KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO’s (KAMITSUBAKI STUDIO) virtual singer (VSinger) singing voice synthesis software “KAFU” (KAFU) Synthesizer V version announced that it will stop selling because during the verification, development and discussion process, “it was found that it was difficult to conform to the flower spectrum” This decision was made based on my wishes and original goals.”
Huapu also apologized to fans who were looking forward to Synthesizer V on his personal X tweet, “I’m sorry to disappoint everyone who has been waiting for a long time.”
Kabu-chan from Synthesizer V, whose release was postponed last year, has been cancelled.
We apologize for not being able to meet the expectations of everyone who has been waiting for a long time.Thank you for your continued support of Musical Isotope Kafu-chan. https://t.co/6hTOnf7hWK
— 花譜-KAF- (@virtual_kaf) January 19, 2025
“Can’t” is the sound creation software CeVIO AI and characters born under Shenchun’s “Music Peer” project. It was first launched in 2021. The computer uses the sound training provided by Huapu to develop and reproduce its sound characteristics and tones, allowing creation People can tune, arrange and interpret their own music in a Vocaloid-like manner.
The Synthesizer V version that was canceled this time was developed using the singing voice synthesis software “Synthesizer V” from the computer music technology company Dreamtonics after the CeVIO AI version was well received. .
Synthesizer V Kobu was originally expected to be released in the winter of 2023, but after it was released with Shin Kobu’s cover of “Phony” (フォニイ) in December of the same year, Kapu felt uncomfortable and asked for an extension until May 2024, Kamichun director PIEDPIPER Explain the delay and temporarily cancel all pre-orders.
Now that Synthesizer V is no longer officially on sale, PIEDPIPER issued an official statement to apologize to the developers, related parties and fans, and re-explained the reasons for the suspension.
During the product development process, the team has repeatedly confirmed with Hua Pu who provided the sound and reached a consensus. However, after the “Phony” MV produced using this product was launched, it received a great response, but Hua Pu himself felt “a sense of dissonance” , requesting the official to “temporarily review the listing plan.”
“We also believe that if the product cannot be fully approved by Hua Pu himself, it cannot be released, so we decided to postpone the release.” With the help of Dreamtonics and AHS, the development team tested and adjusted many times within a year, and continued to move towards re-release. After working hard, we still found that we couldn’t satisfy Huapu’s wishes and decided to stop selling it.
“Finally, we still believe that the combination of sound synthesis technology and virtual singers has great potential, and hope to continue to promote the music peer project on the basis of full cooperation with artists and creators.” PIEDPIPER said, although it may still be It will take some time, but please continue to pay attention to “our future challenges.”