VOCALOID6 consists of two softwares: the VOCALOID6 Editor / VOCALOID6 Editor Lite, which is software for editing VOCALOID data, and the Voicebank, which contains VOCALOID voice data.

The purchase of specific Voicebanks, such as "CI-chan for Vocaloid," comes with VOCALOID6 Editor Lite included.

This article explains how to install the Windows version of VOCALOID6 Editor Lite and a Voicebanks.

Voice bank products bundled with VOCALOID6 Editor Lite will be gradually expanded, so please stay tuned.

Contents

1.About VOCALOID6 Editor Lite
2.How to Install VOCALOID6 Editor Lite and a Voicebanks
2-1.Download VOCALOID6 Lite files (Purchased from the VOCALOID Shop)
2-2.Decompress the files
2-3.Install VOCALOID6 Editor
2-4.Installation of Voicebanks
3.Authentication of VOCALOID6 Editor Lite and the Voicebank
4.Confirm operation of the VOCALOID6 Editor Lite
5.Install for an updater and an additional media
6.How to upgrade for premium version of VOCALOID6 Editor

1.About VOCALOID6 Editor Lite

• There is no difference in sound quality or editing features between VOCALOID6 Editor Lite and VOCALOID6 Editor - higher grade of VOCALOID Editor Lite- . All editing functions are even available in VOCALOID6 Editor Lite.
• In VOCALOID6 Editor Lite, you can use all voicebanks from VOCALOID3 onwards, just like in the premium version of VOCALOID6 Editor.
• In VOCALOID6 Editor Lite, you can use only one track, either a VOCALOID:AI or a VOCALOID track, along with one audio track.
• VOCALOID6 Editor Lite cannot be used within a DAW and only functions as a standalone application. It does not support VST/AU plugin formats for use in a DAW. If you wish to use it within a DAW, please purchase the premium grade of VOCALOID6 Editor.

2.How to Install VOCALOID6 Editor Lite and a Voicebanks

2-1.Download VOCALOID6 Lite files (Purchased from the VOCALOID Shop)

Log in to the official VOCALOID website with your VOCALOID ID, then open the [Purchase History] page from [MY PAGE].

Find "VOCALOID6 Editor Lite for Windows" and "Purchased Voicebanks for Windows" in your purchase history and click the [Download] .

• The file size is approximately 0.7GB. We recommend downloading using a high-speed Internet environment.
• VOCALOID6 Lite is made for PCs, so please download it on your PC

2-2.Decompress the files

Open the location where the file downloaded in Step 1. The downloaded file is compressed in ZIP format and requires "unzip" to use.

*By default, the files are saved in the [Download] folder.
*File names may change depending on when they were downloaded.
*The alphanumeric characters at the end of the file name indicate the software version, which varies depending on when the file was downloaded.
*The installer and installation process for VOCALOID6 Editor Lite and the VOCALOID6 Editor are the same. The functionality will change based on the serial code entered during activation.

Right-click the file "VOCALOID6_Editor_6.4.3.zip" in the folder and select [Extract All] to extract the file.

The［Extract Compressed (ZIP Format) Folder] window will appear. You can change the destination of the unzipped files, but you can leave it as it is. If you want to change the destination, select [Browse] and specify the destination.

Once the destination has been set, click on the [Extract].

After unzipping, a folder named "VOCALOID6_Editor_6.4.3" will be created/displayed. You can find an app which named "VOCALOID6_Editor_6.4.3(.exe)", this is the installer app for VOCALOID Editor.

*The software for installing a software is called an "installer".

Then, follow the same way to extract the downloaded file named "Voicebank Name_Voicebank_Win". Right-click and select [Extract All].

When the unzip is complete, a folder named "Voicebank Name_Voicebank_6.x.x" will be created.

Two files will appear in the folder: "VoicebankName_for_VOCALO_CHANGER_1.x.x.zip" and "VoicebankName_for_VOCALOID_6.x.x.zip".

Right-click on the "VoicebankName_for_VOCALOID_6.x.x.zip" file and select [Extract All].

The application "setup(.exe)" in the folder is the Voicebanks installer.

Please note that the "VoicebankName_for_VOCALO_CHANGER_1.x.x.zip" file will not be used for VOCALOI6 Editor Lite.

2-3.Install VOCALOID6 Editor

Install VOCALOID Editor Lite. Double-click the VOCALOID Editor installer "VOCALOID6_Editor_6.4.3(.exe)" to start it, and the following confirmation message will appear. Click [Yes].

