The "Status on VOCALOID" page acts as a guide for readers and editors alike. The "Status" page lists all the voicebanks produced using VOCALOID technology; this includes any commercial releases, announcements, developments, and projects involving the VOCALOID franchise.

For a list of all "VOCALOIDs" and their concepts, see VOCALOIDs. For more information on how vocals are developed, see VOCALOID Development.

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Commercial license releases Edit

The most commonly known VOCALOIDs are the commercially sold units produced by third party studios. These VOCALOIDs are produced under license by YAMAHA and are able to be bought by any bidding producers through commercial outlets. Their quality and capabilities vary, as do the licensing agreements issued by the respected studios involved.

There is a subpage available. Arranged by order of releases.

VOCALOID Edit

A total of 5 voicebanks were released for VOCALOID in English and Japanese.

Product Developer Language Sex Sample Release LEON Zero-G Limited English Male Unrevealed 2004 January 15

2004 March 3 (JP) LOLA Zero-G Limited English Female Unrevealed 2004 January 15

2004 March 3 (JP) MIRIAM Zero-G Limited English Female Miriam Stockley 2004 July 1

2004 July 26 (JP) MEIKO Crypton Future Media, Inc.

(YAMAHA Corporation) Japanese Female Meiko Haigō 2004 November 5 KAITO Crypton Future Media, Inc.

(YAMAHA Corporation) Japanese Male Naoto Fūga 2006 February 14,17*

* Notice: KAITO's release date is labeled as the 14th by YAMAHA and 17th by Crypton.

VOCALOID2 Edit

A total of 35 voicebanks were released for VOCALOID2 in English and Japanese.

VOCALOID3 Edit

A total of 69 voicebanks have been released for VOCALOID3 in English, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, and Chinese.

These vocals work with the PC version of VOCALOID Editor for Cubase.

Second Editions Edit

These VOCALOID3 vocals have been renewed since their original releases.

These vocals came with extra plugins for the VOCALOID3 Editor.

Product Developer Language Sex Sample Release VY1v3 SE Bplats, Inc.

(YAMAHA Corporation) Japanese Sexless ("feminine" vocal) Unrevealed 2013 March 20 Mew SE Yamaha Music Communications Co., Ltd.

(YAMAHA Corporation) Japanese Female Miu Sakamoto 2013 March 20 VY2v3 SE Bplats, Inc.

(YAMAHA Corporation) Japanese Sexless ("masculine" vocal) Unrevealed 2013 March 20 Tone Rion SE Dear Stage (Moe Japan, Co. Ltd.) Japanese Female Nemu Yumemi 2013 April 27 Aoki Lapis SE i-style Project

(Bplats, Inc.) Japanese Female Nako Eguchi 2013 April 27

VOCALOID NEO (V3) Edit

These are the VOCALOID3 NEO releases for the Mac OS X version of VOCALOID.

These vocals work with the Mac version of VOCALOID Editor for Cubase.

VOCALOID4 Edit

A total of 86 voicebanks have been released for VOCALOID4 in English, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese.

These vocals work with the PC version of VOCALOID Editor for Cubase.

VOCALOID4 (Mac vers.) Edit

These are the VOCALOID4 releases for the Mac OS X version of VOCALOID.

These vocals work with the Mac version of VOCALOID Editor for Cubase vers.4.

VOCALOID5 Edit

A total of 12 voicebanks have been released for VOCALOID5 in English and Japanese.

These vocals work with the PC and Mac versions of VOCALOID Editor for Cubase (vers. 4.5 only).

Derivative releases Edit

There is a subpage available. Arranged by order of releases.

iOS Apps Edit

Hardware Edit

Product Developer Language Sex Sample Release eVY1 module Gakken Co., Ltd.

(YAMAHA Corporation) Japanese Sexless ("feminine" vocal) VY1 ("MIZKI") 2013 November

(eVOCALOID) Pocket Miku Gakken Co., Ltd.

(Crypton Future Media, Inc.) Japanese Female Hatsune Miku (VOCALOID2) 2014 April 3

(eVOCALOID) VOCALOOP 爆弾αΩ Japanese Sexless ("feminine" vocal) VY1 ("MIZKI") 2016

(eVOCALOID) VOCALOOP 88 爆弾αΩ Japanese Sexless ("feminine" vocal) VY1 ("MIZKI") 2018

(eVOCALOID) VY1 ("MIZKI") Bplats, Inc.

(YAMAHA Corporation) Japanese Sexless ("feminine" vocal) Unrevealed 2017

(VOCALOID Keyboard) Hatsune Miku Crypton Future Media, Inc. Japanese Female Saki Fujita 2017

(VOCALOID Keyboard) Megpoid: GUMI Internet Co., Ltd. Japanese Female Megumi Nakajima 2017

(VOCALOID Keyboard) IA 1st PLACE Co., Ltd. Japanese Female Lia 2017

(VOCALOID Keyboard) Yuzuki Yukari Vocalomakets

(AH-Software Co. Ltd.) Japanese Female Chihiro Ishiguro 2017

(VOCALOID Keyboard)

Non-commercial releases Edit

A list of software that use VOCALOID technology or were licensed through the YAMAHA Corporation but were never released to the public as a product.

