Macarena VSQx Download

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Here you can download the VSQx used in this video.

Download Macarena VSQx here.

You may also download the MIDI instrumental here.*

Due to the repetitive nature of the song, the first parts of the VSQx are the one I worked on and I just looped the samples using an audio editor.

No VSQ for download because this uses a Spanish vocaloid exclusive for Vocaloid3.

* I did not create this MIDI file.

A Look Back at my Vocaloid Gangnam Style Disaster

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Unsurprisingly, the Gangnam Style vocaloid covers were among the most viewed videos in my channel. Some may consider it success but I won't when I found out it has more dislikes than likes!

Watch Oliver, Tonio, Leon, Miriam, Prima, Sweet Ann, and Big Al sing Gangnam Style. 
Also see the improved version of Oliver's rendition.

What caused this abysmal magnitude of hate?

The failure boils down to these two points:

1. It was rushed out of production

At that time, Gangnam Style was gaining its popularity. Then it hit me: What if I create a Vocaloid cover of Gangnam Style? Yeah! That would be an awesome idea!

I searched youtube if anyone has created a Vocaloid cover of the song. Someone did using Spicy Andy (which to my understanding, is a nmodified Sweet Ann) and thankfully he made the VSQ available for download.

My philosophy was to upload the Gangnam video quick before anyone does. Then began the sweatshop of making Engloids say "Oppa Gangnam Style!"

Parameters were ignored, pitches were not adjusted to the singer vocaloid, audio effects were used carelessly; that's how it went during the production.

By the time the videos were uploaded, another user made SeeU sing AND dance Gangnam Style. My expression: Oh Crap.

2.  Lack of experience in Vocaloid

I was just starting out on Vocaloid sequencing when I came up with the Gangnam Vocaloid cover. Techniques like Legato, Portamento, and Singer Properties did not exist back then.

Coupled with the short time limit, it was a perfect recipe for disaster.

The Problems:
1. Incorrect pitches for the Vocaloid
Worst offenders was Oliver singing it too high.

2. Haphazard use of effects
The chorus effect was added without good reason.

3. It was spammed!
In a short amount of time (two days), 8 (crappy) videos were uploaded to my channel.


Of course I learned from my mistakes. The Bohemian Rhapsody project aimed to avoid these issues. It was made slowly but surely. It was not spammed. It employed recent techniques in Vocaloid.

And lastly, the biggest difference is that it was a success.

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Vocaloid Bohemian Rhapsody MP3

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Download links for mp3 below:
The Japaloids version (Miku, VY2, Len, Gakupo, and Kiyoteru)
The Engloids version (Oliver, Prima, Tonio, Sweet Ann, Big Al)

Wait, where's the VSQ?
I won't be releasing the VSQ for this song because first, it is messy. The VSQ(x) contains 13 tracks! For the Engloids, I have to split and convert some of the tracks to VSQ for the Vocaloid2 voices. For the Japaloids, the note sequence is messy and depending on the vocaloid, it pops and it's choppy. Plus, most of the work is done on the audio editors.

Tell me more how you did this song:
1. First step is to disassemble the MIDI file. I removed the instrument tracks and left the vocal and choir tracks.
2. Vocaloid only accepts a series of single notes per track. So I have to split the choir's voices into monophonic tracks.
3. Import them into the vocaloid editor and add the lyrics and adjust the parameters.
4. Render them as individual tracks. Put them back together in the audio editor. Add the music and synchronize them. Make sure everyone's voice is equally loud.
5. Animate the pictures using keyframes.

Comparing Performance Between IDE Enhanced Mode Configuration

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Benchmarked using PC Wizard 2012. My HDD is a Seagate Barracuda 7200 RPM connected through SATA. Each configuration were tested three times.


