V.4.2.

User Manual

Table of Contents
Introduction................................................................................................................. 5
Precautions & Notes ................................................................................................... 5
Conventions used in this document ......................................................................... 6
Quick Start Guide ....................................................................................................... 7
Step 1: Install a Voice Bank.................................................................................................... 7
Step 2: Startup ......................................................................................................................... 7
Step 3: Set the Tempo and Beat ............................................................................................ 9
Step 4: Create a Part ............................................................................................................... 9
Step 5: Select a Singer ......................................................................................................... 10
Step 6: Enter the Notes ........................................................................................................ 10
Step 7: Enter the Lyrics ........................................................................................................ 11
Step 8: Play (Initial Check) ................................................................................................... 12
Step 9: Add a Control Parameter ......................................................................................... 12
Step 10: Play (Check the Results) ....................................................................................... 15
Step 11: Add Harmony .......................................................................................................... 15
Step 12: Save the Project File .............................................................................................. 17

Names and Functions............................................................................................... 18

Tool Bar .................................................................................................................................. 18
Sample Sound Playback
Real-time Mode

.......................................................................................... 19

....................................................................................................... 19

Arrow

......................................................................................................................... 19

Pencil

......................................................................................................................... 19

Line

............................................................................................................................ 20

Eraser

........................................................................................................................ 20

Pitch Rendering

...................................................................................................... 20

CURSOR

........................................................................................................... 20

LENGTH

............................................................................................................ 21

QUANTIZE

....................................................................................................... 21

FIXED LENGTH

....................................................................................... 22

Edit

............................................................................................................................. 22

Job

............................................................................................................................. 25

View
Lyrics

Setting
Help

............................................................................................................................ 23

......................................................................................................................... 38
....................................................................................................................... 42

............................................................................................................................ 55

SINGER .............................................................................................................................. 55
Track Ruler............................................................................................................................. 56

Piano Roll Area ...................................................................................................................... 56

Note .................................................................................................................................... 57

Scroll Bar ........................................................................................................................... 59

Zoom Slider ....................................................................................................................... 60

Phrase Lyric Display ........................................................................................................ 61

Select Parameters with Notes ......................................................................................... 61

Note Boundary Adjustment ............................................................................................. 62
Control Parameter Area ........................................................................................................ 63

Control Parameter Details................................................................................................ 66

VOCALOID Inst ......................................................................................................... 68

VOCALOID Synthesis Load...................................................................................... 69
Appendix ................................................................................................................... 71
Importing and Exporting Files ............................................................................................. 71

Export................................................................................................................................. 71
Import ................................................................................................................................. 72

Phonetic Symbol Charts ...................................................................................................... 73

VOCALOID Phonetic Symbol Table (English) ................................................................ 73

VOCALOID Phonetic Symbol Table (Japanese) ............................................................ 75

VOCALOID Phonetic Symbol Table (Korean) ................................................................ 77

VOCALOID Phonetic Symbol Table (Spanish) ............................................................... 79
VOCALOID Phonetic Symbol Table (Chinese) ............................................................... 81

VOCALOID Phonetic Symbol Table (Chinese) (bopomofo) .......................................... 83

Shortcut Keys ........................................................................................................................ 85
MIDI Control Change Implementation Chart ...................................................................... 87
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................... 88
New Features (Ver.4.2.0) ....................................................................................................... 89

Introduction

Thank you for using VOCALOID4 Editor for Cubase. VOCALOID4 Editor for
Cubase is now even easier to use than previous versions of VOCALOID Editor
for Cubase. You now have access to new parameters and functions that will
allow an even broader range of expression, so that you can enjoy a deeper
experience in the VOCALOID universe.

Precautions & Notes

Installation and activation of VOCALOID Editor for Cubase requires that the
computer is connected to the Internet.
VOCALOIDTM is a registered trademark of Yamaha Corporation.
Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation.
Macintosh and Mac OS are registered trademarks of Apple Inc.

VOCALOID4 Editor for Cubase can load and convert Vsqx files created in

Cubase is a registered trademark of Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH.

VOCALOID4 and VOCALOID3 and Vsq files created in VOCALOID2, into

formats that can be used in Cubase.
The Voice Banks that are compatible with VOCALOID4 Editor for Cubase are
shown below.

VOCALOID1

Windows

Mac

VOCALOID2
VOCALOID3
VOCALOID4
:

Not compatible

: VOCALOID2 Voice Banks for which "Library Import" in VOCALOID3

Editor has been completed are compatible.

: VOCALOID3 Voice Banks for Mac are compatible.

: Compatible

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Conventions used in this document

The screen shots used in this manual are based on the Windows version of
VOCALOID Editor for Cubase and the Windows version of Cubase.
The modifier keys used for keyboard shortcuts, etc. vary according to operating
system. Keyboard shortcuts that use modifier keys are indicated as shown
below in this manual.
[Windows modifier key] / [Mac modifier key] + [key]

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Quick Start Guide

This section introduces the basic operations in VOCALOID Editor for Cubase.
For more information about each tool and setting window, see "Names and
Functions".

Step 1: Install a Voice Bank

1-1. Install a VOCALOID Voice Bank.

Install a Voice Bank. VOCALOID Editor for Cubase requires the installation of
one or more Voice Banks.
For more information about installation methods, see the "Read Me First"
included with the Voice Bank.

Step 2: Startup

2-1. Start up Cubase.

In steinberg hub, select "More" from "projects", select "Empty", and then click
"Create".

A new project is created, and the project window opens.

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2-2. In the Cubase menu bar, select "Project" -> "Add Track" ->
"Instrument ...".

The "Add Instrument Track" window opens.

Click "No VST Instrument" and select "VOCALOID Inst".

Click "Add Track".

An instrument track is created with a VOCALOID Inst assigned.

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Step 3: Set the Tempo and Beat

3-1. Set the tempo and beat in the Cubase transport panel.

If "TEMPO" is set to "TRACK", click "TEMPO" to change it to "FIXED" and

then enter a value for the tempo.
If the Cubase transport panel is not shown, select "Transport" -> "Transport
Panel" in the Cubase menu bar.

Step 4: Create a Part

4-1. Click the Cubase "Draw" tool.

The tool switches to the Draw tool.

4-2. Use the Draw tool to create a part of the desired length (a
four-measure part is shown in the figure below) the instrument track
you created in "Step 2: Startup".

4-3. With the part selected, select "MIDI" -> "Open VOCALOID Editor" in
the Cubase menu bar.

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4-4. When the following window opens, click "Yes".

VOCALOID Editor for Cubase opens.

Step 5: Select a Singer

5-1. Select a singer from "SINGER" in VOCALOID Editor for Cubase.

The singers managed in "Active Singer(s)" in Singer Editor are shown.

Step 6: Enter the Notes

6-1. Click the "Pencil" tool in VOCALOID Editor for Cubase.

The tool switches to the Pencil tool.

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6-2. Enter four notes in the Piano Roll Area in VOCALOID Editor for
Cubase.

Click and drag horizontally to adjust the length of each note.

Step 7: Enter the Lyrics

7-1. Click the "Arrow" tool in VOCALOID Editor for Cubase.

The tool switches to the Arrow tool.

7-2. Double-click a note that you entered in "Step 6: Enter the Notes".

VOCALOID Editor for Cubase enters lyric editing mode.

7-3. Use the computer keyboard to enter lyrics, and then press the
[Enter]/[return] key.
Enter lyrics for the other notes in the same way.
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Step 8: Play (Initial Check)

8-1. Click the "TrackRuler" in VOCALOID Editor for Cubase to adjust the
position from which to start playback.

The song position (vertical blue line) moves.

8-2. Click the play button in the Cubase transport panel to start playback.

Check the voice.

Step 9: Add a Control Parameter

9-1. Click the "Pencil" tool in VOCALOID4 Editor.

The tool switches to the Pencil tool.

9-2. Click the "Edit" field shown on the left side of the Control Parameter
Area in VOCALOID4 Editor.

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Click "BRI: Brightness" in the pull-down menu.

9-3. Draw the following curve in the Control Parameter Area.

