Vocaloid

Girlbot Sings, Looks Better Than Britney Spears

12:12AM October 8, 2009 | Jesus Diaz

Yes, that’s right: The HRP-4C girlbot with Yamaha’s Vocaloid voice synth software is way better than Britney Spears. But then again, that’s not saying a lot, except that I will never do the Zoltan with Britney. [Network World]


Software

Vocaloid 3: Japanese Synthesised Singing Sensation Now Knows English

4:30PM January 9, 2009 | Elaine Chow

Vocaloid, the super-popular singing synthesizer from Japan has now gotten an update–and it (she) is bilingual! Meet Megurine Luka, who’s “moody and husky” voice is now yours to command in both Japanese and English.

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