Vocaloid Keyboard
| Developer(s) | Yamaha Coperationn |
|---|---|
| Initial release | 2015 |
| Development status | Supported |
| Available in | Japanese |
| Type | Vocal Synthesizer Application |
| License | Proprietary |
| Website | Homepage |
Vocaloid Keyboard is a physical non-commercial Keytar with a built-in Vocaloid vocal and is a MIDI keyboard. The product is not made for sale commercially but is offered to businesses interested in it.[1]
About
The Vocaloid Keytar was designed using the VY1 vocal. It is part of the eVocaloid range, a LSI sound generator called the "NSX-1" source chip which can generate 30 sounds of midi. For VY1, it uses the NSX-1 chip "eVY1". When first demonstrated in 2015, it came in 3 colours; black, white and pink, however other colours have been shown.[2][3][4] The 37 key prototype was showcase between July 3rd-5th 2015 in the "Two Yamahas, One Passion" exhibition at Roppongi Hills. The event showcased technological designs by both Yamaha Corporation and Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.[5][6]
The keyboard is a rented product from Joysound.[7]
In December a special event was held in which the first major appearance of the Vocaloid Keyboard was used. In the event a green version ws shown with the Megpoid vocal used as the voice within the instrument.[8] At the "Think MIDI 2015" event, a demo of the keyboard was seen.[9] Later in December, a purple Yuzuki Yukari version began development.[10]
References
- ↑ Yamaha Vocaloid Keyboard - Play Miku Songs Live! #DigInfo. 20 March 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2016 – via YouTube.
- ↑ "ニコニコ超会議2015：ボカロが気軽に使える「VOCALOID KEYBOARD」を見てきた！". ねとらぼ. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ↑ "ヤマハがニコニコ超会議2015に「VOCALOID KEYBOARD」を展示！". VOCALOID Link. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ↑ "今度は簡単に弾けるショルキー型「VOCALOID KEYBOARD」2015年モデル、その仕組みを詳しく聞いてきた (1/2)". ITmedia ニュース. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ↑ ヤマハ株式会社. "【終了】VOCALOID™ KEYBOARDを目撃しよう！～ヤマハ、ヤマハ発動機 合同デザインイベント開催". Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ↑ "球体型のドラムやボーカロイドキーボードが登場、ヤマハのデザインイベント・レポ". BARKS. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ↑ ヤマハ株式会社. "【好評につき期間延長&対象店舗追加】JOYSOUNDでVOCALOID™ KEYBOARDと歌おう！". Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ↑ "Think MIDI 2015｜INTERNET". Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ↑ 株式会社インプレス. "【藤本健のDigital Audio Laboratory】第660回:Bluetoothやボカロと連携する“未来のMIDI”。「Think MIDI」で見た最新動向 - AV Watch". AV Watch. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ↑ "結月ゆかり誕生祭2015生放送 告知内容まとめ - VOCALOMAKETS blog". Retrieved 27 April 2016.
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