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8.6

Aug.22, 2023 Version 8.6.7.0

▼Song related changes

  • Reduce CPU load and drawing load during playback.

▼Talk related changes

  • Updated to Japanese Talk Dictionary 3.0.19.

  • Changed some of the text in "Text File Character Code" in "Talk Settings" in "Option".

▼Common to Songs and Talks

  • The design of the number font of the toolbar can be selected.

  • Moved toolbar location and timebase settings from the "Transport" menu to the "View" menu.

  • Other minor improvements and bug fixes.

Aug.3, 2023 Version 8.6.6.0

▼Song related changes

  • Fixed a bug in Alpha/Husky Details Adjustment Screen where the parameters of the selected range did not move up and down correctly.

  • Fixed a bug that the Key Signature was not drawn correctly when it changed twice in the score editing screen.

▼Talk related changes

  • Updated to Talk Engine 6.3.2. No change in sound quality.

▼Common to Songs and Talks

  • The design of the number font on the toolbar was changed.

  • Other minor changes.

July.21, 2023 Version 8.6 Official Release (v8.6.1.0 - v8.6.5.0)

Version 8.6 includes the implementation of husky detail adjustment for a wider range of song expression and various improvements.

▼Song related changes

  • Updated to Song Engine 6.3.2. No change in sound quality.

  • Husky's detailed adjustment is implemented. The adjustment screen can be displayed by clicking the "HUS" button.

  • "Export Audio File" is added to the right-click menu.

  • Symbols such as "@ Whisper" are indicated for each item of "Special Symbols" in the right-click menu.

  • "Anti-aliasing" is added to "View" in the right-click menu (only when the display magnification is 100%).

  • The jagged lines on the adjustment screen are now smoother when the display magnification is not 100%.

  • Removed "Listen" from the right-click menu.

  • The timing reference range is now specified when using the normal selection tool on the timing adjustment screen.

    * The quantize and timing criteria can be switched by pressing Shift in other screens as well.

    * Clicking and dragging in the timing display area at the bottom of the screen can also be used to select a range by note or phoneme.

  • When using a Selection Tool on the Timing Adjustment Screen, the [Alt] key can only be used to specify a free range.

  • When the background of the score editing screen is rainbow or pastel, the background of the adjustment screen should also change according to the key signature.

  • The guide cursor is now displayed in the selection tool on the adjustment screen as well.

  • When moving a note up or down, an automatic collective selection is now made only if there is a pitch adjustment within the range.

  • Changed the default setting for new projects of "Common Key Signature" to ON.

▼Talk related changes

  • Shortcut key [F4] for "Audio Files per Each Line" is now supported.

▼Other changes

  • The shortcut key [F1] to display the help is now supported.

  • Other minor improvements and bug fixes.

8.5

May.17, 2023 Version 8.5 Official Release (8.5.2.0～8.5.4.0)

Version 8.5 includes many new features, such as a new slider that expands the range of expression in songs. Various improvements have also been made to both Song and Talk, making them even easier to use.

▼Song related changes

  • Updated to Song Engine 6.3.0.

    Suppressed the rare sounding of notes at intervals of whole rests. Improved the accuracy of some calculations.

  • Three adjustment sliders for "Husky," "Tune," and "Pitch" were implemented.

  • Implemented "Common Key Signatures". The Key Signature can be synchronized on all song tracks.

    This can be set from the "Song" menu or the right-click menu "Other Operations".

  • Implemented "Color Settings". The color of the line on the Adjustment Screen can be freely changed.

    It can be set from the "Song" menu or the right-click menu "View".

  • Implemented "Special Symbols". You can input "@" etc. with casts corresponding to special symbols.

    It is possible to execute it from "Special Symbols" of "Attributes" of the right-click menu of the note.

  • Implemented "Delete Special Symbols". Special symbols other than falsetto can be deleted all together.

    When there are special symbols other than falsetto in the selected range, it can be executed from the right-click menu.

