Vocaloid 2 no es solo un software de síntesis de voz; es un fenómeno cultural que ha dejado una marca indeleble en el mundo de la música. Desde su lanzamiento en 2007, ha capturado la imaginación de millones al brindar la posibilidad de crear música con voces sintetizadas de manera realista. Este artículo explorará la evolución y el impacto de Vocaloid 2, sus personajes icónicos, el proceso de creación detrás de sus voces, y cómo ha influido en la cultura musical global.
Antes de adentrarnos en Vocaloid 2, es esencial entender el nacimiento del concepto Vocaloid. La tecnología Vocaloid fue desarrollada por Yamaha Corporation y el software original se lanzó en 2004. La idea principal consistía en crear un software que pudiera sintetizar voces humanas para cantar, proporcionando herramientas a músicos y compositores para ampliar sus capacidades creativas sin la necesidad de un cantante humano.
En 2007, Vocaloid 2 vino a revolucionar el campo de la síntesis vocal. Esta versión se presentó con mejoras significativas en la calidad de las voces y en la interfaz de usuario. De inmediato, captó la atención no solo de músicos profesionales, sino también de aficionados y entusiastas de la tecnología musical.
Una de las características más notorias de Vocaloid 2 fue la introducción de personajes virtuales, que añadieron un componente visual y emocional al software. Entre ellos, destacaron figuras que se convirtieron en auténticas estrellas digitales.
Luka Megurine - Interviewer
"Pop songs always tell us that
our lives are irreplaceable,
but even if someone were to take my place,
I'm sure no one would probably even notice.
Through the days that will never change for the better,
we, being mere borrowed items, are searching for a seat.
Forever unable to become anything at all,
my heart slowly comes to a stop.
Pulling on my scab,
I scratch my old wound into bleeding again,
and a second word bled out.
I want to listen to a sad song.
What kind of music do you like?
What kind of food do you like?
Who is the person you like?
Oh, it doesn't have to be me, by the way.
I covered my ears and cried:
'People will never be able to understand one another!'
The truth was, I wanted to be loved
even if the love was only on the outside.
Because I'll never be able to become anything,
I have put up a good front,
pretending that I have accomplished something
and smiling to myself.
I wonder what is still lacking.
Without anything, I guess this will have to do.
Before 7 o'clock in the depressing morning,
ah, let me sleep just a little longer.
What kind of movie do you like?
What kind of words do you like?
Is there someone you want to see right now?
Without a doubt, that person can't be me.
There is none. There is no future.
I do not. I do not hold any expectations.
There is none. There is no one.
Around me, there isn't anyone anymore.
I want to. I want to smile together with someone.
I merely want someone to notice and recognize me.
I have given up on anything and everything.
The other side of the scenery begins to blur.
What kind of music do you like?
What kind of food do you like?
Who is the person you like?
Without a doubt, that person can't be me."
Saying things like these, I gave up again and again,
and, while self-satisfied, let myself get hurt.
As I grew older, I at last came to my realization.
Say, do you suppose
it's still not too late for me?