[CFM] We have started recruiting songs and illustrations to
commemorate the 20th anniversary of the world’s first Japanese singing vocaloid “MEIKO”!
Krypton Future Media Co., Ltd. Press release: October 4, 2024 We have started recruiting songs and
illustrations to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the world’s first Japanese singing vocaloid “MEIKO”!
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https://piapro.jp/pages/official_collabo/meiko20th_c945y What is MEIKO, the pioneer of virtual singer software? “MEIKO” is the first singing voice synthesis software planned and developed by Crypton. It was launched on November 5, 2004 as the world’s first software to synthesize Japanese singing voices (*1), using the first engine of the voice synthesis technology “VOCALOID” developed by Yamaha Corporation in 2003.
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52709/401/52709-401-36bcd62349b7741b877af8c7951d0201-442×641.jpg Art by Wasshi (C) CFM The attempt to “use a character on the package that makes it easy to imagine the owner of the singing voice” was successful, and “MEIKO” became an unusual hit with 3,000 units sold in the DTM software market at the time, where 1,000 units sold per year was considered a hit. Record. In 2006, Niconico Douga and YouTube launched Japanese language services in 2007, and music and video works using “MEIKO” began to be posted on the Internet. After that, a creative culture called “Vocaloid culture” blossomed, in which many creators posted songs, illustrations, etc. based on singing voice synthesis software and the characters drawn on its packages on the Internet. With the expansion of “MEIKO”, the development of “MEIKO” has also expanded. Nowadays, she is active on the world stage as a virtual singer that goes beyond the boundaries of software, including making merchandise and appearing in 3DCG live shows. Image
URL: https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/52709/401/52709-401-1f8e97f7a12a20388afc2605c20e6753-3900×2599.jpg *1) “MEIKO” is recognized by Yamaha Corporation, the developer of VOCALOID, as “VOCALOID’s first Japanese singing voice library product.” (Reference: https://www.vocaloid.com/articles/meiko_kaito ) One month left until “MEIKO” 20th anniversary! We have started calling for works with a celebration theme! The content posting site “piapro” is currently soliciting songs and illustrations to enliven the milestone of “MEIKO”‘s 20th anniversary. We are looking for songs and illustrations with the same theme: “Celebrating MEIKO’s 20 years of progress.” Results will be announced in January 2025. We will select 3 pieces from the songs and 10 pieces from the illustrations and use them in the upcoming “MEIKO 20th Anniversary” related project. Through creative activities, let’s create “MEIKO” together Let’s celebrate our 20th anniversary! [Overview of PIAPRO official collaboration “MEIKO 20th Anniversary Songs & Illustrations Wanted!”] • Common theme: Celebrating MEIKO’s 20 years of progress • Target virtual singers: MEIKO / KAITO / Hatsune Miku / Kagamine Rin / Kagamine Len / Megurine Luka • Recruitment period: October 4, 2024 (Friday) 9:00 to December 2, 2024 (Monday) 17:00 • Result announcement: Scheduled for January 2025 • Development after adoption: It will be used in future “MEIKO 20th Anniversary” related projects. *The target virtual singer is required only to use MEIKO. 〈Ongaku Division〉 • Number of accepted works: 3 pieces • Post format: mp3 *The number of applicants may increase or decrease depending on the content. • Number of accepted works: 10 • Post format: jpg, png *The number of applicants may increase or decrease depending on the content. *Please check the recruitment page for details such as resolution and specified size. Recruitment page:
https://piapro.jp/pages/official_collabo/meiko20th_c945y At 11:00 on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, when “MEIKO” will celebrate its 20th anniversary, we will open a special website to celebrate the anniversary. Please look forward to the development of “MEIKO 20th Anniversary,” which will begin in earnest on the anniversary day. [Contact information] Crypton Future Media Co., Ltd. PeerPro Responsible https://piapro.jp/license_inquiry/
▼What is “MEIKO”? https://piapro.net/ Crypton Future Media Inc. released it on November 5, 2004 as the first VOCALOID*a that can be sung in Japanese. He was also a pioneer who was the first to try “using characters on packages” with similar software. The singing voice of “MEIKO” was developed based on the voice of singer-songwriter Meiko Haigo, and the character depicted on the package features a
chestnut-colored short bob, a red short-length top, and a miniskirt. . It has also been updated as software, with “MEIKO V3” released in 2014 and “Piapro Characters Super Pack” released in 2024. Now, as a member of Crypton’s “Piapro Characters”*b, she is active on the world stage as a virtual singer, selling goods and appearing on 3DCG live stages. *a) The original definition is the name of the singing voice synthesis technology developed by Yamaha Corporation in 2003 that allows you to create the vocal part of a song simply by inputting the lyrics and melody (score information), and its application software. Nowadays, it is sometimes used as a genre in the music scene, and all songs that use singing voice synthesis software (including similar software that uses technology other than VOCALOID) are sometimes called “Vocaloid songs”. *b) “PeerPro” is a coined word derived from “chain of creation = Peer Production,” and represents the wish to be a presence that supports the chain of creation. A collective name for “MEIKO” and subsequent software such as “KAITO,” “Hatsune Miku,” “Kagamine Rin,” “Kagamine Len,” and “Megurine Luka.” Both are virtual singers that are popular singing voice synthesis software and characters planned and developed by Crypton Future Media Co., Ltd. *”VOCALOID” and “Vocaloid” are registered trademarks of Yamaha Corporation.
Company name: Crypton Future Media Co., Ltd. Representative: Representative Director Hiroyuki Ito Address: Nippon Life Sapporo Building 11F, Kita 3-jo Nishi 4-chome 1-1, Chuo-ku, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0003 Established: July 1995 Founded as a “sound trading company” that imports and sells sound materials. While exploring her field of expertise, “sound,” and developing a business related to digital content, she planned and developed the singing voice synthesis software “Hatsune Miku” in 2007. Our mission is to “create” a place where creators can present the technologies and services they have created, and the things they have created. From Sapporo, Hokkaido, we sell more than 30 million sound content licenses domestically and internationally, as well as audio technology development, music distribution platform development and operation, character licensing business, live event production business, and local support for local communities. We are involved in a wide range of service construction and technology development, including project planning and management. Corporate site: https://www.crypton.co.jp/