  • Implemented "Reset Adjustments". The adjustment values in the specified range can be deleted all together.

    It can be executed from the right-click menu after specifying a range with the "Collectively Selection" tool.

  • "Auto Collectively Selection" can be turned on/off.

    It can be set from the "Song" menu or the right-click menu "Other Operations".

  • Improved "Auto Collectively Selection".

    Vertical movement is judged by pitch and horizontal movement is judged by other than timing.

  • "Song" menu has been reorganized.

    "Auto Split English Lyrics" was moved to the menu and removed from the options.

  • Reset voice quality and emotion when changing cast.

  • When copying a group selection, timing is now copied as a Mix Copy (absolute value).

  • When copying an adjustment value in the adjustment screen, the deletion of the original value (white line) should also be copied.

  • When undoing/redoing, the selected area is not cleared.

▼Talk related changes

  • Updated to Talk Engine 6.3.0.

Slight modifications to reading estimation. Improved accuracy of some calculations.

  • Updated to Japanese Talk Dictionary 3.0.18.

  • Added "Play From Here" to the right-click menu of the dialog list.

    The shortcut key [F5] can be used in place of the space key, and the reading can be continued line by line.

  • Pre-rendering process can be canceled during playback.

  • "Talk" menu and the right-click menu of the dialogue list have been reorganized.

  • In English Talk Voice, "&" is automatically converted to "and", "<" to "(", and ">" to ")" when inputting lines.

▼Other changes

  • WAV export, Track Freeze, and Talk Pre-rendering function are restricted in offline mode.

  • Other minor improvements and bug fixes.

8.4

Feb.14, 2023 Version 8.4.5.0 Official Release

Version 8.4.5.0 is even easier to use with Casts Display Order Settings and a song Mix Copy feature.

▼Song related changes

  • Updated to Song Engine 6.2.1. No change in sound quality.

  • A new function "Mix Copy" is implemented. Parameters can be copied including the default part.

    mix copy

    • After specifying a range with the Collectively Selection Tool (or the Selection Tool for the adjustment screen), copy the parameters, including the default values, by using "Mix Copy" in the right-click menu or the shortcut key Ctrl+Shift+C.
    • With Collectively Selection + Mix Copy, you can easily duplicate some or all of the notes and parameters of a track to another position/track. You can even try to paste a song that you have adjusted in one cast to another cast to make it sing, for example.
    • Due to reflecting adjustment value, there may be instances where applying parameters to a different cast may not sing well. The same cast will not sing exactly the same in another location as the copy source. Readjust as necessary.

  • Improved pasting of detailed parameters for Voice Alpha. The result should be the same as the copy source.

    * The Voice Alpha slider now is the same as the source, even when the slider values of the source and destination are different.

    (Previously, this was reflected as the relative value, but now it is reflected as the absolute value.)

  • Cast changes now maintain the values of the Voice Alpha and Emotion sliders before the change.

  • Undo/Redo support for cast changes in Song tracks.

  • Organized the right-click menu of the piano roll.

    * Organized for ease of use by not displaying "Cut," "Copy," and "Delete" when no notes are selected.

▼Talk related changes

  • Updated to Japanese Talk Dictionary 3.0.17.

    * The names "一拓", "異音" and "奥野香耶" can be read correctly.

    * Corrected the reading of "六花だけ" from "ろっかだけ" to "りっかだけ".

▼Other changes

  • Support the Cast Display Order Settings.

    option order setting button

    • You can set it from "Environment" button in "Option".

    option order setting window

    • The order can be customized according to "Default", "Name order", "Installation date order", or "Custom order".
    • "Default" is the same as before. If you change the order by drag & drop, it will become "Custom order".
    • Added a manual update button to the update information screen.

If automatic update fails repeatedly, please download from this page and update manually.

\*This button will appear from the next update after this version is applied.
  • Other minor improvements and bug fixes.

