Changes: MIRIAM (VOCALOID1)

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This is an informative article about the MIRIAM software for the first VOCALOID engine.

History

In July 2004, Zero-G went through with a limited release for MIRIAM, making her the third VOCALOID to be put up for purchase. MIRIAM's programming surpassed her previous VOCALOID counterparts, Lola and Leon. Miriam Stockley herself offered to allow her voice to be added into the software engine, providing the front-page quote that you cannot fight progress.^[1] Improved functionality was implemented in the software, which lessened the time for a VOCALOID user to produce more realistic sound. In addition, Yamaha mentioned on their website that MIRIAM's synthesis quality was much higher than previously.^[2]^[3]

Re-Sale

In 2008, LEON, LOLA and MIRIAM were put back on sale for the first time in several years, this was thanks to the interest in Vocaloid.

Final Retirement

In mid December 2013, Zero-G's regular newsletter reported that on the 31st of December 2013 LEON, LOLA and MIRIAM would receive permanent retirement and would be removed from sale.^[4]

Demonstrations


"I love you, my baby" (spoken)	YouTube, another version
Never Give Up	Zero-G
Is This It	Zero-G
Under The Moon	Zero-G
Help Me understand you (MIRIAM/BIG AL beta)
Help Me understand you [Club ver] (MIRIAM/BIG AL beta)

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

Windows XP or Windows 2000 (PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VOCALOID VERSION 1 PRODUCTS LEON, LOLA AND MIRIAM ARE NOT FULLY COMPATIBLE* WITH WINDOWS 7 OR LATER)
Pentium III, 1 GHz or faster
512MB of RAM or more
32 bit required (does not work on 64 bit systems)
Approx 700 Mb Hard disk space or more
SVGA Display (1024x768)
Sound Card with Microsoft DirectSound Compatible driver
LAN/network card must be installed, or a USB network card must be connected to the USB port.

Recommended Requirements

Windows XP (PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VOCALOID VERSION 1 PRODUCTS LEON, LOLA AND MIRIAM ARE NOT FULLY COMPATIBLE* WITH WINDOWS 7 OR LATER)
Pentium 4, 1.7 GHz or faster
32 bit
1 GB of RAM or more

Voicebank Libraries

MIRIAM

Template:MiriamV1/Miriam

A trial version has been released of this product.

Interface

Like all VOCALOID vocals, MIRIAM has her own version of the VOCALOID interface.

References

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[1] New York Times - Could I Get That Song in Elvis, Please?

[released-2] Vocaloid.com/en - VOCALOID MIRIAM has been released by Zero-G Limited !!

