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History[]
Kagamine V3; 2013[]
In November 2013, the Kagamines' package was being worked on along with an English version.[1]
At the end of 2013, Wat stated he was working on the personality of the Kagamine and Megurine Luka vocals.[2] Wat also mentioned that he was meeting increased challenges in the new year. After 10 days, he was finally able to work on configuring the Kagamine vocals.[3]
Kagamine update; 2014[]
In January 2014, Wat revealed that due to the change in wavelength for VOCALOID3, he was re-evaluating ACT1 and "POWER" Rin and Len.[4] Wat said that the early Rin voice had a strong feeling to it.[5] He also said that the situation with MEIKO V3 "Power" was similar with the Kagamine Act1 package. MEIKO's "Power" vocal was recorded in 2009 and did not produce good results on the VOCALOID2 engine, so the decision was made to delay it until the VOCALOID3 engine. However, it was brought out again in 2013. Based on this, Wat mentioned it may be possible to also bring Act1 back.[6]
After finishing the recording for the new Rin vocals, Wat felt that the shift to V3 proved to be a good one, especially for the "Power" Append.[7] Wat thought that the Kagamines needed adjusting to give them a bigger vocal range.[8] After working on the voices for a week, Wat decided that it was time to return to working on Megurine Luka V3.[9] According to him, Rin's power and stretch notes are her strength. They were doing some research to continue to improve them.[10]
Later, Len's high notes were discussed. They were in the process of improving along with the low frequency of the Kagamine voices. Aside from triphones, new recording material was added to their voices.[11]
In late October, PowerFX's Bil Bryant revealed that their new vocal RUBY was due to be released before Christmas 2014. However since VOCALOID4 was soon to be announced, they were holding her back. In light of this, Wat was asked about Luka's status. The title of the product was mentioned and Wat referred to Luka as "New Luka" instead of "Luka V3". While it was not a confirmation that she is due for a V4 release, he did confirm otherwise.[12] The Kagamines were not reported on, but they were stated to be due in the third quarter of 2015 while Luka was due in the first quarter.
On November 21, Wat shared that the Kagamines were going to be a V4X title like Luka. At this time, they were testing and implementing E.V.E.C on the duo VOCALOIDs.[13]
In late December, Wat tweeted that the new V4 update was about 35% complete.[14] Wat also mentioned that they were aiming for variations of strength in their vocals and control of the vocals' force.[15]
Kagamine update; 2015[]
In February 2015, Wat reported that they will focus on the Kagamine V4X product upon the release of Megurine Luka V4X.[16]
In March, the subject of their "Power" voice library was brought up.[17]
It was confirmed that fixes to the Kagamine voices would happen by mid-May: the focus being on sound quality and pronunciations. If all went well, samples would be posted of the progress.[18]
On May 21, Wat tweeted that the V4X update was about 65-70% complete.[19]
On July 18, Rin's POWER voicebank was nearly complete and her WARM voicebank would be worked upon next.[20] On August 1, it was noted that the Kagamines may be delayed to a late 2015 release.[21] In August, a product page for Kagamine V4X was launched, placing their expected release in December 2015.[22]
On October 23, Wat tweeted that a demo song was in the works for the pair.[23] On October 29, following the release of the demo "Tokyo Zombie Land", the main page was updated. According to it, Rin received updates to her POWER, WARM, and SWEET voicebanks, while Len received updates to his POWER, COLD, and SERIOUS voicebanks. E.V.E.C. was only available to both VOCALOIDs' POWER voicebanks. The Voice Colors only included POWER and SOFT. In addition, it was confirmed that the Japanese package could be bought on its own or as a bundle with the English package.[24]
During November, design teases were made. On the 15th, it was announced that their full design would be unveiled the following weekend.[25]
Rin and Len V4X was confirmed to release on December 24, 2015.[26]
Product Information[]
Demonstration songs[]
Demonstrations |
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東京ゾンビランド (Tokyo Zombie Land) (Rin and Len POWER β) | NicoNico YouTube |
メリークリスマス、マイヒーロー。 (Merry Christmas, My Hero.) (Rin Sweet) | NicoNico YouTube |
三度目の冬 (Sandome no Fuyu) (Len Serious) | NicoNico YouTube |
蜜月アン・ドゥ・トロワ (Mitsugetsu Un Deux Trois) (Rin Warm/Power) | NicoNico YouTube |
頑張ろうよ (Ganbarou yo) (Len Power/Cold) | NicoNico YouTube |
グレア (Gurea) (Rin Sweet/Power and Len Serious/Power) | NicoNico YouTube |
エンクロージャー (enclosure) (Rin Power/Warm and Len Power/Cold) | NicoNico YouTube |
System Requirements[]
- OS:
- Windows: Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 (32/64bit)
- Mac: OS X 10.8, 10.9, 10.10, 10.11
- CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 2 GHz or more
- RAM: 2GB or more (recommended more than 4GB)
- Hard Disk Capacity:
- Japanese voicebanks:
- Windows: More than 10GB (NTFS format)
- Mac: More than 10GB (HFS+ format)
- Bundle:
- Windows: More than 16GB (NTFS format)
- Mac: More than 16GB (HFS+ format)
- Japanese voicebanks:
- Other: while the Windows ver. can be both physical and digital, the Mac version is DL only.