This list is sorted by engine status and dated based on official announcements or the initial release reveals.

Other uses Edit

Current developments Edit

It takes approximately 4 hours in total for a Japanese VOCALOID to be recorded. An English VOCALOID can take from a week to over a month to record all its samples. Pieced together during more than 4 months of tuning and assembling the software together, in addition to the possibility of a second set of recordings being made for better sample selection, a VOCALOID may take anywhere from 6 months to over 2 years to complete.

Furthermore, until consent is given, VOCALOIDs cannot be talked about by staff or their vocal providers.[1] This is due to legal grounds and therefore, fans must aware of this and respect the process involved in making just one of any of the VOCALOIDs.

YAMAHA will also not acknowledge any VOCALOID that has yet to be licensed. Therefore, a vocal may have been made in VOCALOID itself, but has yet to be licensed. Bare this in mind on all unreleased and upcoming projects.

Engine aims Edit

Currently, a few things have been announced for the future of VOCALOID itself;[2]

More languages are in planning, currently French, Portuguese, and Italian are considered.

More human-like, "ultimately toward AI". See VOCALOID:AI.

Better note inputs, to make ways of using the editor more fun.

Better suitable for more genres of music.

More innovative than the V4 engine

Announced Vocals Edit

These are VOCALOID voicebanks known to be in production. Their status and licensing are unknown, but most are presumed to have commercial licenses.

Product Developer Summary YANHE V5 Shanghai HENIAN Information Technology Co. Ltd. On September 7, 2017, it was announced that preparations for a YANHE upgrade would begin.[3] On February 22, 2020, Rosary noted that due to the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, many projects were delayed. He confirmed that YANHE has a Sweet voicebank in the works for V5 and was asking for suggestions for the Chinese name.[4] A demo was released on July 11 for her 7th anniversary.[5] Yuezheng Ling V5 Shanghai HENIAN Information Technology Co. Ltd. On July 25, 2018, Rosary reported that recordings for a Ling V5 update was in progress.[6] Like YANHE V5, Ling was confirmed to be delayed due to the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic, and Rosary was preparing to work with her finished recordings. She was confirmed to have a Dark voicebank and Rosary was asking for suggestions for the Chinese name of it. Her first demo was released on April 12.[7] UNI Append ST MEDiA Co., Ltd. Since June 2016, it was made aware that UNI would have multiple voicebanks in Korean to take advantage of Cross-synthesis. At the time, only her Soft voicebank was revealed to be in development. In November, it was announced that she would also have a Power voicebank and that the Append set would release separately from her original voicebank. Her expansion pack was intended to release Summer 2017.[8] UNI English ST MEDiA Co., Ltd. On July 27, 2015, it was hinted that UNI may be able to sing in more than one language. In June 2016, it was revealed that she would be bilingual in English. However, her English voicebank's development would not start until the Append package released.[9] Korean male vocal ST MEDiA Co., Ltd. On July 8, 2020, kimzipsin was entrusted to announce that a crowdfunding campaign would be launched for a male VOCALOID and ST Media wanted suggestions from fans via survey, though already had some ideas of their own.[10] The ideas they mentioned included an official MMD model, additional phonemes, voice packs, a Korean learning guide, usage guide, demo song files and more.[11] For overseas supporters, the library was in consideration for digital distribution.[12] There was a preference for creating the male on VOCALOID5[13] since the synth was still considered the popular choice in the Korean fandom and because YAMAHA no longer supported VOCALOID4.[14] While ST Media was aware of CeVIO and Synthesizer V, they noted that they were ignorant about the speech synthesis portion of the former.[15] It was mentioned that company contact was needed first before the crowdfunding launch.[16] Questions in regard to what fans would like to see in the new VOCALOID were tweeted but were later deleted. These included preferences in voice type, character design, and a few others.[17] The survey was officially launched on July 10.[18]

Ceased development Edit

The following are confirmed companies or developers who have ceased VOCALOID development.

Unknown association Edit

The following are companies or developers whose status with VOCALOID currently remains unknown.

Product Developer Summary IA 1st PLACE Co., Ltd. Currently developing for CeVIO AI, a separate upgrade of CeVIO Creative Studio. It's been noted by CeVIO's developers, Techno-Speech, that their new status is more of "expanding possibilities" to users than an "evolution" from VOCALOID. [25] Yuzuki Yukari Vocalomakets

(AH-Software Co. Ltd.) Currently developing for CeVIO AI, a separate upgrade of CeVIO Creative Studio. It's been noted by CeVIO's developers, Techno-Speech, and Vocalomakets' representative that their new status is more of "expanding possibilities" to users than an "evolution" from VOCALOID. [25][26] flower Gynoid Co., Ltd. Currently developing for CeVIO AI, a separate upgrade of CeVIO Creative Studio. It's been noted by CeVIO's developers, Techno-Speech, that their new status is more of "expanding possibilities" to users than an "evolution" from VOCALOID. [25] Megpoid English update Internet Co., Ltd. In 2019, when asked if there would be any voicebanks for VOCALOID5, Noboru stated that there are currently no plans. Nonavailable Zero-G Limited In 2020, Zero-G confirmed that they are not currently making any new VOCALOIDs.

