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I don't really understand what a vocaloid is so, what is a vocaloid? Is it an
anime? If not, how is it related to anime? Is it a singer? If so, is it a real
person (because someone told me that some are but mostly are just machine-
created voices)?


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What is a vocaloid?


[Vocaloid](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vocaloid) is a program that produces
singing voice, it is not an anime. As to how it is related to anime, there are
a few anime which have vocaloid singers. You can also see [this
question](https://anime.stackexchange.com/a/3794/1772) for a bit more
explanation on that aspect, which I think are well detailed.

The significance of Vocaloids in the anime industry is probably similar to how
significant robotics is used in assembly lines, in the sense that depending on
how you use them, you can be making more savings. But you first need to know
how to effectively use them, and this often comes with an initial significant
investment. Once this is overcome however, things should be easier onwards, as
long as you can continue innovating the outputs.


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[Vocaloid](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vocaloid) is a singing voice
synthesizer. In other words, a piece of software that enables users to
synthesize singing by typing in lyrics and melody.

One of the better known vocaloids is [Hatsune
Miku](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatsune_Miku).

At the moment there is no anime with vocaloids. There is only a manga called:
[Hatsune
Mix](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hatsune_Miku:_Unofficial_Hatsune_Mix). The
only relation I can futher find for vocaliods with anime is:

> Hatsune Miku performed her first "live" concert like a virtual idol on a
> projection screen during [Animelo Summer
> Live](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Animelo_Summer_Live) at the Saitama Super
> Arena on August 22, 2009. At the "MikuFes '09 (Summer)" event on August 31,
> 2009, her image was screened by rear projection on a mostly-transparent
> screen. Miku also performed her first overseas live concert on November 21,
> 2009, during [Anime Festival
> Asia](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anime_Festival_Asia) (AFA) in Singapore.


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Vocaloid is a piece of software used to model a human singing voice. Users can
create music with the software by putting in a backing track and giving the
Vocaloid program a set of lyrics to sing.

![](https://i.stack.imgur.com/IckWy.jpg)
![](https://i.stack.imgur.com/WOVrY.png)

While many Vocaloid (And similar software) mascots are anime-styled, there are
no actual animes that include them as a main role.

There have been some fan-based mangas however - [Chibi Miku-
san](http://mangag.com/comics/chibimiku/) (A 4-Panel manga) and the previously
mentioned [Hatsune
Mix](http://vocaloid.wikia.com/wiki/Maker_Hik%C5%8Dshiki_Hatsune_Mix)

![Hatsune Mix](https://i.stack.imgur.com/4M0Iw.jpg)

Vocaloid Merchandise also overlaps a bit with typical anime merchandise,
including figurines, plushies, bags, etc.

![](https://i.stack.imgur.com/RzYwS.jpg)

Vocaloid songs are all created by the software, although sometimes they may
star some actual singers too, but the term Vocaloid is referring to the
software.

[More Info](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vocaloid)

Vocaloid was a significant breakthrough in music technology, the software now
offers a cheaper alternative to professional singers and the versatility of
getting harmonics and etc exactly perfect to the way the composer envisaged it
(rather than adapting it to suit a singer's voice).

It also was a significant breakthrough for hobbyist musicians, making a lot
more songs feasible without leaving the home. This was especially important
for the ones who can't sing :p


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