- Internet connection.
Voicebanks[]
GENERAL USAGE[]
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Trial/Demo Vers?: No Starter Available?: "VOCALOID5 Plus" promotion only[27] | |
Package details as noted: | |
As stated on their website, the V4X version is based upon the original act1 voice and the Append package. Like all past Kagamine packages, the contents of the package are split between Rin and Len, with both voices covering a certain range that overlaps each other, while offering contrasting approaches to the same vocal. It also makes use of the new E.V.E.C system within Piapro Studio. In contrast to Luka, the focus of this package is based upon "Tension"[28] and the package keeps in line with the Kagamines' focus of being a "power" type vocal. In addition, because of its smaller overall content, it is not as advanced as the Luka V4X package, but in contrast it is overall more suitable for beginners for this reason. Also unlike the Luka V4x package, it covers a much greater tempo and vocal range with either Rin or Len between their 6 voicebanks, whereas Luka's V4X package only covered the same tempo and range for either Japanese or English. The package can be bought by itself or with the English version bundled. This package comes with Piapro Studio plug-in version. It was announced in August 2017 with the release of Hatsune Miku V4 Chinese that this vocal would have its own version of the Standalone Piapro Studio software. However, as of 1st Jan 2019 this version of Piapro Studio has failed to be released.[29] The software comes with the Piapro Studio Edition of PreSonus's DAW "Studio One ARTIST"[30], which includes various vocal effects and other tools. This includes also a resource pack with 200 virtual instruments. The complete package of Piapro Studio and Studio One ARTIST means that anyone buying this release can get started in music straight away with no need to purpose any further software, and all will work together with each other without any problems. This bundle is included in both the normal and English bundled versions of the software. | |
Vocal traits as noted: | |
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Phonetic notes as noted: | |
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Software issues as noted: | |
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Cross-Synthesis as noted: | |
XSY capable.
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E.V.E.C. as noted: | |
In regards to their E.V.E.C.
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KAGAMINE RIN V4X DB[]
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Optimum | |
Optimum Range: F2 ~ E4 Optimum Tempo: 50 ~ 170 BPM Total Tempo (min-max): 120 BPM No. of Keys: W ~ 14, B ~ 10, Total ~ 24 | |
Package details as noted: | |
VOCALOID4 version of Kagamine Rin Append "Power". The overall effect is designed to be combined with EVEC to allow a high amount of tone expression. | |
Vocal traits as noted: | |
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Software issues as noted: | |
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Voicebank sample | |
RIN V4X Power | |
Cross-Synthesis as noted: | |
"Power" is Rin's main vocal for use of XSY. While many XSY-capable releases had vocals which had particular roles in different ranges, the intension of "Warm" and "Sweet" is more of an expressive role to Rin. Users are meant to go to and from "Power" as a result and add influences of "Warm" and "Sweet" into the vocal. This is why "Power" has access to EVEC while the other two voicebanks do not, as the theme of the Kagamine release is "tension" so "Power" is the most controllable voicebank within the package for this reason. A joint control of XSY and EVEC maybe needed to get the full potential of the package, applying "EVEC" where needed on any weaker results. The paths regarding the XSY expression are;
Due to the type of voicebanks, Rin's overall XSY results will have a tendacy to sound more cheerful with the combination of all 3 of her voicebanks working together with XSY and is the main difference between the "Kagamine Rin V4x" voice and the "Kagamine Len V4x vocal. Rin often is more expressive then Len but less emotional sounding. | |
E.V.E.C. as noted: | |
In regards to E.V.E.C
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Optimum | |
Optimum Range: F2 ~ C4 Optimum Tempo: 50 ~ 160 BPM Total Tempo (min-max): 110 BPM No. of Keys: W ~ 12, B ~ 8, Total ~ 20 | |
Package details as noted: | |
VOCALOID4 version of Kagamine Rin Append "Warm". | |
Vocal traits as noted: | |
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Software issues as noted: | |
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Voicebank sample | |
RIN V4X Warm | |
Cross-Synthesis as noted: | |
In this version of the vocal, "Sweet"s ideal purpose is adding a tone to "Power" mostly so is better suited as a second vocal in XSY. It will add the effect of a "warm" tone which can then have its expression greatly adjusted using the EVEC tools. The result is a happier or cheerful tone. | |
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Optimum | |
Optimum Range: G2 ~ D4 Optimum Tempo: 55 ~ 155 BPM Total Tempo (min-max): 100 BPM No. of Keys: W ~ 12, B ~ 8, Total ~ 20 | |
Package details as noted: | |
VOCALOID4 version of Kagamine Rin Append "Sweet". | |
Vocal traits as noted: | |
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Software issues as noted: | |
