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AH-Software
AH-Software is the software brand of AHS Co., Ltd. (original full name: Artist House Solutions Co., Ltd.), an importer of digital audio workstations and encoders in Tokyo, Japan. It is also known as the developer of Voiceroid and a number of Vocaloid voicebanks. Products and services Vocaloid Products AHS released their first Vocaloids on December 4, 2009, named SF-A2 Miki, Kaai Yuki, and Hiyama Kiyoteru. Kaai Yuki became the first Vocaloid to use a child's voice. AHS also published a ''Hello Kitty''-based Vocaloid, Nekomura Iroha, based on the Kittyler featured in the game ''Hello Kitty to Issho! Block Crash 123!!'' in cooperation with Sanrio. AHS are also heading the first project led by producers working with the software. Vocaloid 2 Products Vocaloid 3 Products Vocaloid 4 Products Vocaloid 5 Products Speech Synthesis * Voiceroid **Tsukuyomi Shouta; based on a seven-year-old male. **Tsukuyomi Ai; based on a five-year-old female. **Yoshida-Kun; based on the chara ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vocaloid
is a singing Speech synthesis, voice synthesizer software product. Its signal processing part was developed through a joint research project between Yamaha Corporation and the Music Technology Group at Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona. The software was ultimately developed into the commercial product "Vocaloid" that was released in 2004. The software enables users to synthesize "singing" by typing in lyrics and melody and also "speech" by typing in the script of the required words. It uses synthesizing technology with specially recorded vocals of voice actors or singers. To create a song, the user must input the melody and lyrics. A piano roll type interface is used to input the melody and the lyrics can be entered on each note. The software can change the stress of the pronunciations, add effects such as vibrato, or change the dynamics and tone of the voice. Various voice banks have been released for use with the Vocaloid synthesizer technology. Each is sold as "a singer in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Voiceroid
Voiceroid is a speech synthesizer application developed by AH-Software and is designed for speech. It is only available in the Japanese language. Its name comes from the singing software Vocaloid, for which AH-Software also develops voicebanks. Both AH-Software's first Vocaloids and Voiceroids went on sale on December 4, 2009. It differs from regular text-to-speech programs in that it gives users more control over settings like tempo, pitch, and intonation. Overview Voiceroid uses an engine called ''AITalk'' developed by AI Inc. The user is able to adjust the tempo, pitch, and intonation to make the program sound more natural. The original two products, Tsukuyomi Shouta and Tsukuyomi Ai, were packaged with the animating software, Crazy Talk SE. On October 22, 2010, a new version of the engine was introduced, known as ''Voiceroid+''. The first voicebank released for this new engine featured a character from the children's anime '' Eagle Talon'', known as Yoshida-kun. Much li ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hiyama Kiyoteru
is a masculine vocaloid character produced by AH-Software Co. Ltd and released originally for Vocaloid 2 Vocaloid 2 is a singing voice synthesizer and the successor to the Vocaloid voice synthesizer application by Yamaha. Unlike the first engine, Vocaloid 2 based its output on vocal samples, rather than voice analysis. The synthesis engine and the .... His voice is provided by Japanese male singer Kiyoshi Hiyama. Development He was released on the same day as Kaai Yuki and SF-A2 Miki with Kaai Yuki and he being released as "student" and "teacher" vocals. The voice who had been sampled for him had been secret for a time, however, Kiyoshi himself announced it on Nico Nico Live on August 12, 2010. His vocals were one of the Vocaloid 2 male vocals which was used in reference to the creation of VY2. Additional software Silhouettes for the AH-Software Vocaloid 2 vocals were revealed on a poster on November 6, 2014; however, it was unconfirmed what they were for at the tim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaai Yuki
