Cul (software)
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| File:Culvocaloid3box.jpg Package for Cul | |
| Developer(s) | Internet Co., Ltd. |
|---|---|
| Initial release | December 22, 2011 |
| Operating system | Windows |
| Platform | PC, Mac |
| Available in | Japanese |
| Type | Vocal Synthesizer Application |
| License | Proprietary |
Cul (カル) is a female vocal for Vocaloid 3, her voice is based on samples from Eri Kitamura.
Development
Cul was originally a mascot of VOCALO Revolution a Vocaloid related TV program that aired in Japan in January 2011. She originally used the vocal of Vocaloid 2 vocal VY1 to "sing".[1]
On June 8, 2011, Yamaha announced that CUL would become a real Vocaloid, with Eri Kitamura for her voice samples. The publisher was to be Internet Co., Ltd. Noboru mentioned that Cul was a hard vocal to produce as when synthesized she gave a result that was under quality. Noboru mentioned they had to scrap her original vocal and rebuild it from scratch. They had to re-build the vocal twice, though no re-recordings were involved.
In July 2013, Internet co.,Ltd announced a Mac update of this product for the Vocaloid Neo engine.[2]
Characteristics
Originally, CUL was released without background information. However, the information was posted for her in 2013 when she was featured in a special event.
| Name | Cul |
| Release | December 22, 2011 |
| Age | 16 |
| Height | 157 cm / 5 ft 2 in |
| Weight | Secret |
| Suggested Tempo | 40 ~ 200BPM |
| Suggested Vocal Range | F2 ~ E4 |
Video Game
Cul appeared in an iOS game called "Vocadol" along with Vocals Anon & Kanon, Lily, Aoki Lapis, Merli, VY1 and Kokone.[3]