Yamaha Pocket Miku User manual
The Singing Keyboard
POCKET MIKU USER’S MANUAL
Otona no Kagaku Magazine
Special Edition
Illustration by iXima
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Table of Contents
Table of Contents
If you have any questions concerning this product, please contact the following.
Email: [email protected] (* when inquiring via email, please state your address, name, telephone number, and the name of your product.)
Materials used in this set
Main unit (white): ABS Stylus handle (white): PE Screws: Iron Stylus: Stainless steel
* When you no longer have a use for this device, dispose of it in a manner that is in keeping with the laws of your local government.
If you experience any irregularities or breakdown of your device, turn the power off
immediately.
If any water or other foreign substance enters the interior of the device, turn the
power off immediately.
Remove the batteries after each use and keep the device out of reach of children.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the original device.
* We are not responsible for any damages incurred as a result of attempts to
disassemble or modify the device.
Due to a risk of fire, electrical shock, and damage to the device, do not use near
water (ie. the bath or shower, under rainy weather, etc.)
Do not use this device with wet hands.
Do not put any water or foreign substances into the device.
Do not place any objects that contain liquids on top of the device.
Do not play the device at a loud volume for extended periods of time. Continuing
to use the device at loud volumes may cause deafness. If you experience a decline
in your hearing ability or a buzzing in your ears, contact a physician.
Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or use the device near a heating unit or
anywhere with high temperatures.
Do not use or store the device where there is a lot of dust.
Do not use the device if it has been damaged.
This device requires 3 AAA alkaline batteries. Using the batteries incorrectly may result
in the risk of heat generation, rupture, and leakage. Please note the following.
Do not attempt to take apart a battery.
Do not attempt to short-circuit the batteries.
Do not use chargeable NiCad batteries, NiOx batteries, or nickel batteries.
Short -circuiting the batteries increases the risk of melted parts and fire.
In the unlikely event that leaked fluids from the battery come in contact with
your eye, wash the eye immediately with large amounts of water, and contact a
physician. In cases where the fluid has come in contact with your skin or clothes,
wash immediately.
Do not attempt to charge or disassemble the batteries. Rupture and leakage of
batteries may result in fires and/or injuries.
Do not apply heat to the batteries or expose them to flames.
Do not use a combination of used and new batteries.
Keep batteries out of reach of small children. In the unlikely event that a battery is
swallowed, contact a physician immediately.
Remove the batteries after using the device. When kept in the device for long
periods of time, the batteries may leak, resulting in the risk of fire and the staining
of surrounding objects.
Insert the batteries in the correct + and - (plus and minus) positions.
Warnings Please read the following carefully before using this device.
The history of talking computers
The singing computer. This concept is older than
you might think. The story takes us back to 1961.
The earliest example of this concept in action is
when Bell Labs’IBM7094 sang the pop standard,
“Daisy Bell.”This episode was the inspiration for a
scene in the 1968 science-fiction film 2001: Space
Odyssey, where the computer HAL9000 sings this
song while it is being deactivated.
The earliest example of a device that brought
electronically synthesized voices to regular
households is the gadget “Speak & Spell,” released
in 1978. This device was a toy made for
educational purposes, on which the user tried to
type the correct spelling of a word spoken by the
device. As it was originally designed as a toy, there
were limits on production costs, as well as limits on
the synthetic vocal technology of the day. Thus,
the sound quality was not exactly top notch.
As we entered the 1980s, the age of personal
computers marked its beginning as computers
became more compact. In the early days of 8-bit
personal computers, builds like the Apple II and
the PC-6001mkIISR were equipped with speech
synthesis LSI on extension boards or on the main
units themselves. By programming them with
languages such as BASIC, it was possible to make
them sing. Later on, various kinds of “talking
computer” software were introduced into the
market, such as Macintosh’s MacinTalk function,
and Windows’ SAPI. Various electronic devices,
such as vending machines, were manufactured
with built-in speech synthesis LSI, and the sound
quality and functions of this technology made
leaps and bounds.
Today, music that utilizes Vocaloid (the
synthesized singing technology developed by
Yamaha) is sweeping the music charts. Television
programs and video distribution websites use this
technology for narration, and even waste collection
trucks use it to make announcements. Synthesized
voices have become a regular part of our daily life.
Formant synthesis and
concatenative synthesis
Attempts to synthesize voices using machines
date back hundreds of years, and undocumented
attempts may date back even further. In 18th
century Austria, an article was published about a
machine that used bellows to produce vowels and
consonants.
Most of the “talking computers” that were
developed in later years were in direct keeping
A history of synthesized singing························································································ 3
How to use your Pocket Miku ····························································································· 6
The parts of your device
Step by step basics
1. Turn the power on ···································································································· 7
2. Playing your device ·································································································· 8
Intermediate users: Controlling Pocket Miku using external devices ···········10
Troubleshooting ···············································································································12
Advanced users: GM sound generation, eects, and customizing
the buttons on your device ··························································································14
Guidelines for using this product····················································································15
Pocket Miku default character table ··············································································16
A history of
synthesized
singing
IBM7094
Bell Labs’IBM7094 was a computer called a mainframe, a massive machine embedded with
transistors. It was used for space exploration and ballistic missile early warning systems.
Speak & Spell
Originally designed as a toy for
educational purposes, the Speak &
Spell still retains popularity as a
“gadget instrument” with its unique
robot-like sound.
The iPhone’s Siri
Smart phones, such as the iPhone,
are considered to be one of the
devices we are most familiar
with today. They also incorporate
synthesized voice technology.
2 3
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
If you have any questions concerning this product, please contact the following.
Email: [email protected] (* when inquiring via email, please state your address, name, telephone number, and the name of your product.)
Materials used in this set
Main unit (white): ABS Stylus handle (white): PE Screws: Iron Stylus: Stainless steel
* When you no longer have a use for this device, dispose of it in a manner that is in keeping with the laws of your local government.
If you experience any irregularities or breakdown of your device, turn the power off
immediately.
If any water or other foreign substance enters the interior of the device, turn the
power off immediately.
Remove the batteries after each use and keep the device out of reach of children.
Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the original device.
* We are not responsible for any damages incurred as a result of attempts to
disassemble or modify the device.
Due to a risk of fire, electrical shock, and damage to the device, do not use near
water (ie. the bath or shower, under rainy weather, etc.)
Do not use this device with wet hands.
Do not put any water or foreign substances into the device.
Do not place any objects that contain liquids on top of the device.
Do not play the device at a loud volume for extended periods of time. Continuing
to use the device at loud volumes may cause deafness. If you experience a decline
in your hearing ability or a buzzing in your ears, contact a physician.