9-4. Click the "Back" field shown on the left side of the Control Parameter
Area in VOCALOID4 Editor.

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Click "BRI: Brightness" in the pull-down menu.

The transparent display in Control Parameter switches to "BRI".
9-4. Click the "Edit" field shown on the left side of the Control Parameter
Area in VOCALOID4 Editor.
Click "GEN: Gender Factor" in the pull-down menu in the "Edit" field.

"GEN" is shown in the Control Parameter, and "BRI" switches to a transparent

display. Only "GEN" can be edited here. "BRI" for the transparent display
cannot be edited. "GEN" adjust the formants for pronunciation. Higher values
create a male nuance; lower values create a female nuance.

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9-6. Draw the following curve in the Control Parameter Area.

Step 10: Play (Check the Results)

10-1. Follow the same procedure as in "Step 8: Play (Initial Check)" to

check the voice.

Step 11: Add Harmony

11-1. In the Cubase project window, select the track on which you entered
the voice.

11-2. Select "Project" -> "Duplicate Tracks" in the Cubase menu bar.

The track on which you entered the voice is duplicated.

This creates a second "VOCALOID Inst" track, which means two VOCALOID
instruments have been started. VOCALOID instruments can be used on a
maximum of 16 tracks. However, you might not be able to create 16 tracks,
depending on the edition of Cubase you are using.

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11-3. Click the "Object Selection" tool in Cubase.

The tool switches to the Object Selection tool.

11-4. Click the event in the duplicated track.

The event is selected.

11-5. Select "MIDI" -> "Open VOCALOID Editor" in the Cubase menu bar.

VOCALOID Editor for Cubase opens.

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11-6. Change the pitch of the notes in VOCALOID Editor for Cubase.

Drag each note up or down to edit its pitch.

You can duplicate and edit a track in this way to easily create harmonies.

Step 12: Save the Project File

12-1. Select "File" -> "Save As ..." in the Cubase menu bar.

The window for saving the project file opens.

12-2. Name the project file and save the file.
This completes the basic operations. For more information about each tool and
setting window, see "Names and Functions".

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Names and Functions

1

1. Tool Bar
2. Track Ruler
3. Piano Roll Area
4. Control Parameter Area

Tool Bar
This area has tools for editing notes and "Control Parameters", and opening
the setting windows.

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Sample Sound Playback

You can set sample sound playback to

(on) /

(off). When turned on, a

sample sound of the currently selected singer is played.

Sample sounds are played when one of the following operations is performed.
When clicking or dragging on the keyboard on the left side of the Piano
Roll Area

When adding/selecting/moving a note

When confirming edits to lyrics/phoneme

Real-time Mode
Use this setting to turn Real-time Mode

(on)/

(off).

When Real-time Mode is turned on, MIDI events are received in real-time,

allowing standby time to be reduced when playing synthesized tones. This

mode can be used together with Record Mode in Cubase, which is perfect for
real-time recording with an external MIDI keyboard.
When Real-time Mode is on, entered notes are shown in orange.
(However, selected notes are shown in light blue.)

Arrow

The Arrow is used to select and move notes that have been entered and
"Control Parameters". You can drag with the Arrow to select an area. While
using the Arrow tool, you can press and hold [Shift] to temporarily switch to
the Pencil tool.

Pencil

The Pencil is used to enter notes and "Control Parameters".

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Line

The Line is used to enter "Control Parameters". Click and drag a straight line
from any point, and then release the button to place the line. In the Piano Roll
Area, use the Line tool in the same way as the Pencil tool to enter notes.

Eraser

The Eraser is used to delete notes and "Control Parameters". Drag to select
an area, to delete all of the notes and control parameters within that area. In
addition, you can click the vibrato icon to change the vibrato type to "Non
Vibrato".

Pitch Rendering

The curve of synthesized pitches are shown for notes in the piano roll area.

If pitch curves are not shown when Pitch Rendering is turned on, check the
following.

Turn on "Show Pitch Curve".

Turn off "Real-time Mode".

CURSOR

CURSOR indicates the current location of the mouse cursor. The values
indicate, from the left, measures, notes, and clock (A quarter note is equal to
480 clock ticks).

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QUANTIZE

Select the minimum units for the quantize function, which automatically
corrects the position of entered notes.
Selection

Description

1/8

Eighth note

1/4

1/16
1/32
1/64
Off

Triplet

Quarter note
Sixteenth note

Thirty-second note
Sixty-fourth note

No quantization
Triplet on/off

LENGTH

Select the minimum units for the length function, which automatically corrects
the length of entered notes. However, if "FIXED LENGTH" has been set, the
LENGTH settings will be disabled when entering a note.
Selection

Description

1/8

Eighth note

1/4

1/16
1/32
1/64

Quarter note
Sixteenth note

Thirty-second note
Sixty-fourth note

Off

No quantization

Triplet

Triplet on/off

<<

The same value selected for "QUANTIZE" is used.

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FIXED LENGTH

Select the minimum units for the fixed length function, which fixes the length
of entered notes. If "FIXED LENGTH" has been set, the "LENGTH" settings
will be disabled when entering a note.
Selection

Description

1/1 [1920]

Whole note

1/4 [480]

Quarter note

1/2 [960]
1/8 [240]

1/16 [120]

Half note

Eighth note

Sixteenth note

1/32 [60]

Thirty-second note

Off

No quantization

Dot

Dot on/off

1/64 [30]
Triplet

Sixty-fourth note
Triplet on/off

Edit

The Edit icon opens menus related to editing.

Select All
Select All is used to select all notes and "Control Parameters".
Select All Events
When a note is selected, Select All Events is used to select all notes; when a
"Control Parameter" is selected, it is used to select all control parameters.

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Auto Normalize Mode

Use this setting to turn Auto Normalize Mode on/off. When turned on and
notes are entered, overlapping notes are automatically corrected. In Auto
Normalize Mode, if a note is entered so that it overlaps another note in the
same track, the first note will be truncated to eliminate the overlap.

To eliminate overlap in notes that have already been entered, use "Normalize
Note".
Solo Exclusive Mode
Use this setting to turn Solo Exclusive Mode on/off. When Solo Exclusive
Mode is turned on, the Solo function is turned on for the track of the part
currently opened in VOCALOID editor, and the Solo function is turned off for

all other tracks. When turned off, the Solo function for all tracks returns to the
state it was in before Solo Exclusive Mode was turned on.
In addition, when Solo Exclusive Mode is turned on, it will be automatically
turned off if the Solo function for any track in the Cubase project window or
MixConsole is turned on.

View

The View icon opens menus related to displays.

Control Parameters
Control Parameters is used to show/hide the Control Parameter Area that
displays the "Control Parameters".
Grid Line
Grid Line is used to show/hide grid lines in the Track Ruler, Piano Roll Area,
and Control Parameter Area. The size of the grid corresponds to the current
"QUANTIZE" setting.

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Lyrics/Phoneme
Lyrics/Phoneme is used to show/hide lyrics and phoneme.
You can turn Lyrics on and Phoneme off to display only the lyrics.

Or, you can turn Phoneme on and Lyrics off to display only the phoneme.

Phoneme Preferred Display

Phoneme Preferred Display is used to set the lyric/phoneme display order.
The available settings are shown below.
Off: Lyrics [Phoneme]

On: [Phoneme] Lyrics

You can double-click the note to edit the lyrics (when Phoneme Preferred
Display is off) or phoneme (when Phoneme Preferred Display is on).

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Show Pitch Curve

You can switch between showing/hiding the expression pitch curves (orange)
and the vibrato pitch curves (light blue) that the synthesis engine adds
automatically to connect notes smoothly.

If pitch curves are not shown even when Show Pitch Curve is on, use the
Pitch Rendering function.

* Pitch curves are not shown when Real-time Mode is on.

Singing Style
Singing Style is used to show/hide the note expression control parameter icon
and the vibrato parameter icon.
Off:

On:

Job

The Job icon is used to open menus related to editing notes.

Normalize Note
Use Normalize Note to resolve overlapping notes by truncating the first note
of an overlapping pair. If there are overlapping notes, playback is possible but
the notes might not be output.

