galaco (VOCALOID3)

galaco VOCALOID3 (prize ver.) VOCALOID3

This is an article about the updated galaco software for the VOCALOID3 engine.

HistoryEdit

In early August 2013, a new update for galaco was shown and a demo song released for her next project. Users who were given their free codes to extend galaco's usage were asked to keep hold of them for future reference.^[1]

In October, it was confirmed that galaco would be due for a spring 2014 release and that there would be a VOCALOID NEO version.^[2]

The new version contains two new vocals, "Red" and "Blue", with "Red" being similar to the original vocal.^[3]^[4] A trial version of both vocals was made available as a bonus DVD that was included with the purchase of the re-released galaco SUPER BEST album on February 19, 2014.^[5]

On July 9, galaco NEO's new design and release date were revealed. Her package was to be bundled with the galaco Talk software which uses the AITalk engine.^[6] galaco NEO was set to be available as a download on her birthday, August 5.^[7] The download price would be 16,000 Japanese Yen.

On July 13, it was announced that visitors to the VOC＠LOID M＠STER(ボーマス)29 event may be able to get a trial of galaco if they visit her booth.^[8]

Product InformationEdit

DemonstrationsEdit

Demonstrations


ルージュの伝言 (Rouge no Dengon) (galaco Red - Blue)	Niconico YouTube
涙は宇宙に降る (Namida wa Sora ni Furu) (galaco Blue, with galaco Red used in the chorus)	Niconico YouTube

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Voicebank LibrariesEdit

Product Information


Versions
Trial/Demo Vers?: Yes Starter Available?: No App vers.?: Yes
Package details
This is the official commercial release of galaco. The package also comes with 100 samples of Galaco saying various things. As part of the galaco NEO package, there is also a software called galaco Talk, a Text-To-Speech program, which allows the user to input words and hear them in galaco's voice. The software runs on AITalk (The same engine VOICEROID uses) and is Windows only.
Vocal traits as noted:
Has a new additional vocal within the package and a updated version of the original vocal. The vocals are designed to produce more contrasting results, with "Red" being the main singing voice and "blue" being the supportive vocal. This package was ranked among the 5 choices for rock genre music alongside IA ROCKS, V flower, Mayu and VY1v4. It was highlighted with the song "Warning!" on VOCALOID NET.^[9]
Cross-Synthesis notes:
When imported into VOCALOID4, the cross-synthesis (XSY) function can be used on both the "Red" and "Blue" voicebanks. In total the package offers the equivalent of 2 additional voicebanks achievable via XSY. The total tone variation offered by the package comes to a theoretical 4 voicebanks in total. Note that these vocals were not designed to be used for XSY originally as it was not part of the VOCALOID3 engine functions. Results may be rougher than VOCALOID4 XSY vocals for that reason.








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Individual VoicebanksEdit

Product Information
Optimum
Genre: Electro, Pop, Rock, and Ballads Optimum Tempo: 60 ~ 175BPM Optimum Range: F2 ~ G4 Total Tempo (min-max): 115BPM No. of Keys: W=16, B=11, Total=27


Package details
galaco's "RED" vocal is based on her original prize version. It fixes many flaws and general annoyances with the original vocal. It is designed to be a faithful recreation of her provider's voice.
Vocal traits as noted:
Improved version of her prize vocal. This is the "main" singing voice of galaco and has clearer results than "blue". Has a "brighter" characterization than "Blue". Suitable for uptempo songs such as electro-pop and rock.






Software issues as noted:
Despite its favouring faster songs according to the product page, the tempo range max is recommended at 175BPM, which is slower then the "Blue" highest at 195BPM. Meaning it is built for slower song genres overall.
Voicebank sample
galaco NEO Red VOCALOID3
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Product Information
Optimum
Genre: Electro, Pop, Rock, and Ballads Optimum Tempo: 90 ~ 195BPM Optimum Range: E2 ~ F#4 Total Tempo (min-max): 105BPM No. of Keys: W=16, B=11, Total=27


Package details
galaco "BLUE" is a new vocal for galaco with a different tone of voice.
Vocal traits as noted:
Is more of a supporting vocal than "Red", acting more as a back up vocal rather than a main vocal. This is a moodier version of the galaco vocal. It has a deeper tone than "Red". Favors slower songs such as rock ballads than the "Red" vocal. Its sounds are softer and it produces smoother results, allowing for overall better harmonization.






Software issues as noted:
Despite supposedly favouring slower songs according to the product page, its Tempo ranges lowest recommended tempo is 90BPM; higher then "Red" lowest tempo min at 60BPM. Meaning it is actually built more in favour of faster song genres overall.
Voicebank sample
galaco NEO Blue VOCALOID3
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A trial version has been released of this product.

ReferencesEdit

Navigation

[newproject-0] News on update of galaco

[Update_october-1] update news

[2] ttp://live.nicovideo.jp/watch/lv161606263

[3] vocaloidism

[4] - STARDUST RECORDS

[5] ttps://twitter.com/STAR_ac_jp/status/486709968616181761

[6] ttp://www.vocaloid.com/galaco/

[7] ttp://www.vocaloid.com/news/event/20140713_vocaloid_master.html

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