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From singing synthesis to the ultimate music production experience
A prototype software in the research stage, paving the way to the future of singing synthesizers.
Amazingly smooth song production process thanks to groundbreaking DAW compatibility.
Available free of charge to all VOCALOID6 users.
Download VX-β for free (For users who already have VOCALOID6 Editor)
*VOCALOID6 Editor must be installed and authorized in advance for VX-β to work.
*VX-β is a plugin software that runs on DAWs. A separate DAW software is required to launch VX-β.
A prototype of a brand-new singing synthesis plugin, spun off from Yamaha’s research studio
VOCALOID β-STUDIO*1 was a limited-time research studio established by Yamaha to break new ground in singing synthesis.
This effort resulted in VX-β, a brand-new singing synthesizer plugin.*2
This beta product is available free of charge to all VOCALOID6 users.
The amazingly smooth music production process opens up an entire world of imagination, and you are invited to try this one-of-a-kind experience.
*2 VX-β is a plugin; DAW software is required to launch it.
Bundled with VOCALOID6 Editor free of charge
VX-β is available free of charge on any computer equipped with a registered copy of VOCALOID6 Editor.
Both new and existing VOCALOID6 Editor users can enjoy this free plugin.
There is no need to install separate voice bank data for VX-β. VOCALOID6 AI-compatible voice banks installed on your computer can be used with VX-β as-is.
Three features that break new ground for singing synthesis software
VX-β is a singing synthesis plugin that allows users to create singing voices by inputting notes and lyrics.
The following features differentiate VX-β from VOCALOID6 and other singing synthesis software:
1. Workflow fully integrated with Cubase
Custom integration with Cubase (DAW software by Steinberg) allows users to create singing voices simply by entering melodies into the DAW—no need to open a dedicated singing synthesizer editor as is the case with conventional tone generators.
(*To use VX-β with DAWs other than Cubase, load singing voice sequence files created separately by VOCALOID6 Editor or other software)
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2. Real-time parameter control during playback
VX-β allows users to change voice parameters in real time, even while a song is playing. This gives you the power to essentially direct the AI singer mid-song, not only when the music is paused or stopped.
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3. Power Parameter: One knob allows a complex array of expressions
When a human singer adds dynamics to their singing, many aspects of the singing voice change, not only in terms of amplitude, but also in tension, breathing, vibrato, and more. Power Parameter empowers users to control those elements of articulation with a single knob.
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Specifications
| Windows | macOS | |
| Plugin format | VST3 (Instrument) | VST3 (Instrument), AU, AAX |
| DAW compatibility | Cubase: Melody and lyrics input within the Key Editor* Other DAWs: Load external sequence files (*Tested on Cubase 13) |
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| Compatible external sequence files | VOCALOID (.vpr, .vsqx), other singing synthesis software sequence files (.ccs, .svp, .ust, .ppsf), MusicXML (.musicxml, .mxl), MIDI (.mid, .midi), VX-β files (.vxf) | |
| Tested OS | Windows 10, 11 (64 bit, Intel) | macOS 13 (Ventura), 14 (Sonoma) |
| Tested CPUs | Intel Core series (Haswell (4th generation) or later) or equivalent AMD CPU | Intel Core series (Haswell (4th generation) or later) or equivalent AMD CPU, Apple Silicon |
| Memory | At least 8 GB | |
| Storage capacity | At least 200 MB | |
| Graphics | Open GL 3.2 or higher | |
| Display resolution | At least 1024 x 768 | |
| Operating conditions | VOCALOID6 Editor must be authorized (*VX-β cannot be used with the authorization of VOCALOID6 Editor Lite.) |
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Download VX-β for free
*VOCALOID6 Editor must be installed and authorized in advance for VX-β to work.
*VX-β is a plugin that runs on DAWs. A separate DAW software is required to launch VX-β.
Tutorial
Please refer to the following guides to quickly learn how to start using VX-β.
VOCALOID Team’s commitment to research
Yamaha’s VOCALOID Team is constantly researching ways to create new value.
As part of these efforts, we launched VOCALOID β-STUDIO, a limited-time research studio for conducting research initiatives together with creators from August 2023 to March 2024. We made VX-β available to a limited number of people during this period.
Given the tremendous response, we decided to remove the limitation on the number of users and distribute VX-β to all VOCALOID6 users to broaden the worldwide user base.
The Yamaha VOCALOID Team will continue its research efforts. In this context, we view VX-β as a testing ground for our research. Future updates may involve testing new features or removing previously included ones. Through this experiment, we hope to enhance the value of VX-β together with you.