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Before Normalize Note:

After Normalize Note:

Insert Lyrics
Use Insert Lyrics to open the "Insert Lyrics" window to enter lyrics. In the
"Insert Lyrics" window, you can enter entire phrases instead of individually
entering the lyrics for each note.
Click the first of the notes into which you want to insert the new lyrics, and
then select the "Insert Lyrics" job. The number of available notes is shown in
the top left side of the window. One syllable is assigned to each note.

If you select multiple notes and then select the "Insert Lyrics" job, the lyrics for
all selected notes are shown in the "Insert Lyrics" window. However, if the
selected notes are not consecutive, "Insert Lyrics" cannot be selected from
the Job icon.
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Convert Vibrato
Use Convert Vibrato to open the "Convert Vibrato" window for making
changes to the vibrato settings for notes. In the bottom left corner of the
"Convert Vibrato" window, you can switch between "Detail" and "Basic" to
view the detailed settings or basic settings.
Click the "Restore Defaults" button to return "Vibrato Type" and "Vibrato
Length" to their default settings. The values set in "Singing Style" will be
applied.

If no notes have been selected, all notes will be selected for "Target Note". If
one or more notes have been selected, only the selected notes will be set for
"Target Note".
Basic
In "Basic", you can make simple conversion settings.

Convert Target
For the vibrato parameters to be converted, select from "Type", "Length",
and "Type, Length". The setting items below the horizontal line in this
window will change based on which parameter is selected in "Convert
Target".
If "Length" is selected for the convert target, "Target Note" will be fixed to
"Notes in which vibrato is set".

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Target Note
For target note, select either "Notes in which vibrato is set" or "All notes".
If you select "Notes in which vibrato is set", notes that have their vibrato
type set to "Non Vibrato" will not be targeted for conversion.
Vibrato Type
If you set "Convert Target" to "Type" or "Type, Length", select the
"Vibrato Type" to be assigned to the note(s).
Vibrato Length
If you set "Convert Target" to "Length" or "Type, Length", select the
"Vibrato Length" to be assigned to the note(s).
Detail
If you select "Detail", you can make more detailed settings for "Target Note".
The settings for "Convert Target", "Vibrato Type", and "Vibrato Length" are
the same as for basic settings.

The "Target Note" settings are different from basic settings, and you can
choose which conditions to specify. Click the "+" button in the list to open
the "Condition Settings" window. Use the "Condition Settings" window to
add conditions for the target note. You can double-click a condition that has
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been added to the list to edit it further.

If you add 2 or more conditions, the and/or selection is enabled.
Double-click and/or to switch between the two.
To delete a condition, click the "-" button to the left of that condition.
Condition Settings
Use Condition Settings to set the conditions for notes you want to
convert.
Filter
Select from "Phoneme", "Length", "Note Number", and "Vibrato". The
conditions that can be set will vary according to what you select for
"Filter".
Phoneme
This specifies "Phoneme" for the notes you want to convert.

Condition
Select from "Equal", "Not Equal", "Contain", and "Not Contain".

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Phoneme
Enter the phoneme to set as the condition. You can enter only
one phoneme. If you enter multiple phonemes and then click
"OK", only the first phoneme will be applied.
For example, if you enter "s e" for "Phoneme" and then click the
"OK" button, only "s" will be applied. If you want to set "s e",
select "Contain" for the condition, and then set the target note
conditions to "Phoneme: Contain "s" and "Phoneme: Contain
"e".
Phoneme examples:
Length
This specifies "Length" for the notes you want to convert.

Condition
Select from "Bigger", "Bigger or Equal", "Less", "Less or Equal",
"Equal", "Not Equal", "Inside Range", "Outside Range".

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Length
Set the length of the note in units of "Ticks". In VOCALOID
Editor for Cubase, with a 4/4 beat and a tempo of 120, one
quarter note = 480 (Ticks). If you selected "Inside Range" or
"Outside Range" for "Condition", specify the range by setting two
values.
Note Number
This specifies the "Note Number" for the notes you want to convert.

Condition
Select from "Bigger", "Bigger or Equal", "Less", "Less or Equal",
"Equal", "Not Equal", "Inside Range", "Outside Range".
Note Number
Select a note number. You can select from a range of C-2
through G8. If you selected "Inside Range" or "Outside Range"
for "Condition", specify the range by setting two values.

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Vibrato
This specifies "Vibrato" for the notes you want to convert.

This sets notes with the vibrato type set to something other than
"Non Vibrato" as the convert target.
This sets notes set to "Non Vibrato" as the convert target.
Custom
Specify multiple vibrato types. Add a check mark to the vibrato
types you want to specify. To add check marks to all vibrato
types, click the "Select All" button on the right side.

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Execute Job Plugin

Execute Job Plugin opens the "Job Plugin Execution" window for executing
job plugins. With "Execute Job Plugin", you can use the standard job plugins
installed when you installed VOCALOID Editor for Cubase, and the job
plugins registered in the "Manage Job Plugins" window.
You can click the headings for each column in the list of job plugins in the "Job
Plugin Execution" window to sort the list based on that heading.
Editing target setting
The range for the editing target in the job plugin is shown under "Selected
range:" in the Job Plugin Execution" window. If you do not select any range,
the entire part is set as the "Selected range". If you want to set the
"Selected range", first select the note or "Control Parameter" you want to
edit and then select the "Job" menu and then "Execute Job Plugin". The
region in which the note or control parameter is selected is automatically
set as the "Selected range".
However, please note that some job plugins always have a range of the
entire part.

Execute Job Plugin

When you select the "Job"-> "Execute Job Plugin", the "Job Plugin
Execution" window opens. Select the job plugin you want to execute from
the list, check the "Selected range" at the top of the window, and then click
the "Run" button to execute the job plugin.
For more information about the built-in plug-ins, see the following website.
http://www.vocaloid.com/en/
Job Plugins
Job Plugins enables you to select a registered job plugin from the dialog box
that appears.
Manage Job Plugins
Manage Job Plugins opens the "Job Plugin Manager" window for adding and
deleting job plugins.
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Job plugins that are added in the "Job Plugin Manager" window can be used
by selecting the "Job" icon and then "Execute Job Plugin" in VOCALOID
editor.
Adding a job plugin
Click the "Add" button in the bottom left corner to add a job plugin. When
you click the "Add" button, a standard dialog box opens. Select the job
plugin you want to add, and then click "Open". Confirm that the job plugin
has been added to the list, and then click the "OK" button to close the
window. This completes adding the job plugin. If you click the "Cancel"
button or the "x" button, the changes will not be saved.
Deleting a job plugin
Click the "Delete" button next to the "Add" button to delete a job plugin.
First, select the job plugin you want to delete from the list of job plugins,
and then click the "Delete" button. Confirm that the name of the job plugin
you want to delete has disappeared from the list, and then click the "OK"
button to close the window. This completes deleting the job plugin. If you
click the "Cancel" button or the "x" button, the changes will not be saved.
Job plugins should be deleted one at a time.

* Some job plugins, such as the UG Job Plugin, are not supported.
* Job plugins with paths that include multi-byte characters (such as
Japanese) might not execute correctly. We recommend using ASCII
characters (single-byte alphanumeric characters) for job plugin paths.
Example:

For Windows
C:\Program Files\VOCALOID Editor for Cubase\JobPlugins\
C:\JobPlugins\

For Mac
/Macintosh HD/Library/Application Support/VOCALOID Editor for
Cubase/JobPlugins/
/Macintosh HD/JobPlugins/
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Refresh VOCALOID Part

Use this function to restore VOCALOID-specific information that has been
corrupted. "Refresh VOCALOID Part" resets corrupted parameters to their
initial values. The following parameters are restored using "Refresh
VOCALOID Part".
Lyrics
Phoneme
Opening
Note expression control parameters
Vibrato parameters
Note length (playback length)
Pitch Snap Mode
The expression pitch added automatically by the synthesis engine is
temporarily shifted flat for all selected parts.
If you want to enable or disable the pitch snap mode of multiple VOCALOID
parts at the same time, select the parts you want, select "MIDI" ->
"VOCALOID4" from Cubase, and then add a check mark to the "Pitch Snap
Mode".
(* Before doing so, you must open those parts in VOCALOID4 Editor and convert
them into VOCALOID parts.)