Dec.20, 2022 Version 8.4 Official Release (8.3.22.0～8.4.0.0)

8.4 banner

Version 8.4 includes improvements to the song timing adjustment function and minor usability improvements such as the cast list.

（Dec.15 version 8.3.22.0 pre-release. Dec.20 version 8.4.0.0 release.）

▼Song related changes

  • Updated to Song Engine 6.2.0. Fixed a bug that the VOL sometimes became too large in empty bars at the beginning/end of a song.

    * It only reduces the noise in empty bars at the beginning/end and does not change other sounds.

  • A new function "Vowel Timing Correction" was implemented.

    Vowel timing is automatically adjusted to the beginning of the note. * Version 8.4.0.0 updated (functional change)

    vowel_adjust

    • You can choose it from the right-click menu of the note (or after selecting a range in the TIMING adjustment screen).
    • Consonants are moved the same amount as vowels (if it can't move, using ratio to adjust instead; if there's no space for it, pass).

    * Please use it as a supplement as the mechanical correction may lose its original good listening feel.

  • While adjusting the timing of notes in the Score Edit Screen, the line of phonemes contained in the notes is also displayed.

  • In the Timing Adjustment Screen, the modes of phoneme/note unit adjustment are integrated.

    The lower black band allows note-by-note adjustment and the upper lines allow phoneme-by-phoneme adjustment without switching modes.

    timing adjust

    * The shortcut key Ctrl+Shift+P for switching between phoneme/note modes has been removed.

  • When the Alt key is held down on the timing adjustment screen, the temporary status line can be displayed or not displayed.

    * You can use Ctrl+I to show/hide the persistent status line.

    * After displaying the status line, you can temporarily adjust it in note units by pressing the Alt key.

  • The vowel of the previous note is not moved during note-by-note timing adjustment. * Version 8.4.0.0 updated

  • The special symbols ^ and ＾ in lyrics are now supported. * Version 8.4.0.0 updated
  • Fixed a bug that an error message was displayed when dragging after collectively selection.
  • "夢ノ結唱 POPY(ポピー)" Song Voice 1.0.0 is now supported.
  • "夢ノ結唱 ROSE(ローズ)" Song Voice 1.0.0 is now supported.

▼Talk related changes

  • When pressing the left mouse button in the accent adjustment screen where there is no mora, it will be auditioned immediately.
  • Fixed a bug that the check status of "Export Lines Text" or "Export Timing Data" in the dialog WAV export window is cleared when exporting song or line as WAV.

  • Fixed a bug that WAV files were not output if the output destination path contained double-byte characters when the specific API of the external linkage interface was used with English voices.

    .NET interface: Talker2.OutputWaveToFile()

    COM interface: ITalker2::OutputWaveToFile() ITalker2V40::OutputWaveToFile()

    * Fixed a problem in which voice waveforms were not generated when "Tsurumaki Maki (EN)" was specified for "Speaker Name" in "Recotte Studio". We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience caused.

▼Other changes

  • The cast list displayed by "Add track" is folded back with 12 characters for easy viewing.

    cast list

    * The function for sorting casts is in develop.

  • The version check of the song engine/talk engine when opening a project has been relaxed to suppress warnings.

    * For example, between version 6.2.0 and 6.2.1, difference in the last digit (no change in waveform) do not display a warning message now, suppressing frequent warnings for each new voice support.

  • Changed the default setting of the right-click menu "Automatic Audio Alignment" for audio tracks to off.

    * This is a change to the settings during installation. If you have been using CeVIO since before the update, it will not change.

    * Turn off if you want to overlay multiple audios, or on if you want to auto-align.

  • Improved the final backup of projects when the application is closed due to an error while preparing for timeline playback.

  • When a 5-minute backup of a project is skipped (e.g. during WAV export), retry at 1-minute intervals.
  • Fixed a problem in which the information message is hidden in the splash screen when the application is started in an environment where "vc_redist.x64.exe" is not yet installed.
  • Other minor improvements and bug fixes.

