MEIKO V3

==History==
It is unknown when production switched from VOCALOID2 to VOCALOID3, however, it is known that even Crypton Future Media could not predict if this update would be for either engine. Use of the VOCALOID2 version can be found in Project Mirai.
===MEIKO APPEND: 2009===
Upon a resurgent interest in KAITO and MEIKO, Crypton Future Media began pre-production of potential updates to their respective voicebanks. Due to the elapsed time and changes in both herself and the technology, Meiko Haigou's voice was first tested to see how it fared within the VOCALOID2. The results, which satisfied Crypton, allowed new recordings to begin. According to Meiko Haigou, unlike the first VOCALOID recording, the new update was much more relaxed and she was not rushed to finish.
===MEIKO APPEND: 2010===
In early February 2010, Wat mentioned a desire to work on MEIKO and the children's choir, but was working on Rin and Len.https://twitter.com/project_if_cfm/status/8508390620
In September, it was noted that CFM was considering updating MEIKO and KAITO to VOCALOID2 or VOCALOID3.http://dengekionline.com/elem/000/000/295/295998/index-2.html
In December, MEIKO and KAITO were confirmed for updates, but it was unknown whether they would be released for VOCALOID2 or VOCALOID3, as they were still being planned.http://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/10899687460569088 The two were not being developed as a pair, however.https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/13161254973612032 Crypton conducted a survey of 8,000+ people, which confirmed positive views towards updating her from VOCALOID. Crypton made note that these opinions came from only core VOCALOID users and listeners. At the time of the poll, the planned development stages of the Crypton VOCALOIDs were MEIKO → Megurine Luka → KAITO.http://twitter.com/#!/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/13408344345673729
===MEIKO V3: 2011===
Wat confirmed that MEIKO was still in developmenthttps://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/84899202592800768 and her progress continued throughout June 2011.https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/83441209397350400 Compared to KAITO's update, Wat was unsure what Appends she should have.https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/83435221797711872
In July, Wat reported that progress on both MEIKO and Luka was moving forward quietly.https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/87201337485434883
After a long interval, MEIKO's recording was resumed in November 2011.http://twitter.com/#!/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/131981825143869440 A few days later, Meiko Haigou announced that she finished recording for MEIKO completely. Wat mentioned that MEIKO was a "new version", with a prospect that the entire V3 Crypton lineup was due for release next summer.https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/131988873768210432
MEIKO Append was heard for the very first time when OSTER project used her in Lollipop Factory, which was uploaded on December 1. It was stated in the video description that OSTER was able to use the voicebank via courtesy of Crypton Future Media. However, the version she used was the unreleased VOCALOID2 voicebank that was under development during that period.
Following the video, OSTER used the same voicebank in one of the songs in her album "OSTERさんのベスト" (OSTER-san no Best). This time, it was used in its more natural tone; replacing the vocals of the original VOCALOID MEIKO in the 7th track "ピアノ×フォルテ×スキャンダル" (Piano × Forte × Scandal). This was noticeably smoother and clearer compared with the original.OSTERさんのベスト (OSTER's Best) crossfade
Wat reported in December that MEIKO was still coming along steadily.https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/146951500290199554
On December 1, Wat tweeted that all previous demos were originally rendered with the VOCALOID2 engine and things were being redone for the VOCALOID3 engine.https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/142245370280423424
===MEIKO V3: 2012===
In February 2012, Wat discussed the differences between the CV, Character Vocal, series (Hatsune Miku, the Kagamines, and Megurine Luka) and MEIKO and KAITO. He also stated their updates were being adjusted by using editing techniques to achieve the results, whereas the CV series' Appends were done using acting performances.https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/170051696741974016 Crypton was considering grounds for a MEIKO English voicebank.https://twitter.com/#!/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/174463120499163136
It was later announced that Crypton would make an English voicebank. A test version of MEIKO was produced in the month of March 2012.https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/177704836794556417
A "Dark" voicebank had been confirmed. Also, like KAITO, she would have a classic vocal with the same tone as VOCALOID MEIKO.