Pitch Rendering
The curve of synthesized pitches are shown for notes in the piano roll area.
Before Pitch Rendering:

After Pitch Rendering:

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Pitch Rendering is disabled after editing, such as adding or moving notes. After
such edits, you will need to perform Pitch Rendering again.

If pitch curves are not shown even after performing Pitch Rendering, confirm that
"Show Pitch Curve" is on in the "View" menu.

Pitch curves are not shown when "Real-time Mode" is on.

Convert Expression Pitch to PIT

The expression pitch added automatically by the synthesis engine is
converted to PIT.

Before Expression Pitch is converted to PIT:

After Expression Pitch is converted to PIT:

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This function is shown when PIT is selected in "Show Control Parameter".

Converted parts are automatically switched to "Pitch Snap Mode".

Convert Vibrato Pitch to PIT

The vibrato pitch added automatically by the synthesis engine is converted to
PIT.
After Vibrato Pitch is converted to PIT:

This function is shown when PIT is selected in "Show Control Parameter".

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Lyrics

The "Lyrics" icon opens menus related to lyrics.

Phoneme Transformation
Phoneme Transformation sets the phoneme for all notes to the language for
the current singer. However, this setting is not applied to notes for which
PROTECT is selected under PHONETIC in "Note Property".
User Word Dictionary
User Word Dictionary opens the "User Word Dictionary" window, where you
can edit the user dictionary. You can use the user dictionary when you have
selected an English Voice Bank. Initially, there are no dictionaries in the list.

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Dictionary list
Dictionaries that have been added are shown in the dictionary list at the top of
the window. If you do not use a dictionary, select "(Not Using User Dictionary)".
To add a new dictionary, click the "Add" button to the right side of the
dictionary list. To delete a dictionary that is already in the list, click the name of
the dictionary to select it and then click the "Delete" button.
To import dictionary files from other environments or dictionary files
associated with some Voce Banks, click the "Import" button. To export a
dictionary file that you are currently using, click the "Export" button.
Dictionaries for setting pronunciation
If you have set a user word dictionary, the words in the dictionary will be
referenced to set pronunciation whenever you add lyrics to the notes.
However, not all words in every dictionary that is registered will be
referenced. Only one of the dictionaries that you have added to the
dictionary list is used to set pronunciation. The dictionary with a mark
added to radio button on the left side of the dictionary name is used to set
pronunciation. To change the dictionary used to set pronunciation, select
the radio button for a different dictionary.

Word list
The word list in the lower part of the window shows a list of the words
registered in the dictionary selected in the dictionary list. To add a word to
the dictionary, click the "Add" button to the right side of the word list. You
can double-click a word that is already registered in the dictionary to edit it
or make a slight change and add it as a new word.
To delete a word that is registered in the dictionary, select the word and
then click the "Delete" button.
Word
Click the "Add" button on the right side of the word list, or double-click a
word in the word list, to open the "Word" window.

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In the "Word" and "Pronunciation" fields, enter the word and pronunciation
you want to add. If the information you enter for "Word" and "Pronunciation"
is incomplete, a description of the problem will be shown in the message
field in the bottom left side of the window. Make the necessary changes.
To check the standard phoneme after entering a word, click the "Convert"
button. The phoneme used in the standard dictionary is entered for
"Pronunciation". At this time, if a word that is not registered in the standard
dictionary is entered, the default phoneme is entered. If you add a word
that is already registered, it will be overwritten.
The phoneme list on the right side of the window shows the phoneme that
can be set for "Pronunciation" as well as pronunciation samples. You can
double-click a phoneme to enter it for "Pronunciation".
Revert to Default Lyrics
You can reset the lyrics entered for the selected notes.
For an English singer, the lyric reverts to "Ooh [u:]."
For notes where the phoneme is protected, the protection is disabled and the
note reverts to the default lyrics.
Phoneme Protect
You can enable or disable the Phoneme Protect function.

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Note Property
Note Property opens the "Note Property" window, where you can edit notes.
You can click "Apply Singing Style" on the bottom left to apply the values set
in "Singing Style" to the settings items in "Note Property".

"NOTE" shows the pitch of the note. "NOTE ON" shows the start time for the
note. "NOTE OFF" shows the end time for the note. "LYRIC" shows the lyric.
"PHONETIC" shows the phoneme. You can directly edit both the lyric and
phoneme here.
You can also check "PROTECT" to disable automatic conversion of phoneme
when entering lyrics. Notes with protected phonemes are marked in their top
right corner.
Note Expression
"Template" summarizes and configures the default values for each
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expression type registered in the list for each parameter in Note Expression.
Parameters that are set to their default state are equivalent to the "normal"
expression type.
"Pitch Control" is used to make changes in pitch at the starting position of a
note.
A larger value for "Bend Depth" results in a deeper change, and a larger
value for "Bend Length" results in a longer change.
If you check "Add portamento in rising movement", the pitch at the starting
position of the note will change smoothly if the pitch of that note is higher
than the previous note. "Add portamento in falling movement" is used when
the note has a pitch that is lower than the previous note.
"Dynamics Control" is used to make changes in volume at the starting
position of a note.
A larger value for "Accent" results in increased volume amplitude, and a
larger value for "Decay" results in increased volume attenuation.
Vibrato
"Vibrato Length" is used to set the ratio of vibrato to the length of the note.
The vibrato length specified here is applied at the end of the note.
You can select the basic type of vibrato in "Vibrato Type".
With "Vibrato Depth & Rate", you can change the depth and rate of vibrato
within the length of a note. The left edge of the graph marks the start of
vibrato, and the right edge marks the end. You can use the Arrow, Line, and
Eraser tools to edit the graph. However, if the vibrato type is set to "Non
Vibrato", you cannot edit depth and rate.

Setting

The "Setting" icon opens menus related to settings.

Preference
Preference opens the "Preference" window, where you can make changes to
the basic settings in VOCALOID Editor for Cubase. To switch the page
displayed in the window, click the tabs at the top of the window. You can click
the "Restore Defaults" button at the bottom left to restore all settings in
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"Preference" to their default values.

The "VOCALOID Inst" page has settings related to VOCALOID pronunciation.

Waiting Time
Set the waiting time from the start of playback until the note is actually
voiced.
If this "Waiting Time" is too short, your computer might be unable to
perform the necessary processing in time. If that happens, increase this
value.
The default setting for waiting time is "1000msec". This value must be set
to a value that is long enough to allow for the "Pre-Send Time".
Pre-Send Time
Set how early to send data to trigger the "VOCALOID Inst". For human
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singing voices, it is normal for the sound of a consonant to start before note
on. For the VOCALOID voice synthesis system to simulate a human
singing voice, the synthesis of consonants starts a set amount of time
before note on. Therefore, if the "Pre-Send Time" is too short, consonants
will not be synthesized in time, resulting in unclear pronunciation. If that
happens, increase this value. The default setting for "Pre-Send Time" is
"500msec".
Cubase must be restarted to apply any changes made to "Pre-Send Time"
and "Waiting Time" to the VOCALOID Inst.
Master Tune
You can change the standard A3 = 440.0 Hz (default value). (Setting range:
415.3 to 466.2)
Setting the value higher results in a higher standard pitch.
Real-time Input Pronunciation

Set the pronunciation symbols to be pronounced for real-time input in each

language.

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The "Edit" page has settings related to editing.

Control Parameters
drawing", a control parameter is added so that values that are entered
outside of the range are not changed when using the Pencil or Line tool to
enter "Control Parameters".
Don't change the control parameters which are outside of drawing: Off

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Don't change the control parameters which are outside of drawing: On

Key Commands
If you add a check mark to "Use Cubase Key Commands", you can assign
the key commands for VOCALOID4 Editor operations in Cubase. For
functions that are common to both Cubase and VOCALOID4 Editor, such
as the "Pencil Tool" (called Draw tool in Cubase), key commands that are
assigned for Cubase functions can also be used in VOCALOID4 Editor.
* In such cases, key commands that have been defined in VOCALOID4
Editor are disabled. These key commands are enabled again when the
check mark is removed from "Use Cubase Key Commands".
You can use the "Import Key Command File" button to import preset files
(VOCALOID4 Editor for CubasekeyCommands.xml).

