YUI-net New layout: To Mother

YUI’s official website has refreshed with a new layout.

Check this out: http://www.yui-net.com/

Miku Append is now released !

「Hatsune Miku Append」 is the upgraded version of the original voice-synthesis software VOCALOID2.

The new voice database will feature 5 new expressions: Soft, Dark, Solid, Vivid, and Sweet. The official website was recently updated with some demos of these new expressions.

It can be purchased on Amazon.co.jp for 16,800 yen.

VOCALOID2 gets update, Miku Append release date announced !

Crypton updates with new voice bank its famous virtual singer VOCALOID2 also known as Hatsune Miku. We have now a « Soft », « Dark », « Sweet », « Solid » and « VIVID » voice for Miku.

This upgraded version of the software named “Miku Append” due out in stores April 30th — retail priced at 16,800 JPY.

Demo Song 1: 夜の虹(D.B. used solid & sweet) by whoo.

3 other samples can be listen on Miku Append dedicated page.

Source: Crypton

Announcement: New categories and explanations

Hi everyone ! Again it’s Dlyan. I’m sure you’ve already notice them but I officially announce the new categories.

You’ll find a quick access in the sidebar.

• Electro.

All news regarding capsule, Nakata Yasutaka, MEG, Perfume and Electro music will be put in here.

• VOCALOID.

No need to explain, you’ll find every Sunday an original song selection that I choose.

• Jazz/Fusion.

News? Not really news but more like “the best of …” T-Square, Casiopea, and other Jazz artists. Every 1st of the month I’ll select a cool song of this old time.

• Indies.

“Indies” is may be not the right word because this category will regroup many things…

First, It’ll regroup many Japanese artists who deserve to get more popularity like RADWIMPS, Base Ball Bear, NICO Touches the Walls, superfly, Sambomaster, Snorkel, … etc. (You have understood.)

Second, you’ll also find few archive’s videos from artists during their Indies time. (So old, old old videos and sometimes rare!)

And third, a sub-category named “Spotlight” where you will find various unknown artists, people like you and me who write songs, cover songs, etc and post their performance on Youtube, Dailymotion or NicoNico. (May be one of them will become famous one day …)

• Original Soundtrack.

Various release from famous and great composers of  Video game, Cinema or Anime industry.

Again, these categories won’t be frequently update because they are not popular as J-Pop or J-Rock are. Some have not much activities… but please take a look from time to time.

It’ll give more variety to this website now.

See you ! ~~

Announcement: Ratings !

Hi everyone ! Today I’m glad to announce that ~listentheworld~ now enable ratings !

Starting today, posts regarding CD/DVD releases will have ratings on 5 stars. So vote if you like the single or the album. Let’s already start with latest releases:

http://listentheworld.wordpress.com/2010/01/20/yui-%E2%80%93-gloria-single/

http://listentheworld.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/l%E2%80%99arcenciel-%E2%80%93-%E3%80%8Cbless%E3%80%8D-single/

http://listentheworld.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/final-fantasy-xiii-original-soundtrack/

http://listentheworld.wordpress.com/2010/01/27/aqua-timez-%e2%80%93-ehagaki-no-haru-single/

Be honest !  Please rate the release and not the artist, I mean, don’t vote 5 stars because it’s YUI or Hyde. It’ll be more interesting if you write a comment about your vote too.

Other posts will have “Up” and “Down” ratings. (Like this one).

This new feature will allow each of you to share your opinions with others people easily (No registration is required). It will also allow me to see if you’re interested on posts which doesn’t concerns J-Music like Apple‘s stuffs, Vocaloid, a recently the French singer.

I also made some arrangements to the sidebar.

I hope you’ll enjoy it.

Cya ~

L’Arc~en~Ciel – Hurry Xmas release delayed

Supposed to be release on November 25, L’Arc~en~Ciel – Hurry Xmas 2009 has been delayed to December 9. The reason is unknown but it’s certaintly for marketing reasons.