Do not expose the device to direct sunlight or use the device near a heating unit or
anywhere with high temperatures.
Do not use or store the device where there is a lot of dust.
Do not use the device if it has been damaged.
This device requires 3 AAA alkaline batteries. Using the batteries incorrectly may result
in the risk of heat generation, rupture, and leakage. Please note the following.
Do not attempt to take apart a battery.
Do not attempt to short-circuit the batteries.
Do not use chargeable NiCad batteries, NiOx batteries, or nickel batteries.
Short -circuiting the batteries increases the risk of melted parts and fire.
In the unlikely event that leaked fluids from the battery come in contact with
your eye, wash the eye immediately with large amounts of water, and contact a
physician. In cases where the fluid has come in contact with your skin or clothes,
wash immediately.
Do not attempt to charge or disassemble the batteries. Rupture and leakage of
batteries may result in fires and/or injuries.
Do not apply heat to the batteries or expose them to flames.
Do not use a combination of used and new batteries.
Keep batteries out of reach of small children. In the unlikely event that a battery is
swallowed, contact a physician immediately.
Remove the batteries after using the device. When kept in the device for long
periods of time, the batteries may leak, resulting in the risk of fire and the staining
of surrounding objects.
Insert the batteries in the correct + and - (plus and minus) positions.
Warnings Please read the following carefully before using this device.
The history of talking computers
The singing computer. This concept is older than
you might think. The story takes us back to 1961.
The earliest example of this concept in action is
when Bell Labs’IBM7094 sang the pop standard,
“Daisy Bell.”This episode was the inspiration for a
scene in the 1968 science-fiction film 2001: Space
Odyssey, where the computer HAL9000 sings this
song while it is being deactivated.
The earliest example of a device that brought
electronically synthesized voices to regular
households is the gadget “Speak & Spell,” released
in 1978. This device was a toy made for
educational purposes, on which the user tried to
type the correct spelling of a word spoken by the
device. As it was originally designed as a toy, there
were limits on production costs, as well as limits on
the synthetic vocal technology of the day. Thus,
the sound quality was not exactly top notch.
As we entered the 1980s, the age of personal
computers marked its beginning as computers
became more compact. In the early days of 8-bit
personal computers, builds like the Apple II and
the PC-6001mkIISR were equipped with speech
synthesis LSI on extension boards or on the main
units themselves. By programming them with
languages such as BASIC, it was possible to make
them sing. Later on, various kinds of “talking
computer” software were introduced into the
market, such as Macintosh’s MacinTalk function,
and Windows’ SAPI. Various electronic devices,
such as vending machines, were manufactured
with built-in speech synthesis LSI, and the sound
quality and functions of this technology made
leaps and bounds.
Today, music that utilizes Vocaloid (the
synthesized singing technology developed by
Yamaha) is sweeping the music charts. Television
programs and video distribution websites use this
technology for narration, and even waste collection
trucks use it to make announcements. Synthesized
voices have become a regular part of our daily life.
Formant synthesis and
concatenative synthesis
Attempts to synthesize voices using machines
date back hundreds of years, and undocumented
attempts may date back even further. In 18th
century Austria, an article was published about a
machine that used bellows to produce vowels and
consonants.
Most of the “talking computers” that were
developed in later years were in direct keeping
A history of synthesized singing························································································ 3
How to use your Pocket Miku ····························································································· 6
The parts of your device
Step by step basics
1. Turn the power on ···································································································· 7
2. Playing your device ·································································································· 8
Intermediate users: Controlling Pocket Miku using external devices ···········10
Troubleshooting ···············································································································12
Advanced users: GM sound generation, eects, and customizing
the buttons on your device ··························································································14
Guidelines for using this product····················································································15
Pocket Miku default character table ··············································································16
A history of
synthesized
singing
IBM7094
Bell Labs’IBM7094 was a computer called a mainframe, a massive machine embedded with
transistors. It was used for space exploration and ballistic missile early warning systems.
Speak & Spell
Originally designed as a toy for
educational purposes, the Speak &
Spell still retains popularity as a
“gadget instrument” with its unique
robot-like sound.
The iPhone’s Siri
Smart phones, such as the iPhone,
are considered to be one of the
devices we are most familiar
with today. They also incorporate
synthesized voice technology.
4 5
with the same fundamental idea. This is the idea
that by analyzing the structure and tone quality of
the human voice, we can then attempt to simulate
it. As a representative example, let’s look at
“formant synthesis.”Formants are the spectral
peaks of the sound spectrum (the distribution of
the volume of each frequency band) of the voice.
The idea is that you can simulate human
pronunciation (the vocal cords and the movement
of the mouth) by supplying these peak
movements to a basic sound source.
“Concatenative synthesis”is another method
that spread quickly due to the shrinking costs of
digital technology. This method involves linking
fragments of recorded (sampled) voices to
synthesize vocals. Vocaloid’s system is basically a
type of concatenative synthesis which produces
more music like results. This system achieves this
effect by similarly connecting vocal fragments, and
at the same time making adjustments to each
frequency zone.
Formant synthesis and the robot
voice
As for an example of a device that is closer to the
concept of“formant synthesis,” the “Vocoder” is a
device that is familiar to many in the music world.
The idea for this device was originally formed in the
late 1920s at Bell Labs. At the time, it was used as a
voice compression technology for sending a clear
voice transmission through a telegraph cable’s small
bandwidth. The technology was used mainly for
purposes of military communication, due to the
limitation of cost reduction with the technology at
the time, as well as the fact that this was the period
encompassing World War II. Production costs were
reduced as semiconductor technology advanced in
the late 1960s, and instruments and effect
processors that gave the human singing voice a
robot-like effect grew popular. Vocoder technology
as a means of voice compression was later used to
improve voice clarity in cellphones. This technology
is still being developed today.
Similarly, a type of effects processor called a talk
box, which uses the structure of the human mouth
itself as a physical filter, has become very popular
in musical genres such as rock and funk. These
devices, however, are simply effects processors
that process sound by using the movements of the
human mouth. They don’t quite belong in the
same category of “vocal synthesizers”as Vocaloid
does, because they do not generate singing voices
on their own.
The birth of Vocaloid
Starting with the Yamaha PLG100-SG in 1997,
which mounted the formant singing sound source
as a plug-in board for a desktop music sound
module, there have been examples in the past of
vocal synthesizers sold as instruments. However, in
2000, a project called “Daisy” which payed homage
to “Daisy Bell” started. In 2003, they released sound
generating software called “Vocaloid”and
everything changed. They adopted a unique
concatenative synthesis system created by
breaking down data of recorded voices into
fragments (phonemes), then adjusting and editing
these fragments to compile a database. In this way,
they were able to achieve smooth vocal synthesis.