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Copying Notes by Dragging

By default, "Ctrl + Drag" is selected.
To match the behavior of the Cubase key editor, select "Alt + Drag".
The "View" page has settings related to displays.

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Showing notes as thin line

If you select "All Parts", notes in VOCALOID parts not currently being
edited appear translucent in the Piano Roll Area. If you select "None",
these notes are not shown.
Transparent notes that are shown in white are notes that are outside the
part. Corrupted notes are never shown in red when transparent.
Transparent notes cannot be edited in VOCALOID Editor for Cubase.
Auto Scroll
If you check "Auto Scroll", the display range will scroll automatically to
always display the song position during playback. When "Auto Scroll" is on,
it is not possible to perform a scroll operation in the direction of the time
axis during playback.
Direction of Scroll
Select the direction to scroll when using the mouse wheel, etc.
By default, "Compliant with VOCALOID Editor" is selected.

To match the behavior of the Cubase key editor, select "Compliant with
Cubase".

Info Message
If you check "The default control parameters were added", a message will
be displayed if default "Control Parameters" are added at the start of the
part when starting VOCALOID Editor for Cubase.
* Switching language
The language used in VOCALOID Editor for Cubase is dependent on the
"Language" setting in Cubase. In Windows, you can change the language by
selecting "File" -> "Preferences" -> "General" -> "Language" in the Cubase
menu. On a Mac, click "Cubase"-> "Preferences" -> "General" -> "Language"
in the Cubase menu. The language in VOCALOID Editor for Cubase will
switch according to the "Preferences" setting in Cubase, as shown below.
Cubase set to Japanese:
VOCALOID Editor for Cubase set to Japanese
Cubase set to a language other than Japanese:
VOCALOID Editor for Cubase set to English
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Singing Style
Singing Style opens the "Singing Style" window for setting the pitch, dynamics,
and vibrato for a part. You can click the "Restore Defaults" button at the
bottom left to restore all settings in "Singing Style" to their default values.

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Note Expression
From "Template", select a basic expression type. The parameters in "Note
Expression" will change according to the selected expression type.
"Pitch Control" is used to make changes in pitch at the starting position of a
note.
"Bend Depth" and "Bend Length" are used to adjust the variation that will
occur at the beginning of the note. The range for both settings is 0 to 100%.
If both sliders are set to 0%, no pitch variation will occur. A larger value for
"Bend Depth" results in a deeper change, and a larger value for "Bend
Length" results in a longer change.
If you check "Add portamento in rising movement", the pitch at the starting
position of the note will change smoothly if the pitch of that note is higher
than the previous note. "Add portamento in falling movement" is used when
the note has a pitch that is lower than the previous note.
"Dynamics Control" is used to make changes in volume at the starting

position of a note.
A larger value for "Accent" results in increased volume amplitude, and a
larger value for Decay" results in increased volume attenuation.
Set the parameters as required and click "OK" to make your settings the
defaults for "Note Expression".
You can also click the "Apply to current part" button to apply the settings to
all notes in the current part. However, if there are any corrupted notes in the
current part, the "Apply to current part" button will not be enabled.
Vibrato
The "Default Vibrato Length" parameter is used to set the ratio of vibrato to
the length of the note.
Vibrato will be applied automatically if the "Enable Automatic Vibrato"
checkbox is checked. You can specify the shortest notes to which vibrato
will be automatically applied (in beats) via the "Minimum note length for
Automatic Vibrato" drop-down menu. You can select the type of the vibrato
that will be automatically applied via the "Vibrato Type" drop-down menu.
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Singer Editor
Singer Editor opens the "Singer Editor" window, for editing singer settings.

Active Singer(s)
Active Singer(s) shows the settings for singers used in the sequence file
currently open. The settings saved in Active Singer(s) are applied to the
current sequence only.
My Singer(s)
You can edit a variety of parameters to customize the singers installed in
your computer.
The settings saved in My Singer(s) can be selected at any time in a
VOCALOID4 Editor sequence, and not simply for the sequence currently
open.
The "*" on the left side of My Singer(s) indicates the singer used by default.
To change the default singer, double-click on the left side of the singer you
want to set as the default.

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The default singer is used in the following conditions.

When "VOCALOID4 Inst" is set in a MIDI track

(Parts that are not VOCALOID parts are played back through VOCALOID4
Inst.)

When a MIDI part is opened in VOCALOID4 Editor for Cubase

(Set as the singer used in the open part)

There are four setting methods.

Add
You can add a new singer.
Click "Add" to show "Add Singer".

Name:
Enter the name of the singer.
Primary singer:
If there are multiple original singers, you can select the primary singer from
the pull-down menu.
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Voice Parameters:
Set the following parameter values. Setting ranges are shown in ( ).
BRE: Breathiness (-127 to 127)
A larger value produces more breath noise in the voice.
BRI: Brightness (-127 to 127)
A larger value produces a brighter voice, while a smaller value produces
softer voices. Use smaller values for soft or whispery phrases.
CLE: Clearness (-127 to 127)
A larger value produces a sharper and clearer voice, while a smaller value
produces a more muffled voice.
GEN: Gender Factor (-127 to 127)
A larger value produces a male voice, while a smaller value produces a
female voice.
You can also adjust this setting to get high-pitched voices suitable for
anime characters and animal voices.
Secondary Singer:
Secondary Singers can be used when "XSY" is set in the "Edit" field
in the Control Parameter area. If there are multiple cross synthesis singers,
you can select the singer from the pull-down menu.

You can click "Cross-Synthesis Group List" to view cross synthesis singers.

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Copy
You can copy an existing singer.
Click the singer you want to copy.
When you click "Copy", the singer is copied with (2) added to the end of the
name.
Edit
You can edit an existing singer.
Click the singer you want to edit and then click "Edit", or double-click the
singer to open "Edit Singer".
Enter the settings in the same way as "Add" above, and then click "OK".
Delete
You can delete an existing singer.
Click the singer you want to delete, and then click "Delete".
Import
You can import My Singers settings. By clicking "Import" and opening a
saved My Singers settings file (*.dat file) from the dialog box displayed, you
can load My Singers settings.
Export
You can export My Singers settings.
By clicking "Export", and then entering a desired file name in the dialog box
displayed and saving it, you can save My Singers settings in a file (*.dat
file).
To use a singer from Active Singer(s) in My Singer(s),
click the singer and then click " Copy to My Singer".

The singer from Active Singer(s) is added to My Singer(s).

To use a singer from My Singer(s) in Active Singer(s), click " Copy to
Active Singer".

When the settings are complete, click "OK" to close the "Singer Editor"
window.
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Help

The "Help" icon opens menus related to help functions.

User Manual
This opens the User Manual pdf file (this manual).
VOCALOID.com

This opens the "VOCALOIDTM Official Website" in your web browser.

Check for Update

This opens the VOCALOID Editor for Cubase update information webpage.
New releases and updated versions should be downloaded and installed.
Check for Activation Status
This opens the "Check for Activation Status" window, where you can check
the activation status of VOCALOID Editor for Cubase.
In Windows, "Activation Status" and "Libraries Not Imported" are shown.
"Activation Status" shows the activation status for VOCALOID Editor for
Cubase, VOCALOID3 Voice Banks, and imported VOCALOID2 Voice Banks.
"Libraries Not Imported" shows V2 Voice Banks that have not been imported.
V2 Voice Banks that have not been imported will be moved to "Activation
Status" after they have been imported. "Libraries Not Imported" is not shown if
all V2 Voice Banks that are installed have been imported.
On a Mac, "Activation Status" is shown.
"Activation Status" shows the activation status for VOCALOID Editor for
Cubase and VOCALOID3 Voice Banks.
About VOCALOID Editor for Cubase
This opens the "About VOCALOID Editor for Cubase" window, where you can
check the version information for VOCALOID Editor for Cubase.

SINGER

The "Singer" icon is used to select a singer or open a window for editing
singer settings.

