The latest EXIT TUNES Vocalo-compilation album, EXIT TUNES PRESENTS Vocalosensation feat. 初音ミク has been a permanent fixture on the ORICON Daily Ranking Chart since its entry last February 20th, 2013 and currently holds the 2nd rank as of this write-up.

With its strong sales from the 19th to the 24th, it could possibly hold a ranking in the top five for the 2013/18/2~2013/24/02 ORICON weekly ranking.

EXIT TUNES PRESENTS GUMitia from Megpoid is the fifth in the series of GUMI-only compilation albums presented by, as the title implies, EXIT TUNES of course. It will be distributed by Pony Canyon on April 3, 2013 and features のん (Non) of Setsuna Trip fame as the artist for the illustrated jacket and the cellphone straps.

This is an unofficial transcript of the 【Megpoid English】 Introduction video because it seems there is a number of people who can't understand the video properly due to the voicer's Japanese accent. If you think you can help with the unclear parts I'm still working on, or if you think I misheard a word or phrase, please leave a comment so I can correct it immediately. Thank you.


00:01 - "You are the Reason" music

00:36 - (Subs available in video)

01:02 - You can create up to 16 vocal parts with the Vocaloid 3 editor. Notes and lyrics are input using a key editor.

01:16 - When you input lyrics, they are automatically converted into phonetic symbols.

GUMI's facebook page just shared this video, 【Megpoid English】 Introduction which is very helpful for those new to using the Vocaloid engine or even those who learned through trial and error and may not be familiar with the terms.

Since it says "Introduction", I'm assuming they'll be uploading other videos in order to help newbies become familiar with both the engine and the voice. And since CEO Noboru Murakami has uploaded videos of himself discussing Vocaloids and tuning before, maybe they might upload a video that will give short-cuts and fix-its for some of Megpoid English's more noticeable problems.

Remember that Megpoid English will be released on February 28! Preorders are available over at the Vocaloid Store, or if you'd rather try Amazon JP, here are the relevant links: voicebank only and the V3+voicebank bundle.

Just remember that software can't be shipped overseas, so if you live outside Japan, remember to use a deputy service for that. It's a more roundabout way of purchasing stuff, but it also tends to be less hassle than ebay or alternatives.

Lastly, the video, while in English, is voiced by a speaker with a noticeable Japanese accent. If you're having a hard time understanding it, you can go here for an unofficial transcription of the video.