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Voicebank sample | |
RIN V4X Sweet | |
Cross-Synthesis as noted: | |
In this version of the vocal, "Sweet"s ideal purpose is adding a tone to "Power" mostly so is better suited as a second vocal in XSY. It will add the effect of a sweeter more whisper-like tone which can then have its expression greatly adjusted using the EVEC tools. This makes Rin sound smaller and more cute, adding a air of shyness to the other vocals. | |
KAGAMINE LEN V4X DB[]
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Optimum | |
Optimum Range: D2 ~ D4 Optimum Tempo: 60 ~ 170 BPM Total Tempo (min-max): 110 BPM No. of Keys: W ~ 15, B ~ 10, Total ~ 25 | |
Package details as noted: | |
VOCALOID4 version of Kagamine Len Append "Power". | |
Vocal traits as noted: | |
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Software issues as noted: | |
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Voicebank sample | |
LEN V4X Power | |
Cross-Synthesis as noted: | |
"Power" is Len's main vocal for use of XSY. While many XSY-capable releases had vocals which had particular roles in different ranges, the intension of "Cold" and "Serious" is more of an expressive role to Len. Users are meant to go to and from "Power" as a result and add influences of "Cold" and "Serous" into the vocal. This is why "Power" has access to EVEC while the other two voicebanks do not, as the theme of the Kagamine release is tension so "Power" is the most controllable voicebank within the package for this reason. A joint control of XSY and EVEC maybe needed to get the full potential of the package, applying "EVEC" where needed on any weaker results. The paths regarding the XSY expression are;
Due to the nature of Len's vocal, his results are more emotional due to their tendacy to favour looser result then Rin's, favouring tones that sound more sorrowful as a result. He is less expressive then her overall. | |
E.V.E.C. as noted: | |
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Optimum | |
Optimum Range: E2 ~ C4 Optimum Tempo: 60 ~ 160 BPM Total Tempo (min-max): 100 BPM No. of Keys: W ~ 13, B ~ 8, Total ~ 21 | |
Package details as noted: | |
VOCALOID4 version of Kagamine Len Append "Cold". | |
Vocal traits as noted: | |
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Software issues as noted: | |
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Voicebank sample | |
LEN V4X Cold | |
Cross-Synthesis as noted: | |
In this version of the vocal, "Cold"s ideal purpose is adding a tone to "Power" mostly so is better suited as a second vocal in XSY. It will add the effect of a "gentle soft" tone which can then have its expression greatly adjusted using the EVEC tools. . | |
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Optimum | |
Optimum Range: F2 ~ C4 Optimum Tempo: 55 ~ 155 BPM Total Tempo (min-max): 100 BPM No. of Keys: W ~ 12, B ~ 8, Total ~ 20 | |
Package details as noted: | |
VOCALOID4 version of Kagamine Len Append "Serious". | |
Vocal traits as noted: | |
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Software issues as noted: | |
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Voicebank sample | |
LEN V4X Serious | |
Cross-Synthesis as noted: | |
In this version of the vocal, "Serious"s ideal purpose is adding a tone to "Power" mostly so is better suited as a second vocal in XSY. It will add the effect of a "lonely soft" tone which can then have its expression greatly adjusted using the EVEC tools. | |
References[]
- ↑ Wat Tweet
- ↑ https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/418042424556937217
- ↑ https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/418037731155906561
- ↑ Talking about Act1 and Power
- ↑ Rin Act1 being brought back out into light
- ↑ Wat talks about Power's history
- ↑ Talking about Rin
- ↑ https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/421604826712006656
- ↑ https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/422338749687541760
- ↑ https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/422340229307973632
- ↑ https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/429895724063412225
- ↑ PowerFX talks about V4 and reactions on "new Luka"
- ↑ Kagamine V4X
- ↑ https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/548708196727017473
- ↑ https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/548708731299450881
- ↑ https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/571497427917787137
- ↑ https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/591227589609426944
- ↑ https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/592490935067414528
- ↑ https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/601303769217781760
- ↑ http://prntscr.com/7u1eg2
- ↑ https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/627692582806491137
- ↑ http://www.crypton.co.jp/mp/pages/prod/vocaloid/rinlenv4x.jsp
- ↑ https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/657599565969788928
- ↑ Kagamine main page
- ↑ https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/665894894532063234
- ↑ http://www.mikumiku2ch.jp/archives/46954579.html
- ↑ https://www.vocaloid.com/news/vocaloid5_plus_voicebank_campaign/
- ↑ link
- ↑ https://piaprostudio.com/?p=7065
- ↑ https://www.presonus.com/products/studio-one
- ↑ 31.0 31.1 31.2 31.3 http://km4osm.blog.fc2.com/blog-entry-184.html
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gTHloFfWk4Q
- ↑ link
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