8.3

Oct.12, 2022 Version 8.3.17.0

▼Common to Songs and Talks

  • Added "Sample Rate" to "Environment" under "Options".

    Supported sampling rate 32kHz/44.1kHz/96kHz output (except for mixdown WAV export).

▼Song related changes

  • Updated to Song Engine 6.1.5. No change in sound quality.

  • The display of notes on another track is now supported for 9 or more tracks.

  • Fixed a bug in "SEKAI" and "Suzuki Tsudumi Song Voice" that the emotional parameters saved in the project were not restored in some cases.

▼Other changes

Other minor changes.

Sep.12, 2022 Version 8.3.15.0

  • The number of initial presets of "Suzuki Tsudumi Talk Voice" was changed from 2 to 5.

  • Restored the cast image of "Suzuki Tsudumi Talk Voice".

    • Please install "Suzuki Tsudumi Talk Voice" installer 1.0.2 from User's Guide.

Sep.6, 2022 Version 8.3.13.0

▼Song related changes

  • Improved "Enter Lyrics Collectively".

    • All subsequent lyrics are displayed if only one note is selected (when Space-Separated).
    • Fixed a problem that the cursor always moves to the beginning after pasting.

  • When editing lyrics in Japanese Song Voice, IME is not turned on if the input lyrics are in English.

  • Fixed a bug that the piano roll returns to vertical scrolling when the "Mouse Wheel" option is changed to "Horizontal Scroll" and the application is launched next time.

  • Fixed a bug that an error was sometimes displayed when "Paste lyrics only".

  • Fixed a bug that an error was sometimes displayed when "Merge Notes".

  • Fixed a bug in which an error was sometimes displayed when moving notes under certain conditions.

▼Talk related changes

  • Updated to Talk Engine 6.0.20. No change in sound quality.

  • The weight cursor is now displayed after text input, emotion adjustment, and other time-consuming processes.

  • Supported "CeVIO AI Suzuki Tsudumi" Talk Voice 1.0.1.

▼Other changes

  • The location of the file opened in "Recent Projects" is now reflected in the folder displayed in the next "Open" window.

Aug.17, 2022 Version 8.3.10.0

▼Song related changes

  • Updated to Song Engine 6.1.4. No change in sound quality.

  • "Paste Lyrics Only" function is implemented.

    • After copying a note, you can select it from the right-click menu of the note.
    • The lyrics will be applied to the note whose relative time matches that of the source note.

  • Added "Falsetto" to "Note(s) Properties".

    • Enables batch falsetto of multiple notes.

  • Fixed a bug in which TMG adjustments for tracks that were never selected after opening a project with multiple song tracks were not reflected in playback or WAV export.

▼Talk related changes

  • Fixed a bug that pre-rendering before playback takes more than 1 minute, an error message is displayed and the application is closed.

▼Other changes

  • Improved to guide the user to Microsoft's download page when the required Windows library is not yet installed.

  • Other minor improvements.

Aug.4, 2022 Version 8.3.7.0

▼Song related changes

  • Supports the free trial version of "Suzuki Tsudumi Song Voice".

    • After 12:00 on Aug. 5, the trial version will be available from the "Trial Version" in the "Help" menu.

  • The operation that does not follow the pitch adjustment by vertical movement of notes has been changed to [Alt] key pressing.

    • Cursor key up/down note movement should also not follow the pitch adjusted by pressing the [Alt] key.

  • Pasting of text including line feeds is now possible in the "Enter Lyrics Collectively".

  • The following shortcut keys are added.

    • [Shift+2]...Overlay Timing.
    • [Shift+3]...Overlay Volume.
    • [Shift+4]...Overlay Pitch.
    • [Shift+5] ...Overlays Vibrato Amplitude.
    • [Shift+6] ...Overlays Vibrato Frequency.
    • [Shift+7]...Overlay Alpha Details.

▼Talk related changes

  • Updated to Talk Engine 6.0.19. No change in sound quality.

