Jun 03, 2009 UTAU: Software very much like Vocaloid, but is free and not as developed as the latter. Also lets you use your own voice to make a character/voicebank. The default install location is fine, but from the two radio buttons, choose the one labelled (E). Next (N) Next (N) Close (C) UTAU is now installed in the wrapper. Set the executable as '/Program Files/UTAU/utau.exe'. On your desktop there will be a couple of files that are meant to be shortcuts, but they don't actually work, so you can delete.
You're new and you downloaded UTAU. You install and open it up. 'Wow, my first vocal synth program!' you say.
Wait, there's something wrong.
Everything is in gibberish.
'How could this be?' You say. 'I did everything right.'
10 times out of 10, you probably didn't check your locale.
The locale (in Windows) is what programs fall back on when they do not use Unicode, a type of encoding in software. (Please correct me on this if I'm wrong.)
Unfortunately, Ameya did not create UTAU in Unicode, so you NEED to switch your locale to Japanese. It is vital to your 'career' as an overseas UTAU user.
Well, how do you do it?
Only applies to Windows UTAU. Sorry Mac users! I'll do another tutorial another day.
Changing your locale is NOT DANGEROUS. However, you will need administrative privileges on your computer user account. If you have a shared computer, please make sure that you have access to an administrative-enabled account. This typically is the account that is created when the computer is first opened and set up.
REMINDER! Change your locale BEFORE installing UTAU or anything that is in Japanese. If you do it after, any problems you have will persist! In fact, you will need to UNINSTALL and DELETE EVERYTHING that's in Japanese that you downloaded prior to the locale change, as it will not work.
The following files/items fall under this:
- UTAU
- MMD
- PMD/PMX Editor
- Defoko (the default voicebank included with UTAU)
- all resamplers (except for Moresampler)
- Kasane Teto
- Momone Momo
- Most Japanese voicebanks
1) Open Control Panel.
2) Click on 'Clock, Language, and Region'.
3) Click on 'Region,' which is in green font.
4) On the popup window, go to the 'Administrative' tab.
5) Go to the 'Language for non-Unicode programs' section.
6) Press 'Change system locale..'
7) Scroll through and select 'Japanese (Japan)'.
8) Press OK.
This will enable your computer to install UTAU properly. However, some programs (like Studio One and maybe any graphic driver programs) will switch to Japanese. This is ok and can be reversed without changing the locale! Simply Google '[program] language settings'.
Please, change your locale before installing/using UTAU on any Windows computer. It will save you a lot of headache. If you say 'I don't want to change the locale' or 'I don't read Japanese' or 'I use the English patch/version,' you are just spewing excuses.
Changing the locale to Japanese is OBLIGATORY. You should NOT use AppLocale, as it is unreliable and cannot be effectively used when extracting voicebanks or UTAU plugins. It should be the first thing you do if you plan to use UTAU or MMD. If you are stubborn enough not to change locale, I wish you good luck as you will only last two months tops before quitting because of the errors you'll get.
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Resamplers
Since the birth of UTAU, resamplers have been crucial to ensure vocals can be synthesized. There have been 13 resamplers that have been developed that we know of. Resamplers are an intergral piece of UTAU, with many being developed by people not involved with the development of UTAU itself.
What are Resamplers
Resamplers are what's responsible applying formant filters, generating .frq files (or whatever filetype the resampler uses) to speed up rendering, and essentially make the UTAU sing.
Selecting Resamplers
To select a resampler, navigate to Project, then click Project Property. At the bottom of the window will be a box for resamplers labeled Tool 2 (resample).
Either type out the resampler's name in the box, or click '..' to navigate to the resampler.
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List of Resamplers
Although these are samples of each resampler, keep in mind that resamplers can sound drastically different depending on the voicebank, for better or for worse.
resampler Default resampler that comes with UTAU. Uses frq files. Latest versions are always packaged with the program. Developed by Ameya.
fresamp Known to reduce background noice as well as it's nasal qualities on higher notes. Uses frq files. Latest version tweeted by Ameya. Developed by Ameya.
world4utau Based off the WORLD engine. Uses .dio .star, and .platinum files. .Latest version on UTAU's website. Developed by Ameya.
※Requires FFTW files
phavoco Phase vocoder resampler. Uses .frq files. Latest version tweeted by Ameya. Developed by Ameya.
model4 Works well with softer voices and background noise. Uses .frc files. Privately distributed through UTAU Days, an invite only UTAU SNS. Developed by Ameya.
TIPS Suits male voices and lower notes, although it can bring out background noise. Uses .pmk files. Latest version on ScientistB's fc2. Developed by ScientistB.
tn_fnds Based off the WORLD engine. Uses .[add later] files. Latest version on Zteer's website. Developed by Zteer.
※Requires FFTW files
bkh01 Latest version on Zteer's website. Developed by Zteer.
EFB-GW Predecessor of EFB-GT and EFB-PB, very finnicky. Based off the WORLD engine, uses .dio .star, and .platinum files. Distribution has ended. Developed by Custom.Maid.
※Requires FFTW files
EFB-GT 'Eternal Force Blizampler -Galaxy Tear-'. Based off the WORLD engine, uses .dio .star, and .platinum files. Latest version on Custom Maid's blog. Developed by Custom.Maid. Youtube to mp4 converter free for mac.
※Requires FFTW files
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EFB-PB 'Eternal Force Blizampler -Phantom Blood-'. Based off the WORLD engine, uses .dio .star, and .platinum files. Latest version on Custom Maid's blog. Developed by Custom.Maid.
※Requires FFTW files
WARP Renders fast; can be finnicky. Uses .llsm files. Latest version on Custom Maid's blog. Developed by Custom.Maid.
VS4U Stands for 'Vocalshifter for UTAU'. Uses .vs4ufrq files. Latest version on Ackie's website. Developed by Ackie. Bmw e65 730 d manual.
UTAUgrowl Growling 'resampler'. Allows the user to use resamplers while adding a growling flag, 'w'. Latest version on Torifly's blog. Developed by Torifly.
presamp 'resampler' that auto converts .ust files to CVVC or VCV from CV format. Allows for other resamplers to be used in conjunction with presamp. Latest version on Delta's blog. Developed by Delta.
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Moresampler First overseas developed resampler; also doubles as the wavtool option and can oto VCV. Uses .llsm files. Latest version on Kanru Hua's website. Developed by Kanru Hua.