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Singer Editor
Singer Editor opens the "Singer Editor" window, for editing singer settings.
Singer List
The singers set in the "Active Singer(s)" list in Singer Editor are shown. The
singer used in the current part is shown with a dot next to the singer's name.
You can change the singer used in a part by selecting a singer's name from
the singer list.
If you want to change the singer for multiple VOCALOID parts at the same
time, select the parts you want, open the "Change Singer" window by
selecting "MIDI" -> "VOCALOID4" -> "Change Singer" from Cubase, and then
select another singer.
(* Before doing so, you must open those parts in VOCALOID4 Editor and
convert them into VOCALOID parts.)

Track Ruler
The Track Ruler displays time-based functions. Measures are shown on the
track ruler. You can click the track ruler to change the song position.

Piano Roll Area

This is the area where you enter notes. The left side of the Piano Roll Area
shows a piano keyboard as a visual guide for the pitch of the notes that are
entered. The piano keyboard shows a range from C-2 to G8.
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You can [Ctrl]/[command] + click on the piano keyboard to select all notes with
the note number that was clicked.

Note

Notes show the following information.

Lyrics
Phoneme
Note expression control parameter icon
Vibrato parameter icon
Lyrics

Phoneme

Vibrato parameter icon

Note expression control parameter icon
You can use the Arrow, Pencil, and Line tools to drag and adjust the position
of notes that have been entered. You can adjust the length of a note by
dragging the start or end of the note.
Double-click a note to edit its lyric. When editing a lyric, press [Alt]/[option] +
[Up] to switch to editing the phoneme.
You can adjust the length of vibrato by dragging the left end of the vibrato
parameter icon. Even if the vibrato length is 0%, you can set a vibrato length
by dragging the right end of the vibrato parameter icon.
Double-click the note expression control parameter icon or vibrato parameter
icon to open the "Note Property" window. In the Note Property, you can edit
VOCALOID settings.
Phoneme settings can be protected when editing phoneme or in the Note
Property window. A square gray mark is shown in the upper right corner of
notes with protected phoneme.

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Notes with corrupted VOCALOID-specific data are shown in red, and have
some restrictions on editing operations. Corrupted notes might not be output
correctly.

You can restore corrupted notes by selecting "Job" -> "Refresh VOCALOID
Part" in the VOCALOID editor menu. Restored notes will play normally in
VOCALOID.

Notes that are muted in Cubase are shown in gray in VOCALOID Editor for
Cubase. There is no restriction on editing operations for such notes, but they
will not play because they are muted. Mute settings cannot be performed in
VOCALOID Editor for Cubase.

Notes entered outside of the range for the part are shown in white. There is no
restriction on editing operations for such notes, but they will not play because
they are outside of the range for the part.

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Scroll Bar

Click the arrows at either end of the scroll bar to scroll in the corresponding
direction, or drag the scroll handle to move to the desired location.

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Use the vertical scroll bar on the right side of the Piano Roll Area to scroll
the Piano Roll Area up and down. You can also place the cursor in the
Piano Roll Area and turn the mouse wheel up and down to scroll the Piano
Roll Area up and down.
Use the horizontal scroll bar at the bottom of the Piano Roll Area to scroll
both the Piano Roll Area and the Control Parameter Area left and right. You
can also place the cursor in the Piano Roll Area and hold the [Shift] key
while turning the mouse wheel up and down, or place the cursor in the
Control Parameter Area and turn the mouse wheel up and down to scroll
left and right.
You can also click and drag with the mouse wheel in the Piano Roll Area or
the Control Parameter Area to move the display range.

Zoom Slider

The zoom slider is located to the right of the horizontal scroll bar at the
bottom of the Piano Roll Area.

You can use the zoom slider to zoom in or out horizontally on the Piano Roll
Area and Control Parameter Area.
Drag the zoom slider to the right to zoom in, or to the left to zoom out. You
can also place the cursor in the Piano Roll Area or the Control Parameter
Area and hold the [Ctrl]/[command] key while moving the mouse wheel up
and down, as well as drag the mouse up and down over the ruler to change
the zoom ratio.

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Phrase Lyric Display

You can display lyrics and phoneme broken down phrase by phrase. The
lyrics or phoneme for the selected notes are shown in bold.
Press [Ctrl]/[command] + [L] to display lyrics broken down phrase by
phrase.

Press [Ctrl]/[command] + [Shift] + [L] to display phoneme broken down

phrase by phrase.

Select Parameters with Notes

You can press [Ctrl]/[command] while dragging in the Piano Roll Area to
make an extended selection. Extended selection allows you to
simultaneously select the notes and all control parameters within the range
selected. All control parameters are selected, even those that are not
shown. The extended selection range is corrected according to the
QUANTIZE setting.

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Note Boundary Adjustment

You can use note boundary adjustment to simultaneously resize two

adjacent notes. When resizing the boundary between adjacent notes, you
can press [Alt]/[option] while dragging to make fine adjustments. Normally
when resizing, adjustments are regulated by the QUANTIZE setting.
However, note boundary adjustments can be made with QUANTIZE off.

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Control Parameter Area

The Control Parameter Area is where you enter and view "Control
Parameters".

You can show/hide the Control Parameter Area by clicking "Control

Parameters" in the "View" menu
, or clicking the triangle mark on the left
end of the scroll bar below the Piano Roll Area.
Hidden

Shown

You can drag the separator between the Control Parameter Area and the Piano
Roll to resize in the vertical direction. You can resize to a minimum of half the size
of the area.

There are two types of control parameters in the Control Parameter Area:
those that can be entered and viewed, and those that can be viewed only.
Control parameters that can be viewed only are translucent.
Edit:
Select the control parameter to show/hide.
Back:
Select the control parameter to show only.
*"

"

No show-only display

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If you select "XSY" in "Edit", a setting mark

for opening "Singer Editor" is shown

on the left side. (See the figure below.) The primary singer is shown on top, and the
secondary singer is shown on bottom.

The input value for the control parameter selected in "Edit" is shown above the
"Edit" field.

The value entered in the position where the mouse cursor is located is
shown.
The value shown cannot be entered even if you click it directly.

If you select "-" for Back, only the control parameters to be entered/shown are
shown.
By using the history button or buttons displayed below the "Edit" and "Back" areas,
you can reselect up to two parameters that you have already used.
* If there is no history record, no history button appears.

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You can swap the parameters selected in the "Edit" and "Back" parameter lists by
using the swap button
displayed between the "Edit" and "Back" labels.
* If a parameter is not selected in the "Back" list, the swap button does not appear.

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Control Parameter Details

Control Parameter

Description

DYN (Dynamics)

Use dynamics to adjust pronunciation dynamics. A

larger value produces larger more dramatic
dynamics, while a smaller value produces subtler
dynamics.

VEL (Velocity)

BRE (Breathiness)
BRI (Brightness)

Use velocity to adjust consonant length. A larger

value produces shorter consonants, while a smaller
value produces longer consonants.

Use breathiness to adjust the amount of breath

noise in the voice. A larger value produces more
breath noise in the voice.

Use brightness to adjust the brightness of the voice.

A larger value produces a brighter voice, while a
smaller value produces softer voices.

CLE (Clearness)

Use clearness to adjust the clearness of a voice. A

OPE (Opening)

Use opening to adjust the opening of the singer's

mouth. A larger value produces a clear, open tone,
while a smaller value produces a less distinct tone.

GEN (Gender Factor)

POR
(Portamento Timing)
XSY (Cross Synthesis)

GWL (Growl)

larger value produces a clearer voice, while a

smaller value produces a more muffled voice.

Use gender factor to adjust formants. A larger value

produces a male voice, while a smaller value
produces a female voice.
Use portamento timing to adjust the point at which
pitch changes. A larger value produces a slower
change, while a smaller value produces a faster
change.

You can use XSY to adjust the mix ratio of vocal

tones set for primary and secondary singers. A
higher value increases the characteristics of the
secondary singer.

You can use Growl to adjust the amount of growl in a

voice. A larger value produces a stronger voice
quality.
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PIT (Pitch Bend)

Use pitch bend to adjust pitch. The range of

adjustment is -8192 to 8191. The central "0" value
corresponds to no pitch change.