(L’Arc~en~Ciel – Hurry Xmas 2009 Single Limited Edition)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=KSCL-1500

http://www.yesasia.com/global/hurry-xmas-single-dvd-first-press-limited-edition-japan-version/1021381728-0-0-0-en/info.html

Credits: nanani

Source: larcom.net

YUI-net New layout: It’s all too much/Never say die

YUI’s official website has updated its layout with a beautiful skin.

Check this out: http://www.yui-net.com/

Apple ‘It’s Only Rock and Roll’ Event

Apple has posted a podcast [iTunes Link] and QuickTime stream for yesterday”s media event which brought a number of new announcements:

- Apple Releases iTunes 9: New Media Syncing Options, Genius Mixes, iPhone App Organization
- Apple’s Focus on Games: Madden NFL 10, Nova, Assassin’s Creed, Riddim Ribbon
- Apple Updates Entire iPod Family, Bringing Capacity and Performance Bumps to iPod Touch and Video Camera to iPod Nano
- Apple Releases iPhone OS 3.1 for iPhone and iPod Touch

The podcast video can also be directly downloaded through this link.

The event also marked Steve Jobs’ return to the keynote stage after having received a liver transplant earlier this year.

Source: macrumors

YUI 「It’s all too much」 change its release date

ニューシングル発売日が、10/7（水）変更！着うた（R）は、いよいよ明日から配信！！

YUI’s upcoming single 「It’s all too much」 announced for October 14 was moved to October 7.

Chaku-uta release is for tomorrow.

(YUI – It’s all too much/Never say die Single Regular Edition)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SRCL-7134

http://www.yesasia.com/global/its-all-too-much-never-say-die-normal-edition-japan-version/1020631471-0-0-0-en/info.html

(YUI – It’s all too much/Never say die Single Limited Edition)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=SRCL-7132

http://www.yesasia.com/global/its-all-too-much-never-say-die-single-dvd-first-press-limited-edition/1020631470-0-0-0-en/info.html

Source: SonyMusic

Announcement: ~ listen the world ~ “Magazine” category

I opened a new category named “Magazine“.As you know I’m not write a lot, just few sentences here and here that’s all but by writing articles it will give me a opportunity to share my opinion, my feelings and practicing my English. ^^

So next to regular news, you’ll find now “Magazine” category (Shortcut in the left bar)  it will regroup articles I personally wrote. It’s not totally objective because I describe my personal vision, with my own knowledges on the subject, it’s just to give you an idea and let you think about it to make your own opinion.

It talks about various subject with regards to music, Japanese music particularly. I think it will give more interest in my blog. I’ll try to write a least an article a month.

This month featured article is “Introduction to Vocaloid“, this article describe how and why Vocaloid became popular.

Please take time to read it.

Bye~~

X JAPAN WORLD TOUR: French site updated!

Please wait for August 3 for more information.

Aqua Timez Official Website renewal!

ご覧のAqua TimezオフィシャルHPを7/1（水）0:00より新曲「プルメリア ～花唄～」仕様にリニューアルします!!

Aqua timez Official Website will be renew for the new single “Plumeria ~Hana uta~” on July 1st.

(Aqua Timez – Plumeria ~Hana uta~ Single Regular Edition)

http://www.cdjapan.co.jp/detailview.html?KEY=ESCL-3243

Official Website

http://www.aquatimez.com/

iPhone OS 3.0 is out!

Apple today released the long-awaited iPhone OS 3.0 (Build 7A341) for both iPhone and iPod touch via iTunes. Users should sync their devices with iTunes and check for updates in order to access the new version.

iPod Touch owners will need to purchase the new firmware for $9.95 while iPhone owners will get the firmware downloaded automatically.

While many of the features of the new operating system have been detailed over the past few months, a large list of features are detailed by Apple [...]

Credits: macrumors

YUI GAME

YUI OFFICIAL WEB SITE“YUI-net”にまたまたニューコンテンツ「YUI GAME」登場！

New feature on YUI-net is a special page named YUI GAME. It’s a little game.

Rules:

You must click on the picture of YUI’s album that is nearby the same pictures to mark points.

The prize is …

PS: YUI-net lyrics page has been updated.

YUI-net – New Design!

Not only a layout also a design renewal.

Check it out: http://www.yui-net.com/

(They are using Flash)