Vocaloid was praised for its natural vocal
expression and its user-friendly software. It
became widely acknowledged, particularly by
users dedicated to desktop music. In 2007,
Vocaloid 2 was announced. In the same year, the
more character oriented“Hatsune Miku” was
developed by Crypton Future Media.
Pocket Miku’s built in“eVocaloid”
technology
VOCALOID 3 was released in 2011. Its
concatenative vocal synthesis engine made even
more natural vocal expressions possible, and many
character voices appeared in a library of singing
voices stocked with vocal fragments. Meanwhile,
sound chips used in hardware, such as those that
produce ring tones in cell phones, have become
widespread and continue to develop. Pocket Miku
is equipped with the newest of such chips, the
Yamaha NSX-1. In addition to functioning as a
sound chip, NSX-1 is equipped with an “eVocaloid”
sound generator. This sound generator puts to use
Vocaloid technology which was previously only
used as sound generating software for personal
computers and similar devices. Pocket Miku
brought one further modification to NSX-1.
Whereas previous Vocaloid systems required
programming on software called“score editors”
beforehand, with this modification Pocket Miku is
the first product in the world that enables you to
perform real-time on Vocaloid. Pocket Miku is
battery operated with a built in speaker. By simply
sliding your stylus across the carbon keyboard,
Hatsune Miku will sing for you anywhere. Go
ahead and try it out!
Score information
Musical notes/lyrics/
musical expressions
Singer library
Synthesizer
database
Expression
database
Score editor
Synthesizer engine
Synthesized vocals
Score information
input interface
Convert score
information
into audio signals
Extract from recorded
vocals of actual singers
WAHHA GO GO
“WAHHA GO GO,” a machine that laughs like a human, was developed in 2009 by Maywa
Denki. Powered by a flywheel and bellows, the device imitates the movements of human
vocal cords and the opening and closing of the mouth, resulting in changes in the
formant (voice quality) and the amount of air (voice volume).
© Yoshimoto Kogyo co.,ltd. / Maywa Denki
Formants and the Vocoder
The peak movements of a formant have a significant relationship with the vocal chords
and movements of the mouth when a person uses their voice. When similar sounds are
produced, their formants peak near the same frequencies. The Vocoder is a development
of audio compression technology that reproduces formants by generating them from the
receiving end. It uses multiple bandpass filters to detect the extent of the peak of each
frequency zone.
The construction of“Vocaloid”
“Vocaloid” uses the specialized software “Score Editor” to input score information. This
made it easier than ever before to produce rich and natural vocal expressions.
Hatsune Miku
Going beyond the boundaries
of instruments and
synthesizers, this creation
swept the charts and flooded
cities with stunning visuals.
“Hatsune Miku”is considered
to be the first virtual idol to be
recognized world wide. She
sparked a social phenomenon,
in which she stands center
stage.
500 1000 1500
First Formant
The “A” formant Multiple peaks can be conrmed.
Vocal cords
Second Formant
VOCALOID is a registered trademark of the Yamaha Corporation.
eVocaloid is a trademark of the Yamaha Corporation.
Illustration by KEI
4 5
with the same fundamental idea. This is the idea
that by analyzing the structure and tone quality of
the human voice, we can then attempt to simulate
it. As a representative example, let’s look at
“formant synthesis.”Formants are the spectral
peaks of the sound spectrum (the distribution of
the volume of each frequency band) of the voice.
The idea is that you can simulate human
pronunciation (the vocal cords and the movement
of the mouth) by supplying these peak
movements to a basic sound source.
“Concatenative synthesis”is another method
that spread quickly due to the shrinking costs of
digital technology. This method involves linking
fragments of recorded (sampled) voices to
synthesize vocals. Vocaloid’s system is basically a
type of concatenative synthesis which produces
more music like results. This system achieves this
effect by similarly connecting vocal fragments, and
at the same time making adjustments to each
frequency zone.
Formant synthesis and the robot
voice
As for an example of a device that is closer to the
concept of“formant synthesis,” the “Vocoder” is a
device that is familiar to many in the music world.
The idea for this device was originally formed in the
late 1920s at Bell Labs. At the time, it was used as a
voice compression technology for sending a clear
voice transmission through a telegraph cable’s small
bandwidth. The technology was used mainly for
purposes of military communication, due to the
limitation of cost reduction with the technology at
the time, as well as the fact that this was the period
encompassing World War II. Production costs were
reduced as semiconductor technology advanced in
the late 1960s, and instruments and effect
processors that gave the human singing voice a
robot-like effect grew popular. Vocoder technology
as a means of voice compression was later used to
improve voice clarity in cellphones. This technology
is still being developed today.
Similarly, a type of effects processor called a talk
box, which uses the structure of the human mouth
itself as a physical filter, has become very popular
in musical genres such as rock and funk. These
devices, however, are simply effects processors
that process sound by using the movements of the
human mouth. They don’t quite belong in the
same category of “vocal synthesizers”as Vocaloid
does, because they do not generate singing voices
on their own.
The birth of Vocaloid
Starting with the Yamaha PLG100-SG in 1997,
which mounted the formant singing sound source
as a plug-in board for a desktop music sound
module, there have been examples in the past of
vocal synthesizers sold as instruments. However, in
2000, a project called “Daisy” which payed homage
to “Daisy Bell” started. In 2003, they released sound
generating software called “Vocaloid”and
everything changed. They adopted a unique
concatenative synthesis system created by
breaking down data of recorded voices into
fragments (phonemes), then adjusting and editing
these fragments to compile a database. In this way,
they were able to achieve smooth vocal synthesis.
Vocaloid was praised for its natural vocal
expression and its user-friendly software. It
became widely acknowledged, particularly by
users dedicated to desktop music. In 2007,
Vocaloid 2 was announced. In the same year, the
more character oriented“Hatsune Miku” was
developed by Crypton Future Media.
Pocket Miku’s built in“eVocaloid”
technology
VOCALOID 3 was released in 2011. Its
concatenative vocal synthesis engine made even
more natural vocal expressions possible, and many
character voices appeared in a library of singing
voices stocked with vocal fragments. Meanwhile,
sound chips used in hardware, such as those that
produce ring tones in cell phones, have become
widespread and continue to develop. Pocket Miku
is equipped with the newest of such chips, the
Yamaha NSX-1. In addition to functioning as a
sound chip, NSX-1 is equipped with an “eVocaloid”
sound generator. This sound generator puts to use
Vocaloid technology which was previously only
used as sound generating software for personal
computers and similar devices. Pocket Miku
brought one further modification to NSX-1.
