AITalk

**AITalk** (エーアイトーク) is a speech synthesis program created by AI, Inc.. It has been used as the base for VOICEROID, galaco Talk, Otomachi Una Talk Ex, Gynoid Talk, A.I.VOICE and A.I.VOICE2.

Currently, AITalk has five generations:

* **AITalk** - used in *VOICEROID*, early *VOICEROID+* libraries, and *galaco Talk* (specifically the *AITalk (R) Custom Voice (R)* version.).
* **AITalk II** - used in *Kantan! AITalkⅡ Plus* and *VOICEROID+* Tohoku Zunko.
* **AITalk®3** - used in *Kantan! AITalk3*, *VOICEROID+* Kotonoha Akane & Aoi, *VOICEROID+ EX*, and Otomachi Una Talk Ex.
* **AITalk4** - used in *VOICEROID2* and *Gynoid Talk*.
* **AITalk5** - used in *A.I.VOICE*.
* **AITalk6** - used in *A.I.VOICE2*.

### Introduced: AITalk

Nagisa • Nozomi • Sumire • Kaho • Maki • Yumiko • Kanon • Tsubasa • Akari • Nanako • Reina • Shiori • Seiji • Osamu • Hiroshi • Taichi • Kenta • Anzu • Chihiro • Koutarou • Yuuto • Miyabi • Yamato

## Vocalists

Nagisa (なぎさ)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:** A youthful and refreshing voice. Suitable for entertainment applications such as games.
Nozomi (のぞみ)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:** A refreshing and youthful voice that can be widely used for various purposes such as narration, automatic telephone answering, disaster prevention radio, and entertainment. She shares her voice provider with AICOCONO's Mizono Ayane and A.I.VOICE's Yuuki Kaori.
Sumire (すみれ)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:** A voice with a mature and glossy impression. It can be applied to various scenes. She shares her voice provider with Yuzuki Yukari, and her voice is the same as VOICEROID+ Yuzuki Yukari.
Kaho (かほ)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:** A voice that is characterized by its excellent clarity. It can be widely used for automatic telephone response (CTI / IVR) and narration when creating videos. She shares her voice provider with AICOCONO's Shiratori Mari.
Maki (まき)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:** Ideal for use in characters and entertainment such as anime and games. She shares her voice provider with unoka and previously Tsurumaki Maki. Her voice is the same as VOICEROID+ Tsurumaki Maki.
Yumiko (ゆみこ)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:** A voice that features a calm and mature intonation.
Kanon (かのん)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:** A voice that features a sweet and endearing voice.
Tsubasa (つばさ)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:** A voice that that has a core of strength and honesty.
Akari (あかり)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:** A voice that features a bright and energetic voice. Ideal for product information and promotional purposes.
Nanako (ななこ)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:** Features a calm voice, suitable for reading news and voice guidance.
Reina (れいな)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:** A cute, soft and gentle voice, intended for use in anime characters, apps, toys, games, etc. She shares her voice provider with Kotonoha Akane & Aoi.
Shiori (しおり)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:** A straightforward, friendly, and "fresh" voice. She shares her voice provider with AICOCONO's Hiori Asuna and A.I.VOICE's Shiozaki Kazuki.
Seiji (せいじ)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:** A sincere-toned voice, suitable for situations that are persuasive or call attention. He shares his voice provider with AICOCONO's Fumino Issei and A.I.VOICE's Kazumi Souichi.
Osamu (おさむ)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:** A versatile voice that can be applied in various situations.
Hiroshi (ひろし)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:** A simple voice, ideal for reading aloud.
Taichi (たいち)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:** A youthful and unique voice, ideal for use in the entertainment field. He shares his voice provider with Minase Kou.
Kenta (けんた)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:** A gentle, intelligent and humble voice. He shares his voice provider with AICOCONO's Komon Senji and A.I.VOICE's Hinode Ken.
Anzu (あんず)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:** A voice that features a way of speaking that conveys gentleness and hard work. She shares her voice provider with Tsukuyomi Ai.
Chihiro (ちひろ)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:** A nasal, "lovely" girl's voice.
Koutarou (こうたろう)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:** A voice that features a cute and slow way of speaking. He shares his voice provider with Tsukuyomi Shouta.
Yuuto (ゆうと)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:** A crisp and wise male voice.
Miyabi (みやび)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:** A female speaker with a relaxed and gentle way of speaking. Speaks in the Kansai dialect.
Yamato (やまと)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:** A male speaker who is cheerful and has a youthful way of speaking. Speaks in the Kansai dialect.

