UTAU Resources and Add-Ons

Resources to improve your vocal-synth experience.

UTAU & Other Editors


OpenUTAU - (GitHub) - Preferred platform for UTAU and DiffSinger voicebanks. Open source and multiplatform. Please note that this editor updates frequently, so tutorials may go in and out of date!

UTAU, English UI - (click v0.4.18e インストーラ) - Windows only, requires enablement of Japanese locale on your PC before installation.

UTAU, Japanese UI - (click v0.4.18 インストーラ) - Windows only, requires enablement of Japanese locale on your PC before installation.

PLUGINS


iroiro - An incredibly plugin for legacy UTAU. Converts romaji to hiragana, CV to VCV, etc.

AutoPitchWriter - A plugin that generates basic tuning. Comes with a UST you can customize to your own tuning style to auto-apply it to songs.

autoCVVC - A plugin that converts a CV UST into a CVVC compatible one.

RESAMPLERS


resampler - The default resampler that comes with UTAU.

doppeltler - A new resampler by Ameya with 64-bit support. Appears to still be in progress.

fresamp11 - Crisp and clear, though it can be slightly nasally. Considered more stable than fresamp14.

fresamp14 - Crisp and clear, though it can be slightly nasally. Newer than fresamp11.

f2resamp - An update to the fresamp family appears to still be in progress.

TIPS - A resampler best suited for softer, deeper voices.

WAVTOOLS


wavtool - The default wavtool that comes with UTAU.

wavtool2 - An improved version of the original wavtool.

wavtool4vcv - An improved version of the original wavtool, specifically optimized for VCV voicebanks.

Recording:


RecStar - Recording software specifically designed for UTAU voicebanks. Multiplatform and modern alternative to OREMO. Allows for use of GuideBGM.

OREMO - Legacy, Windows only. OREMO allows you to play background music or metronomes while you record to keep you on key and on time. No more splicing samples in Audacity; OREMO automatically records samples individually and names them for you.

Configuration:


VLabeler - A program specifically designed for configuring otos. Multiplatform and modern alternative to OREMO.

setParam - Legacy, Windows only. A program specifically designed for configuring otos.

Automatic oto.ini suffixer - Created by tady159. Created to add suffixes to each alias in an oto, rather than editing by hand or via spreadsheet. Saves lots of time!

YAML Editor - A webpage for editing YAML file types. Great for OpenUTAU character.yaml files. Need a base file? Click here!

Free DAWS


Reaper – Multiplatform with an "unlimited" free trial. After the trial period, you may continue to use the software after waiting to close a popup, but you cannot create commercial work without purchasing a license.

Audacity – Multiplatform but very old and rather limited. Good for simple editing, noise removal, etc., but not reccomended for mixing covers.

Garageband – Mac only, comes preinstalled on Apple devices.

Paid DAWS


FL Studio - Robust and popular with perpetual licenses at multiple payment tiers. Offers an "unlimited" free trial, though you cannot reopen projects.

Logic Pro – Mac only. $199 for a perpetual license with options for educational discounts.

Other


vocalshifter – Tool for modifying/fixing sample pitch and other parameters for a .wav file.

Animation


MMD (MikuMikuDance) - A powerful software for creating 3D animations. Each of our OGIENOIDs has models available for download that are compatible with this program.

Live2D - A 2D animating software that brings hand-drawn images to life! Has endless applications.

LipSync - A free program used to make 2D characters lip-sync to music or talkloids. Each of our OGIENOIDs has models available for download that are compatible with this program. Mirror: Internet Archive

Video Editing


AviUtl - An incredibly versatile video editor that also happens to be free! There is a bit of a learning curve, but the possibilities are almost endless.

Davinci Resolve - Another free video editor, Davinci Resolve is a professional grade editor with an easy learning curve. The base software is free after sign-up for the bare bones version, but the company offers perpetual licenses for the full version.

Capcut - Simple multiplatform video editor with endless special effect options. Best for edits or simple videos.