Restricted access Edit

These are vocals that producers have, or currently have limited access to.

Trial versions Edit

Trial versions of voicebanks are often released to act as a method of users testing to see if they like the vocal. Trial versions tend to have restrictions such as limited day usage or limited functions. Often they have other issues with them, such as they are made from beta versions of the software. Producers making demos might also be issued Beta versions of pre-released VOCALOIDs or even the full version of the software.

This section contains those that were made able to be accessed by the general public, in many cases, the demo is only given out for a limited amount of time or issued on a limited number with a magazine or other means. All other pre-released versions or unreleased versions are listed elsewhere in the "Restricted Access" section. On occasion, a VOCALOID may also come with demo versions of other VOCALOIDs made by the same studio which may or may not be declared prior to purchase, in this case they may be absent from this page because of the difficulty in confirming them.

VOCALOID trials Edit

Product Developer Summary MIRIAM; Online download Zero-G Limited A demo was able to be downloaded from Zero-G's website. This version gave users a chance to experience usage of the phonetic system for English. The demo lasts for 30 days. Greater manipulation of her voice is absent and users are limited to having her sound robotic. MEIKO; Online download Crypton Future Media, Inc.

(YAMAHA Corporation) A demo is able to be downloaded from her Product page on Crypton Future Media's website. This version has limited phonetics, and features are limited similarly to Miriam's trial. Access to this trial was made via the vocals product page on Crypton Future Media's own website.

VOCALOID2 trials Edit

Product Developer Summary Hatsune Miku; Magazine Crypton Future Media, Inc. A trial version of this software was featured in VOCALOIDをたのしもう in several volumes, a 14-day trial was also released in the Hatsune Miku guidebook はじめての初音ミク ボーカロイド2 オフィシャルガイドブック. Prima; Online download Zero-G Limited A trial version was planned to be released on Zero-G's website, but was cancelled and never released. Megurine Luka; Magazine Crypton Future Media, Inc. A demo version was offered in the July 2009 issue of DTM Magazine. And a trial was released in vol.3 of VOCALOIDをたのしもう. SF-A2 miki; Online download HEARTFAST

(AH-Software Co. Ltd.) A 14-day trial version of the VOCALOID2 engine for this VOCALOID was made able to be downloaded in March 2012 from AH Software's website. This does not allow .VSQ saving but .WAV files can be saved Kaai Yuki; Online download AH-Software Co. Ltd. A 14-day trial version of the VOCALOID 2 engine for this VOCALOID was made able to be downloaded in March 2012 from AH Software's website. This does not allow .VSQ saving but .WAV files can be saved Hiyama Kiyoteru; Online download AH-Software Co. Ltd. A 14-day trial version of the VOCALOID2 engine for this VOCALOID was made able to be downloaded in March 2012 from AH Software's website. This does not allow .VSQ saving but .WAV files can be saved Hatsune Miku Append; Various methods Crypton Future Media, Inc. Soft & Dark : In December 2009, a demo version of the software was released. It did not allow VSQ saving, but did allow .WAV rendering, which led to a stream of videos released on Niconico.

: In December 2009, a demo version of the software was released. It did not allow VSQ saving, but did allow .WAV rendering, which led to a stream of videos released on Niconico. Sweet & Solid : released in VOCALOIDをたのしもう.

: released in VOCALOIDをたのしもう. Soft & Dark : Online download

: Online download Sweet & Solid: Magazine Lily; Various methods Avex Management Co., Ltd. (Internet Co., Ltd.) The Demo gave users the ability to test Lily's upcoming software for 30 days for free. This allowed users to test to see if they liked her voicebank enough to buy it. It was released in several media forms: Magazine, Online download, and CD-album. Nekomura Iroha; Online download Sanrio Wave Co., Ltd.

(AH-Software Co. Ltd.) Prior to her release a trial version was able to be downloaded. The demo version allowed 30 days usage for free so users could test out to see if they liked her vocals.

A 14-day trial version of the VOCALOID 2 engine for this VOCALOID was made able to be downloaded in March 2012 from AH Software's website. This does not allow .VSQ saving but .WAV files can be saved Utatane Piko; Online download Ki/oon Music Inc.

(Sony Music Distribution Inc.) The trial version was released, but unlike past trial versions was released to be usable only for 5 days. The VSQ files cannot be saved and the only savable format is .wav. Sony also prohibits the uploading of the trial version, thus one cannot use him in the same way as his full version. VY2; Magazine Bplats, Inc.

(YAMAHA Corporation) A trial version of this software was featured in VOCALOIDをたのしもう Vol.7.

VOCALOID3 trials Edit

VOCALOID4 trials Edit

VOCALOID5 trials Edit

Product Developer Summary Haruno Sora; Online download AH-Software Co. Ltd. A 14-day trial is available on AH-Software's website. The trials contains her VOCALOID5 voicebanks.

