This article is about the VOCALOID3 software known as a voicebank, dubbed ROCKS. If you are looking for the VOCALOID character then click here.
History[]
According to the VOCALOID STORE, IA ROCKS began development soon after the original vocal was released and was in development for 2 and a half years. It was built based on the most common complaints users had about the original vocal in an attempt to correct the issues. The vocal was made with an entirely new concept in mind and was made from entirely new recordings. Unlike the original voicebank, Lia found the IA ROCKS vocal to be difficult because her vocal normally lacked power.[1]
At the end of 2013, news began to emerge of a new IA related project that was set to be released some time in spring 2014.[2] This project was revealed to be a new vocal in Japanese with a change of tone. On January 27, 2014, a downloadable demo referred to as "IAα Type C" was released in which 1st PLACE Co., Ltd. requested participation in their feedback campaign from those who wished to take part in helping improve the vocal.[3]
On May 22, it was announced that the official name of the voicebank was IA ROCKS and was due for release on June 27.[4] A PV featuring the voicebank was also released and would be used as the opening for IA Visual Tracks Colorful.
On June 6, the following extras were revealed to be bundled with the software:
- DVD-ROM including IA ROCKS demo songs, instrumentals, VSQXs and LIVEDRIVE(IA ROCKS ver.) MMD Model + Motion Data
- IA ROCKS Guide Book
- Special Sleeve Case
- Stickers
Several packages were released containing the software apart from the regular edition. The duo package contained both IA's original library and IA ROCKS, while a starter bundle contained both voicebanks and the VOCALOID3 editor.
On June 28, 1st Place aired a livestream to celebrate IA ROCKS' release. 12 demos of the voicebank were shown and also included a showcasing of the products in the IA ROCKS package. On July 2, short versions of these demos were uploaded to 1st Place's SoundCloud.
2015[]
In May 2015, a new package called "IA DAW PACKAGE" was announced. This contained IA and IA ROCKS, the VOCALOID4 version of VOCALOID Editor for Cubase and Cubase AI 8.[5]
2018[]
In 2018 upon the release of VOCALOID5 an upgrade offer was given for those who purchased the "IA DAW PACKAGE". This would upgrade the engine side of the package to VOCALOID5, though IA remains a VOCALOID3 vocal.[6]
Product Information[]
Demonstrations[]
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System Requirements[]
Work in Progress
Voicebanks[]
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| Optimum Range: B2 ~ A4 Optimum Tempo: 95 ~ 228 BPM Total Tempo (min-max): 133 BPM No. of Keys: W ~ 14, B ~ 9, Total ~ 23 | |
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| Trial/Demo Vers?: Yes Starter Available?: Yes - V3 or V4 App vers.?: Yes | |
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A new voicebank for IA with a different tone of voice and is reported as overall a lot less like Lia's vocal herself, as she is not normally a strength vocalist.[1] As the name suggests, this vocal is built for rock songs. According to the details on the VOCALOID store, it was made to counter the issues of the original IA vocal, containing adjustments based on information supplied by feedback from users of the original IA vocal. The vocal was made from new recordings by IA's provider, Lia. | |
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If both IA and IA rocks are imported into VOCALOID4 then the option to cross-synthesis (XSY) the two vocals is possible.
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References[]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 link
- ↑ http://vocaloid.blog120.fc2.com/blog-entry-18266.html MikuMiku blog
- ↑ http://ia-project.net/ia_2nd/
- ↑ 「IA」最新音声ライブラリ 「IA ROCKS」が、2014年6月27日(金)発売決定！ PlayStation(R)Vita専用ゲーム「IA/VT -COLORFUL-」主題歌『Inner Arts | じん』動画公開！
- ↑ http://tumblr.1stplace.co.jp/post/118775724722/ia-cubase-ia-daw-package-5-22
- ↑ http://tumblr.1stplace.co.jp/post/175810406607/ia-daw
- ↑ link
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