    • Fixed a bug that caused a forced termination when adjusting emotions with lines that contain some Japanese character strings.

  • Updated to Japanese Talk Dictionary 3.0.15. Added new words.

▼Other changes

  • Other minor improvements.

Jul.11, 2022 Version 8.3.6.0(～8.3.2.0)

Version 8.3 is even easier to use with many improvements, including support for exporting 24bit / 32bit float WAV files, implementation of new Song functions, improved operability, and improved Talk phonographs.

▼Common to Songs and Talks

  • WAV export format was added to "Environment" under "Options.

    Supports 24 bit / 32 bit float output (except for mixdown WAV export).

▼Song related changes

  • Updated to Song Engine 6.1.3. No change in sound quality.

  • Supported Accent and Staccato settings.

  • Supported the dynamics setting of "ffff", "fff", "ppp", "ppppp".

  • The "Merge Notes" function has been implemented.

  • The right-click menu changes depending on the situation, making it easier to set notes, etc.

    • When a single note is selected, the attributes (Accent/Staccato/Breath/Slur/Falsetto) can be set and auditioned.
    • With multiple notes selected, slurs can be set, notes can be combined, and auditioning can be performed.

  • When moving notes other than with the "Collectively Select" tool, the parameters will automatically follow if they have already been adjusted.

    • When dragging notes, the pitch adjustment can be disabled by holding down the [Shift] key.

  • The following processes have been speeded up to improve response time.

    • Loading a project.
    • Undo/Redo.
    • Paste after copying a collectively selection, and drag/cut/delete after collectively selection.
    • Insert/delete measures.
    • Add, change, and delete tempo and time signatures.
    • Move notes with the up/down cursor keys (when "Auto Play" is on).

  • Improved eraser behavior for phoneme/note timing.

    • The State Line is not necessarily initialized, but interpolated based on the ratio of the previous/next phoneme/note.

  • The "Enter Lyrics Collectively" can now be completed by pressing the [Enter] key.

  • The following shortcut keys have been added.

    • [Ctrl+Arrow Left/Right]...Switch Edit Tools.
    • [Ctrl+Tab]...Display the next adjustment screen.
    • [Ctrl+Shift+Tab]...Display the previous adjustment screen.
    • [Shift+Q]...Next quantize value.
    • [Shift+W]...Previous quantize value.
    • [Shift+T]...Triplet on/off.
    • [Ctrl+U]...Merge notes (when multiple notes are selected).

  • The menu name "Remove Fine Spaces" was changed to "Remove Rests".

    The gap between one note and the next note can now be filled even when only one note is selected.

  • The MIDI Import Window now supports "- .midi" extensions.

  • Fixed a bug that the eraser could not erase the adjustment timing in the Score editing screen.

  • Fixed a bug that the mouse cursor did not return to the pen, etc., when the mouse cursor was moved out of the adjustment screen and then returned.

  • Fixed a bug in which the tempo, time signature, key signature, and dynamics were not pasted correctly under certain circumstances after copying a measure by measure with the "Collectively Select" tool.

▼Talk related changes

  • Updated to Talk Engine 6.0.18. No change in sound quality.

  • Updated to Japanese Talk Dictionary 3.0.14.

  • Improved phoneme graph.

    • The bar graph of the mouse cursor position in PIT and VOL is surrounded by a vertical line to make it easier to understand the operation target.
    • Phoneme names are now displayed at the top of the PIT and VOL bar graphs. It is easier to adjust while looking at the top of the graph.

  • The following shortcut keys have been added.

    • [Ctrl+Tab]...Display the next adjustment screen.
    • [Ctrl+Shift+Tab]...Display the previous adjustment screen.

▼Other changes

  • The default horizontal zoom setting has been reduced to make it easier to see the timeline.

  • All supported file extensions are now initially displayed in the import window.

  • The maximum number of "Recent Project" in the "File" menu has been increased to 10 files.

  • Other minor improvements and bug fixes.

8.2

8.1

8.0