VOCALOID Hatsune Miku VOCALOID6

[MagicalMiku]

There is some confusion in the Vocaloid 7 thread, so let's clear some things:
- Miku chinese voicebank is still planned for first half of 2027 as a free update for Miku V6;
- Crypton were working on new features together with Yamaha, before and after Miku V6 release, and those surely helped with the development of Vocaloid 7
- Because Vocaloid 7 is based on Vocaloid 6 engine, it'll be easier to port existing voicebanks (let's say any V6 voicebank) to V7, but it still requires lots of work, tuning and testing.
- I think Crypton will announce Miku V7 next year for her 20th Anniversary, now their focus is on the chinese voicebank (which requires lots of tuning because of all the different accents of Chinese language compared to Japanese) and the other Piapro Characters;
- In detail, they gave hints many times, especially in spring and in summer during Magical Mirai, that Luka will be the next, both for NT2 engine and Vocaloid 6(7 now?). Since Crypton and Yamaha are working closely, it's possible they were waiting for the new features of Vocaloid 7 before any official announcement of Piapro Characters V6/V7
- I think we'll hear something nice from Crypton about future developments around this month or in November..

 

[MagicalMiku]

about Miku V6 and Vocaloid 7 compatibility:
https://sonicwire.com/news/blog/2026/10/miku-v6-vocaloid7-compatibility

Regarding VOCALOID7 compatibility for 'Hatsune Miku V6'
Today, Yamaha Corporation announced " VOCALOID7 ." In conjunction with this, we would like to inform you about future support for "Hatsune Miku V6."
We plan to provide existing users with free Japanese and English voice banks compatible with VOCALOID7.

We are currently working with Yamaha Corporation to develop Japanese and English voice banks for Hatsune Miku V6 that are compatible with VOCALOID7. The completed voice banks are scheduled to be made available free of charge to all Hatsune Miku V6 users as early as possible in 2027 .

*We will also work with Yamaha Corporation to provide the Chinese voice bank as soon as possible.

*The timing and method of provision will be announced on this blog and our official social media accounts as soon as they are decided.
Regarding support for existing users of "VOCALOID7 Editor"

Yamaha has announced that customers who purchase "VOCALOID6 Editor" from the VOCALOID SHOP on or after October 9, 2026 (Friday) will receive "VOCALOID7 Editor" essentially free of charge. This offer also applies to customers who purchase the "Hatsune Miku V6 Starter Pack" during the same period.

Please note that for customers who purchased before October 8, 2026 (Thursday) and are not subject to the above , upgrading to "VOCALOID7 Editor" will be a paid service (upgrade price: 8,580 yen including tax, or 5,500 yen including tax for a limited time until December 20, 2026), as announced by Yamaha. We are currently in discussions with Yamaha regarding the specific details. We will announce the details on this blog and other channels as soon as they are decided, before November 11, 2026 (Wednesday), when "VOCALOID7 Editor" will be released.
Changes to the included vocal editor

Following the release of VOCALOID7, the editor included with each Hatsune Miku V6 product will be switched to "VOCALOID7 Editor".

■ Changes to the included editor

"Hatsune Miku V6 Voice Bank": From "VOCALOID6 Editor Lite" to "VOCALOID7 Editor Lite"
"Hatsune Miku V6 Starter Pack": From "VOCALOID6 Editor" to "VOCALOID7 Editor"

For the release date and product details of VOCALOID7, please check Yamaha's announcement page .

The latest information regarding "Hatsune Miku V6" will be announced sequentially on this blog and on the SONICWIRE product page. Thank you for your continued support of "Hatsune Miku V6".