Select the language to be used in the installation. Select any language and click [OK].

The installer has started. Click [Next].

The "VOCALOID6 Product END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT" will appear. This agreement is the one that appears in any computer software. It describes what the user of the software must abide by.

Please read the contents and click [Next].

Click [Install], the installation will begin. Please keep the screen open and wait until the installation finishes. Please pay attention to the battery level.

The installation has completed when the following screen is displayed. Select [Finish] to finish the installation process.

2-4.Installation of Voicebanks

Next, let's install Voicebanks.
Double-click the file "setup.exe" in the folder to start the installer.

The installation steps is the same as the VOCALOID6 Editor Lite installation. Please follow the instructions to proceed the installation.

When the following screen is displayed, the installation is complete.

3.Authentication of VOCALOID6 Editor Lite and the Voicebank

Let's launch VOCALOID6 Editor after installation.

Open the Windows Start menu, select "VOCALOID6 > VOCALOID6 Editor" from the list of applications, and launch it.

The icon for the VOCALOID6 Editor and VOCALOID6 Editor Lite is the same. To launch VOCALOID6 Editor Lite, please double-click on "VOCALOID6 > VOCALOID6 Editor." If you cannot find it, type "VOCALOID" in the search window.

When you start VOCALOID6 Editor Lite(VOCALOID6 Editor), the following message will appear. Select [Authorize now].

A separate software application called VOCALOID Authorizer, which is dedicated to authentication, will automatically start. This software is automatically installed when VOCALOID6 Editor Lite is installed.

Select "VOCALOID6 Editor" in left, then select [Authorization] in right.

Enter the Serial code of VOCALOID6 Editor Lite issued at the time of purchase in the [Authorization] area on the right side of the screen and select [Next].

*Serial codes can be found in order confirmation e-mails received when purchasing downloads at the VOCALOID SHOP.
*Internet connection environment is required for authorization.

The name of the software being activated will be displayed. Ensure that "VOCALOID6 Editor Lite" is shown, then select [Activate].

If the status shows "Success," the activation has been completed successfully. Please select [OK].

Follow the same steps to activate the purchased Voicebank. A different serial code from the VOCALOID6 Editor Lite is required for Voicebank activation.

Similarly, if "Success" is displayed, the activation is complete. Please close VOCALOID Authorizer.

It is also possible to enter serial codes for multiple products at once and activate them all in a single step.

4.Confirm operation of the VOCALOID6 Editor Lite

After completing installation and authorization, try using the VOCALOID6 Editor Lite and the purchased Voicebank.

Launch the VOCALOID6 Editor Lite. When activated as VOCALOID6 Editor Lite, "Lite" will be displayed in the bottom right corner of the launch screen.

Create a "VOCALOID:AI" track and select the purchased Voicebank on "Voice" section.

In the MUSICAL EDITOR at the bottom of the screen, try inputting any note. If the sound of the installed voicebank plays, the installation has been successfully completed and is functioning properly.

Additionally, you can use audio tracks as well. You can import instrumental tracks for use.

When you drag and drop any karaoke track, an audio track will be automatically created. By combining a VOCALOID:AI track or VOCALOID track with an instrumental track, you can create a "Vocaloid cover" with the VOCALOID singing over the instrumental.

5.Install for an updater and an additional media

When launching VOCALOID6 Editor Lite, if a new version is available (an updater is found), the following dialog will appear. If this happens, select [Yes], then download the updater from the page displayed in your browser and proceed with the update. The updater file is the same for both VOCALOID6 Editor Lite and the premium version of VOCALOID6 Editor. Please use the VOCALOID6 Editor updater to update VOCALOID6 Editor Lite.

If any of the data used in VOCALOID Editor Lite is found that has not been installed, the following dialog box will appear. The content of the display depends on the data found. Select the required data and choose [Install]. It is recommended that all be installed.

6.How to upgrade for premium version of VOCALOID6 Editor

If you purchase the premium version of VOCALOID6 Editor, launch VOCALOID Authorizer and enter the serial code for VOCALOID6 Editor. You can use it without reinstalling the program.

Launch VOCALOID Authorizer and enter the serial code for VOCALOID6 Editor.

The premium version of VOCALOID6 Editor can be purchased from the following link.

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This concludes the installation process. Enjoy exploring the world of VOCALOID!

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