Synthesizer V
Synthesizer V is an advanced music production tool developed by Dreamtonics. The tool excels in producing realistic vocals with the nuance and expression of the...
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What is Synthesizer V?
Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro is the industry-standard song and vocal production software developed by Dreamtonics, allowing users to create realistic-sounding original songs or vocal covers by entering notes and lyrics, selecting a voice, customizing expressions, and letting virtual singers perform. The software uses AI technology backed by real vocals recorded and licensed from professional singers, achieving human-level naturalness according to blind tests across 50 participating musicians.
Key features include Cross-Lingual Synthesis enabling any voice to sing in six languages (English, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese Chinese, and Spanish), Live Rendering for real-time waveform visualization, AI Retakes with pitch/timbre/timing control, smart pitch controls, dedicated phoneme timing panel, and dynamic vocal modes like chest, belt, and breathy. The software works as both a standalone application and as a plugin supporting VST3, AU, AAX, and ARA formats on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Synthesizer V is designed for demo writers and music producers who want to vocalize demos before sending to singers, songwriters who want to write vocal melody ideas on a MIDI keyboard and turn them into vocal parts, and vocalists who want to learn singing by studying recorded voices and their expression types. It also serves users wanting to become one-person bands, create vocal parts for cover songs, achieve creative independence at low-cost, and avoid expensive session fees.
The software includes one complimentary voice to get started (choosing from Liam, Mo Xu, or Mai 2), and users can purchase additional professional voices from Dreamtonics and partners like AHS Co., Ltd., Eclipsed Sounds, AUDIOLGIE, INTERNET Co., Ltd., E-CAPSULE, Quadimension, and Studio ENTRE. All voices are officially licensed with no restrictions on monetization of songs created with them.
Synthesizer V pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro is a one-time purchase priced at $99 USD (tax excluded), including one complimentary voice of your choice (Liam, Mo Xu, or Mai 2). The Bundle with one additional free-of-choice voice costs $149 USD (original price $178). Existing Synthesizer V Studio Pro version 1 users can upgrade for $49 ($39 limited-time discount until April 20, 2025). Voice upgrades from Version 1 to Version 2 cost $29-$99 depending on the voice. A 14-day free trial is available, and there is a 7-day full refund guarantee after license delivery. Synthesizer V Studio Basic is free but limited to 3 tracks and 2 rendering cores. Paid voices can be used in Basic without advanced features. All voices have no monetization restrictions.
Synthesizer V pros
- Human-level naturalness rating in blind tests with 50 musicians
- Cross-Lingual Synthesis supports 6 languages with any voice
- 300% faster offline rendering on modern devices compared to v1
- One-time purchase with no subscription fees
- Includes one free voice (Liam, Mo Xu, or Mai 2)
- Works as standalone and VST3/AU/AAX/ARA plugin
- Live Rendering shows waveform modifications in real-time
- All voices officially licensed from professional singers
- No monetization restrictions on created songs
- AI Retakes control pitch, timbre, and timing simultaneously
- Smart Pitch Controls for automated pitch adjustment
- Dedicated Phoneme Timing Panel for precise articulation
- Mouth Opening parameter for enhanced expression control
- Compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux
- 7-day full refund guarantee on purchases
- 14-day free trial available before purchase
- Voice presets can be saved and loaded across tracks
Synthesizer V cons
- Additional voices must be purchased separately beyond the included one
- Basic free version limited to 3 tracks and 2 rendering cores
- Learning curve for mastering all features and parameters
- Linux support removed in Version 2 Pro (Windows/macOS only)
- Requires voice databases to function (not included except one)
- Some v1 features removed like manual tuning and phoneme sliders
- UI considered too large/gigantic by some users
- Pause/stop button delay reported by some users
- Upgrade costs $39-$49 for existing v1 Pro users
- Voice upgrades from v1 to v2 cost $29-$99 separately
Frequently asked questions about Synthesizer V
What languages do Synthesizer V voices support?
Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro supports English, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese Chinese, and Spanish. Every voice is recorded in one or more native/proficient languages, but the Cross-Lingual Synthesis feature allows any voice to sing in all six supported languages by specifying the target language in the software.
Can I use Synthesizer V for commercial music?
Yes, both Synthesizer V Studio Basic and Pro editions can be used for commercial purposes with no limit on revenue. All Dreamtonics voices have no restrictions on monetization of songs created with them.
What is Cross-Lingual Synthesis?
Cross-Lingual Synthesis is a feature that allows any Synthesizer V voice to sing in any of the six supported languages, even if the voice was not originally recorded in that language. For example, Saki AI (native Japanese) can sing in English or Chinese given appropriate lyrics. Users simply specify the desired target language in the Voice panel.
What voices are included with Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro?
Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro includes one complimentary voice of your choice from three options: Liam (male Pop/Rock/Country & Western, native English), Mo Xu (female R&B/neo-soul/pop, native Mandarin), or Mai 2 (upgraded Japanese female voice from v1).
What are the system requirements for Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro?
OS: Windows 11/10 or macOS 10.13 or newer. CPU: Intel Core i5 or newer, equivalent AMD Ryzen, or Apple Silicon M1 or newer. RAM: 4 GB or more. Storage: 1 GB+ available disk space. The software requires voice databases to function.
What is the difference between Basic and Pro versions?
Synthesizer V Studio Basic is free but limited to 3 tracks and up to 2 cores for background rendering. Pro removes these limits and adds advanced features including Auto Pitch Tuning, Alternative Pronunciations, Lua/JavaScript Scripting, AI Retakes, Smart Pitch Controls, dedicated Phoneme Timing Panel, and Mouth Opening parameter. Paid voices work in Basic but without advanced features.
How do I upgrade from Synthesizer V Studio 1 to Version 2?
Existing Pro users upgrade for $49 ($39 discount until April 20, 2025) and receive one complimentary voice. Register your v1 license in Product Manager, click Upgrade, purchase the upgrade code, then register the upgrade code to apply it. You can select multiple products and voices to upgrade together. Voice database upgrades cost $29-$99 separately.
What plugin formats does Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro support?
Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro is available both as a standalone application and as a plugin supporting VST3, AU, AAX, and ARA formats. This allows integration with most major DAWs on Windows and macOS.
What new features were added in Version 2 Pro compared to Version 1?
Version 2 Pro includes up to 300% faster offline rendering, AI Retakes with pitch/timbre/timing control (vs pitch/timbre only in v1), vocal modes affecting pitch/timbre/pronunciation (vs timbre only), Smart Pitch Controls (vs manual mode), new Mouth Opening parameter, and dedicated Phoneme Timing Panel. Linux support was removed in v2.
Where can I purchase additional voices for Synthesizer V?
Additional voices can be purchased from the Dreamtonics Store, AHS Store (for Japanese/international customers), Quadimension Taobao store (China), and from partner companies including AHS Co., Ltd., Eclipsed Sounds, AUDIOLGIE, INTERNET Co., Ltd., E-CAPSULE, Quadimension, and Studio ENTRE. The Bundle with one additional voice costs $149.