SETTING: SATA only
Seq. Write: 53.86 CPU 0%
Seq Read: 61.27 CPU 0%
Buff Write: 182.39 CPU 34%
Buff Read: 202.09 CPU 34%
Rand Read: 39 CPU 35%

SETTING2: SATA only
Seq. Write: 58.15 CPU 0%
Seq Read: 68.64 CPU 0%
Buff Write: 192.74 CPU 1%
Buff Read: 227.26 CPU 1%
Rand Read: 53 CPU 3%

SETTING3: SATA only
Seq. Write: 58.09 CPU 0%
Seq Read: 69.93 CPU 0%
Buff Write: 193.1 CPU 1%
Buff Read: 226.34 CPU 34%
Rand Read: 57 CPU 36%

SETTING: PATA only
Seq. Write: 31.74 CPU 0%
Seq Read: 67.6 CPU 0%
Buff Write: 150.68 CPU 2%
Buff Read: 217.33 CPU 1%
Rand Read: 31 CPU 3%

SETTING2: PATA only
Seq. Write: 53.42 CPU 1%
Seq Read: 71.76 CPU 0%
Buff Write: 195.08 CPU 2%
Buff Read: 232.08 CPU 1%
Rand Read: 52 CPU 3%

SETTING3: PATA only
Seq. Write: 48.47 CPU 0%
Seq Read: 69.07 CPU 0%
Buff Write: 180.74 CPU 1%
Buff Read: 218.57 CPU 1%
Rand Read: 57 CPU 3%

SETTING: SATA+PATA
Seq. Write: 61.74 CPU 0%
Seq Read: 71.98 CPU 0%
Buff Write: 191.17 CPU 1%
Buff Read: 224.9 CPU 1%
Rand Read: 54 CPU 3%

SETTING2: SATA+PATA
Seq. Write: 52.67 CPU 1%
Seq Read: 70.01 CPU 0%
Buff Write: 175.34 CPU 2%
Buff Read: 232.67 CPU 1%
Rand Read: 59 CPU 35%

SETTING3: SATA+PATA
Seq. Write: 59.48 CPU 1%
Seq Read: 68.85 CPU 0%
Buff Write: 193.84 CPU 34%
Buff Read: 215.9 CPU 67%
Rand Read: 55 CPU 100%

The Averages:

My UPD GE Subject Experience: World Music Literature (MuL 13) with Mr. Valenciano

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Na-enjoy ko ang MuL 9 so much so naisip ko na maganda kung kukunin ko yung sequel: MuL 13. However, it seems I've expected too much.


In-depth

First Impression

Medyo may edad na si sir at dahil diyan, marami siyang maku-kuwento sa inyo lalo na ang mga adventures niya around the world including India. Most of the time ang pag-uusapan niyo ay culture, arts, behavior and psychology, at kahit ano na medyo malayo sa topic na 'music'. Nasabi ko ba na ang pag-uusapan niyo ay India?

Time Management

Oh boy. Kung akala mo late ka na kapag dumating ka fifteen minutes after (supposedly) mag-start yung class, mali ka. Kasi si sir, darating 30-45 MINUTES after (supposedly) mag-start yung class. Madalas din mabitin ang discussion dahil dito. Doble malas kapag kailangan paganahin yung projector at yung laptop ni sir at kayo ang first class of the day.
Nung malapit na mag-end yung semester, dumating siya one day nang 10 MINUTES after (supposedly) mag-start yung class. Ayun, nakita niyang one-fourth pa lang nang klase niya ang present.

Student Attendance

Yes. Nagche-check siya ng attendance pero may advantage ka pa rin (see above).

Recitation

Nag-tatanong si sir. Nag-eexpect siya ng answer sa INYO. Eto quote: "Sabi nila malalaman kung matalino yung klase kung madalas sila mag-recite." OUCH.

Quizzes and Exam

Occasionally, merong quizzes si sir. No biggie. Five items lang yun. Nag-announce pa nga siya ng quiz tapos kinalimutan na. Ngek. Final exam is real easy kung nakikinig ka sa discussion and binasa (at inintindi) yung readings.

Fun Factor

Malaking letdown yung walang music performance from the class unlike in MuL 9. Though, meron siyang iparirinig na music and ipapanood kayo ng (short) videos sometimes.

Summary:

Pros:

* Super NOT demanding yung requirements (can be a bad thing to some people)
* well... malamig yung room.. and tahimik.
* Easy quizzes and exam
* No homeworks

Cons:

* Walang music performance
* Gosh, ang tagal naman i-setup yung projector!
* Slow pace of discussion
* Too much sidetracks

Rating:

5/10 - Though pwede pa itong mag-improve through time, na-disappoint lang talaga ako sa class. That's all.


