Hatsune

[Manning]

OK, did a search to see if this had ever been discussed on TR before, but it looks like no.

So... Hatsune is a software vocal synthesiser. Hatsune also has an Manga image.

With these in combination, Hatsune has actually had #1 records in Japan.

So, here is a live performance - with live musicians and a sizable audience, watching a manga hologram animating a computer generated vocal.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GBucCNH78q4

They are about to release an English version of the software:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xuUHksO-Qdw

I have nothing more to add.

[ether]

Horrifying and intriguing all at the same time.

Exhibit B:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6W0av4Vv7I