PBS
Use pitch bend sensitivity to adjust the degree of
(Pitch Bend Sensitivity) pitch bend value changes.
If this value is set to 12 (12 semitones) and PIT is set
between 0 and 8191, the pitch will increase 12
semitones (1 octave).
If this value is set to 0, there will be no change in
pitch even if a value is entered for PIT.

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VOCALOID Inst

VOCALOID Inst is an instrument that outputs synthesized sounds.

VOCALOID instruments can be used on a maximum of 16 tracks. However,
you might not be able to create 16 tracks, depending on the edition of Cubase
you are using. VOCALOID Inst supports sample rates of "44.100kHz",
"48.000kHz", and "96.000kHz".
The "Real-time Mode" button is located on the left side of the VOCALOID4
Inst window.
When you turn Real-time Mode on, the content of the window is shown in
green. When you turn Real-time Mode off, the content of the window is shown
in orange.
Real-time Mode "On":

When Real-time Mode is turned on, you can change the singer at the top-right
part of the VOCALOID4 Inst window. You cannot select multiple VOCALOID4
Inst windows at a time.
Real-time Mode "Off":

If an error occurs in VOCALOID Inst, an error message is shown in the bottom

of the window.
The blue meter in the top right corner of the window shows the load on the
computer's CPU to process the VOCALOID Inst. If processing load is too
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heavy, the peak indicator to the right of the meter will come on.

VOCALOID Synthesis Load

VOCALOID Synthesis Load shows the overall load on the computer's CPU to
process the "VOCALOID Inst" being used. VOCALOID Synthesis Load can be
opened from the Cubase menu by selecting "Devices" -> "VOCALOID
Synthesis Load". The values on the left side indicate the number of
VOCALOID Inst that are running.
*The numbers shown here are not the track numbers assigned to individual
VOCALOID Inst.

If processing load is too heavy, the peak indicator to the right of the meter will
come on, the same as in the VOCALOID Inst window.

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You can use the up and down arrow buttons on the right side of the
"VOCALOID Synthesis Load" window to change the number of VOCALOID
Inst shown between 2 and 16.

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Appendix

Importing and Exporting Files

You can use VOCALOID4 Editor for Cubase to import and export
VOCALOID4 and VOCALOID3 files (Vsqx file format) and to import
VOCALOID2 files (Vsq file format).

Export

In the Cubase menu, select "File" -> "Export" -> "VOCALOID4 Vsqx".

All VOCALOID parts in the activated project are exported as a Vsqx file. You
cannot select tracks or use the left and right locators in Cubase to specify a
range for exporting.
When exporting, a pre-measure (1 measure) is added at the start of the
sequence. This is a standard setting for opening Vsqx files in VOCALOID3.

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Import

In the Cubase menu, select "File" -> "Import" -> "VOCALOID Vsqx" or
"VOCALOID Vsq".

All parts contained in the Vsqx file or Vsq file are imported. You cannot select
tracks or specify a range for importing. Also, if you are using the "Divide Track
List" function in Cubase, you cannot specify the import destination.

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Phonetic Symbol Charts

VOCALOID Phonetic Symbol Table (English)

Symbol Sample

strut

kit

e
i:

them
beef

trap

lot

u:

boot

eI

pay

OI

boy

O:
U

@r
aI

taught

put

maker

buy

@U

oat

I@

beer

aU

e@

U@

loud

bear

poor

O@

pour

way

Q@
j

star

yellow

cab

bag

d
bh
dh

gh

dZ

Comments

bad
big

beginning of syllable, with aspiration

god

beginning of syllable, with aspiration

dog

jeans

beginning of syllable, with aspiration

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Symbol Sample

vote

resort

mind

D
Z

their

Asia

night

red

l0

list

N
l

long
feel

dip

rock

th

top

tS

touch

ph
kh

peace

beginning of syllable, with aspiration

kiss

beginning of syllable, with aspiration

feel

sea

hat

S
@

beginning of syllable

sit

Comments

beginning of syllable, with aspiration

think

share
-

schwa (reduced vowel sound)

Used only when directly entering phonetic symbols

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VOCALOID Phonetic Symbol Table (Japanese)

Symbol

Sample

(in roman letters)

ai

u ta

i ma

e ga o

ko ko ro

o
k'
g

g'

o mo i

ki bo u

/i/

gi ri

/i/

ge n ki

o n ga ku

N'

ka gi

sa da me

ki zu

S
Z

ta i do

ts

/i/

ji bu n

ba ra e ti

tsu ki

/i/

tS

i no chi

d'

me ro di

/i/

ni o i

/i/

da i chi

na mi da

ha na

h\

/g/

i ji

zu bo shi

t'

/g/

shi a wa se

dz

dZ

Comments

ma ho u

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Symbol

Sample

(in roman letters)

hi na gi ku

p\

fu shi gi

bo ku

p\'
b'

/i/

fi a n se
bi ji n

/i/

pi a no

/i/

m'

mi ra i

/i/

so ra

wa ta shi

po su to

ma na ko

p'

4'
N\

Comments

yu me

ri ku tsu

/i/

ji ka n

* Some phonetic symbols might not be reproducible, depending on the Voice

Bank used.

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VOCALOID Phonetic Symbol Table (Korean)

Main Complementary

Symbol Symbol

Symbol

[a]

Sound

classification

Comments

[ja]
[7]

[j7]
[o]

[jo]
[u]

[ju]

[M]
[i]

[e]

[ ]

[je]

[ ]

],[

],[

[
[

[oa]
[u7]

[ue]

[
[

[ui]

[Mi]

]
]

[g]

[gp]

[gp]

[d]

[dp]

[dp]

[n]
[r]

[m]
[b]
[s]

[np]

[np]

[l],[rp]

[rp]

[mp]

[mp]

[bp]

[bp]

[sh]

[sh]

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[r]

[s]

[l]

[l]

[rp]

[ja],[j7],[jo],[ju],[i],[je],[ui]
[N]
[c]

[Np]

[Np]

[sh']

[sh']

[ch]
[k]
[t]

[p]
[h]

[g']
[d']
[b']

[s']

[c']

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[s']

[ja],[j7],[jo],[ju],[i],[je],[ui]

VOCALOID Phonetic Symbol Table (Spanish)

a

Symbol

e
i

Sample

Comments

padre
enero
finca

foco

aire

forms diphthong [a I]

hoy

forms diphthong [o I]

unidos
rey

muy

pausa

neutro
bou

hacia

tierra
piojo

viuda
w

cuadro

fuego
cuota

fuimos

perro

carro

b
d
g

forms diphthong [a U]
forms diphthong [e U]
forms diphthong [o U]
palatal approximant

forms diphthong [j a]
forms diphthong [j e]
forms diphthong [j o]
forms diphthong [j u]

forms diphthong [w a]
forms diphthong [w e]
forms diphthong [w o]
forms diphthong [w i]

vino

occlusive

gata

occlusive

donde
cabra

luego

fcil

tS

forms diphthong [u I]

tuyo

forms diphthong [e I]

nada

chico

occlusive
approximant
approximant
approximant

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Symbol

Sample

pez

sala

madre

jamn

nada

hablar

Comments

caa

pero

sometimes written as [4]

milln

palatal lateral approximant, in some accents pronounced [j\]

rr

j\

perro

sayo

sometimes written as [r]

(see: yesmo)

voiced palatal fricative, sometimes pronounced [j]

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VOCALOID Phonetic Symbol Table (Chinese)

Symbol

Sample (pinyin)

ba

ke

o
i

u
y

@`

po
ji , yi

fu , wu

ju , qu , xu ,
nv , lv ,
yu

er

i\

zi , ci , si

aI

sai

i`

zhi , chi , shi , ri

ei

fei

@U

hou

AU
ia

uo

huo , wo

jue , que , xue ,

nve , lve ,
yue

xiao , yao

uaI

kuai , wai

uei

i_n

xin , yin

ua_n

duan , wan

u@_n

following

/j/ , /q/ , /x/ (pinyin : ue)

following

/zh/ , /ch/ , /sh/ , /r/ (pinyin : i)

following

/n/ , /l/ (pinyin : ve)

gui , wei

fan

iE_n

/z/ , /c/ , /s/ (pinyin : i)

