Sonika (software)

Sonika is a female Vocal released for the Vocaloid 2 software by Zero-G Ltd.

Sonika
Sonika package (vers. 2)
Developer(s)Zero-G Ltd.
Initial releaseJuly 14, 2009
Operating systemWindows
PlatformPC
Available inEnglish
TypeVocal Synthesizer Application
LicenseProprietary
WebsiteHomepage

Development

Zero-G felt that a young, carefree singer would make for an overall interesting VOCALOID, providing the fresh and innocent voice that professional singers do not provide. She had several demo songs released. It was stated in the live stream for later released Vocaloids "Dex" and "Daina" that Sonika was an experiment.[1]

Sonika also had a Chinese version produced of her software and distributed by E-Capsule Co. Ltd in Taiwan. The Chinese edition came with new boxart. Users can choose to use the original English or Traditional Chinese interface.[2]

Sound on Sound Magazine rated the product as 4 stars out of 5. He also stated that in his opinion her vocals seem best for "bubblegum pop"[3] She managed to raise to 13th position on the top products of 2011 sold by Zero-G.[4] In 2012, she was in 19th place and the no.35 spot in 2014.[5][6]

Competition

Zero-G held two competitions related to Sonika. The first was a fanart based where fans was given the chance to win a copy of Sonika, or another Zero-G Vocaloid.[7] The second was a song competition where users could use her or any other Vocaloid to create a song for Sonika. The winning entry once again was given a chance to win Sonika herself or another Zero-G vocaloid, the winning entry was also recreated using Sonika's voice as an official promotion by a professional Vocaloid producer.[8]

Characteristics

Sonika was given a biography by Zero-G and was the first of their Vocaloids to do so. When released for Taiwan, E-Capsule., LTd alo gave her a new additional biography.

In addition, her official Twitter account acted as "Sonika", responding to fan questions and upcoming Vocaloid related news.[9]

NameSonika
Age17
Height167 cm / 5 ft 6 in (Zero-G)
160 cm / 5 ft 3 in (E-Capsule)
Weight58 kg / 128 lb (Zero-G)
45 kg / 99 lb (E-Capsule)
Suggested music genrePop, house-dance, electronica (E-Capsule)
Suggested Tempo Range75～160BPM (E-Capsule)
Suggested Vocal RangeG3～D5 (E-Capsule)

See also

References
  1. "Dex and Daina stream notes". Google Docs. Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  2. PC home store - 【New product】VOCALOID2 SONIKA Virtual Female Singer
  3. "Sonika". Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  4. "Zero-G Top Ten Best Selling Sample Libraries of 2011". Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  5. "Zero-G Top 40 Best Selling Sample Libraries of 2014". Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  6. "Zero-G Top Ten Best Selling Sample Libraries of 2012". Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  7. "Sonika-Vocaloid by Zero-G » Old Competition". Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  8. "Sonika-Vocaloid by Zero-G » Song Competition". Retrieved 27 April 2016.
  9. "Sonika". Retrieved 27 April 2016.
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