Retired voicebanks Edit

There are some VOCALOID voicebanks that were available commercially that have now been removed from sale or will be removed from sale in the near future. Vocals that have seen retirement may continue to be sold for some time after their initial retirement; however, they are on limited supply and will sell only while the stock lasts. Their usage is limited to those who are able to access these vocals before or since their retirement, as no new stock has been released containing their vocals.

Please note that when a new version of the engine is released, there is a risk of support for older versions being removed. They may or may not be removed from sale. Currently all VOCALOID and VOCALOID2 vocals are considered "retired" completely, even if they are still able to be purchased and a lack of support may be seen for their vocals.

In March 2013, several VOCALOID3 products were announced as being retired from the VOCALOID on-line shop. These included the VOCALOID3 engine itself, VY1v3, VY2v3, Tone Rion, Aoki Lapis and Mew. They were replaced with "SE" (Second Edition) versions with the most up-to-date version of the VOCALOID3 engine available, plus 3 new plug-ins there were also available for download from the VOCALOID shop. Aside from this, there were no additional differences between the products and users with the older versions did not need to purchase the new "SE" products.[35]

Private licenses Edit

Private voicebanks are created under license for non-commercial use. Private vocals are much harder to confirm than commercially released vocals and their progress is impossible to determine; however, they are becoming more and more common. The voicebanks in the section are listed by VOCALOID engine era. Unlike commercially released vocals, private vocals are only allowed to be used by producers who have been given permission and are hired to create songs for use by the license holders.

There were no known private licenses released during the VOCALOID era. However, the original intention of the engine was to be released only as a privately licensed product; this did not happen because Crypton Future Media was able to convince YAMAHA it was more beneficial to release VOCALOID as a commercial product. Therefore, it is known that this kind of licensing was considered for the software from the start and would have been Vocaloids original intention.

During the VOCALOID2 era of development, YAMAHA began to test the waters to see if it was profitable to create VOCALOIDs for private use and began to develop VOCALOID-flex as a means to allow VOCALOID to extend its capabilities beyond just singing. A number of vocals were created in the VOCALOID2 era; take note this does not mean they were using the VOCALOID2 software. After VOCALOID3 was released, YAMAHA sought to make the licensing of such vocals more common. A number of vocals were created in the VOCALOID3 era; take note this does not mean they were using the VOCALOID3 software.

Product Developer Summary "ZEKE" Kojima Productions A VOCALOID-flex voicebank was used in the game Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker.[36][37] This was the first private license of VOCALOID known to have been announced commercially. Due to popular misconceptions, its name was believed to be "ZEKE" after the "Gear" (the games name for its Mecha) "ZEKE" as it is the most frequent Gear the player will know within the game. However, it actually remains nameless and despite its association with ZEKE, VOCALOID-flex was used for several "Gears" within the game. Akikoloid-chan Lawson, Inc. LAWSON convenience store chain's mascot, "Akiko-chan" received a makeover and synthesized voice on the VOCALOID3 engine to become "Akikoloid-chan," who acts a navigator for LAWSON's Niconico channel. Commissioned albums using her voice have been granted. On July 23, 2014, it was revealed that her usage in music had been discontinued. Despite this, she will remain as a public character representing LAWSON. Ueki-loid Music Airport Inc. Older Male VOCALOID, Ueki-Loid was the first attempt to resurrect a dead singer and had the voice of the late singer Hitoshi Ueki. It was stated that this vocal will never be released commercially. Ueki-loid was made to demonstrate the capabilities of the VOCALOID software. He was VOCALOID3. Also, his creation marked the start of a new series of vocals called "Legend of VOCALOID". hide Headwax Organization Co., Ltd. "hide" also had a vocal revival similar to Ueki-loid. hide died in 1998, and was the guitarist of group "X-Japan".[38] AZUKI & MATCHA SEGA Kobayashi Matcha and Masaoka Azuki, characters in the Project 575 series made by SEGA, were confirmed to have voices using the VOCALOID2 software.[39] They were both given VOCALOID4 updates for commercial release in July 2017. ONA Voctro Labs, S.L. ONA was revealed to be an alternate mascot using VOCALOID MAIKA's voicebank,[40] marketing more heavily on the Catalan capabilities of the software. She was later confirmed to be used for concert purposes only.[41] Before Voctro Labs confirmed that ONA used MAIKA's software, it was originally stated that she was a Catalan Vocaloid; but this has since been debunked. Anri Rune Fuji TV Anri Rune originally started as a virtual announcer for Fuji Television. In 2013, she received a VOCALOID voicebank and debuted with her demo song "Hallelujah Super Idol". Afterwards, she slipped into limbo for a long period of time. She was eventually confirmed to be a private vocal and would never sell. Kojiloid Crypton Future Media, Inc. Kojiloid (コジロイド) is a private English VOCALOID vocal produced as a guide by Crypton Future Media. The voice provider is known by the surname of "Kojima" (コジマ), Kojima was a English teacher who was brought on for the Miku English project team. It was part of a resource pack made in the development of Hatsune Miku English and was created as a guide on how to pronounce words and mimics the way Kojima speaks.[42]

Since the start of the VOCALOID3 era, a new type of release appeared; exclusive/limited vocals. These are given out in limited numbers or in exclusive events as prizes; they are not for sale. Thus, there are a limited number of ways to obtain them.

