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Welcome to the UST creation page for German CVCV. Creating USTs can be a daunting task, but with a little bit of practice and guidance, it can be a fun and rewarding experience. Here you will find tips and tricks on how to create USTs for German CVCV voicebanks, as well as useful resources to help you along the way. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced UTAU user, we hope that this page will be helpful in your journey of creating music in German.
Don't be afraid to experiment and try new things, and remember to have fun!
Note:
With the introduction of the German phonemizer, utilizing OpenUtau for your project files becomes much easier and faster. Take advantage of this feature to streamline your workflow and enhance the efficiency of your projects. For this, check out USTx Creation.
Welcome to the UST creation page for German CVCV. Creating USTs can be a daunting task, but with a little bit of practice and guidance, it can be a fun and rewarding experience. Here you will find tips and tricks on how to create USTs for German CVCV voicebanks, as well as useful resources to help you along the way. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced UTAU user, we hope that this page will be helpful in your journey of creating music in German.
Don't be afraid to experiment and try new things, and remember to have fun!
Note:
With the introduction of the German phonemizer, utilizing OpenUtau for your project files becomes much easier and faster. Take advantage of this feature to streamline your workflow and enhance the efficiency of your projects. For this, check out USTx Creation.
What is a UST?
A UST is a file format used in UTAU, a Japanese singing synthesis software, that stands for "UTAU Sequence Text". It is essentially a text file that contains information about the notes, lyrics, pitch, and timing of a vocal performance. USTs can be used to create full songs or just short vocal phrases, and can be edited using UTAU or other software. USTs are commonly shared online by UTAU users to collaborate on music projects, share covers, or showcase their own original compositions.
How to make a German CVCV UST
To make things easier, this tutorial assumes that you already have a base UST with all the pitch and timing components, and only need to add the German lyrics. If you're unsure how to create a base UST, there are many resources available online such as Yuunari's tutorial or searching for a pre-existing VSQx, UST or MIDI.
Creating a German CVCV UST can be a fun and rewarding experience. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started.
1. Split the words into syllables for example by using online tools, especially if you're not a native German speaker. Each syllable will typically be one note, but some may require a legato. Listen to the song carefully to determine this.
2. Find out the phonemes of the syllables. There are several online tools available that can convert German words to IPA, which is similar to the phonetic system used in German CVCV. To convert IPA to German CVCV, you can use the Python script provided at the resources page. You can also refer the phonetic table on the recording page.
3. This system's base is a CVVC voicebank, so every syllable must have both a CV and a VC in it. Each syllable has a vowel in the middle and a phoneme to the left and right. These make up the CV (left consonant + vowel) and VC (right consonant + vowel) syllables. If there is no consonant in the syllable, use a dash (-) in its place.
Creating a German CVCV UST can be a fun and rewarding experience. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you get started.
1. Split the words into syllables for example by using online tools, especially if you're not a native German speaker. Each syllable will typically be one note, but some may require a legato. Listen to the song carefully to determine this.
- Alle meine Entchen schwimmen auf dem See.
- Al - le mei - ne Ent - chen schwim - men auf dem See.
2. Find out the phonemes of the syllables. There are several online tools available that can convert German words to IPA, which is similar to the phonetic system used in German CVCV. To convert IPA to German CVCV, you can use the Python script provided at the resources page. You can also refer the phonetic table on the recording page.
- alə maɪ̯nə ɛntçən ʃvɪmən aʊ̯f de:m ze:
- al - l@ maI - n@ Ent - ch@n SwIm - m@n aUf dem se
3. This system's base is a CVVC voicebank, so every syllable must have both a CV and a VC in it. Each syllable has a vowel in the middle and a phoneme to the left and right. These make up the CV (left consonant + vowel) and VC (right consonant + vowel) syllables. If there is no consonant in the syllable, use a dash (-) in its place.
4. Note that German has long and short vowels, with the common rule being that if there are more than one consonant behind the vowel, the pronunciation is short. Choose the syllable length in UTAU based on this rule.
5. If there are consonant clusters, add a short CV starting with every missing consonant out of the cluster for Core voicebanks, or use CC syllables for the missing consonants if working with an Extra voicebank.
6. Lastly, add transitional sounds if you like. These can help create a smoother and more natural sound in your voicebank.
Starting with UST creation can be challenging, especially if you're new to it. But don't worry, there are many tools and resources available on the internet that can help you. The Resources page on this website is also often a good starting point. Don't hesitate to check them out and see if they can help you in your UST creation journey.