Yamaha Releases Vocaloid 5 - Virtual Singers In Your Computer

Yamaha has released Vocaloid 5, a vocal synthesis plugin with 4 voicebanks (Japanese/English), over 1000 vocal phrases and over 1000 audio samples. You can also edit your own lyrics and melodies, as well as add effects to the vocals.

Vocaloid 5 Features

• 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.

Walkthrough

Vocaloid 5 Standard and Premium, available for Mac & Windows in VST/AU, are priced at 225 USD and 360 USD, respectively. You can visit the Vocaloid website to learn more.

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