Jun 302021
 

It appears the Tokyo 2020 (now 2021) Olympics will be proceeding as planned for July 23rd, as more and more media outlets are beginning to promote the Olympics event. BBC is getting in on this with their own official trailer, which just happens to feature Hatsune Miku at not just one, but two points in the 67 second trailer.

In the video above, you can first hear Hatsune Miku singing at 0:16~0:24. Kenji Kawai was in charge of the music composition for this commercial, so fans may recognize the hints at some of their other music works! Finally, there’s a Racing Miku 2017: Team Ukyo Cheer ver. prize figure from BANPRESTO is visible on the shelf at 0:42 in the trailer.

Doesn’t that look familiar?

We’re wondering in what other ways Hatsune Miku might play a role on the upcoming Olympics, and we can’t wait to what’s possibly in store!

Jun 242021
 

A software update for Hatsune Miku NT and Piapro Studio NT has been released today, finally bringing us the missing Whisper and Dark vocal libraries that were promised. The update also fixes some bugs, and adds some new functionality to help streamline the user experience. Check out the patch notes below!

Hatsune Miku NT v1.0.0.7 Update

  • Hatsune Miku NT Dark+ and Hatsune Miku Whisper+ libraries added.
  • There’s now an ability to correct the length of consonants according to the phrase and melody you’ve typed in.
  • Optimized articulation of phoneme transitions in some situations.

To download this update, you will need to login to your sonicwire account and check your purchased product licenses for the updater ZIP files.

If you have not yet purchased Hatsune Miku NT, you can download or opt for a retail package version of the software from the following pages:

Hatsune Miku NT (Download)
Hatsune Miku NT (Retail Package)

Demo video of the completed Hatsune Miku NT Original, Whisper & Dark Libraries.

Piapro Studio NT v3.0.3.4 Update

  • Now supports the newly added Hatsune Miku NT Dark+ and Hatsune Miku Whisper+ libraries.
  • Fixed an issue where editing the pitch of consonants with some phonetic symbols was not possible.
  • Fixed an issue where the portamento parameters were not saved.
  • Fixed an issue in the plugin version where it freezes on playback after loading a ppsf file with a different tempo than the host.

CFM notes that improvements in processing speed are being worked on for a future update, notably where processing loads become heavier as the song becomes longer.

The Piapro Studio NT v3.0.3.4 update is installed at the same time as the Hatsune Miku NT v1.0.0.7 update, so there’s no need for a separate installer.

Via Sonicwire News Blog

Jun 232021
 

Hatsune Miku Tycoon, a new free-to-play mobile card game from Crypton Future Media, is now available for download on iOS and Android platforms!

Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=jp.co.crypton.match
iOS: https://apps.apple.com/app/id1561931022

Hatsune Miku Tycoon is a mobile platform card game based on the Japanese card game Daifugo, but with some added some charm featuring Hatsune Miku and her friends.

 

The game supports single player and local multiplayer through bluetooth (Note there is no online play function). Players can enjoy 27 different types of character themed cards, send fun character stickers to each other to communicate, and earn points for gacha items like stickers and icons. Be sure to watch for what happens when 8 Flushes and Revolutions happen!

New Player Tip: If you’re curious about the rules of the game, there’s a rulebook available in the game’s settings menu.

Via CFM News Release

Jun 232021
 

The results of the Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai 2021 song contest on Piapro have been announced! One grand prize winner and five runner-up winners were selected. You can listen to the samples in the YouTube video above, or the full songs from the list below! You can also check out their other works from the provided VocaDB links, if available.

The grand prize winner will have their song featured in the upcoming Magical Mirai 2021 live concert event, while the runner-ups historically had their songs featured in the overhead music played in the concert hall before the start of each concert.

All entries can be heard over on the official song contest page → https://piapro.jp/pages/official_collabo/magical2021_musiccontest/list

Grand Prize Winner

Song Title: First Note feat. Hatsune Miku
Producer Name: blues
Piapro Entry: https://piapro.jp/t/FDb1
Twitter: https://twitter.com/blues_unlock
VocaDB: https://vocadb.net/Ar/85427

 

Runner-Up Winners

 

Song Title: 嘘も本当も君だから (Uso mo hontou mo kimidakara) feat. Hatsune Miku
Producer Name: Mashima Yuro
Piapro Entry: https://piapro.jp/t/YW_d
Twitter: https://twitter.com/msm_yl
VocaDB: https://vocadb.net/Ar/63927

 

Song Title: その心に灯る色は (Sono Kokoro ni Tomoru Iro wa) feat. Hatsune Miku
Producer Name: ラテルネ (Laterne) Note: This is a circle featuring two artists, あぽろ and 市ヶ谷ネイ
Piapro Entry: https://piapro.jp/t/FLj2
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Laterne_music
VocaDB: https://vocadb.net/Ar/72391

 

Song Title: 夏をなぞって (Natsu o Nazotte) feat. Hatsune Miku
Producer Name: シロクマ消しゴム (Shirokuma Keshigomu)
Piapro Entry: https://piapro.jp/t/R6EN
Twitter: https://twitter.com/shiro_keshi
VocaDB: https://vocadb.net/Ar/82556

 

Song Title: 密かなる交信曲 (Hisokanaru koushin kyoku) feat. Hatsune Miku
Producer Name: 濁茶 (Dakucha)
Piapro Entry: https://piapro.jp/t/CAj5
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Dakucha
VocaDB: https://vocadb.net/Ar/69515

 

Song Title: Freedom! feat. Megurine Luka
Producer Name: Chiquewa
Piapro Entry: https://piapro.jp/t/N–x
Twitter: https://twitter.com/chiquewa
VocaDB: https://vocadb.net/Ar/708

 

Hatsune Miku Magical Mirai 2021 Official Site → https://magicalmirai.com/2021/

Jun 222021
 

After over a year of careful analysis and various testing scenarios, the full video review of DJ-DAO’s DIVALLER controller by Zedamex for MikuFan is finally ready to be unleashed to the world!

MikuFan was presented the opportunity by GAMO2/DJ-DAO to review the DIVALLER, a custom 3rd party controller for the Hatsune Miku Project DIVA games on PS3, PS4, and Switch (it even works on PC). This controller is styled after the Hatsune Miku Project DIVA Arcade cabinet controls, and is built out of a sturdy (and hefty!) aluminum frame.

For this review, we received the DIVALLER, as well as a set of the optional SANWA switches to test the full functionality of the controller with all platforms. We then reached out to Zedamex to request a full professional review. He covers everything from the controller’s feel, operation, modification, repair-ability, and even its latency claims. The controller is also pitted against the official HORI controllers and Project DIVA Arcade cabinets to see how it compares against the competition.

At over 100 minutes, no details are left uncovered. We debunked some misconceptions, and point out some common user mistakes and how to avoid them to ensure the best possible gameplay experience on each console. We suggest watching the full video over on YouTube, and use the convenient timestamps in the video description to skip to sections of interest. Please be sure to give Zedamex some kudos and thanks for his hard work!

This review was not paid for or sponsored, and was created purely out of interest and passion for the controller and Project Diva games. If you’d like to buy one for yourself you can find it at the links below!

DIVALLER Portal Site → https://www.dj-dao.com/en/divaller
DIVALLER Shop Page → https://www.gamo2.com/en/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=352
GAMO2 Twitter: https://twitter.com/GamoTwo