Whereas previous Vocaloid systems required
programming on software called“score editors”
beforehand, with this modification Pocket Miku is
the first product in the world that enables you to
perform real-time on Vocaloid. Pocket Miku is
battery operated with a built in speaker. By simply
sliding your stylus across the carbon keyboard,
Hatsune Miku will sing for you anywhere. Go
ahead and try it out!
Score information
Musical notes/lyrics/
musical expressions
Singer library
Synthesizer
database
Expression
database
Score editor
Synthesizer engine
Synthesized vocals
Score information
input interface
Convert score
information
into audio signals
Extract from recorded
vocals of actual singers
WAHHA GO GO
“WAHHA GO GO,” a machine that laughs like a human, was developed in 2009 by Maywa
Denki. Powered by a flywheel and bellows, the device imitates the movements of human
vocal cords and the opening and closing of the mouth, resulting in changes in the
formant (voice quality) and the amount of air (voice volume).
© Yoshimoto Kogyo co.,ltd. / Maywa Denki
Formants and the Vocoder
The peak movements of a formant have a significant relationship with the vocal chords
and movements of the mouth when a person uses their voice. When similar sounds are
produced, their formants peak near the same frequencies. The Vocoder is a development
of audio compression technology that reproduces formants by generating them from the
receiving end. It uses multiple bandpass filters to detect the extent of the peak of each
frequency zone.
The construction of“Vocaloid”
“Vocaloid” uses the specialized software “Score Editor” to input score information. This
made it easier than ever before to produce rich and natural vocal expressions.
Hatsune Miku
Going beyond the boundaries
of instruments and
synthesizers, this creation
swept the charts and flooded
cities with stunning visuals.
“Hatsune Miku”is considered
to be the first virtual idol to be
recognized world wide. She
sparked a social phenomenon,
in which she stands center
stage.
500 1000 1500
First Formant
The “A” formant Multiple peaks can be conrmed.
Vocal cords
Second Formant
VOCALOID is a registered trademark of the Yamaha Corporation.
eVocaloid is a trademark of the Yamaha Corporation.
Illustration by KEI
6 7
The parts of your device
Specifications
Specifications
There are 2 ways to power your Pocket Miku, either by using regular batteries or by using a USB power source.
Entering and exiting stand by mode (power saving mode)
When the power switch is turned to [BATTERY] and the power is
on, after 5 minutes of no activity the device will enter stand by
mode and the LED will begin to flash at one-second intervals.
* When a USB cable is plugged into the device, stand by mode will
not be activated, regardless of the position of your power switch.
* In stand by mode, the device’s electricity consumption will be
reduced to a fifth of the usual level (from about 100mA to 20mA).
The device will continue to consume battery power, although at a
slower rate. Please turn off your device when you will not use it for
a long period of time.
To exit stand by mode and return the device to normal operation, press any of the buttons on the front of the
device or touch the carbon keyboard with the stylus.
* When exiting stand by mode, the device’s response to the use of the button or the stylus may lag slightly.
Stickers
Lyrics 1 (Shift + [A]) “Konnichiwa Arigatou”
Lyrics 2 (Shift + [I]) “Choocho choocho nanohanitomare nanohaniaitara sakuranitomare sakuranohanano
hanakarahanahe tomareyoasobe asobeyotomare”
Lyrics 3 (Shift + [U]) “Sakurasakura yayoinosoraawa miwatasukagiiri kasumikakumooka nioizoizuuru
izayaizaya miniyuukan”
Lyrics 4 (Shift + [E]) “Hotarunohikaarimadonoyuuki fumiyomutsukiihikasanetsuutsu
itsushikatoshiimosugiinotowo aketezokesaawawakareyuuku”
Lyrics 5 (Shift + [O]) “Irohanihoheto chirinuruwo wakayotareso tsunenaramu uenookuyama kefukoete
asakiyumemishi ehimosesu n”
It is possible to connect the device to (stereo) headphones. Furthermore, it is
possible to transmit stereo audio signals at line level to audio devices such as
speakers and personal computers with line input.
When headphones are
plugged into the audio out
jack, the speakers will not
produce sound.
Audio out jack 3.5mm Stereo Mini
USB port Micro-B Type
Power switch
Speaker
Control buttons
Volume
buttons
Carbon keyboard
Stylus
LED
Step by step basics
Using batteries to power your device
Open the back cover, and place 3 AAA alkaline batteries in the
correct + and - positions. Put the power switch in the [BATTERY]
position. The LED will light up along with a voice announcing that
your device is on.
Using a USB cable to power your device
* A USB cable is not included with this product. Please purchase one at an
electronics retailer.
Connect the Micro-B type connector end of the USB cable (the end
you would plug into a smart phone) into the USB port on the top
edge of the device. Connect the other end, the A type connector,
into the device that will serve as your power supply.
Put the power switch in the [USB] position. The LED will light up
along with a voice announcing that your device is on.
* Even if your device is plugged in via USB, if your switch is turned
to [BATTERY], the device will use your batteries as a power source,
depleting them in the process.
* Even if batteries are installed in your device, if your switch is turned to
[USB] and your device is not plugged in via USB, the power will remain
off.
While using the device, pass
your cord through the notch
on the right hand side. To put
the stylus away, restore it to
the indented part on the back.
Temperature Conditions for Usage: 5 - 35°C
Power Source: AAA alkaline batteries x 3 (sold separately) or a
USB power source
Connection Port: OUTPUT (3.5mm Stereo)
USB (Micro-B)
Maximum External Dimensions (WxHxD): 148mm x 30mm x
100mm
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without
any prior notice. Thank you for your understanding.
Pick the one you
like and stick it on.
How to use your Pocket Miku
* Batteries, USB cables, and headphones are not included with this product.
Please purchase one at an electronics retailer.
Preset lyrics
Preset lyrics
1. Turn the power on
1. Turn the power on
6 7
The parts of your device
Specifications
Specifications
There are 2 ways to power your Pocket Miku, either by using regular batteries or by using a USB power source.
Entering and exiting stand by mode (power saving mode)
When the power switch is turned to [BATTERY] and the power is
on, after 5 minutes of no activity the device will enter stand by
mode and the LED will begin to flash at one-second intervals.
* When a USB cable is plugged into the device, stand by mode will
not be activated, regardless of the position of your power switch.
* In stand by mode, the device’s electricity consumption will be
reduced to a fifth of the usual level (from about 100mA to 20mA).
The device will continue to consume battery power, although at a
slower rate. Please turn off your device when you will not use it for
a long period of time.
To exit stand by mode and return the device to normal operation, press any of the buttons on the front of the
device or touch the carbon keyboard with the stylus.
