Now, while I myself am kinda experienced with UTAU, a few months ago, I could have used a thread like this. I started this thread, as a help advice for someone who wants to make an UTAU, and/or isn't experienced with our favourite singhthesizer. I looked around, but couldn't find any thread like this, so I thought "Wait. If there is no thread...why not make one?" So here, I will list some help for UTAU newcomers!
1.) The Design
Now, what makes a good design? The answer is simple; originality. However, it should also fit the voice. So if you make an UTAU that is going to be voiced by someone else, I suggest that you make the design AFTER the vb is done. However, the most important aspect truly is originality. With that said, here are some things, you should NOT do:
- Make them complete Miku copies. Just, don't do that. Even if the voice is just excellent, people tend to overlook Miku, Crypton or other Vocaloid or Vipperloid-Esque designs. Of course you can "borrow" small things, if you like them, such as detached sleeves. Now, a lot of people hate those, but they tend to forget that the Cryptonloids didn't invent them. For example, even If I didn't know any Vocaloid, and only UTAUloids, my UTAU would still have his single sleeve.
- Kemonomimi/Animal ears. The worst offender is the Neko, or Cat, trait. While it can look cute, it's been overdone, and is actually frowned upon, due to the unoriginality.
- Something basic. Now, your UTAU cam of course look basic, heck my own UTAU looks pretty basic. However, you should make it interesting, and eye-catching, like with a good pose.
2.) The Voice
- First of all, you can use audacity. But if you want it to be more convenient, use oremo. Oremo, is so much better.
- Don't record with a laptop mic. That is just utter garbage. If you can't afford a good mic, just by a decent headset. Even if it's medium-quality, it's better, trust me.
- Pronounciation is key. Now, I know it's hard, especially if English's your native language, but if you don't pronounce it right, it's gonna sound awful. Watch some anime, drama, heck listen to music or watch youtube tutorials if you can't pronounce it correctly, especially the r. It's not like the english r, it's not an l, it's between a d, l and r. Now, if you speak a roman language, such as spanish, italian or portuguese, it's a lot easier.
3.) The UTAU itself
- Now, this is a very important aspect. Don't give your UTAU a Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu personality. This is a synthesizer, for music, so what matters is the voice. A few likes and dislikes, maybe a catchphrase and a short personality is good, like "Cheerful and kind", but not "His/Her Parents died when he was a kid, and he actually hates singing but does it to blah blah blah..." don't. This may sound harsh but most people don't care. This is music, not an OC contest.
- Don't spam your UTAU everywhere. Now, sharing your work is good. I myself - if I think it is really good - share it here on Utaforum. I usually post it once in the chatbox. And that's the keyword; ONCE. It's okay to share, but not 200 times in 5 minutes.
- Don't go and pair your UTAU with other UTAUs as canon. A comedic crush is good, but not a canon relationship. It limits the work. And don't get started with other VOCALOIDS...
- Treat your UTAU and other UTAUs with respect. Don't shame them. If someone didn't record it good, then don't say "OH MA GAWD YOUR UTSU IS SHIT", but rather, tell him nice like "I think your Utau could use a revision" and tell them what they did wrong. And don't say your UTAU is just a device to get to fame, and sing even tho you can't sing. Many people treat their UTAU like an extension of themselves, so if you're harsh with an UTAU, you're also harsh with the creator.
So far...that's it. If you have more tips, write them down in the comments!
1.) The Design
Now, what makes a good design? The answer is simple; originality. However, it should also fit the voice. So if you make an UTAU that is going to be voiced by someone else, I suggest that you make the design AFTER the vb is done. However, the most important aspect truly is originality. With that said, here are some things, you should NOT do:
- Make them complete Miku copies. Just, don't do that. Even if the voice is just excellent, people tend to overlook Miku, Crypton or other Vocaloid or Vipperloid-Esque designs. Of course you can "borrow" small things, if you like them, such as detached sleeves. Now, a lot of people hate those, but they tend to forget that the Cryptonloids didn't invent them. For example, even If I didn't know any Vocaloid, and only UTAUloids, my UTAU would still have his single sleeve.
- Kemonomimi/Animal ears. The worst offender is the Neko, or Cat, trait. While it can look cute, it's been overdone, and is actually frowned upon, due to the unoriginality.
- Something basic. Now, your UTAU cam of course look basic, heck my own UTAU looks pretty basic. However, you should make it interesting, and eye-catching, like with a good pose.
2.) The Voice
- First of all, you can use audacity. But if you want it to be more convenient, use oremo. Oremo, is so much better.
- Don't record with a laptop mic. That is just utter garbage. If you can't afford a good mic, just by a decent headset. Even if it's medium-quality, it's better, trust me.
- Pronounciation is key. Now, I know it's hard, especially if English's your native language, but if you don't pronounce it right, it's gonna sound awful. Watch some anime, drama, heck listen to music or watch youtube tutorials if you can't pronounce it correctly, especially the r. It's not like the english r, it's not an l, it's between a d, l and r. Now, if you speak a roman language, such as spanish, italian or portuguese, it's a lot easier.
3.) The UTAU itself
- Now, this is a very important aspect. Don't give your UTAU a Mary-Sue/Gary-Stu personality. This is a synthesizer, for music, so what matters is the voice. A few likes and dislikes, maybe a catchphrase and a short personality is good, like "Cheerful and kind", but not "His/Her Parents died when he was a kid, and he actually hates singing but does it to blah blah blah..." don't. This may sound harsh but most people don't care. This is music, not an OC contest.
- Don't spam your UTAU everywhere. Now, sharing your work is good. I myself - if I think it is really good - share it here on Utaforum. I usually post it once in the chatbox. And that's the keyword; ONCE. It's okay to share, but not 200 times in 5 minutes.
- Don't go and pair your UTAU with other UTAUs as canon. A comedic crush is good, but not a canon relationship. It limits the work. And don't get started with other VOCALOIDS...
- Treat your UTAU and other UTAUs with respect. Don't shame them. If someone didn't record it good, then don't say "OH MA GAWD YOUR UTSU IS SHIT", but rather, tell him nice like "I think your Utau could use a revision" and tell them what they did wrong. And don't say your UTAU is just a device to get to fame, and sing even tho you can't sing. Many people treat their UTAU like an extension of themselves, so if you're harsh with an UTAU, you're also harsh with the creator.
So far...that's it. If you have more tips, write them down in the comments!