/n/ , /l/ (pinyin : v)

jiu , you

a_n

@_n

following

following

kua , wa

iAU

i@U

/j/ , /q/ , /x/ (pinyin : u)

xia , ya

jie, ye

yE_r

following

hao

iE_r
ua

Comments

fen

qian , yan

dun , wen

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Symbol

Sample (pinyin)

y_n

xun , yun

AN

pang

y{_n
@N
iN

xuan , yuan
beng

xing , ying

iAN

xiang , yang

u@N

weng

uAN

chuang , wang

UN

dong

bo

mo

iUN
p_h

xiong , yong
po

fo

t_h

te

de

ne

ge

he

ts\_h

qi

k_h
ts\
s\

le

ke

ji

xi

ts`

zhi

s`

shi

ts`_h

chi

z`

ri

ts_h

ci

ts
s

Comments

zi

si

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VOCALOID Phonetic Symbol Table (Chinese) (bopomofo)

Symbol

Sample (bopomofo)

Comments

o
7
i

@`
i\

i`

aI

,
er

,
,

,
,

vowel part

vowel part

ei

AU

@U
ia

ua

iE_r
uo

yE_r

,
,
,

iAU

uaI

i@U
uei

a_n

@_n

,
,

i_n

ua_n

iE_n

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Symbol

u@_n
y_n

y{_n
AN

@N

Sample (bopomofo)
,
,
,

iN

uAN

iAN

u@N
UN

iUN
p

Comments

p_h
m
f
t

t_h
n
l

k_h
x

ts\

ts\_h
s\

ts`

consonant part

s`

consonant part

ts`_h
z`
ts

ts_h
s

consonant part
consonant part
consonant part
consonant part
consonant part

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Shortcut Keys
Category

Group

Operation

Menu

Edit

Cut

Shortcut Keys

[Ctrl]/[command] +
[X]

[Ctrl]/[command] +

Copy

[C]

[Ctrl]/[command] +

Paste

[V]

[Delete]

Delete

[Backspace]

[Ctrl]/[command] +

Select All

[A]

Select All Events

View

[S]

Control Parameter

[E]

Tool Bar

[Alt]/[option] + [L]

[Ctrl]/[command] +
[Shift] + [R]
[I]

Manage Job Plugins

Pop-up

[Ctrl]/[command] +

[Ctrl]/[command] +

Insert Lyrics
Execute Job Plugin

Help

[Shift] + [A]

Solo Exclusive Mode

Phoneme Preferred Display

Job

[Ctrl]/[command] +

User Manual

Display Pop-up Menu

[Ctrl]/[command] +
[J]

[Ctrl]/[command] +
[Shift] + [J]

[F1]

[Shift] + [F10]

[Ctrl]/[command] +

Menu

Move Song Position

Audition

Play Sample

[Alt]/[option] + [S]

Pencil

[Alt]/[option] + [2]

Edit

Arrow

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[G]

[Alt]/[option] + [1]

Line
Key

Operations

[Alt]/[option] + [3]

Eraser
Common

[Alt]/[option] + [4]

Edit lyrics/phoneme
Horizontal Zoom In

Horizontal Zoom Out

Select Note to the Right
Select Note to the Left
Select First Note
Select Last Note

Expand Selected Range One

Note to the Right

Expand Selected Range One

Note to the Left

None
[Ctrl]/[command] +
[Right]

[H]

[Ctrl]/[command] +
[Left]

[G]

[Right]
[Left]

[Home]
[End]

[Shift] + [Right]
[Shift] + [Left]

Raise Note(s) One Semitone

[Up]

Raise Note(s) One Octave

[Shift] + [Up]

Lower Note(s) One Semitone

Lower Note(s) One Octave
Show Lyric Phrase
Show Phoneme Phrase

[Down]

[Shift] + [Down]

[Ctrl]/[command] +
[L]

[Ctrl]/[command] +
[Shift] + [L]

Change the display of Control

[Ctrl]/[command] +

Change the display of Control

Ctrl]/[command] +

Change the display of Control

Ctrl]/[command] +

Parameter to DYN
Parameter to XSY
Parameter to PIT

[Shift] +[D]
[Shift] +[X]
[Shift] +[T]

* If changes have been made to the default shortcut keys in Cubase, the shortcut
keys shown above may not respond as indicated.
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MIDI Control Change Implementation Chart

This chart shows the MIDI control change implementation for VOCALOID
"Control Parameters". Note that for some VOCALOID parameters the default
values are different from standard MIDI.
CC Value
VEL (Velocity)

DYN (Dynamics)

BRE (Breathiness)
BRI (Brightness)

CLE (Clearness)
OPE (Opening)

GEN (Gender factor)

POR (Portamento)
PIT (Pitch Bend)

PBS (Pitch Bend Sensitivity)

XSY (Cross-Synthesis)
GWL (Growl)

Default Value
(VOCALOID)

Velocity

64

CC17 (Gen Purp2)

CC11 (Expression)

CC74 (Brightness)

CC18 (Gen Purp3)

*4

CC19 (Gen Purp4)

CC5 (Portamento)

Pitch Bend

64

64 *3

127

64 *3
64 *3

1 *1

Max.
127
127

127

127

127

1 *2

127

127

127

-8192

8191

127

CC80 (Gen Purp5)

2 *5

CC82 (Gen Purp7)

CC81 (Gen Purp6)

Min.

24

127

*1) If the value for VEL is set to "0", the voice will not play;

the minimum value that can be entered for VEL in VOCALOID Editor is "1".

*2) If the value for GEN is set to "0", this parameter will be ignored;

the minimum value that can be entered for GEN in VOCALOID Editor is "1"

*3) If this value is deleted, it may change to "0".

To reset this parameter to its original setting, enter the default value.

*4) You can check OPE in the Note Expression Editor.

*5) If PIT is set to "0", changing the value for PBS will have no effect.
PBS value 1 = one semitone change

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Troubleshooting
For answers to the frequently asked questions, see the following website.
http://www.vocaloid.com/en/

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New Features (Ver.4.2.0)

Listing a Job Plugin as a "Job" Menu Item

You can add a registered job plugin to "Job Plugins" in the "Job" menu as a
menu item to select it.

Turning the User Dictionary off

If you do not use a user dictionary, you can select "(Not Using User
Dictionary)" from the pull-down menu in the "User Dictionary" dialog box
displayed by selecting "User Dictionary" in the "Lyrics" menu.

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Enabling/Disabling the Phoneme Protect Settings

You can enable or disable the Phoneme Protect function from the "Lyrics"
menu.
Import/Export of Singer Editor
"Import" and "Export" buttons have been added to My Singers.

Import
You can load My Singers settings by opening a saved My Singers settings file
(*.dat file) from the dialog box displayed.
Export
You can save My Singers settings in a file (*.dat file) by entering a desired file
name in the dialog box displayed and saving it.

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Changing the Singer for Multiple Parts at the Same Time

If you want to change the singer for multiple VOCALOID parts at the same
time, select the parts you want, open the "Change Singer" window by
selecting "MIDI" -> "VOCALOID4" -> "Change Singer" from Cubase, and
then select another singer.

(* Before doing so, you must open those parts in VOCALOID4 Editor and convert
them into VOCALOID parts.)

Added the Zoom function

You can now drag the mouse up and down over the ruler to change the
zoom ratio.
History and Swapping Function for Control Parameters
History:

By using the history button or buttons displayed below the "Edit" and "Back"
areas, you can reselect up to two parameters that you have already used for
the control parameters.
(* If there is no history record, no history button appears.)

Swap:

You can swap the parameters selected in the "Edit" and "Back" parameter
lists by using the swap button displayed between the "Edit" and "Back"
labels.

(* If a parameter is not selected in the "Back" list, the swap button does not appear.)

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Changing the Singer in the VOCALOID4 Inst Window

When the Real-time Mode is turned on, you can change the singer at the
top-right part of the VOCALOID4 Inst window.
(* You cannot select multiple VOCALOID4 Inst windows at a time.)

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