* When exiting stand by mode, the device’s response to the use of the button or the stylus may lag slightly.
Stickers
Lyrics 1 (Shift + [A]) “Konnichiwa Arigatou”
Lyrics 2 (Shift + [I]) “Choocho choocho nanohanitomare nanohaniaitara sakuranitomare sakuranohanano
hanakarahanahe tomareyoasobe asobeyotomare”
Lyrics 3 (Shift + [U]) “Sakurasakura yayoinosoraawa miwatasukagiiri kasumikakumooka nioizoizuuru
izayaizaya miniyuukan”
Lyrics 4 (Shift + [E]) “Hotarunohikaarimadonoyuuki fumiyomutsukiihikasanetsuutsu
itsushikatoshiimosugiinotowo aketezokesaawawakareyuuku”
Lyrics 5 (Shift + [O]) “Irohanihoheto chirinuruwo wakayotareso tsunenaramu uenookuyama kefukoete
asakiyumemishi ehimosesu n”
It is possible to connect the device to (stereo) headphones. Furthermore, it is
possible to transmit stereo audio signals at line level to audio devices such as
speakers and personal computers with line input.
When headphones are
plugged into the audio out
jack, the speakers will not
produce sound.
Audio out jack 3.5mm Stereo Mini
USB port Micro-B Type
Power switch
Speaker
Control buttons
Volume
buttons
Carbon keyboard
Stylus
LED
Step by step basics
Using batteries to power your device
Open the back cover, and place 3 AAA alkaline batteries in the
correct + and - positions. Put the power switch in the [BATTERY]
position. The LED will light up along with a voice announcing that
your device is on.
Using a USB cable to power your device
* A USB cable is not included with this product. Please purchase one at an
electronics retailer.
Connect the Micro-B type connector end of the USB cable (the end
you would plug into a smart phone) into the USB port on the top
edge of the device. Connect the other end, the A type connector,
into the device that will serve as your power supply.
Put the power switch in the [USB] position. The LED will light up
along with a voice announcing that your device is on.
* Even if your device is plugged in via USB, if your switch is turned
to [BATTERY], the device will use your batteries as a power source,
depleting them in the process.
* Even if batteries are installed in your device, if your switch is turned to
[USB] and your device is not plugged in via USB, the power will remain
off.
While using the device, pass
your cord through the notch
on the right hand side. To put
the stylus away, restore it to
the indented part on the back.
Temperature Conditions for Usage: 5 - 35°C
Power Source: AAA alkaline batteries x 3 (sold separately) or a
USB power source
Connection Port: OUTPUT (3.5mm Stereo)
USB (Micro-B)
Maximum External Dimensions (WxHxD): 148mm x 30mm x
100mm
* Specifications and appearance are subject to change without
any prior notice. Thank you for your understanding.
Pick the one you
like and stick it on.
How to use your Pocket Miku
* Batteries, USB cables, and headphones are not included with this product.
Please purchase one at an electronics retailer.
Preset lyrics
Preset lyrics
1. Turn the power on
1. Turn the power on
8 9
Step by step basics
To play your device, remove the stylus from the back of your device, and touch the desired positions on the carbon
keyboard using the metal tip.
* To put the stylus away, place it in the designated space on the back of your device so that the metal tip points away from the
device. Be careful that you do not bend the base of the stylus when doing so.
Playing in“Do re mi” mode
Touching the keyboard with your stylus immediately after turning on your device will activate“Do re mi”mode, in
which the device sings the names of the keys you touch (“do,”“re,”“mi,” etc.) . By using the upper ribbon portion of
your carbon keyboard, you will be able to create a smooth portamento effect over the same positions that would
create a step-by-step chromatic effect if played on the lower portion of the keyboard. There is no seam separating
the upper and lower portions of the carbon keyboard, and the positions for each note are roughly the same on either
portion. This allows for a smooth transition between the two portions during performance.
Returning to “Do re mi” mode
To return to “Do re mi” mode after using another performance mode,
press the [VIBRATO] button (the quadrant shaped button) while
holding the [SHIFT] button (the thin button in the shape of an arc).
Playing in “a,”“i,”“u,”“e,” and “o” mode
The 5 [A] to [O] buttons arranged on a curve allow you to produce
the sounds “a,”“i,”“u,”“e”and“o”in real time as you play.
* There may be a slight delay before the actual sound changes after a button is
pressed.
Playing in “preset” mode
By pressing any of the buttons [A] to [O] while holding down the
[SHIFT] button, you can select preset lyrics (see page 6).
By touching the carbon keyboard with your
stylus, the first character of the lyrics will
play, and by removing the stylus it will
proceed to the next character of the lyrics.
To return to the beginning of the lyrics, the
button used to select the lyrics must be
pressed again.
* If you hold down both the [SHIFT] key and one of
the [A] to [O] buttons simultaneously, the preset
lyrics of the selected key will be read to you.
* The same preset lyrics from the command [SHIFT]
+ [A] to [O] are also stored in [VIBRATO] + [A] to [O].
* By linking your device with the application, you
will be able to freely replace the aforementioned
preset lyrics. (See page 10.)
Adjusting the volume
By pressing the
[VOLUME] buttons (the
triangular buttons on
the right side), you will
be able to adjust the
volume of your device.
The button on the top
raises the volume, while
the one on the bottom
lowers it.
Applying vibrato
By pressing the
[VIBRATO] button while
touching the carbon
keyboard with your
stylus, you can apply
vibrato (a pulsating
change of pitch) to your
sound.
Shifting octaves
By pressing volume
up while holding the
[SHIFT] button, you can
raise your pitch by 1
octave, while pressing
volume down will lower
your pitch by 1 octave.
Applying a pitch bend
By holding [VIBRATO]
and pressing volume
up while running your
stylus along the carbon
keyboard, your pitch will
be raised by a half tone
for as long as the buttons
are pressed. Pressing
volume down will lower
the pitch by a half tone.
The ribbon portion
Fa So La Ti Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do Re Mi Fa So
Fa#So#La#Do#Re#Fa#So#La#Do#Re#Fa#
Press simultaneously
Press simultaneously
* Each time you press a button, the LED will respond by briefly lighting up.
ai
u
e
o
Press simultaneously
Press simultaneously
2. Playing your device
2. Playing your device
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Step by step basics
To play your device, remove the stylus from the back of your device, and touch the desired positions on the carbon
keyboard using the metal tip.
* To put the stylus away, place it in the designated space on the back of your device so that the metal tip points away from the
device. Be careful that you do not bend the base of the stylus when doing so.
