Yamaha VKB-100 Vocaloid Digital Mini Keytar / Japanese Voice Synthesiser
The Yamaha VKB-100 Vocaloid Keyboard is a rare and interesting Japanese, portable vocal-synthesis keyboard released by Yamaha. Developed specifically to let users perform VOCALOID singing voices live from a keyboard rather than programming them in software. It combines a 37-key keyboard with Yamaha’s VOCALOID 4–based vocal engine, allowing melodies to be played while lyrics are entered via a companion smartphone app and triggered in real time. The VKB-100 includes built-in speakers, a microphone input for pitch and timing reference, onboard effects, and USB/MIDI connectivity for integration with external gear or DAWs. Originally aimed at hobbyists and Vocaloid enthusiasts, it is notable for being one of the few hardware instruments designed explicitly for real-time vocal synthesis performance rather than studio-only production.
The Yamaha VKB-100 Vocaloid Keyboard is a rare and interesting Japanese, portable vocal-synthesis keyboard released by Yamaha. Developed specifically to let users perform VOCALOID singing voices live from a keyboard rather than programming them in software. It combines a 37-key keyboard with Yamaha’s VOCALOID 4–based vocal engine, allowing melodies to be played while lyrics are entered via a companion smartphone app and triggered in real time. The VKB-100 includes built-in speakers, a microphone input for pitch and timing reference, onboard effects, and USB/MIDI connectivity for integration with external gear or DAWs. Originally aimed at hobbyists and Vocaloid enthusiasts, it is notable for being one of the few hardware instruments designed explicitly for real-time vocal synthesis performance rather than studio-only production.
Please note that the VKB-100 was released in Japan only. It is a vocal synthesiser that uses Japanese phonemes + keyboard press for the robot singer (Vocaloid) to sing the syllable. This allows users to make it sing Japanese songs.
Condition:
- This is a used VKB-100
- This Keytar is working and sounding as it should. It has no faults to note.
- This Keytar is in great physical condition. It shows some minor wear from use and age. One knob is not orignal. There is nothing which affects the use or functions of this fun keytar.
- This unit only has one Japanese singer installed. You can add four more via the app. You do have to pay for the extra voices too. It seems they are all Japanese, but if you search around online there are some english workarounds, however they will take time to learn.
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The VKB-100 can be powered on with AA batteries or 12V Positive centre power supply. Neither are included in the sale.
- This sale is for the unit and box pictured. Nothing else is included in this sale.
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