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My UPD GE Subject Experience: Araling Pilipino (AP 12) with Mr. Petras

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Bali-balita ko na maganda raw na GE subject ito, especially kung si Sir Jayson yung magtuturo. So I decided to take this subject.


In-depth

First Impression

Very bright ang personality ni sir. Magaling din ang sense of humor. Sa first day, pina-introduce namin yung mga sarili namin pero hindi yung boring na magsasalita sa harap. Ginawa niya ay pinagsulat kami ng tanong sa 1/4 paper. Tatawag siya ng estudyante (starting sa likod) tapos bubunot ng tanong na ginawa ng buong klase. Kailangan yun sagutin ng estudyante. Awesome kasi kailangan wacky yung tanong mo at dapat wacky din yung sagot mo.
Yung question na pinasa ko ay: "Bakit hindi binubuksan ang aircon ng room na ito? Kailangan bang itaas ang tuition dahil dito?" LOL.

Time Management

Though, nale-late si sir ng ilang minutes. Natatapos niya naman on-time yung discussion. Meron pa siyang schedule kung saan naka-detail ang gagawin sa araw na iyon. Na-revise nang onti yung schedule dahil sa class suspensions.

Student Attendance

Magpapasa kayo ng index card sa first day of class then yung ang gagamitin niya pang-check ng attendance.

Recitation

Maraming chance para sumagot sa mga tanong ni sir. Isa sa madalas gawin sa klase ay ang group activities tulad na pagsasadula ng epiko, quiz bee, at iba pa. Super fun mag-memorize ng map ng Philippines sa klase na ito. Kami yung grupong nanalo eh!

Quizzes and Exams

Merong quizzes mostly about sa readings and discussion. Kung nakikinig ka naman at nagbabasa, kaya mong sagutan iyan.
Walang written final exam. Instead, i-aassign kayo sa isa sa tatlong main island groups of the Philippines at kailangan i-present niyo iyon in a entertaining way. Merong nag-fashion show, variety show, at DORA THE EXPLORER show! Oh and kailangan merong pagkain, merong decoration ang room, at merong palaro na relevant sa island group na iyon. Yes, ang hirap mag-prepare.
Isa rin pala sa final requirements ay paggawa ng DOCUMENTARY tungkol sa isang social issue.

Fun Factor

Merong film showings. Sasabihin naman ni sir kung gagawan niyo iyon ng reaction paper. Kakainis kasi gumawa ako ng reaction paper kahit hindi pala kailangan. May ipapasa rin na reaction paper bilang final requirement
Sinabi rin pala sa first day of class na WALANG FIELD TRIP this semester. Of course, marami ang nag-enroll sa subject na ito dahil sa FIELD TRIP so na-disappoint sila.

Summary:

Pros:

* Fun magturo si sir
* Puwedeng i-relate ang discussion to daily Filipino lives
* Fun mag-participate sa mga group activities

Cons:

* Reaction paper, quiz, memorize ng mapa, pagsasadula ng epiko, final presentation, documentary... napaka-demanding na course na ito!

Rating:

9/10 - Kahit wala nang field trip, worth it pa rin kunin ito! Laugh trip ang discussion at masayang maki-socialize para sa mga group activities.


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Vocaloid Bohemian Rhapsody MP3

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Download links for mp3 below:
The Japaloids version (Miku, VY2, Len, Gakupo, and Kiyoteru)
The Engloids version (Oliver, Prima, Tonio, Sweet Ann, Big Al)

Wait, where's the VSQ?
I won't be releasing the VSQ for this song because first, it is messy. The VSQ(x) contains 13 tracks! For the Engloids, I have to split and convert some of the tracks to VSQ for the Vocaloid2 voices. For the Japaloids, the note sequence is messy and depending on the vocaloid, it pops and it's choppy. Plus, most of the work is done on the audio editors.

Tell me more how you did this song:
1. First step is to disassemble the MIDI file. I removed the instrument tracks and left the vocal and choir tracks.
2. Vocaloid only accepts a series of single notes per track. So I have to split the choir's voices into monophonic tracks.
3. Import them into the vocaloid editor and add the lyrics and adjust the parameters.
4. Render them as individual tracks. Put them back together in the audio editor. Add the music and synchronize them. Make sure everyone's voice is equally loud.
5. Animate the pictures using keyframes.