Piapro Studio Hatsune Miku NT (ver.2)

[MagicalMiku]

Piapro Studio NT2 v1.2.1.0 (Win/Mac) Update Information
This update includes the following changes.
Update Details

■New Features
- Added parameters to control vibrato "Depth" and "Rate" via automation.
- Added support for operation on DAWs running in Native mode on Apple Silicon Macs.
* When using Logic Pro or GarageBand, we continue to recommend launching in Rosetta mode.

■Changes
- Changed the specification to place some restrictions on the move operation when dragging the body of the editor window, in order to prevent unintended behavior.
- Changed the behavior in the overwrite confirmation dialog during audio export so that pressing the Enter key is processed as "Save As".

■Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where the application would crash when quitting or opening another .ppsf file after deleting an audio track.
- Fixed an issue where previously copied markers would be pasted simultaneously when executing a marker copy and paste.
- Fixed an issue where vibrato would be unintentionally re-estimated if a .ppsf file saved with a note's vibrato set to "None (Manual)" was loaded and the phrase containing that note was edited.
- Fixed an issue in the overwrite confirmation dialog during audio export where pressing the Esc key did not cancel the operation and resulted in overwriting the file.
- Fixed an issue where a warning dialog was not displayed during audio export if the file name or destination path was too long.
- Fixed other minor bugs.

*Due to updates introduced in version 1.0.2.0, when opening project files created with version 1.0.1.2 or earlier for the first time, a “conversion to the latest format” process will occur, which may take longer than usual. Thank you for your understanding.

Sonicwire support page:
https://sonicwire.com/support/detail?id=3490
https://piaprostudio.com/?p=9157&lang=en

 

[MagicalMiku]

"What's the difference?" Answered in this video!
We've released a comparison video of the latest releases, 'Hatsune Miku V6' and 'Hatsune Miku NT'!
A must-see for creators wondering, "Which one should I get?"
We clearly explain the differences in vocals, editor operation, and expressiveness with demo tracks!

 

[MagicalMiku]

Create and upload short videos of duets, original songs, and more using "Hatsune Miku NT"
We've released a collaboration video with NEOIZ, who participated in the Hatsune Miku NT Challenge!

 

[MagicalMiku]

There is also a nice article on Asahi newspaper, with a video demonstration about Miku NT2
https://www.asahi.com/articles/ASV5P26L9V5PIIPE010M.html

I received a step-by-step tutorial on how to use the vocal synthesis software at Crypton Future Media (Sapporo), the company that created "Hatsune Miku." The software used was "Hatsune Miku NT," which employs a new vocal synthesis engine developed independently by Crypton. *Currently, there are two versions of "Hatsune Miku" software: one using the "VOCALOID engine" developed by Yamaha (VOCALOID version), and another using the engine developed by Crypton (NT version).

 

[MagicalMiku]

Miku NT prize figure from Taito, scale 1/6 based on new illustration by iXima! She is so beautiful<3

 

[Afternoon Oranges]

I've been really wanting them to release a prize figure of Miku NT, and so I'm SO happy about this!! And iXima's artwork is as gorgeous as ever

 

[MagicalMiku]

Yes yes!!<3
iXima wrote on her twitter that she drew the new illustration based on Miku NT pose of the package design<3
Also, release date is still to be confirmed, but since they announced her with full colored figure image, I think might be ready for August, or autumn, more details in the next weeks ^u^
Miku NT prize figure is part of the new T-most brand for Taito premium prize figures, usually Taito figures are 1/7 scale, but with 1/6 scale she might be around 26cm in height, can't wait!<3
As usual, you'll be able to buy using a proxy shopping service like from-japan (prize figures are about 1.200/2.500 yen), and you can check Taito official Miku prizes on this page:
https://www.taito.co.jp/taito-prize/series/0000002679
(there is also a menu on the left, under LINEUP, that lets you see the various prizes released for each year)

 

[MagicalMiku]

Piapro Studio NT2 v1.2.2.0 (Win/Mac) Update Information

This update includes the following changes:
About Loading Previous Project Files
In this version, when loading a project file (.ppsf) created in v1.2.1.0 or earlier for the first time, a data conversion process to the latest format will be performed. This is due to internal processing updates accompanying improvements in vibrato-related operations. Please note that the conversion may take longer than usual.
Due to the improvements in vibrato-related operations, the vibrato parts may change slightly when loading previous project files.

Update Details
■New Features
- Added real-time MIDI input function. Real-time MIDI input is now possible for NT tracks with the piano roll screen open. Please specify the MIDI input device to be used from the "Preferences" panel.
- Added quantize function. It automatically corrects the timing of selected notes. Execution settings can be configured from "Menu > Note > Quantize Settings".

■Changes
- Adjusted the behavior so that when the vibrato type is changed, the automatically estimated vibrato length fluctuates appropriately according to the type.
- [Important] About changes in pitch line shapes of past projects: Due to the above specification changes and vibrato-related bug fixes described below, the pitch line shape of vibrato parts may differ from before when loading project files created in previous versions.
- Adjusted the behavior so that when an edited vibrato is returned to the "Automatically Estimate" state, the "Depth" and "Rate" values return to the auto-estimated values.
- Adjusted the behavior so that when the phoneme input field is confirmed while empty, it automatically resets to the default phoneme setting corresponding to the entered lyrics.
- Adjusted the behavior so that triplet settings are reflected in the grid display even when the snap function is turned off.
- Set an upper limit for the maximum song length of a project (4,000 measures for 4/4 time signature). If you open a project file (.ppsf) that already exceeds this limit, the original song length will be maintained.

■Bug Fixes
- Fixed an issue where disabling the plug-in under certain conditions in Ableton Live (VST version) and Bitwig Studio caused continuous re-rendering, making operation difficult.
- Fixed an issue where performing certain operations during the voice library loading process immediately after startup caused the application to freeze or crash.
- Fixed an issue that caused a crash when exiting Piapro Studio NT2 after deleting a region with a specific procedure.
- Fixed an issue where the vibrato was reflected in a shape different from the specified vibrato length when "Vibrato: Manually On" was selected and the vibrato type included "Release+".
- Fixed an issue where the "Depth" and "Rate" values previously set in the "Note Setting" panel were not reflected in the pitch line shape when vibrato was newly added from a state without vibrato.
- Fixed an issue where settings in the track's "Automatic Control" were not correctly applied to the "Depth" and "Blend" of vibrato in newly created notes.
- Fixed an issue where when drawing vibrato using the "Line Tool" on an automation track across multiple boxes, the written content was not reflected in some boxes depending on the operation procedure.
- Fixed an issue where the pitch curve display might not match the actual playback sound after deleting a drawn pitch curve and removing vibrato from that range.
- Fixed an issue where clicking the slider in the "Note Setting" panel did not change the value for some items while multiple notes with different parameter values were selected.
- Fixed an issue where the original consonant length was not restored correctly when undoing the creation of a new note at a position that interfered with a manually set consonant length.
- Fixed an issue in the Windows environment where some shortcut keys stopped working after performing specific operations until the Enter key was pressed once.
- Fixed other minor bugs.

Support page:
https://sonicwire.com/support/detail?id=3518
https://piaprostudio.com/?p=9157&lang=en