Megpoid English

The English version of the Megpoid software comes with its own custom default dictionary. This is design to phonetically correct some of the issues presented with the vocaloid voicebank. This can be downloaded despite this for use with the trial version of the software, which does not include this.

Despite being released for the Vocaloid3 engine, so far the English version not confirmed part of the actual "V3 Megpoid" range.


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Demo Version
At NAMM information was given out on a trial version. The trial will be downloadable from Jan 28th- Feb 14th 2013.

In this version, it is known at least of a few issues with pronunciations (which may or may not remain in the final version). A few vowel issues result in a lack of vowel distinction, a typical example is with the vowels "o" and "u", which although are often phonetically identical on Vocaloids Xampa system, do at times have a level of distinction that clearly defines one sound from another. For example, in the other "together" the "[th V]" (the sound needed for the "to" in "together") is pronounced as "[th u:]" (resulting in "tu gether"), therefore vowels often need particular attention. A few of the ending type consonants such as "[tS]" do not seem to sound out particularly well at times and also need further attention. She also has a habit of producing a thrilled "R" sound even where not needed. She also has a problem with the pronunciation of [V], pronouncing it like [{] around some consonants. ex: She would pronounce "Get up" like "Get app". It is fixable however, when replacing the [V] with [Q] or [O:]

The issues with the language are mostly down to the accent of the provider, she has otherwise fairly good clarity.

In addition, the trial version leaves out the custom made dictionary that Internet co, Ltd will provide with the full version.