ONA (or Ona) is an alternate mascot for the VOCALOID MAIKA, licensed to Voctro Labs, S.L., and is created to be used in concerts and events.[2] Her Catalan singing was more heavily marketed than the same voicebank represented by MAIKA.
Concept[]
Development[]
Like MAIKA, the voice provider has never been revealed. For a period of time, it was unclear whether MAIKA and ONA were separate VOCALOIDs. It was first stated by Voctro Labs that they share the same voice provider.[3] In 2014, Giuseppe revealed that both MAIKA and ONA are the same VOCALOID3 library. While MAIKA represents the Spanish usage of the vocals, ONA represents the Catalan one.[4] On May 5, 2014, Voctro Labs explicitly confirmed ONA and MAIKA's status as two designs for the same voicebank.[5]
Etymology[]
ONA means 'wave' in Catalan.
Appearance[]
ONA was illustrated by Inés Campos. She has a more occidental aesthetic and her colorful outfit was inspired by the mosaic works of Antoni Gaudi. On her back, she has a waveform-like pattern, in reference to her name.[6]
Relations[]
For more on VOCALOID relationships, see the FAQ.
- MAIKA - A shared voicebank vocal.
History[]
Usage[]
ONA made her first appearance at Mercè Festival at Ciutadella Park on September 20, 2013.[7] The project was a collaboration between The Lab Barcelona, La Merced (ICUB) and Voctro Labs.[8] This concert featured a model of her singing on stage, while people backstage could control a model of Bruno or Clara while dancing. People at the concert were able to propose the lyrics she sang via Twitter.[9][10]
ONA is not the first known case of a Catalan vocal for VOCALOID™ existing, but rather the second. A prototype male vocal was shown during a TEDx conference. However, she is the first known female Catalan vocal.
Demos[]
Beta usage[]
- "#OnaEstiu" by Voctro Labs ft. ONA
YouTube - "#OnaFesta" by Voctro Labs ft. ONA
YouTube
- "#OnaCiutat" by Voctro Labs ft. ONA
YouTube
- "#OnaFutur" by Voctro Labs ft. ONA
YouTube - "Viu-la" by Voctro Labs ft. ONA
YouTube
Concert usage[]
These songs were introduced at a virtual concert event in Mercè of Barcelona in 2013.[11]
- "Corren (Run)" by Voctro Labs ft. ONA
YouTube
- "Amagada primavera (Hidden spring)" by Voctro Labs ft. ONA
YouTube
- "Una altra galàxia (Another galaxy)" by Voctro Labs ft. ONA
YouTube
Reputation[]
References[]
- ↑ FAQ - Why are some voice providers not revealed?
- ↑ https://pbs.twimg.com/media/BZ6E76HCIAAlplK.jpg:large
- ↑ http://www.voctro-vocaloid.com/en/archives/871
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=439410512871104&id=214511861903938&comment_id=2120313&offset=0&total_comments=14¬if_t=share_reply
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=196723140510512&set=o.528786170510588&type=1
- ↑ https://twitter.com/BarcelonaLab/status/375902062455685121
- ↑ VocaloidOtaku - Bilingual VOCALOID By VoctroLabs: ONA
- ↑ Voctro's channel - Concert Cantants Virtuals Ona, Bruno i Clara a la Mercè 2013
- ↑ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=28h98iR8QZY
- ↑ (archived link)
External links[]
| Language | Description | Site |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Voctro Labs official homepage | Link |
| Spanish | ONA, la cantant virtual The official webpage for ONA | Link |
| Spanish | Ona Virtual The official Facebook page for VOCALOID ONA | Link |
| Spanish | Ona Virtual @VirtualOna The official Twitter account for VOCALOID ONA | Link |
| Spanish | VoctroLabs The official YouTube channel for VOCALOID VoctroLabs | Link |
| English | deviantArt , art and media community | Link |
| Japanese | Pixiv , art and media community | Link |
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