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This article is about the VOCALOID3 software known as a voicebank, dubbed Gackpoid. If you are looking for the VOCALOID character then click here.

History[]

Gackpoid Extend 2011[]

Internet Co., Ltd. did not announce at first if Gackpo would receive Extend voicebanks like GUMI; however, they confirmed that if there is a demand for it then they would consider producing one. Later it was confirmed all of Internet co., Ltd's VOCALOID2 voicebanks would receive a VOCALOID3 update.

In December, during the Vocafarre, it was revealed that Gackpo's update would follow Lily's.

V3 Gackpoid 2012[]

Gackpo has several voicebanks in his Extend. "Power", "Whisper", and "Native" are the 3 voicebanks confirmed in the booklet of the CD, Kamuizm (Kamui Musou, 神威夢奏). This information was gathered from a interview with Mr. Murakami.[1]

In May, it was noted that more triphones were added than ever before to Gackpoid's "native" vocal, causing significant improvements over the VOCALOID2 version.[2]

In June, it was mentioned that triphones were being worked upon and vocal fixes were occurring.[3] Consonants were also being checked against the addition of the triphones, and the waveforms of the native vocal were being swapped around to see if they improved the quality of the vocal.[4]

Later it was announced that V3 Gackpoid would be released on July 13, 2012. Members of the website Dears could receive a different version of this package if they bought it before June 26, 2012 at 23:00. This version is more expensive, has different boxart, and includes some bonus extras. Only members who had joined no later than March 15, 2012 could order the product. It was shipped in July.[5]

Mac Update[]

In July 2013, Internet Co., Ltd. announced a Mac update of this product for the VOCALOID NEO engine.[6]

Product Information[]

Demonstrations[]

Demonstrations

Never (short version) NicoNico YouTube
Never (full version) NicoNico YouTube
Never (DEARS Promotional Video) YouTube
Signpost NicoNico YouTube
Trap of Love NicoNico YouTube
Episode.0 NicoNico YouTube
Eternal feel NicoNico YouTube
Avenger NicoNico YouTube

System Requirements[]

  • OS: Windows 8 (32/64bit), Windows 7 (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 Hard Disk
  • In addition for each vocal you need;
    • +200 MB 2GB: NATIVE
    • +200 MB 2GB: POWER
    • +200 MB 2GB: WHISPER

Voicebanks[]

GENERAL USAGE[]

Product Information
Versions
  Trial/Demo Vers?: Yes  Starter Available?: Yes
Package details as noted:

The V3 Gackpoid software is an update which includes 3 vocals: an improved version of the original Gackpoid vocal and 2 new vocals, designed to have a natural tone to their voices. Vocals can be purchased separately or as a complete package.

Vocal traits as noted:
  • At times the 2 vocals with changed tones can sound too similar to the "Native" vocal.
  • At a optimum range going as low as #A1, VY2v3 "Standard" and V3 Gackpoid jointly hold the title of lowest known Japanese VOCALOID range of VOCALOID3. They are beaten as overall lowest range by Bruno at #E1.
  • At a optimum vocal range as high as #C4, Normal and Power hold the title of 2nd highest masculine vocal of VOCALOID3. They are beaten by VY2v3 "Falsetto".


Cross-Synthesis as noted:

When imported into VOCALOID4, the cross-synthesis (XSY) function can be used on all 3 voicebanks within this package.

  • In total the package offers the equivalent of 6 additional voicebanks achievable via XSY. The total tone variation offered by the package comes to a theoretical 9 voicebanks in total.

  • From Ver.4.3.0 of the Vocaloid engine, a XSY group "Internet" was added to Vocaloid. All vocals within the "Internet" group can XSY with each other. This vocal release is part of this group. If a User owns one or more vocals within the "Internet" group, XSY between them will open up as a result of owning this release.
    • The group has 8 characters within it that can XSY; Gumi, Camui Gackpo, Ryuto, Cul, Kokone, Chika, Lily and Otomachi Una.
    • The "Internet" group is currently the largest XSY group at 29 voicebanks. If old versions that have since been re-released are removed, there are currently 21 unique voicebanks. These are; "Gackpoid Native", "Gackpoid Whisper", "Gackpoid Power", "Lily Native", "Lily", "Cul", "Kokone", "Gachapoid", "Chika", "Otomachi Una Sugar", "Otomachi Una Spicy", "Megpoid Native", "Megpoid Sweet", "Megpoid Adult", "Megpoid Power", "Megpoid Whisper", "Megpoid Nativefat", "Megpoid Mellowadult", "Megpoid Powerfat", "Megpoid Naturalsweet" and "Megpoid Softwhisper".
    • In total if user was to own every VOCALOID3 and VOCALOID4 XSY capable INTERNET co., LTD vocal, this offers the equivalent of 812 additional voicebanks achievable via XSY. The total tone variation offered by the combined packages comes to a theoretical 841 voicebanks in total.[7]
  • Note that Users of the updated XSY list have to understand that as confirmed by Internet co., Ltd themselves, depending on the combination of the two vocals a level of extra unwanted noise may be generated.
  • Another note worthy detail on V4 and later vocals compared to V3 vocals within this group is that Internet Co., Ltd. increased the number of triphones from Chika onwards. Thus, many newer vocals do not match sound-for-sound with the older pre-Chika released vocals.
  • Post VOCALOID4 releases were also developed with XSY in mind, so are better for XSY then the older VOCALOID3 releases.
  • In addition to not being built with XSY in mind, VOCALOID3 packages with only 1 vocal in their contents that were released may be even more problematic for XSY. Internet co often made multi-pack releases have a quality that made switching mid-song less noticeable between voicebanks, making them slightly better for XSY then single vocal releases.
  • Note that also "GWL" does not become viable for use with any V3 vocals used as the primarily vocal. This should be considered when using any vocal for XSY within the "Internet" group from V3.
    • The Gackpoid vocal is the only example of a true masculine result within the Internet group. It works best for the other vocalists in the secondary position and can help give more authentic masculine result from the other voicebanks in the group.
    • Due to the improvements made in the VOCALOID4, new users may wish to seek out the improved Gackpoid V4 version over this version of the release.