is a child vocaloid character produced by AH-Software Co. Ltd and released originally for Vocaloid 2. Development Her voice is taken from recordings of an actual elementary school student, though the student is unknown. AH-Software also announced that they would be selling their vocals in Germany and Spain, with Yuki being destined to be the first sold there. Additional software Silhouettes of the AH-Software VOCALOIDs were revealed on a poster on November 6, 2014, but it was unconfirmed what they were for at the time. On November 20, it was confirmed in the livestream for Vocaloid 4 that they all, with the exception of Tohoku Zunko, would receive Vocaloid 4 updates. It was later confirmed that due to Yuki's original voice provider maturing, possible growl samples would be recorded from a new voice provider. On September 30, Yuki was confirmed to only receive a Natural voicebank, which could be purchased on its own or in a starter package. Her release date was announced to be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kotonoha Akane/Aoi
are a pair of Japanese VOICEROID+ voicebanks released 25 April 2014. They were produced by AI, Inc. using and distributed by AH-Software, with voiced by Yui Sakakibara. Development Text-to-speech Kotonoha Akane & Kotonoha Aoi's VOICEROID+ voicebank was distributed by AH-Software and released on 25 April 2014. The VOICEROID2 voicebank released on 9 June 2017, added a Voice Style feature. On 22 February 2020, a text-to-speech synthesizer software released the product "A.I.Voice Kotonoha Akane & Aoi", added two voicebanks with younger voices, Kotonoha Akane Tsubomi and Kotonoha Aoi Tsubomi. The English version released on 10 December 2021 and Chinese on 22, September, 2022. Singing voice synthesis Kotonoha Akane & Aoi's shared singing library for Studio produced by AH-Software released on June 26, 2020. The recommended rhythm is between 70 and 180 bpm, and the recommended range is between E3 and D5. The included scales are G ♯ 3, C ♯ 4, F ♯ 4, and C5 (falsetto). The ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nekomura Iroha
is a female Vocaloid is a singing Speech synthesis, voice synthesizer software product. Its signal processing part was developed through a joint research project between Yamaha Corporation and the Music Technology Group at Pompeu Fabra University, Barcelona. The s ... voicebank produced by AH-Software Co. Ltd for Vocaloid 2. The voice sampled for her was confirmed to be that of singer Kyounosuke Yoshitate. She is illustrated by okama, a Japanese manga artist and illustrator. Development She was originally designed by Sanrio for Comiket in 2009. In October 2010, Iroha was released for Vocaloid 2 with two demo songs, her appearance, and her name. Her voice provider was initially unknown. However, it was said that the voice provider was a female professional singer who passed the audition test set by AH-Software. Nekomura was one of the vocals set to be released by e-capsule. Additional software Silhouettes for Nekomura Iroha, along with the other vocals by AHS, were r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yuzuki Yukari
, sometimes referred to as Yukari Yuzuki, is a Vocaloid character produced by Vocalomakets and distributed by AH-Software. She is also voiced by Chihiro Ishiguro. Development A Japanese female released for the Vocaloid 3 engine by AH-Software on December 22, 2011. She is based on the voice of Chihiro Ishiguro. The concept for Yukari is "People who are related to the VOCALOID connect the sounds/moon to one another," (VOCALOIDに縁のある人達が音（月）を結ぶ). The English title is "She unites you all with her voice." She later had a "Neo" version of the software released for the Mac. Additional software She was the first AH-Software Vocaloid to also receive a Voiceroid vocal which was also released on December 22, 2011. This version was also later updated to Voiceroid+''ex''. She was later updated to Vocaloid 4. This update contains three vocals—, and —which can be purchased individually or as a complete package. Released March 18, 2015. All 3 vocals a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SF-A2 Miki
is a female Vocaloid character produced by AH-Software Co. Ltd for Vocaloid 2. Her voice is sampled from the Japanese female singer-songwriter, Miki Furukawa. Development SF-A2 was released on the same day as Kaai Yuki and Hiyama Kiyoteru as the 3rd Ah Software Vocaloid. SF-A2 miki's direction is very different from Kaai Yuki and Hiyama Kiyoteru as she was a professional vocal artist. Much of her planning and development was handled by HEARTFAST. Additional software Silhouettes for SF-A2 miki, along with the other Vocaloid vocals by AHS, were revealed on a poster on November 6, 2014. However, at the time, it remained unconfirmed as to what they were being used for. On November 20, it was confirmed in the livestream for Vocaloid 4 that they all, with the exception of Tohoku Zunko, will be receiving VOCALOID4 voicebanks. SF-A2 miki's update contains an update of her Vocaloid 2 vocal called "SF-A2 miki - natural". When interviewed, Tomohide Ogata mentioned he had a feeling S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madoka Yonezawa