Playing in“Do re mi” mode
Touching the keyboard with your stylus immediately after turning on your device will activate“Do re mi”mode, in
which the device sings the names of the keys you touch (“do,”“re,”“mi,” etc.) . By using the upper ribbon portion of
your carbon keyboard, you will be able to create a smooth portamento effect over the same positions that would
create a step-by-step chromatic effect if played on the lower portion of the keyboard. There is no seam separating
the upper and lower portions of the carbon keyboard, and the positions for each note are roughly the same on either
portion. This allows for a smooth transition between the two portions during performance.
Returning to “Do re mi” mode
To return to “Do re mi” mode after using another performance mode,
press the [VIBRATO] button (the quadrant shaped button) while
holding the [SHIFT] button (the thin button in the shape of an arc).
Playing in “a,”“i,”“u,”“e,” and “o” mode
The 5 [A] to [O] buttons arranged on a curve allow you to produce
the sounds “a,”“i,”“u,”“e”and“o”in real time as you play.
* There may be a slight delay before the actual sound changes after a button is
pressed.
Playing in “preset” mode
By pressing any of the buttons [A] to [O] while holding down the
[SHIFT] button, you can select preset lyrics (see page 6).
By touching the carbon keyboard with your
stylus, the first character of the lyrics will
play, and by removing the stylus it will
proceed to the next character of the lyrics.
To return to the beginning of the lyrics, the
button used to select the lyrics must be
pressed again.
* If you hold down both the [SHIFT] key and one of
the [A] to [O] buttons simultaneously, the preset
lyrics of the selected key will be read to you.
* The same preset lyrics from the command [SHIFT]
+ [A] to [O] are also stored in [VIBRATO] + [A] to [O].
* By linking your device with the application, you
will be able to freely replace the aforementioned
preset lyrics. (See page 10.)
Adjusting the volume
By pressing the
[VOLUME] buttons (the
triangular buttons on
the right side), you will
be able to adjust the
volume of your device.
The button on the top
raises the volume, while
the one on the bottom
lowers it.
Applying vibrato
By pressing the
[VIBRATO] button while
touching the carbon
keyboard with your
stylus, you can apply
vibrato (a pulsating
change of pitch) to your
sound.
Shifting octaves
By pressing volume
up while holding the
[SHIFT] button, you can
raise your pitch by 1
octave, while pressing
volume down will lower
your pitch by 1 octave.
Applying a pitch bend
By holding [VIBRATO]
and pressing volume
up while running your
stylus along the carbon
keyboard, your pitch will
be raised by a half tone
for as long as the buttons
are pressed. Pressing
volume down will lower
the pitch by a half tone.
The ribbon portion
Fa So La Ti Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do Re Mi Fa So
Fa#So#La#Do#Re#Fa#So#La#Do#Re#Fa#
Press simultaneously
Press simultaneously
* Each time you press a button, the LED will respond by briefly lighting up.
ai
u
e
o
Press simultaneously
Press simultaneously
2. Playing your device
2. Playing your device
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Connecting your device to your PC or other devices using a USB cable
Connecting your device to your PC or other devices using a USB cable
Controlling Pocket Miku with the specialized application
Using the specialized Pocket Miku application allows you to produce the sounds of a variety of characters and lyrics that
are not available via the buttons on the main unit. The specialized application is a web application that uses HTML5. This
application is available on our website. It may be used from any PC, smart phone, or tablet with a supporting browser.
What can you do with the specialized application?
• Replacetheoriginallyassigned“a,”“i,”“u,”“e”and“o”charactersoundswithsoundsofyourchoice
• Replacetheoriginallyassignedpresetlyricswithlyricsofyourchoice
• Displaythenextsoundthatwillbeproducedonyourcomputer’smonitor
• SelectcharactersoundsthatarenotassignedtothebuttonsonyourPocketMikuinrealtime,asyoucommandthe
pitch with the carbon keyboard
* The button combinations [VIBRATO] + [A, I, U, E or O] are assigned with the same lyrics as the combinations [SHIFT] + [A, I, U,
E, or O]. When adding lyrics using an external application, these button combinations will be used as empty banks to store
the new lyrics.
* Each bank allows you to input up to 64 character sounds.
What is MIDI?
Pocket Miku is able to send and receive data in MIDI format. MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is used
to transmit performance data digitally between electronic instruments and computers. Software standards
are based on the requirements of hardware such as MIDI interfaces and the data format they transmit and
receive. Since Pocket Miku is not equipped with a MIDI port, a USB port is used to transmit and receive MIDI
data.
What is a MIDI sequencer?
MIDI sequencers are application software or specialized hardware that creates MIDI data that can be played
back with external MIDI sound generators or plug-in software sound generators. This data is created by
inputting performance data (pitch, note timing, note length, playing method, timbre, etc.) using numbers,
musical scores, grids, or other such visual displays.
Note data that you can send from Pocket Miku to a MIDI sequencer
MIDI note data is transmitted from Pocket Miku’s carbon keyboard via the USB port. However, because there
is both a chromatic keyboard portion and a portamento ribbon portion, the note number of the transmitted
note data is fixed at F#4 (or, when an octave shift has been applied: -1=F#3, +1=F#5). Using its own data
format, the device adds pitch bend data depending on the position of your stylus on the carbon keyboard.
* The pitch bend sensitivity on Pocket Miku is 16. Data to restore the pitch bend to zero is transmitted 0.2 seconds after
releasing the note.
Computer
Intermediate users: Controlling Pocket Miku using external devices
Playing Pocket Miku using a MIDI sequencer
When playing Pocket Miku’s eVocaloid component via MIDI
sequencer software, MIDI channel 1 is used to create performance
data. “NSX-39”will be recognized without having to install a
special driver for your MIDI sequencer software.
* Setting both the MIDI input and output of the sequencer to“NSX-39”
at the same time will cause your MIDI data to loop, and Pocket Miku’s
sound may become disordered. In addition, setting the MIDI input of
any component other than Pocket Miku (MIDI channel 1) to “NSX-39”
will cause pitch bend information to be applied to this component,
resulting in their pitches sounding abnormal.
Embedding Pocket Miku lyrics into MIDI data
Using the Pocket Miku-dedicated System Exclusive, it is possible to use MIDI sequencers to embed Pocket Miku lyrics
into MIDI data. For details, please refer to the website or the character tables on the back of this guide. (See page 16.)
Playback of MIDI data without embedded lyrical data, or when playing an ex-
ternal MIDI keyboard
Just before playing back MIDI data, it is possible to select character sounds and lyrics with the main Pocket Miku unit
so that these sounds and lyrics are played during playback. It is also possible to select other character sounds and
lyrics in the middle of playback.