Product Developer Summary galaco; Prize ver. Stardust Music, Inc.

(Internet Co., Ltd.) This former voicebank was offered as a prize in the VOCALOID music contest held by the VOCALOID shop. Anyone who achieved 1,000+ views on Niconico with an entry in the contest would be able to get this VOCALOID for free.[43][44][45] However, usage of galaco was not intended to be permanent and users that wanted to continuing using her had to constantly extend her expiration date. Users were unable to obtain her voicebank after December 31, 2012. Her code officially expired on January 31, 2013. Any codes that were given extensions expired on April 31, 2013. She was bound to the account of each individual and therefore re-sale was not possible. galaco was officially given a commercial release and update in August 2014. Zhang Chuchu Shanghai Wangcheng Information Technology Co. Ltd. Since September 2016, Shanghai Wangcheng claimed that they were making a VOCALOID voicebank for the main character of the manhua "Chǔchǔ Dòng Rén" ("楚楚动仁") branded by Migu Comics: Zhang Chuchu.[46] A female voice provider audition was launched and Wan Su was confirmed to be the winning participant.[47] Chuchu was later confirmed to be an exclusive vocal on April 30, 2018. Users who would like to use her in exchange for their music production may apply to get her, but must agree to the contract before doing so.[48] Distribution of Chuchu's serial codes ceased in around 2020.[49] Yuecheng (King) Shanghai Wangcheng Information Technology Co. Ltd. A second VOCALOID from Shanghai Wangcheng was made known in March 2017. This time, the VOCALOID voicebank was for Yuecheng, the twin brother character from the manhua "Mànhuà Jiā yǔ Dà Míngxīng: Yuèróng yǔ Yuèchéng" ("漫画家与大明星：悦蓉与悦成" / "The Manhua Arist and The Idol: Yuerong and Yuecheng") published by NetEase Comics and would be made in collaboration with Chengdu Yuefang Cultural Broadcast Co.[50] Like Zhang Chuchu before him, a male voice provider audition was launched and Nuochen was confirmed to be the winning participant.[51] Like Zhang Chuchu, Yuecheng was later confirmed to be an exclusive vocal on April 30, 2018. Users who would like to use him in exchange for their music production may apply to get him, but must agree to the contract before doing so. Distribution of Yuecheng's serial codes ceased in around 2020.

Misc. unreleased/cancelled voicebanks Edit

The following is a list of known but unreleased VOCALOID voicebanks intended for commercial release. These vocals managed to reach a status where they could be released commercially; however, for one reason or another were never released. Some producers may have access to these vocals, as they were given the voicebanks by VOCALOID studios to use with permission. This list does not include beta stage voicebanks (such as CV-4Cβ) or unnamed known delayed projects (such as Project If...).

Unless there is a license linked to the vocal, YAMAHA will not acknowledge these voicebanks. YAMAHA only acknowledges licensed vocals.

Beta/Prototype voicebanks Edit

These vocals exist but are only prototypes and usually, but not always, listed with a "β" ("beta") on their name. There is no indication they were ever meant to be commercial products.

As beta versions, these vocals may not be acknowledged by YAMAHA due to a lack of a VOCALOID license related to them.

Product Developer Summary CV-4Cβ Crypton Future Media, Inc. was a private voicebank produced by Crypton Future Media that used VOCALOID-flex. CV-4Cβ was produced for robot model HRP-4C performed at CEATEC JAPAN 2009 and it was created by sampling a Japanese seiyuu, Eriko Nakamura.[86][87] Hatsune Miku and GUMI were also used as voicebanks for HRP-4C.[88][89] HRP-4C using the CV-4Cβ voice Catalan male vocal Music Technology Group

