SynthV Synthesizer V Discussion Thread

[lIlI]

Animen has always had a history of disorganisation, but it seems to have amped up considerably after the pandemic. The whole thing reminds me a lot of the Sixteen92 situation* that's happening concurrently in the indie perfume world.

Buying from Synthesizer V isn't in the best spot right now. The main options for third party sellers are either unreliable (AniCute), inaccessible (Taobao), or...awkward (DLSite). It's a big relief that Dreamtonics has a good selection of inhouse voicebanks that are easy to purchase from their site, and it would be amazing if they started stocking third party voices too. A lot of people miss out on options like Anri and Solaria because they aren't shown anywhere on Dreamtonic's official page.

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*In summary: Sixteen92 was one of the most popular indie perfumeries, they were known for having long processing times, but were still trusted due to their long history. During the pandemic they experienced delay after delay, but continued to have sale events and new launches. Customers waited years for their purchases, so deep was their trust in the brand.

The owner deleted questions on their Facebook page and refused to answer emails and messages from customers who hadn't received their orders; until eventually it was revealed that the Sixteen92 hadn't been filing taxes in its home state, having essentially dissolved. To this day, they still have a professional looking online presence that sucks in unaware newcomers.

 

[nightmare]

Just recently, I received a message "This activation code is being used on another device" when trying to activate my SynthV Pro on a second device. Anicute was prompt to investigate my case and send me a new code, claiming the old one was faulty. The new one is working fine on two devices.

I initially purchased SynthV Pro with Cangqiong in April 2021. I was thankfully able to use my other products from Anicute - Cangqiong, Eleanor Forte AI and ANRI - on my second device using the old codes. I don't know about the third activation.

I ordered Eleanor's box as well, and I can't imagine what is taking them long. ANRI's box took a while to arrive, but the wait was reasonably explained with COVID.

I hope they can sort their organisation out.

 

[PearlStarLight5]

In my experience, I haven't had an issue with them:
-I filled out the form for Yamine Renri on 2/4 and got her 2/6, with a working activation code
Although something quite fishy is that they told me in the email I would receive a Volor Gold membership after this download and never got it
-I bought Eleanor Forte AI on 5/15 and got her 5/16 in less than 24 hours, with a working activation code

From other people's experiences, I would infer that they are having problems with the Medium5 cast, Eleanor Forte's box, and perhaps with joint ownership of Genbu with VirVox Project.
I mean heck, they have responded to someone's email before saying that they don't know if they are getting the Medium5 updates. I would say that this is also partially on Quadimension's part (they appear to have lost interest in dealing with Animen), and perhaps why Anicute isn't getting new codes from them. Of course on Anicute's part, if they have no new codes for the Medium5 voicebanks they should take them off their store.

 

[DesukaP]

The only things I purchased from Anicute were Saki AI and the Synthe V Pro Editor. While I didn't get the codes immediately, I still got them within a few hours, so to hear that there have been issues with Anicute is really saddening.

 

[Silver1063]

Ummm, is it just me or are all products on anicute gone?
Nvm it was just my computer

 

[Krathia]

I didn't have issues (at least yet) with Anicute regarding my serial codes. I also only use each once, so... who knows.
But I will need to add that I remember they sent that email saying firmly that they sent the ANRIs around mid-late December. Mine was sent during mid-January... and because I was sending emails like no tomorrow asking about it. And having the tracking number on a screenshot. In fact, I guess because they never thought about how expensive it is to send stuff worldwide. To Europe in particular, with our customs being shitty and picky towards paperworks.

On top of that, I had the issue with my refund for Eleanor's box. Instead of sending the refund to my PayPal, they send it to the email I was using to communicate with them. Which is a weird movement. I still don't understand it. Not from a store.

I wish we will get the Medium5 girls free update, but I have my hopes low.

 

[sapplerx]

 

[SuzakuSpectacled]

 

[aru ii]

can already since another saki coming

 

[Cluemily]

AHS' stream is going on right now. Kanru is there and has announced he'll be the CTO for AHS now. Ogata is also now a board member for Dreamtonics (whilst still the chairman for AHS). They also announced a "High Dynamic Voice Model" for SynthV, which I think it's being shown more tomorrow.

Some new boxes (featuring a new Saki logo), will also be going up for preorder soon. (IMO the logos still aren't that interesting but they do look kind of nice on the black box sdkhg)


Also announced on stream, there's also a Seika plush announced (preorders next month), and Maki's first album's ("JAMping High") preorders will starting tomorrow.