* When the device has just been powered on, or when “Do re mi”mode is selected, the following character sounds will be produced.
Just after start up (when no character sounds or lyrics are selected): “n”(the data in the buffer for external lyrics will be retrieved.)
When character sounds “a,”“i,”“u,”“e,”“o,” or lyrics are selected: the selected character or lyric
When “Do re mi” mode is selected: the character sounds or lyrics selected just before entering“Do re mi”mode
When NSX-1 compatibility mode is selected: the character sounds registered on the chip in the main unit will sound in order
Example: MIDI channel settings on Steinburg Cubase’s
“Inspector Panel”
* Although it is possible to connect the device to smart phones and tablets that are equipped with a type A USB port, the
ability to exchange MIDI data depends on the type of device and the device’s OS.
* It is possible to send and receive data through the USB cable even when the power switch is set to the [BATTERY] position.
* It is not possible to exchange digital audio data via the USB connection.
Connect the Micro-B type connector end of
the USB cable (the end you would plug into
a smart phone) into the USB port on the top
edge of the device. Connect the other end,
the A type connector, into your computer.
For a more detailed user guide, please refer to http://otonanokagaku.net/nsx39/For a more detailed user guide, please refer to http://otonanokagaku.net/nsx39/
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Connecting your device to your PC or other devices using a USB cable
Connecting your device to your PC or other devices using a USB cable
Controlling Pocket Miku with the specialized application
Using the specialized Pocket Miku application allows you to produce the sounds of a variety of characters and lyrics that
are not available via the buttons on the main unit. The specialized application is a web application that uses HTML5. This
application is available on our website. It may be used from any PC, smart phone, or tablet with a supporting browser.
What can you do with the specialized application?
• Replacetheoriginallyassigned“a,”“i,”“u,”“e”and“o”charactersoundswithsoundsofyourchoice
• Replacetheoriginallyassignedpresetlyricswithlyricsofyourchoice
• Displaythenextsoundthatwillbeproducedonyourcomputer’smonitor
• SelectcharactersoundsthatarenotassignedtothebuttonsonyourPocketMikuinrealtime,asyoucommandthe
pitch with the carbon keyboard
* The button combinations [VIBRATO] + [A, I, U, E or O] are assigned with the same lyrics as the combinations [SHIFT] + [A, I, U,
E, or O]. When adding lyrics using an external application, these button combinations will be used as empty banks to store
the new lyrics.
* Each bank allows you to input up to 64 character sounds.
What is MIDI?
Pocket Miku is able to send and receive data in MIDI format. MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface) is used
to transmit performance data digitally between electronic instruments and computers. Software standards
are based on the requirements of hardware such as MIDI interfaces and the data format they transmit and
receive. Since Pocket Miku is not equipped with a MIDI port, a USB port is used to transmit and receive MIDI
data.
What is a MIDI sequencer?
MIDI sequencers are application software or specialized hardware that creates MIDI data that can be played
back with external MIDI sound generators or plug-in software sound generators. This data is created by
inputting performance data (pitch, note timing, note length, playing method, timbre, etc.) using numbers,
musical scores, grids, or other such visual displays.
Note data that you can send from Pocket Miku to a MIDI sequencer
MIDI note data is transmitted from Pocket Miku’s carbon keyboard via the USB port. However, because there
is both a chromatic keyboard portion and a portamento ribbon portion, the note number of the transmitted
note data is fixed at F#4 (or, when an octave shift has been applied: -1=F#3, +1=F#5). Using its own data
format, the device adds pitch bend data depending on the position of your stylus on the carbon keyboard.
* The pitch bend sensitivity on Pocket Miku is 16. Data to restore the pitch bend to zero is transmitted 0.2 seconds after
releasing the note.
Computer
Intermediate users: Controlling Pocket Miku using external devices
Playing Pocket Miku using a MIDI sequencer
When playing Pocket Miku’s eVocaloid component via MIDI
sequencer software, MIDI channel 1 is used to create performance
data. “NSX-39”will be recognized without having to install a
special driver for your MIDI sequencer software.
* Setting both the MIDI input and output of the sequencer to“NSX-39”
at the same time will cause your MIDI data to loop, and Pocket Miku’s
sound may become disordered. In addition, setting the MIDI input of
any component other than Pocket Miku (MIDI channel 1) to “NSX-39”
will cause pitch bend information to be applied to this component,
resulting in their pitches sounding abnormal.
Embedding Pocket Miku lyrics into MIDI data
Using the Pocket Miku-dedicated System Exclusive, it is possible to use MIDI sequencers to embed Pocket Miku lyrics
into MIDI data. For details, please refer to the website or the character tables on the back of this guide. (See page 16.)
Playback of MIDI data without embedded lyrical data, or when playing an ex-
ternal MIDI keyboard
Just before playing back MIDI data, it is possible to select character sounds and lyrics with the main Pocket Miku unit
so that these sounds and lyrics are played during playback. It is also possible to select other character sounds and
lyrics in the middle of playback.
* When the device has just been powered on, or when “Do re mi”mode is selected, the following character sounds will be produced.
Just after start up (when no character sounds or lyrics are selected): “n”(the data in the buffer for external lyrics will be retrieved.)
When character sounds “a,”“i,”“u,”“e,”“o,” or lyrics are selected: the selected character or lyric
When “Do re mi” mode is selected: the character sounds or lyrics selected just before entering“Do re mi”mode
When NSX-1 compatibility mode is selected: the character sounds registered on the chip in the main unit will sound in order
Example: MIDI channel settings on Steinburg Cubase’s
“Inspector Panel”
* Although it is possible to connect the device to smart phones and tablets that are equipped with a type A USB port, the
ability to exchange MIDI data depends on the type of device and the device’s OS.
* It is possible to send and receive data through the USB cable even when the power switch is set to the [BATTERY] position.
* It is not possible to exchange digital audio data via the USB connection.
Connect the Micro-B type connector end of
the USB cable (the end you would plug into
a smart phone) into the USB port on the top
edge of the device. Connect the other end,
the A type connector, into your computer.
For a more detailed user guide, please refer to http://otonanokagaku.net/nsx39/For a more detailed user guide, please refer to http://otonanokagaku.net/nsx39/
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The power is on, but the device won’t make a sound, or the sound won’t stop
☑When experiencing trouble, check the following rst.
Is the power switch in the correct position ([BATTERY] when using regular batteries, and [USB] when using a USB
power source)? If you are using regular batteries, have the batteries been installed correctly? Are the batteries worn
out? (A total voltage of approximately 3.5V or less will result in instability.) If you are using a USB power source,
has the cable been plugged in properly? Check to see that none of your cables are broken, that the audio out is
connected, and that your volume is not muted.
