It has curiously expanded language files, containing localization data of the GUI for more languages. POCALOID also carries the software title of "POCALOID" and a tiny picture of Kagamine Rin for its icon.Ī pirated version of the VOCALOID3 software, "VOCALOID3 ASSiGN Edition" (V3AE), was later released. The interface may look different, such as a wood-like background behind icons such as the pen tool (instead of the background-less VOCALOID2 interface). POCALOID has different splash screens, which often display fanart instead of the normal VOCALOID splash screen. VOCALOID3 and VOCALOID4 also had trouble identifying the POCALOID2 vocals. However, in the process of "improving" the software, there were one or two issues added that did not exist in the original, though they rarely were reported. Due to these claimed improvements, some producers are enticed to use POCALOID in spite of risks of indignation. The software contains additional modifications from the original to supposedly 'improve' the VOCALOID experience.
They claimed the legal software causes problems even to legitimate users, though some of these issues were later addressed by Yamaha. The pirates claimed to have crack VOCALOID and VOCALOID2 as a "call" to Yamaha to correct their software's flaws. This software was cracked to remove all security features and copy protection so that it could be used infinitely without having to activate it. While there are other illegal variants of the software, POCALOID2 is arguably the most well-known. Later cracked versions of the VOCALOID3 and 4 software have been found to store data in different areas of the Windows Registry, theoretically allowing it to coexist with legal versions. Despite the POCALOID name being dropped in the long run, others continued to dub such softwares out of habit since the first crack was called "POCALOID" all versions get called "POCALOID" as well (especially with AE/FE being rather a mouthful and unmemorable).Īs noted in many VOCALOID communities, fans generally understand what people are referring to when they use the term "POCALOID" for this reason.Įarlier versions were also known to cause problems with legit copies of VOCALOID. Due to the widespread and ongoing nature of piracy among the VOCALOID scene, the name " POCALOID" has since become synonymous with any illegally-distributed VOCALOID software regardless of its version and vendor.
Originally the first known version of any pirated version was called POCALOID. This lead to a crack version being made available among pirating groups. If you recover your system without proper deactivation, your important "Authentication Information" will be lost.Illegal versions began to gain attention in the early 2007-2009 period when VOCALOID was gaining popularity. Please do the deactivation before re-installation of the operating system or formatting of your hard drives. Then, please recover your system, install VOCALOID products, and activate them accordingly. (like you need to upgrade your operating system, or you need to fix your machine which becomes unstable)Īnd when you do the recovery process, please be sure to release the activation (Authentication Information) from your current computer with the deactivation tool before fixing your machine. You may sometimes need to re-install your system, or to format your hard disk drive. When you wish to recover your system (re-install the operating system) where the VOCALOID product is registered Deactivate before recovery The name of the deactivation tool of VOCALOID product OS To avoid this, you will need to deactivate the product on your current machine, with the deactivation tool to return "Authentication Information" back to the authentication server first.ĭoing this will let you install and activate the same product in your new system safely. You may not be able to proceed to activation process. (Remember, the use of the product on multiple computer "simultaneously" is prohibited) If you wish to change the computer to another one to install and activate VOCALOID products (this includes the case when you want to change Windows machine to Macintosh), please be aware that you will not just simply install and activate VOCALOID product into your new machine, or it will violate the terms of use. When you wish to change the computer the VOCALOID product is registered to Deactivate the product from your current PC first You can activate VOCALOID4 Editor/Voice Bank Products all at once. * You can use the "Activate4" tool in the VOCALOID4 Editor/Voice Bank Products. The name of the activation tool of VOCALOID product OS
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