This article is about the VOCALOID3 software known as a voicebank, dubbed Megpoid. If you are looking for the VOCALOID character then click here.
History[]
Megpoid Extend; 2010[]
Following the success of Crypton's Append series for Hatsune Miku and Kagamine Rin/Len, Internet Co., Ltd confirmed GUMI would receive an "Extend" edition in 2011.[1]
V3 Megpoid; 2011[]
On January 20, confirmation was released that recordings had started for the V2 Megpoid Extend, several vocal recordings having already been recorded.[2]
The first voicebank demo, Megpoid Extend Power β was uploaded on May 21, 2011 to Nico Nico Douga, however its time spent up was only brief.[3] Demos for Power and Whisper α were also put up, but also removed a short time later.[4] A more permanent version was uploaded later.[5] GUMI's whisper Extend was used to sing "Fly me to the moon" and "BeMyself" in her power Extend; their uploads were also temporary and were removed at a later date.
By June, it was mentioned that there was 4 vocals in the extend development and they were being pushed to enter β by the 26 of June.[6][7]
It was mentioned in September, that they had performed checks on 1,200 connections for V3 Megpoid, this was done 5-6 times for roughly every 1GB of data. Modifications occurred where necessary.[8]
The Extend idea was later dropped and instead they were launched as new voicebanks for VOCALOID3. According to Noboru, "Extend" was dropped from the name because it would cause confusion on whether or not VOCALOID2 Megpoid was needed to use the vocals.[9] The voicebanks are sold individually or as a pack. The new update of information confirmed a October 21 release date.[10] The term "Extend" was dropped from the product name entirely.
Product Information[]
Demonstrations[]
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| 雨が降って。 (Ame ga Futte.) (Sweet) | NicoNico YouTube |
| 狂躁ヒュプノシス (Kyousou Hypnosis) (Power) | NicoNico YouTube |
| Showroom Dummy (Adult) | NicoNico YouTube |
| NIGHTMARE - Power | NicoNico YouTube |
| 見知らぬ人のためのワルツ (Mishiranu Hito no Tame no Waltz) (Whisper) | NicoNico YouTube |
| 真夏の閃光 (Manatsu no Senkou) (Sweet) | NicoNico YouTube |
| メガネの向こうの世界 (Megane No Mukou No Sekai) (Whisper) | NicoNico YouTube |
An introduction about her was also added.
System Requirements[]
- OS: Windows 7 (32/64bit), Windows 8 (32/64bit)/ Vista (32bit)/ XP (32bit)
- works in 32bit compatibility mode (WOW64) in 8/7 64bit versions of Windows.
- CPU: Celeron Dual Core 2.1 GHz or more
- RAM: 1GB or more
- Free space of 200MB or more
- In addition for each vocal you need;
- Megpoid Adult Space +200 MB 900MB or more:
- Megpoid Power Space +200 MB 900MB or more:
- Megpoid Sweet Space +200 MB 900MB or more:
- Megpoid Whisper Space +200 MB 900MB or more:
- Requires a computer that is connected to the Internet environment to perform the DVD-ROM drive / sound device / activation process.
Voicebanks[]
GENERAL USAGE[]
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Originally intended as a expansion pack for Megpoid, V3 Megpoid was released as a separate Megpoid vocal. They are sold as a "complete" package (excluding the V3 Megpoid - Native vocal) or separately on their own. These vocals are natural sounding and offer a simple change of tone, resulting in V3 Megpoid keeping professional singing results. GUMI's new voicebanks do not require Megpoid or V3 Megpoid - Native software to use.[11] | |
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When any vocal from this package is imported into VOCALOID4, it will be registered for the cross-synthesis (XSY) function. You will need at least two Megpoid vocals from VOCALOID3 or VOCLAOID4, however, to allow Gumi access to XSY for use with her Megpoid voice.
Note that anything V3 Megpoid can do for XSY is improved with the Megpoid V4 version of that voicebank. The V3 Megpoid package is one of the more complicated releases for VOCALOID XSY even without the additional 5 new voicebanks added in the MEGPOID V4 version. In addition V3 Megpoid was not made with XSY in mind thus underpeforms compared to Megpoid V4. If used correctly, the XSY function will add much more expression to the Megpoid vocal, Gumi some much more realistic results. It is possible to go from "Sweet" to "Adult" and to "Power" where needed for added tone. This allows Megpoid to sound sweet and small on one lyric and then mature on the next followed by emphysis on the higher notes for a dramatic sing result. This is rather complicate to work out and will require at least 2 XSY results; between "Sweet" and "Adult" as the XSY pairing "Sweet" x "Adult", as well as "Adult" and "Power" as the pairing "Adult" x "Power". So the full pathing is;
To make full use of the XSY function requires the addition V3 Megpoid - Native vocal to act as the mid-transitional voicebank in most actions. The main difference is that "Native" acts as a natural buffer. Due to the similarities between "Adult" and "Power", as well as "Sweet" and "Whisper", "Native" is only needed if going between either pairing and the other. Without native, the jump from either "Adult" or "Power" to "Sweet" or "Whisper" will sound much more sharper in theory. The typical steps to switch between voicebanks using "Native" as a step essentially going to "Power" as in the previous example will look like this with "Native" added;
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Individual Vocals[]
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| Optimum Range: F2 ~ A4 Optimum Tempo: 60 ~ 175BPM Total Tempo (min-max): 115 BPM No. of Keys: W ~ 17, B ~ 12, Total ~ 29 | |
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The "ADULT" voicebank has a "dark" tone to it to make it sound mature. | |
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V3 Megpoid Adult | |
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"Adult"s main role in XSY is to add mautrity to a vocal; any vocal XSY with it will gain a more solid tone. | |
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| Optimum Range: F2 ~ A4 Optimum Tempo: 60 ~ 175BPM Total Tempo (min-max): 115 BPM No. of Keys: W ~ 17, B ~ 12, Total ~ 29 | |
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"POWER" is a strong voice with clear consonants and strong attack. | |
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V3 Megpoid Power | |
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"Power"s main role in XSY is to add power to another vocal, allowing it to have strength for climbing up the octaves. | |
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| Optimum | |
| Optimum Range: F2 ~ A4 Optimum Tempo: 60 ~ 175BPM Total Tempo (min-max): 115 BPM No. of Keys: W ~ 17, B ~ 12, Total ~ 29 | |
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"SWEET" voicebank is "cuter" sounding vocal. | |
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V3 Megpoid Sweet | |
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"Sweet"s main role in XSY is to add a cuter sounding tone to the vocal, allowing for a more childish sound to it and to make it sound more youthful. | |
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| Optimum Range: F2 ~ A4 Optimum Tempo: 60 ~ 175BPM Total Tempo (min-max): 115 BPM No. of Keys: W ~ 17, B ~ 12, Total ~ 29 | |
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"WHISPER" is a gentle "whisper" vocal. | |
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V3 Megpoid Whisper | |
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"Whisper"s main role in XSY is to add expression to another vocal, it allows the voice to be sound sorrowful or gentler depending on the mix of tones and calms other voicebanks sounds. | |
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