While I'm Still Hyperfixating On Vocaloid And Other Vocal Synths, I Just Want To Rant About Something.

While I'm still hyperfixating on Vocaloid and other vocal synths, I just want to rant about something.

See this YouTube thumbnail?

This thumbnail exemplifies a trend in the vocal synth community that really bothers me.

I get that SynthV has some amazing, realistic outputs. I understand that VOCALOID6 was disappointing to some people, especially those who like hyper-realistic vocal synths. However, I think this approach to criticizing VOCALOID (and other software by extension) comes off as unnecessarily combative.

There is certainly fair criticism of VOCALOID6 that should be discussed (looking at you, Vocalo-Changer), but it veers into more personal territory when you start pitting the mascots against each other. I get that this is often done as a joke, and it can be funny when executed well. It's just that some people also use this as a semi-serious way to promote their software of choice/disparage others. It's not the be-all end-all of annoying fandom behavior, but it gets under my skin nonetheless.

There's also a very small but very loud minority who will straight-up call you stupid if you like anything other than their preferred software. No one likes those people. The person who made this thumbnail is not part of that group, and I don't think they intend to start any serious drama. They're just trying to get views for their video. Please don't attack them.

I guess my larger point is, no one should feel like they're being mocked for their preferred vocal synth software. Each one has its unique strengths and weaknesses. It's okay to have your preferences, and it's okay (heck, more than okay) to criticize/want better of corporations and their products. It's just not fun when this criticism turns inflammatory toward fans of these products, who are not the original targets.

That's all.

Guys, I think my video games are cursed.

First, I found out that Project Diva X likes to drop the swimsuit modules a lot when my mom is in the room. A lot. Especially with Luka and MEIKO, and sometimes one of KAITO's many speedos.

And now?

I got this card in Obey Me: Nightbringer.

It comes with a very sus "Premium Picture" that you can set as your in-game wallpaper if you are so inclined (I'm glad that it's at least optional ^^"). I get that this is an otome game and therefore not really geared toward someone like me, but like, really? This one? One of the only two in the current gacha that has such a gimmick? I like Simeon as a character and am grateful to have another Wrath Gluttony card with a greater rarity than SR, but come on.

It's the Duke Venomania quiz result bonanza all over again.

Here's the demo video, for anyone who wants to hear her voice!

I love her! She has that same low, powerful kind of voice as Iroha, and since there aren't many female Vocaloids in this category, it makes her stand out. Her color scheme is also gorgeous in my opinion. :)

I can't wait to see what producers do with her once she officially releases!

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