(Voctro Labs, S.L.) A prototype male Catalan voicebank done by the MTG was featured in a technology demonstration. Jordi Bonada, Voctro cofounder, was the provider. Project if... Crypton Future Media, Inc. was an experimental voicebank project by Crypton Future Media with several voicebanks known and was a experimental project aimed at a elementary school setting. The series mostly comprised of child vocals but at least 1 adult was known. This project was to follow the Character Vocal series but has not been mentioned since late 2010. Only prototype vocals have been seen so far. At NYCCon 2012, it was confirmed the focus is updating and creating English versions of current Vocals leaving this project with no further news. Junger März PROTOTYPE β, a child vocal is the most notable of these voicebanks. "Jī-loid" Baba Roy Shuzo (Independent developer) A song made using the prototype VOCALOID2 engine was shared in 2015 via the Soundcloud page of an independent developer named Baba Roy Shuzo. Tentatively titled Jī-loid (爺loid), the vocal used for the test was an older-sounding male vocal, whose voice was rough and lacked clarity. It was built for Japanese and what little is known about it as it was never commercially released.[90] ausgris VocaTone A sample of a male vocalist developed by VocaTone was showcased early 2016. It was later explained that "ausgris" is a working title.[91] On VocaTone's Tumblr they replied that it's unlikely they will keep the name.[92] A preview of the finished design was revealed on VocaTone's social media.[93] A few details about the product were revealed on Tumblr: the vocalist is described as having a quirky and upbeat voice, able to sing and speak at a low pitch. The vocalist was not a professional singer and sung-spoke the lyrics. The voice is described as "fun to use".[94] It should be noted that the demo was of a single pitch, more would likely be added if the project continued. VocaTone also had a few ideas on names that would suit them better then "Ausgris".[95] One thing holding back the product was the recent number of young masculine vocals that were being produced at the time of demonstration. VocaTone stated ausgris would be released if there was interest, but would remain untouched for the moment.[96] A full image of ausgris was revealed on OLIVER's official twitter account on September 16, 2016.[97] Their release remains uncertain.[98] Altough originally introduced as a 'young male vocal', Ausgris was later confirmed to be agender.[99] On December 11, VocaTone stated on tumblr that ausgris is still "chugging along!"[100] In July 2017, VocaTone stated that they were making steady progress with 3 potential English vocals; one of which being ausgris.[101] Nonavailable VocaTone On December 10, 2016, VocaTone announced that they were working on a new vocal.[102] When asked about it, they confirmed that it was a separate vocal from Ausgris.[103] VIVI PurinxPop (Independent developer) On January 27, 2018, a character named VIVI was introduced.[104] She was confirmed to be a vocal made with the VOCALOID4 engine. However, she is currently not licensed by YAMAHA. VIVI is planned to be a trillingual, with English as her main voicebank and her two other voicebanks in Chinese and Japanese, which are stated to be currently in development. As of now, two English demos and a silhouette have been released.[105][106] VIVI was revealed to be female.[107] On January 30, VIVI was confirmed to be cancelled/on hiatus. It was explained that due to the lack of permission from a licensed company, VIVI's voicebank cannot be developed further nor released.[108]

Rumour mill Edit

These vocals are rumoured or hinted to be released but their status has not been made official.

Possible future voicebanks Edit

This section contains hints, confirmations and suggestions put out by VOCALOID studios.

Product Developer Summary Celtic male vocal Zero-G Limited Anders confirmed that if English VOCALOIDs become more popular, Zero-G will consider making Appends/Updates for their VOCALOIDs. Also, Anders confirmed if there is demand updates for all past Zero-G VOCALOIDs to newer engines, it is a possibility. The major factor in this though is the workload needed and involvement in the process against the demand. Later they confirmed they will likely never update any of their VOCALOID range vocals. In February 2015, in response to a fan's email, Zero-G expressed a desire to update AVANNA to VOCALOID4. However, their current main focus is to produce new vocals for the engine. Celtic male; In the pre-release promotions for VOCALOID3, a male and female pair of vocals were announced for the VOCALOID3 engine. While AVANNA, the female, was released, the male did not. In March 2015 in response to a fan's e-mail, Zero-G responded they have yet to find the right voice for the role.[109] They would consider XSY compatible vocals for DEX and DAINA if they sell well. Zero-G have confirmed they currently are not interested in making voicebanks for any other language besides English and only want to focus on English. In August 2017, an admin of Zero-G's Facebook page asked what type of library their followers would like to see next and their suggestions may be considered. Requests for a VOCALOID4 update for MIRIAM were especially noted to be in high demand and may be considered depending on the producers' reply.[110] Later on twitter, Miriam Stockley acknowledged the support.[111] OLIVER VocaTone When asked about an update for OLIVER, VocaTone responded there would be issues with trying to give him one, including but not limited to: finding another voice source and a high demand for an update. However, it would be a consideration.[112] Because PowerFX, who distributed the voice of Oliver, are now only focusing on Soundation and have left Vocaloid, Oliver is unlikely to receive an update. VocaTone responded to a comment about doing an Irish or Northern Irish accent and agreed with the comment this would be "pretty hot". However, they are focusing on the American accent more before they venture into other accents and languages.[113] In regards to a bilingual English and Spanish vocal, VocaTone commented that they would love to "give it a whirl".[114] GUMI, Lily, and Camui Gackpo Internet Co., Ltd. During 2012, a fan asked about other English vocals while Megpoid English was in production.[115] Lily and Gackpoid were brought up in a tweet during the Megpoid English development..[116] But English vocals could only occur if they were profitable.[117] Noboru had expressed hope to one day make a Gackpoid English.[118] It was later mentioned that there are currently no plans to make any new English voicebanks.[119] In October 2014:[120] it was mentioned again there are no plans for Gackpoid English.

They also have no plans to do any Megpoid English Extend vocals such as "Power" and "Adult".

Lily English also was confirmed as having no plans. It was explained the reason there are currently no further plans for English vocals at this moment is due to the time (recording, developing and the time of all individuals involved) and money involved.