Editing to add that the demo for the High Dynamic Voice Model is out! Looks like it's featuring a yet unheard English female voice. Some existing voice are also used to demo it.

Synthesizer V AI：高动态歌声建模技术 (2022)_哔哩哔哩_bilibili

Dreamtonics 今日面向全世界音乐创作者介绍 Synthesizer V Studio 即将采用的全新技术——高动态歌声模型（High Dynamics Voice Model）。高动态歌声模型根据真实歌声的动态变化（尤其是音量方面的变化）进行学习模拟，并最终凝结成适用于所有 AI 歌声数据库的模型。该模型以及相伴而生的全新功能，将在 Synthesizer V Studio 未来更新中得, 视频播放量 22516、弹幕量 21、点赞数 1477、投硬币枚数 274、收藏人数 613、转发人数 470, 视频作者 Dreamtonics, 作者简介...

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[PearlStarLight5]

Well looks like I don't have to pay 100 bucks and get Maki standard too anymore :D
DAMMIT HAD I KNOWN THEY WERE DOING A KEVIN BOX I WOULD HAVE WAITED CAUSE I PREFER PHYSICAL COPIES NOOOOO
Maybe they'll do some limited time user discount if you already got the download version specifically??

wait did you just say new english voice?

 

[Leon]

I'm wondering if they'll do it like how DT does with the R1 Quad girls on Taobao and have an option to buy box-only, yes... Because I would like to get boxes for Kevin, Ryo, and Saki AI (although I have her Standard box) but I won't bother if I need to re-purchase them entirely. And since you can share codes a little easier with SV (not that I do, I don't like the idea) people aren't as likely to buy download codes off you as they are for Vocaloids.

 

[Prism]

Editing to add that the demo for the High Dynamic Voice Model is out! Looks like it's featuring a yet unheard English female voice. Some existing voice are also used to demo it.

I think that's weina

 

[PearlStarLight5]

I just listened and yeah, I'm convinced that's Weina too.

 

[xuu]

Not only is Kanru becoming CTO of AHS, most importantly he's their new Representative Director, which is the role Ogata held before. This means he's essentially the head of the company! He holds the same role at Dreamtonics for context. This could be huge for Synthesizer V and VOICEPEAK going forward.

Also yeah, pretty sure that's Weina singing. Makes sense given Kanru said they trained her on English data too.
EDIT: Not so sure listening to Weina's English singing more... this is very interesting.

 

[Prism]

Not only is Kanru becoming CTO of AHS, most importantly he's their new Representative Director, which is the role Ogata held before. This means he's essentially the head of the company! He holds the same role at Dreamtonics for context. This could be huge for Synthesizer V and VOICEPEAK going forward.

Also yeah, pretty sure that's Weina singing. Makes sense given Kanru said they trained her on English data too.
EDIT: Not so sure listening to Weina's English singing more... this is very interesting.

Do we have a like to weinas English singing

 

[PearlStarLight5]

So news on the letter series for the day:
Weina has been released as planned and she's $129 without tax
Saki's icon has been updated to match her AI box

As for Synthesizer V news at large, version 1.7.0 is here and has added HDVM and AI Retakes to account for its random nature
These features are supported by the following databases:
I can't believe Eleanor is on this list, considering how left in the dump she's been lately

 

[Prism]

Also all of the ahs(except rikka) and anri got vocal modes

 

[Cluemily]

I really like the new features offered, but I think it definitely needs a bit of work to improve it; they weren't kidding when they said finish your current projects before updating because things will change. A couple definitely came out of this better but some are definitely not doing so hot with the update.

I already reverted SOLARIA to her previous version because the update kind of isn't doing it for a current project; her high notes are sounding odd now, and gaps between notes are triggering something sounding like the [cl] function a lot more often it feels, so she's sounding really weird without editing further to take the new update into consideration. Eleanor often sounds like she's ran a marathon and then broke into song as well now.

I kind of wish SynthV had a similar function to CeVIO where you can just access a dropdown to use an older version of a vocal. It'd make swapping back way easier.

 

[PearlStarLight5]

Also all of the ahs(except rikka) and anri got vocal modes

Wait you mean Maki too?! What are her vocal modes (English voicebank, I saw the Japanese ones after I typed this)

Edit:
Maki's Japanese vocal modes from DTM Station (I've yet to find her English ones)