[product-3] ZEROGcs - Vocaloid MIRIAM

[4] ↑ link

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 ==History==
-In July 2004, Zero-G went through with a limited release for Miriam, making her the third VOCALOID to be put up for purchase. Miriam's programming surpassed her previous VOCALOID counterparts, Lola and Leon. Miriam Stockley herself offered to allow her voice to be added into the software engine, providing the front-page quote that you cannot fight progress.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2003/11/23/arts/music-could-i-get-that-song-in-elvis-please.html New York Times - Could I Get That Song in Elvis, Please?]</ref> Improved functionality was implemented in the software, which lessened the time for a VOCALOID user to produce more realistic sound. In addition, Yamaha mentioned on their website that Miriam's synthesis quality was much higher than previously.<ref name ="released">[http://www.vocaloid.com/en/index.html Vocaloid.com/en - VOCALOID Miriam has been released by Zero-G Limited !!]</ref><ref name ="product">[http://www.zero-g.co.uk/index.cfm?articleid=805 ZEROGcs - Vocaloid MIRIAM]</ref>
+In July 2004, Zero-G went through with a limited release for MIRIAM, making her the third VOCALOID to be put up for purchase. MIRIAM's programming surpassed her previous VOCALOID counterparts, Lola and Leon. Miriam Stockley herself offered to allow her voice to be added into the software engine, providing the front-page quote that you cannot fight progress.<ref>[http://www.nytimes.com/2003/11/23/arts/music-could-i-get-that-song-in-elvis-please.html New York Times - Could I Get That Song in Elvis, Please?]</ref> Improved functionality was implemented in the software, which lessened the time for a VOCALOID user to produce more realistic sound. In addition, Yamaha mentioned on their website that MIRIAM's synthesis quality was much higher than previously.<ref name ="released">[http://www.vocaloid.com/en/index.html Vocaloid.com/en - VOCALOID MIRIAM has been released by Zero-G Limited !!]</ref><ref name ="product">[http://www.zero-g.co.uk/index.cfm?articleid=805 ZEROGcs - Vocaloid MIRIAM]</ref>
 ===Re-Sale===
-In 2008, Leon, Lola and Miriam were put back on sale for the first time in several years, this was thanks to the interest in Vocaloid.
+In 2008, LEON, LOLA and MIRIAM were put back on sale for the first time in several years, this was thanks to the interest in Vocaloid.
 ===Final Retirement===
-In mid December 2013, Zero-G's regular newsletter reported that on the 31st of December 2013 Leon, Lola and Miriam would receive permanent retirement and would be removed from sale.<ref>[http://www.vocaloidotaku.net/index.php?/topic/47100-zero-g-vocaloid-news-last-ever-chance-to-purchase-leon-lola-or-miriam/ link]</ref>
+In mid December 2013, Zero-G's regular newsletter reported that on the 31st of December 2013 LEON, LOLA and MIRIAM would receive permanent retirement and would be removed from sale.<ref>[http://www.vocaloidotaku.net/index.php?/topic/47100-zero-g-vocaloid-news-last-ever-chance-to-purchase-leon-lola-or-miriam/ link]</ref>
-==Demo Songs==
 {{Demo table |vcolor= miriam
 |demo1 = "I love you, my baby" (spoken)|yt_id1 = E2uR4cIdrkM |url1 = http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SN6tHM_U-hc YouTube, another version
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 |demo3 = Is This It|yt_id3 = 9z1zIY6lKCc |url3 = http://www.zero-g.name/Audio_Demos/MIRIAM_Is_This_It.mp3 Zero-G
 |demo4 = Under The Moon|yt_id4 = _5d6fXDDynM |url4 = http://www.zero-g.name/Audio_Demos/MIRIAM_Under_The_Moon.mp3 Zero-G
-|demo5 = Help Me understand you (Miriam/Big Al beta)|yt_id5 = gHgU7h1cKhY
+|demo5 = Help Me understand you (MIRIAM/BIG AL beta)|yt_id5 = gHgU7h1cKhY
-|demo6 = Help Me understand you [Club ver] (Miriam/Big Al beta)|yt_id6 = Y4ehlxc_lBg}}
+|demo6 = Help Me understand you [Club ver] (MIRIAM/BIG AL beta)|yt_id6 = Y4ehlxc_lBg}}
 ==Requirements==
+;Minimum Requirements
-<div style="margin: auto; margin-bottom:10px;"><tabber>
-|-|Minimum Requirements=
 * Windows XP or Windows 2000 (PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VOCALOID VERSION 1 PRODUCTS LEON, LOLA AND MIRIAM ARE NOT FULLY COMPATIBLE* WITH WINDOWS 7 OR LATER)
 * Pentium III, 1&nbsp;GHz or faster
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 * Sound Card with Microsoft DirectSound Compatible driver
 * LAN/network card must be installed, or a USB network card must be connected to the USB port.
-|-|Recommended Requirements=
+;Recommended Requirements
 * Windows XP (PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VOCALOID VERSION 1 PRODUCTS LEON, LOLA AND MIRIAM ARE NOT FULLY COMPATIBLE* WITH WINDOWS 7 OR LATER)
 * Pentium 4, 1.7&nbsp;GHz or faster
 * 32 bit
 * 1 GB of RAM or more
-</tabber></div>
 ==Voicebank Libraries==
 <div style="margin: auto; margin-bottom:10px;"><tabber>
-|-|Miriam = {{MiriamV1/Miriam}}
+|-|MIRIAM = {{MiriamV1/Miriam}}
 </tabber></div>
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 ==Interface==
-[[File:Miriaminterface.jpg|thumb|Miriam's ''VOCALOID'' interface]]
+[[File:Miriaminterface.jpg|thumb|MIRIAM's ''VOCALOID'' interface]]
-Like all ''VOCALOID'' vocals, Miriam has her own version of the ''VOCALOID'' interface. {{clr}}
+Like all ''VOCALOID'' vocals, MIRIAM has her own version of the ''VOCALOID'' interface. {{clr}}
-== References ==
+==References==
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