Summary
Rana is a female voice library originally released for Vocaloid 3 software.
 Rana V4 package | |
| Developer(s) | We've Inc. Internet Co., Ltd |
|---|---|
| Stable release | Rana V4
/ December 1, 2015 |
| Operating system | Microsoft Windows macOS |
| Available in | Japanese |
| Type | Voice Synthesizer Software |
Development edit
Rana was originally released for Vocalo-P ni Naritai (ボカロＰになりたい) as a special Vocaloid release for the magazine. Those wishing to own her permanently had to buy every issue of the magazine to obtain all 30 tickets for use of her vocal and register them. Due to the method of obtaining Rana, she was a Japan exclusive vocal and it was impossible to receive a full version without a Japanese address to send the tickets from.[1] Her purchase limitation was due to legal reasons.[2]
Additional Software edit
On January 26, 2015, in response to a tweet, We've Inc. said that a V4 update for Rana is in consideration.[3] Later, on September 8, 2015, Rana was confirmed to have a Vocaloid 4 update in the works.[4] It was announced on the Net Vocaloid site that Rana's V4 will be released sometime in December 2015.[5] At THE VOC@LOID M@STER 33, the first 100 visitors to the "Rana Experience" booth would have a chance to get Rana V4 early. It was also mentioned that there would be a discount for customers who purchased all 30 of the magazines that corresponded with her Vocaloid 3 vocal.[6][7] Other than the new capability to "growl", a standard for all Vocaloid 4 vocals, there were no differences between the original Rana software and the new updated Rana V4 release in terms of vocal results. Those who had registered all 30 tickets from the original version of Rana also were given a discounted upgrade offer.
Characteristics edit
Her hood in the shape of a bear's head, when it is pulled over her head, the light bulbs on her head fit into two cut outs on the hood, making them resemble a bear's ears.[8]
The 5 digit number on her cheek is unique to each user who purchases the magazine.[9] However, according to an official Twitter message, her official number is "00001".[10]
She has 4 robotic pets; a pink panda called Morio Shishou (森男師匠), a green puppy called Jasmine Kenkyuuin (じゃすみん研究員), a yellow bird called Sacchan/Sakiko' (さっちゃん/咲子) and a blue bird called Kou-chan (こうちゃん) that was introduced for her Vocaloid 4 release. They appear on her cover box cover art alongside Rana herself.
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Rana公式☆担当らなかさん [@rana_0909] (September 11, 2014). "@LuluMaple Thank you for asking! Yes, we can accept them&send you forever serial via your family. Please attach them on postcard which come" (Tweet). Retrieved 27 April 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ Rana公式☆担当らなかさん [@rana_0909] (September 13, 2014). "@Boneloid About overseas issue, it's due to our business status. we cannot say more reason.../ _ ;" (Tweet). Retrieved 27 April 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ Rana公式☆担当らなかさん [@rana_0909] (January 27, 2015). "It is currently under consideration to update #vocaloid_Rana voice bank from V3 to V4. 2/3" (Tweet). Retrieved 27 April 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ Rana公式☆担当らなかさん [@rana_0909] (September 8, 2015). "Rana 1周年記念( ﾉД') 皆様、いつも本当にありがとうございます！ VOCALOID4 Library Ranaも決定し、とても嬉しく思います！ これからも、末永くよろしくお願いします！ #Rana生誕祭2015 開幕です！ #vocaloid_rana #ボカロ #RT" (Tweet). Retrieved 27 April 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ ヤマハ株式会社. "【祝★Rana誕生1周年】「VOCALOID4 Library Rana」発売中！". Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ^ ボーカロイド [@vocaloid_yamaha] (November 9, 2015). "11/14(土)開催の「ボーマス33」に「VOCALOID4 Library Rana」のブースが登場！発売前にライブラリを体験しよう！ブース来場の先着100名様にプレゼントも!" (Tweet). Retrieved 27 April 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ ヤマハ株式会社. "【祝★Rana誕生1周年】「VOCALOID4 Library Rana」発売中！". Retrieved 27 April 2016.
- ^ Rana公式☆担当らなかさん [@rana_0909] (August 1, 2014). "Ranaの背中にはフードが!! くまの形になってます♪ フードは機能的で、三つ編みが出るように穴があります(笑)。設定画をちょっとだけ公開!! #vocaloid_rana" (Tweet). Retrieved 27 April 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ Rana公式☆担当らなかさん [@rana_0909] (August 11, 2014). "Concept of #vocaloid_rana "Vocaloid only for you" Due to the concept Rana MMD model has unique serial around eyes!" (Tweet). Retrieved 27 April 2016 – via Twitter.
- ^ Rana公式☆担当らなかさん [@rana_0909] (August 8, 2014). "Rana's official number is 00001! #vocaloid_rana" (Tweet). Retrieved 27 April 2016 – via Twitter.