    Individual vocals[]

    Product Information
    Optimum
      Optimum Range: A1 ~ C4  Optimum Tempo: 60 ~ 150 BPM
      Total Tempo (min-max): 90 BPM  No. of Keys: W ~ 17, B ~ 11, Total ~ 28
    Package details as noted:

    The "NATIVE" is an improved version of the original voicebank and acts as the "basic" or "default" vocal of the package.

    Vocal traits as noted:
    • Vocals were based on the VOCALOID2 recordings, with the voicebanks wav files adjusted to work the new triphones.
    • Removal of background annoyances that lowered quality of results.
    Phonetic notes as noted:
    • Triphones added
    Software issues as noted:
    • Not a new recording of the original VOCALOID2 version.
    Voicebank sample

    V3 Gackpoid Native

    Cross-Synthesis as noted:

    "Native" is the starting or "mid" vocal in use of XSY. From native, it is possible to swiftly go to either "Power" or "Whisper" via XSY and the leap between the vocals is much more subtle then going straight from "Whisper" to "Power" via XSY and vice versa.

    So the main expression paths to XSY are;

    • XSY ("Whisper" x "Native") ⇄ "Native" ⇄ XSY ("Native" x "Power")
    • "Whisper" ⇄ XSY ("Native" x "Whisper") ⇄ "Native" ⇄ XSY ("Native" x "Power") ⇄ "Power"

    Without fully using the "Power" and "Whispter" vocals at all as solo voicebanks.

    While this is the most natural transistion from lower to upper vocal capablities, it requires the most steps (3 in total) and therefore cannot always be used.

    Product Information
    Optimum
      Optimum Range: A1 ~ C4  Optimum Tempo: 60 ~ 150 BPM
      Total Tempo (min-max): 90 BPM  No. of Keys: W ~ 17, B ~ 11, Total ~ 28
    Package details as noted:

    The "POWER" voicebank is a stronger tone of vocal, it captures the power of Gackt more than the original vocal does.

    Vocal traits as noted:
    • Was created using new recordings.
    • It lacks much of the original's VOCALOID2 Gackpoid packages nasally voice.
    • Has strong attack.
    • Power can at times have a little difficulty in separating itself from the tone of "Native" with certain tuning.


    Voicebank sample

    V3 Gackpoid Power

    Cross-Synthesis as noted:

    "Power" adds strength in XSY to the upper vocal ranges, the most extreme of the parrings is with "Soft".

    Product Information
    Optimum
      Optimum Range: A1 ~ G3  Optimum Tempo: 60 ~ 150 BPM
      Total Tempo (min-max): 90 BPM  No. of Keys: W ~ 14, B ~ 9, Total ~ 23
    Package details as noted:

    The "WHISPER" is a soft and gentle voicebank library

    Vocal traits as noted:
    • Was created using new recordings.
    • Is more expressive than "Power" or "Native" and "friendlier" sounding.
    • Has a more limited optimum vocal range compared to either the Native or Power vocals, therefore quality can sometimes not be as on par as with the other two vocals.
    • It can have a slight clarity issue on some octaves due to the softness of the voice and may also display a lisp or raspy quality if not properly tuned.


    Voicebank sample

    V3 Gackpoid Whisper

    Cross-Synthesis as noted:

    Unlike other "Soft" or "whisper" vocals of other VOCALOID3 or VOCALOID4 releases, "Whisper" is for adding extra expression and not for focus on the lower vocal ranges so muchs, the most extreme of the parrings is with "Soft".

    A trial version has been released of this product.

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