dex and Daina were likely to be revealed around the months of November or February. This allows Dex and Daina to have their initial sales based solely off their software and to avoid any biased sales that may be affected by the reveal of their providers. It is unknown if Zero-G would announce this information on their own media (such as the products or website) or during a convention.

On the 6th of September, AkiGlancy tweeted that Dex would most likely not be sold as a bundle with the V4 engine.

On the 17th of September, Zero-G replied to a fan's email and said that Dex and Daina would be released around 3 weeks from then. As of 2nd of October, AkiGlancy clarified that Zero-G was waiting for YAMAHA's final answer in terms of the release dates. On the 12th of October, Kenji noted that the duo would likely be released around the end of the month. It was confirmed that they would be released separately for the digital downloads.

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