is a Japanese voice actress and singer from Osaka Prefecture. Personal life On 30 August 2017, she announced her marriage and first baby. In 2020, she announced her second baby. Filmography Television animation ;2005 * '' Shuffle!'', Schoolgirl A * '' Major First Season'', Classmate * ''Major Second Season'', Student ;2006 * '' Shiroi Koibito'', Kai * '' MegaMan NT Warrior BEAST+'', High school girl B, Child ;2007 * '' Ah! My Goddess: Fighting Wings'', Valkyrie * '' Over Drive'', Student * ''Kirarin Revolution'', Girl * '' Gin Tama'', Woman * '' Sumomomo Momomo'', Girl A * '' Zero Duel Masters'', Duellist * '' D.Gray-man'', Lady B * '' Hatara Kizzu Maihamu Gumi'', Memi * ''Love Com'', Akechin, Student * ''Mega Man Star Force'', Child ;2008 * '' Gin Tama'', Woman A, Ginko * '' Monochrome Factor'', Woman ;2009 * ''Umineko no Naku Koro ni'', Leviathan * ''K-On!'', Ui Hirasawa * ''Gokujō!! Mecha Mote Iinchō'', Kaho Harui * '' The Sacred Blacksmith'', Chairperson ;2010 * '' Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kikuko Inoue
is a Japanese voice actress, singer and narrator. She has been part of the singing groups DoCo and Goddess Family Club. She is the founder and manager of her voice-acting company, Office Anemone. Inoue tends to play the " perfect girlfriend" or "motherly" role in many series, but has also played more sultry and provocative roles. Biography Inoue's vocal roles are usually female characters characterized as dignified, reserved, beautiful, kind, regal, mature or domestic. For example, Belldandy, a goddess who is kind, compassionate and skilled at domestic tasks. Kasumi Tendo is an older sister who has taken over domestic duties after the death of her mother, and who acts as a counterbalance to the more rambunctious members of her family. Notably, both Kasumi and Belldandy are almost parallels of each other due to their roles as domestics in a home which could explode into chaos at any moment. She also plays Rune Venus in '' El-Hazard'', a princess and leader of her country; as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Twitter
Twitter, officially known as X since 2023, is an American microblogging and social networking service. It is one of the world's largest social media platforms and one of the most-visited websites. Users can share short text messages, images, and videos in Microblogging, short posts commonly known as "Tweet (social media), tweets" (officially "posts") and Like button, like other users' content. The platform also includes direct message, direct messaging, video and audio calling, bookmarks, lists, communities, a chatbot (Grok (chatbot), Grok), job search, and Spaces, a social audio feature. Users can vote on context added by approved users using the Community Notes feature. Twitter was created in March 2006 by Jack Dorsey, Noah Glass, Biz Stone, and Evan Williams (Internet entrepreneur), Evan Williams, and was launched in July of that year. Twitter grew quickly; by 2012 more than 100 million users produced 340 million daily tweets. Twitter, Inc., was based in San Francisco, C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanrio
is a Japanese entertainment company. It designs, licenses, and manufactures products focusing on the ''kawaii'' ("cute") segment of Japanese popular culture. Their products include stationery, school supplies, gifts, and Fashion accessory, accessories, which are sold worldwide, including at specialty brand retail stores in Japan. Sanrio's best-known character is Hello Kitty, a cartoon cat and one of the most successful marketing brands in the world. Besides selling character goods, Sanrio takes part in film production and publishing. They own the rights to the ''Mr. Men'' characters and Japanese licensing rights to the ''Peanuts'' characters. Their animatronics branch, Kokoro Company, Ltd. (''kokoro'' being Japanese for "heart"), is best known for the Actroid Android (robot), android. The company also runs several KFC franchises across Tokyo and Saitama Prefecture. History Shintaro Tsuji founded Sanrio on August 10, 1960, then known as the Yamanashi Silk Company using in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
