Yamaha Launches VOCALOID5

A pioneering virtual vocal production tool has just taken another step with the release of VOCALOID5.

A host of new libraries accompany VOCALOID5 Premium.

The latest version marks the most comprehensive VOCALOID update yet for music creators. The Standard edition offers four voicebanks and is available for $243.72, while the Premium edition with eight voicebanks is available for $389.95.

Check out the specs on 5:

• Over 2,000 preset phrases & audio to drag-and-drop into your song creation.
• 11 audio effects to use within a single application.
• Style function for an instant conversion to your favorite singing styles & voices.
• Attack & Release effects and emotion tools to express your vocal phrases more realistically.
• 3 new parameters to control vocal tension and breath amount.
• 4 voicebanks (male & female, Japanese & English)
• VST, AU, external MIDI input improved for external functionality.
• Compatible with VOCALOID3 & 4 voicebanks
• VOCALOID 4.5 Editor for Cubase, included support software.

Voicebanks are male and female, Japanese and English, each offering unique singing voices compatible with every genre. They include:

Amy — Expressive English-language female voicebank, ideal for contemporary singing. The voice boasts natural pronunciation and varied vocal tones, suited to genres from R&B to pop music.

Chris — Authentic R&B English-language male voicebank. Capable of singing over a wide range from delicate, soft bass, to powerful, sustained high tones.

Kaori: Japanese-language female voicebank with a soulful vocal quality. Long vocal sustains make it perfect for powerful singing.

Ken: Sharp, clear Japanese-language male voicebank, with a light vocal quality ideal for singing J-pop.

The VOCALOID5 interface.

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