Aoki Lapis
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Aoki Lapis starter pack | |
| Developer(s) |
Yamaha Corporation i-style Project |
|---|---|
| Initial release | April 6, 2012 |
| Stable release | Aoki Lapis Neo / 2013 |
| Development status | Released |
| Operating system | Windows, Mac |
| Available in | Japanese |
| Type | Vocal Synthesizer Application |
| Website | homepage |
Aoki Lapis (蒼姫ラピス), which means "Blue Princess Lapis", was produced by Yamaha Corporation with i-style Project for Vocaloid 3. Her voice is provided by a contest winner, Japanese female, Nako Eguchi. Aoki Lapis is named after the semi-precious gemstone Lapis lazuli.
Development
Aoki Lapis debuted at the Comiket 80. She is part of a joint collaborative project between Japanese search engine site Surfer’s Paradise, anime studio Studio DEEN, and Nico Nico Douga users, called “i-style Project.” She has been designed to work with everyday users of VOCALOID, not just professional musicians, and designed for a new type of music, termed “lifestyle".[1] The product was sold with or without the Vocaloid 3 editor or as deluxe edition with bonus content.
Later updates to this software included "Aoki Lapis SE" which was a re-release of her original software and "Aoki Lapis Neo", which was released as a Mac update.
She was later given an older sister called "Merli".
Additional Software
She was released for iOS apps VocaloWitter and iVocaloid. Her version of the VocaloWitter app managed to earn 1st place out of all paid apps on the iTunes store on September 11th, 2013.[2]
On August 10, 2013, Lapis was shown in a demonstration using another synthesizer called "ToSpeak". Her voice was also shown at the "Comic Market 84", an event held at Osaki West Station shopping centre.[3][4]
She was later released for Mobile Vocaloid Editor.
Characteristics
Aoki Lapis is a Fairy who has no memory of who she is.[5] She belongs to a race of fairies capable of transforming music into power and her voice is said to have the power to give life when she sings. The large gem she has on her head is a Paraíba Tourmaline, an extremely rare and precious gemstone. Her design is "light" in contrast with her sister, Merli.[6]
Marketing
Video Games & Apps
Lapis appeared in a iOS game called "Vocadol" along with Vocals Anon & Kanon, Lily, VY1, Merli, Cul and Kokone.[7]
A free to download iOS app can be downloaded based on her. It allows Lapis to appear on screen as though she was in the environment being pictured. the app is called Fairy Glasses (妖精眼鏡), Lapis can be selected by typing in the code 105-2659. She will appear anywhere her PDF file stage (which must be printed off on a separate sheet of card/paper) is registered. She will sing and dance to the song "Daydream Flight" when active.[8][9][10]
Another released app, which was released for free, was called Lapis Night (おやすみラピス) for both iOS and Android. In it, Lapis counts sheep to help you fall asleep, it also comes with an alarm.[11]
She also starred in a series of app-based games starting with Lapis and the Strange Labyrinth (ラピスと不思議なラビリンス).[12]
Competition
There was a "dress up" competition for Lapis. A base picture was issued and fans were invited to dress her up and submit the entry.[13][14]
I-Style then started 2 contests to celebrate Lapis' 2nd Anniversary. The first contest was an art contest for Lapis, while the 2nd was a song contest. [15]
See also
References
- ↑ "A Mysterious New Vocaloid Appears: Aoki Lapis and the “i-style Project” for VOCALOID3 – Vocaloidism". Vocaloidism. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ↑ "初音ミクみく". Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ↑ "コミケ84開催期間中に『蒼姫ラピス』と『大崎一番太郎』が大崎駅の構内アナウンスを担当！". ガジェット通信. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ↑ "コミケの行き帰りを、蒼姫ラピスと大崎一番太郎がアナウンス！". KAI-YOU.net - POP is Here . 6 August 2013. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ↑ "キャラクター - VOCALOID3 i-style Project". VOCALOID3 i-style Project. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ↑ link
- ↑ "VOCADOL". Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ↑ "初音ミクみく". Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ↑ link
- ↑ 妖精眼鏡株式会社. "妖精眼鏡 - Android Apps on Google Play". Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ↑ "おやすみラピス 製品紹介ページ - VOCALOID3 i-style Project". VOCALOID3 i-style Project. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ↑ "脱出ゲーム ラピスと魔法のメロディ 製品紹介ページ - VOCALOID3 i-style Project". VOCALOID3 i-style Project. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ↑ "このURLに該当するページは存在しません。 VOCALOID3 i-style Project". VOCALOID3 i-style Project. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ↑ "Crunchyroll". Crunchyroll. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ↑ "蒼姫ラピス生誕祭2014 - VOCALOID3 i-style Project オフィシャルブログ". Retrieved 27 April 2016.
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