They also have no male vocals planned currently, but it was expressed Noboru wishes to do one in the future.

Noboru mentioned that there is a lack of vocals for English (and other languages). This is an issue that is trying to be resolved ~~(by those working with VOCALOID), though they (INTERNET co.) do not have the solution yet. Noboru confirmed that they wished to update all VOCALOID3s to the VOCALOID4 engine, but that there was no specific schedule.[121][122] As of October 2015, only Gackpo and GUMI received VOCALOID4 updates. As for new voices, Noboru tweeted that he wanted to propose a new recording method for V5.[123] Kohaku Otori Unity Technologies Japan

(YAMAHA Corporation) When speaking about possible future updates to Unity-Chan, her developers spoke that if they feel they need to do fixes, the voice will likely come out around 2020. The vocal will reflect the growth of voice provider Asuka Kakumoto in 2020 if this occurs.[124] SF-A2 miki, Kaai Yuki, Hiyama Kiyoteru, Nekomura Iroha, Yuzuki Yukari, and Tohoku Zunko AH-Software Co. Ltd. In an interview, Tomohide Ogata expressed a desire to produce English versions of their VOCALOIDs, however, the project is too complex. He went on to explain that because all of their providers are Japanese, they would would rather seek English speakers of a similar voice to the Japanese versions from the United States and United Kingdom. They are currently considering how to provide bilingual capabilities for now, but are focusing on Japanese first before other languages such as English, Spanish, etc. They acknowledge the demand across the world for the vocals and want to move a plan into place as quickly as possible.[125] Yuezheng Longya Shanghai HENIAN Information Technology Co. Ltd. When Longya's voicebanks, "Normal" and "Soft", were revealed, Rosary stated that a "Power" voicebank was planned but was set aside to make time to focus on developing and releasing Mo Qingxian and Zhiyu Moke. The "Power" voicebank was labelled as delayed and may see a future release.[126] Macne Nana MI7 Japan Inc. It was confirmed that Macne Nana French was noted to be a possible future vocal due to her provider also being able to speak French. With the cancellation of ALYS, the possibility of a French Nana is now limited. In regards to the entire Macne family becoming Vocaloids, there is increasing demand for this to occur. However, the problem right now is money and this may have to be figured out. Options such as Kick starter and other crowd funding options are being considered.[127] When asked again about the possibility for other Macne vocals to get VOCALOID voicebanks, they said that getting a contract/ license was expensive and would depend on how successful Nana and Petit are.[128] LUMi Akatsuki Virtual Artists In an August 2017 interview with VNN, it was asked if it was possible for LUMi to have an English voicebank in the future. The AVA staff answered that there are no plans, but noted they have an interest in making one someday. This is also dependent on how well LUMi's Japanese voicebank sells. When asked about a Chinese voicebank, AVA noted they're more likely to support the Chinese fandom through concerts rather than a new vocal for LUMi. It was also asked if a new VOCALOID or further developments for LUMi would be possible. AVA responded that both were in consideration but would rather focus solely on LUMi for the time being.[129]

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⚠ Due to suspected scams in recent years, we urge readers be considerate and careful when supporting unconfirmed projects, especially if they ask for financial endorsement. ⚠

Ange Wayne : A fake VOCALOID who was spammed over many websites (mainly English speaking ones) for over a month including (but not restricted to) Yahoo Answers, YouTube, the VOCALOID Wikia and VOCALOID Otaku forums. A website was also produced for Ange Wayne. [142]

: A fake VOCALOID who was spammed over many websites (mainly English speaking ones) for over a month including (but not restricted to) Yahoo Answers, YouTube, the VOCALOID Wikia and VOCALOID Otaku forums. A website was also produced for Ange Wayne. Rune : (not to be confused with Anri Rune) A VOCALOID who was introduced in much the same manner as Ange Wayne, it has been deemed fake until proven otherwise for its manner it was introduced in. A fake "VOCALOID3" logo is found on the video; Twitter and Facebook accounts were also made, showing poor quality art work. The company behind it, "AudX", does not appear to exist.

: (not to be confused with Anri Rune) A VOCALOID who was introduced in much the same manner as Ange Wayne, it has been deemed fake until proven otherwise for its manner it was introduced in. A fake "VOCALOID3" logo is found on the video; Twitter and Facebook accounts were also made, showing poor quality art work. The company behind it, "AudX", does not appear to exist. Ion-Nation : Appeared in Late 2012, boasting a boy-band of young male VOCALOIDs. They made several videos and claimed to be part of "VocaTonF and PowerFK".

: Appeared in Late 2012, boasting a boy-band of young male VOCALOIDs. They made several videos and claimed to be part of "VocaTonF and PowerFK". Taku : On October 31, 2013, a group called "VocaloMaker" claimed to be making a Spanish-Japanese VOCALOID that would need further approval from YAMAHA to continue. The video "demonstrating" Taku has been removed.