## Releases

*Kantan! AITalkⅡ Plus**AITalkII Craftsmen Personal Edition**Kantan! AITalk3 5-Speaker Pack**Kantan! AITalk3 Download Version**Kantan! AITalk3 Kansai Style 2-Speaker Pack Download Version*AITalk4 Craftsmen EditionAITalk5
### KOESYOKU for EDIUS

*KOESYOKU LITE for EDIUS (Akari)**KOESYOKU LITE for EDIUS (Akari), Illustration**KOESYOKU2 LITE for EDIUS (Nagisa)**KOESYOKU2 for EDIUS (Kaho)**KOESYOKU2 for EDIUS (Kaho), DVD**KOESYOKU2 LITE for EDIUS (Kaho)**KOESYOKU2 for EDIUS (Kaho), Upgrade Edition**KOESYOKU2 for EDIUS (Akari), Upgrade Edition**KOESYOKU2 for EDIUS (Kaho), 2-Option Voice**KOESYOKU2 for EDIUS 2 Option Voice**KOESYOKU2 for EDIUS 2 Option Voice, Upgrade Edition**KOESYOKU2 for EDIUS 2-Option 2-Person Set**KOESYOKU2 for EDIUS 2-Option 3-Person Set*
## Derived software

VOICEROIDgalaco TalkOtomachi Una Talk ExGynoid TalkA.I.VOICE
## Gallery

*Kantan! AITalk3 5-Speaker Pack* Illustration

## AICOCONO

AICOCONO (アイココノ) was established by AI, Inc. as an office for virtual announcers with voices from AITalk, with the aim of increasing public awareness of speech synthesis technology by combining the technology, which is still not well known among the public, with a friendly character.

### Introduced: AICOCONO

Mizono Ayane • Fumino Issei • Hiori Asuna • Shiratori Mari • Komon Senji

### Vocalists

Mizono Ayane (三園綾音)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:**
Mizono Ayane (三(み)園(ぞの)綾(あや)音(ね)} is 28 years old and hails from Tokyo. With a bright and youthful voice, she is a standard female announcer who can handle everything from morning information programs to variety show hosting. She shares her voice provider with AITalk's Nozomi and A.I.VOICE's Yuuki Kaori.
Fumino Issei (文野一成)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:**
Fumino Issei (文(ふみ)野(の)一(いっ)成(せい)) is a 35-year-old veteran male announcer. He has a reputation for his reassuring yet easy-to-understand voice as the voice of broadcasts and emergency bulletins during disasters. He shares his voice provider with AITalk's Seiji and A.I.VOICE's Kazumi Souichi.
Hiori Asuna (廣田アスナ)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:**
Hiori Asuna (廣(ひろ)田(た)アスナ) has a friendly voice and works as an assistant for information programs. She usually has a calm personality, but she has an eye for cute things and can be very expressive when she gets excited. She shares her voice provider with AITAlk's Shiori and A.I.VOICE's Shiozaki Kazuki.
Shiratori Mari (白鳥茉莉)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:**
Shiratori Mari (白(しら)鳥(とり)茉(ま)莉(り)) has a voice of clarity, and is a veteran news anchor for news programs. She shares her voice provider with AITalk's Kaho.
Komon Senji (胡紋仙児)
**Company:** AI Inc.
**Description:**
Komon Senji (胡(こ)紋(もん)仙(せん)児(じ)) has a gentle, storytelling tone, and excels at readings and documentary narration. He shares his voice provider with AITalk's Kenta and A.I.VOICE's Hinode Ken.

## Demonstrations

Samples for each AITalk and AICOCONO vocalist are hosted on the main AI, Inc. website.

## References

1. ↑ https://www.ai-j.jp/company/profile/changes/
2. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20071010040109/http://www.ai-j.jp/
3. ↑ https://www.ai-j.jp/2017707lp?gclid=CjwKCAjwqpP2BRBTEiwAfpiD-2aH4I2-Sge1S1Nzr2oUXFPGSGCeuPkrH4mrG0n7mG5zchd9c8TtWxoCv7YQAvD\_BwE
4. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20150517074518/https://www.ai-j.jp/archives/6552/
5. ↑ http://www.ai-j.jp/wp-content/themes/ai\_theme/pdf/news/120514Aitalk2.pdf
6. ↑ https://www.ai-j.jp/consumer/kantan3/
7. ↑ http://www.ai-j.jp/wp-content/themes/ai\_theme/pdf/news/130422AITalk3.pdf
8. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20211025092747/https://www.ai-j.jp/%E6%84%9F%E6%83%85%E8%A1%A8%E7%8F%BE%E5%AF%BE%E5%BF%9C%EF%BC%81aitalk%E5%88%A9%E7%94%A8%E3%81%AE%E8%AA%AD%E3%81%BF%E4%B8%8A%E3%81%92%E3%82%BD%E3%83%95%E3%83%88-%E3%80%8Cvoiceroid2%E3%80%8D69/
9. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20200929232720/https://www.ai-j.jp/about\_aitalk5/
10. ↑ https://www.ai-j.jp/20200430
11. ↑ https://www.ai-j.jp/20200430
12. ↑ https://www.ai-j.jp/topics/9371/
13. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20101111093951/http://www.ai-j.jp/about
14. ↑ 14.00 14.01 14.02 14.03 14.04 14.05 14.06 14.07 14.08 14.09 14.10 14.11 14.12 14.13 14.14 14.15 14.16 14.17 14.18 14.19 14.20 14.21 AITalk speaker profiles
15. ↑ https://www.ai-j.jp/aicocono/
16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 16.4 AICOCONO speaker profiles
17. ↑ https://www.ai-j.jp/