>> Implying Miku Hatsune isn't performing at Anime Expo.

So wait, this thing is like Microsoft Sam singing? They pump some lyrics into a program and it outputs them in autotune?

You tell me.

[video=youtube;DTXO7KGHtjI]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DTXO7KGHtjI[/video]

An actual concert IRL, compared to something that's just a cgvideo:

[video=youtube;oO4tbqYkgD0]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oO4tbqYkgD0[/video]

She has a legion of fans. I guess my examples aren't really too accurate though, there are probably videos with higher viewing counts. You'd have to ask for Spidey to post, since she knows about this more than I do. I don't listen to Miku too much, though I used to.

So wait, this thing is like Microsoft Sam singing? They pump some lyrics into a program and it outputs them in autotune?

Pretty much, although it can be more complex than just that. Quick snippet from wikipedia:

The software enables users to synthesize singing by typing in lyrics and melody. It uses synthesizing technology with specially recorded vocals of voice actors or singers. To create a song, the user must input the melody and lyrics. A piano roll type interface is used to input the melody and the lyrics can be entered on each note. The software can change the stress of the pronunciations, add effects such as vibrato, or change the dynamics and tone of the voice. Each Vocaloid is sold as "a singer in a box" designed to act as a replacement for an actual singer.

Hmmmm, I wonder if I can get tickets to AX....

Here's hoping they keep the lyrics japanese. Doubt it though.

First came holographic Miku.

Coming soon: Holographic subtitles to go with holographic Miku.

Hmmmm, I wonder if I can get tickets to AX....

They're still available if that's what you're implying.

20th anniversary too

Here's hoping they keep the lyrics japanese. Doubt it though.

They will. I mean, even if the English version's out by then, there's not going to be any really popular songs, or any time to prepare them... It'll probably be the same stuff as the first concert, since Sega's involved.

(also, it's not a hologram/holograph, it's just a projection on a clear screen)

They're still available if that's what you're implying.

20th anniversary too

My question then would be what is the price? I know someone else who is going too.

My question then would be what is the price? I know someone else who is going too.

You have to check online for that.

Premier Fan Package Pricing

January 1 – March 31, 2011: $120
April 1 – April 30, 2011: $130
May 1 – May 31, 2011: $140
June 1 – June 30, 2011: $150
July 1 – July 4, 2011: N/A

4-Day Adult Attendee Pricing

January 1 – March 31, 2011: $65
April 1 – June 14, 2011: $70
June 15 – July 4, 2011: $75

Two Day Adult (consecutive days ONLY) Attendee Pricing

January 1 – March 31, 2011: $55
April 1 – June 14, 2011: $60
June 15 – July 4, 2011: $65

One Day Adult Attendee Pricing

January 1 – April 30, 2011: $45
May 1 – July 4, 2011: $50

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Saturday is always the busiest and the worse day. It's also the day of the miku concert. Lines are really long because almost anyone who buys a 1-day pass usually ends up going on saturday.

You people are really spending money to see a computer sing?

You people are really spending money to see a computer sing?

Well, I mean... it's odd, yes, but if it's what you like and you want to have the experience of hearing it live... it's just like any other concert in that way.

(though, well, like I said, I'm more interested in hearing the music than watching it, so...)

Well, I mean... it's odd, yes, but if it's what you like and you want to have the experience of hearing it live... it's just like any other concert in that way.

(though, well, like I said, I'm more interested in hearing the music than watching it, so...)

No at a concert you can actually meet the person and get their autograph. Or get sweated on or something. A hologram can't sweat on you. They can't even look you in the eyes. It is literally exactly the same as listening to it from your computer.

I wouldn't even be skeptical if people were going to the expo for anime but at least two people in this thread said they bought tickets when they found out this was happening. Doesn't make sense to me.

No at a concert you can actually meet the person and get their autograph. Or get sweated on or something. A hologram can't sweat on you. They can't even look you in the eyes. It is literally exactly the same as listening to it from your computer.

I wouldn't even be skeptical if people were going to the expo for anime but at least two people in this thread said they bought tickets when they found out this was happening. Doesn't make sense to me.

I was under the impression that people went to concerts to hear live music, not be... sweated on? And the instruments are being played live, even if the voice is pre-recorded.

Well, see you guys at AX.

Meh. I think the America hype thing might ruin Miku for me

I CAN'T STAND IT IF THE THING I LIKE IS LIKED BY TOO MANY PEOPLE OR THE WRONG KIND OF PEOPLE THAT DON'T EVEN TRULY CARE ABOUT THE THING I LIKE!!!

I CAN'T STAND IT IF THE THING I LIKE IS LIKED BY TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE THE WRONG KIND OF PEOPLE THAT DON'T EVEN TRULY CARE ABOUT THE THING I LIKE!!!

but what about the weeaboos, meta

I CAN'T STAND IT IF THE THING I LIKE IS LIKED BY TOO MANY PEOPLE ARE THE WRONG KIND OF PEOPLE THAT DON'T EVEN TRULY CARE ABOUT THE THING I LIKE!!!

Hipster weeaboos. new breed

I hate it when people quote me after I make a typo.

I hate it when people quote me after I make a typo.

The solution is to not make typos.

I hate it when people quote me after I make a typo.

GJ Meta. I hadn't realized.

The solution is to not make typos.

HUSH!