According to a late December report, MEIKO and other projects were coming along steadily.http://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/283877735431024641
===MEIKO V3: 2013===
It was confirmed that an English voicebank would be included in the MEIKO V3 pack, exactly as KAITO's was.https://twitter.com/itohh/status/287777848721305602 MEIKO's provider was practicing English to prepare for the English voicebank.https://twitter.com/itohh/status/287777891427704833 Crypton was trying to find new ways of improving English pronunciation due to the strict sound recognition of English speakers.https://twitter.com/itohh/status/287810427935670272
Wat spoke again about the "Dark" and "Power" vocals in May 2013, mentioning that he was to adjust the MEIKO voicebank to make it more balanced in favor of its payoffs.https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/339553287844028417https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/339556601050562560
In June, Wat discussed changes that affected things between VOCALOID2 and VOCALOID3 as well as the impact on the databases in development, where he stated that he was thankful for the changes.https://twitter.com/vocaloid_cv_cfm/status/342212923625705472
Crypton's website was updated in July to include MEIKO V3 and Hatsune Miku V3.http://vocaloid.blog120.fc2.com/blog-entry-16207.html
On October 7, it was announced that MEIKO V3's Japanese voicebank was having its final adjustments, with Meiko Haigou announcing it's completion by the end of the week.http://www.vocaloidotaku.net/index.php?/topic/40496-meiko-v3/page__pid__1072781__st__825&#entry1072781 
On October 12, the first demo of MEIKO V3 was heard at the NY Comic-Con.
On October 19, Wat reported that "Power" was having some adjustments made to it.Wat tweet; reporting on "Power"
On November 5, it was revealed on her official site that MEIKO V3 would be released in February 2014 and had two demos shown to the public.
===MEIKO V3: 2014===
In January 2014, Wat mentioned that the situation with MEIKO "Power" was similar with the Kagamine Act1 package. MEIKO's "Power" vocal was recorded in 2009 and did not produce good results on the VOCALOID2 engine, with the decision to shelve the vocal being made. It was brought out again in 2013, being re-added to the update as a result of the new V3 engine allowing the vocal to be possible. Based on this experience, Wat mentioned it may be possible to bring Kagamine Act1 back as well.Wat talks about Power's history Futrhermore, Wat mentioned playing with experimental vocals he hoped to release at some point: these 3 vocals being KAITO "Light", Miku "Falsetto" and MEIKO "Hard".Tweet about future vocals
MEIKO went on sale with a "Vocaloid-P Debut Lite" set. This set contained the MEIKO V3 software, a Korg microKEY-25 MIDI keyboard, a TASCAM US-100 unit, and headsets. "Studio One Piapro Edition" was also included in the release.http://www.amazon.co.jp/exec/obidos/ASIN/B00I1CP3II/hatsunemiku-22/ref=nosim/ An advanced bundle, called the "Invincible" set was sold as well. In addition to the contents of the "Lite" set, other things were offered: including a Peavey PVi2 Dynamic Microphone, a wind guard, a boom arm microphone, a music stand, an XLR-XLR microphone cable, and a pop guard. Cubase LE6 was included within the box as additional software and, instead of the TASCAM US-100 unit, the more advanced TASCAM US-366 unit was included. It is worth noting that both bundles are not built for a normal PC environment and producers interested would have to consider their set-up before buying, as it may not be suitable for these particular bundles.http://www.amazon.co.jp/Vocaloid-MEIKO-V3-無敵のボカロPセット【MIDIキーボード-オーディオインターフェイスも付属のボカロP機材セット】/dp/B00I1CP4AU/ref=pd_sim_sbs_MI_1
=== MEIKO V3: 2024 ===
On July 1, Crypton announced that their virtual singer software product line would be repackaged as part of celebration of the company's 20th Anniversary of their singing synthesis software business. The DAW in the MEIKO V3 package was changed to Cubase LE.https://blog.piapro.net/2024/07/ms2407011.html
==Product Information==
===Demonstrations===
===System Requirements===
*OS:
** Windows: Windows 8 (32/64bit)/ Windows 7 (32/64bit)/ Vista (32bit)/ XP (32bit)
** Mac: OS X 10.7, 10.8, 10.9
*CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo 1.8 GHz or more
*RAM: 2GB or more
*Hard Disk Capacity:
** Windows:
*** More than 25GB (NTFS format)
** Mac:
*** More than 21GB (HFS+ format)
*Other: Sound device/ OpenGL 3.0 or later/ 1280x786px or higher display/ Internet connection (for activation)
===Voicebanks===
==References==
==Navigation==
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