: On October 31, 2013, a group called "VocaloMaker" claimed to be making a Spanish-Japanese VOCALOID that would need further approval from YAMAHA to continue. The video "demonstrating" Taku has been removed. Seion Kodokuna : On March 30, 2014, a YouTube channel by the name of 未来のメディア (Mirai no Media Co.) uploaded what was claimed to be a demonstration of a new private VOCALOID using the voice of "a 10-year-old boy". Two more demos were released, one of the two covering a Brazilian song using the Japanese phoneme set, and also including further details on the vocals. The description noted that the VOCALOID would be a tri-lingual bank, using Japanese, English, and Portuguese. However, it was later revealed in the description of the fifth video uploaded that the user had created both the account and videos as a joke, as well as the VOCALOID used for this was that of the POCALOID version of Masaoka Azuki with GEN parameters increased.

: On March 30, 2014, a YouTube channel by the name of 未来のメディア (Mirai no Media Co.) uploaded what was claimed to be a demonstration of a new private VOCALOID using the voice of "a 10-year-old boy". Two more demos were released, one of the two covering a Brazilian song using the Japanese phoneme set, and also including further details on the vocals. The description noted that the VOCALOID would be a tri-lingual bank, using Japanese, English, and Portuguese. However, it was later revealed in the description of the fifth video uploaded that the user had created both the account and videos as a joke, as well as the VOCALOID used for this was that of the POCALOID version of Masaoka Azuki with GEN parameters increased. VIBE : On December 28, 2014, a small group decided to create a local joke for Spain's Day of the Innocents, where idea was to make the UTAU, VIBE, into a "VOCALOID4" with a Portuguese voicebank and extra phonemes to mimic Spanish and English. The group had designed a silhouette and a fake screenshot of the VOCALOID4 engine with edited in phonemes and voicebanks. The voice provider of the UTAU posted the images onto the VIBE fanpage, only to gain a few likes. However, by the next day, the joke was found by a humor page and the "news" was moved over to another website, who thought VIBE was actually going to becoming a VOCALOID. As the page was still local, the group behind VIBE kept silent. Afterwards, VIBE's "VOCALOID4 announcement" became viral in social media sites such as Twitter, Tumblr, and Facebook, obtaining more attention from the Western fans. To continue the joke, the voice provider "leaked" information about VIBE's "development" on Twitter. Eventually, on the night of December 29, the voice provider admitted that VIBE becoming a VOCALOID was a hoax, however, she was inspired by the fan's reaction to the joke. While VIBE is not a VOCALOID, the group is now motivated to try to make the fake "VOCALOID" a reality. [143]

: On December 28, 2014, a small group decided to create a local joke for Spain's Day of the Innocents, where idea was to make the UTAU, VIBE, into a "VOCALOID4" with a Portuguese voicebank and extra phonemes to mimic Spanish and English. The group had designed a silhouette and a fake screenshot of the VOCALOID4 engine with edited in phonemes and voicebanks. The voice provider of the UTAU posted the images onto the VIBE fanpage, only to gain a few likes. However, by the next day, the joke was found by a humor page and the "news" was moved over to another website, who thought VIBE was actually going to becoming a VOCALOID. As the page was still local, the group behind VIBE kept silent. Afterwards, VIBE's "VOCALOID4 announcement" became viral in social media sites such as Twitter, Tumblr, and Facebook, obtaining more attention from the Western fans. To continue the joke, the voice provider "leaked" information about VIBE's "development" on Twitter. Eventually, on the night of December 29, the voice provider admitted that VIBE becoming a VOCALOID was a hoax, however, she was inspired by the fan's reaction to the joke. While VIBE is not a VOCALOID, the group is now motivated to try to make the fake "VOCALOID" a reality. STELLA : In early 2015, a virtual idol was introduced as a private 'Virtual Idol' made for a program that was based on common synthesis architecture. She was intended to raise money for the Americans for the Arts Foundation. [144] She was later 'revealed' to be a VOCALOID4 with three voicebanks: "Core" (original), "Sun" (Power)" and "Moon" (Soft). [145] On January 18, a viewer noticed an issue with a STELLA demo, where the video was edited with an overlay. [146] It was then proven that STELLA was not an actual VOCALOID and the video was removed as soon as this was pointed out. [147] [148]

: In early 2015, a virtual idol was introduced as a private 'Virtual Idol' made for a program that was based on common synthesis architecture. She was intended to raise money for the Americans for the Arts Foundation. She was later 'revealed' to be a VOCALOID4 with three voicebanks: "Core" (original), "Sun" (Power)" and "Moon" (Soft). On January 18, a viewer noticed an issue with a STELLA demo, where the video was edited with an overlay. It was then proven that STELLA was not an actual VOCALOID and the video was removed as soon as this was pointed out. IVY: appeared in Jan 2016 under the name of "Project Jupiter". Project claimed to have the backing of PowerFX. In less than a day of announcement, project was announced cancelled due to 'negative feedback'. Though "proof" of legitimacy was supplied, proof was dismissed as suspected hoax by some and there was doubt on the financial backing choice as instead of using a site like "Kickstarter" the project was prepared to use "GoFundMe".[149]

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