☑Check if the surface of your carbon keyboard is clean. Check if your stylus is not
broken and that its tip is clean.
If the surface of your carbon keyboard is dirty, wipe off any dirt or grease in a manner that doesn’t damage the
keyboard. There is a possibility that objects other than the metal portion of your stylus (such as your fingers)
touching the carbon keyboard may interfere with the function of your device.
☑If you’ve tried all of the above, and the device still won’t
produce a sound, or the sound still won’t stop, execute
“panic command.”
Once you’ve checked all of the above and your device still doesn’t work,
there is a possibility that an error has occurred while commands were
being transmitted from the main device or external device to Pocket Miku’s
sound generator. There is also a possibility that Pocket Miku’s settings
were unintentionally overwritten by data from an external device. Execute
“panic command” to fix this condition. “Panic command” reboots the sound
generating chip on the interior of your device, restores the MIDI settings to the
conditions at startup, and reenters Pocket Miku’s interior character table data.
“Panic command” can be activated by holding down the “volume up” and “volume down” buttons simultaneously,
and then pressing the [A] button. A beeping sound will be heard, confirming that the command has been executed.
The buttons won’t work, the characters won’t
change, the eects won’t work
☑To restore your device to factory settings, execute
“initialize command.”
This condition may occur when using the specialized application or“System
Exclusive”to customize the sounds and functions registered to the buttons. It
may also occur when Pocket Miku’s setting are overwritten due to unintended
data received from an external device. Execute“initialize command” to fix this
condition.“Initialize command”erases the contents of the internal flash memory
of the device, and then restores all of the settings to factory condition. To execute“initialize command,” press and hold
[SHIFT] for several seconds while holding both the [volume up] and [volume down] buttons simultaneously. When the
command is being executed, a voice will count down,“3, 2, 1.”When the execution is complete, a confirmation sound
(“jyan”) will be heard. If you release the buttons during the countdown, the action will be canceled.
* Executing“initialize command” will erase any memory saved on Pocket Miku that was created by the specialized application
or the “System Exclusive.”
If your device is out of tune
☑Execute “tuning command” and calibrate the carbon keyboard.
To ensure that the notes and characters that Pocket Miku sings are consistent,
an internal program monitors the electrical conditions of the carbon keyboard
while the device is on. However, many factors, such as scratches and stains on
the carbon keyboard, the condition of the power source, and moisture in the
atmosphere may cause instability in the pitch and pronunciation. You may also
find that the pitches produced while playing in “do re mi” mode do not match
the corresponding position on the keyboard. Execute “tuning command” to
fix this condition. “Tuning command” reexamines the voltage condition of the
carbon keyboard and corrects its positions to their corresponding pitches. To
execute“tuning command,” press the [O] button while holding down [volume
up] and [volume down] simultaneously. A beeping sound will be heard,
confirming that the command has been executed. After executing“tuning
command,” the carbon keyboard will switch to calibrate mode, and the LED
will flicker. Touch each key from one end of the carbon keyboard to the other
using your stylus at least once. After touching every key, the LED will stop
flickering, indicating that you have finished tuning.
Troubleshooting
Concerning NSX-1 application compatibility mode
Although Pocket Miku is equipped with the sound chip NSX-1, by
default it will not receive CC or SysEx for NSX-1’s character data. If
NSX-1 receives MIDI data or applications that use CC or SysEx character
data, it will not produce action or sound intended by the data’s author.
When you want to use MIDI data or the application for NSX-1, hold
the “Volume up” and “Volume down” buttons simultaneously, then
press [U] in order to turn on “NSX-1 application compatibility mode.”
A beeping sound will be heard, confirming that compatibility mode
has been switched on. Pressing the same combination of buttons
again will produce another confirmation sound, indicating that NSX-1
application compatibility mode has been switched off, and the device
will no longer receive commands for NSX-1.
* When“NSX-1 application compatibility mode”is turned on, Pocket Miku’s character sound table data, and by
extension the contents of the [A] to [O] buttons and the preset lyrics, will be overwritten. To restore Pocket Miku to its
original condition, execute either the “panic command” or the “initialize command.” (See page 12.)
Press simultaneously
Press simultaneously
Press simultaneously
Press simultaneously
For a more detailed user guide, please refer to http://otonanokagaku.net/nsx39/
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The power is on, but the device won’t make a sound, or the sound won’t stop
☑When experiencing trouble, check the following rst.
Is the power switch in the correct position ([BATTERY] when using regular batteries, and [USB] when using a USB
power source)? If you are using regular batteries, have the batteries been installed correctly? Are the batteries worn
out? (A total voltage of approximately 3.5V or less will result in instability.) If you are using a USB power source,
has the cable been plugged in properly? Check to see that none of your cables are broken, that the audio out is
connected, and that your volume is not muted.
☑Check if the surface of your carbon keyboard is clean. Check if your stylus is not
broken and that its tip is clean.
If the surface of your carbon keyboard is dirty, wipe off any dirt or grease in a manner that doesn’t damage the
keyboard. There is a possibility that objects other than the metal portion of your stylus (such as your fingers)
touching the carbon keyboard may interfere with the function of your device.
☑If you’ve tried all of the above, and the device still won’t
produce a sound, or the sound still won’t stop, execute
“panic command.”
Once you’ve checked all of the above and your device still doesn’t work,
there is a possibility that an error has occurred while commands were
being transmitted from the main device or external device to Pocket Miku’s
sound generator. There is also a possibility that Pocket Miku’s settings
were unintentionally overwritten by data from an external device. Execute
“panic command” to fix this condition. “Panic command” reboots the sound
generating chip on the interior of your device, restores the MIDI settings to the
conditions at startup, and reenters Pocket Miku’s interior character table data.
“Panic command” can be activated by holding down the “volume up” and “volume down” buttons simultaneously,
and then pressing the [A] button. A beeping sound will be heard, confirming that the command has been executed.
The buttons won’t work, the characters won’t
change, the eects won’t work
☑To restore your device to factory settings, execute
“initialize command.”
This condition may occur when using the specialized application or“System
Exclusive”to customize the sounds and functions registered to the buttons. It
may also occur when Pocket Miku’s setting are overwritten due to unintended
data received from an external device. Execute“initialize command” to fix this
condition.“Initialize command”erases the contents of the internal flash memory
of the device, and then restores all of the settings to factory condition. To execute“initialize command,” press and hold
[SHIFT] for several seconds while holding both the [volume up] and [volume down] buttons simultaneously. When the
command is being executed, a voice will count down,“3, 2, 1.”When the execution is complete, a confirmation sound
(“jyan”) will be heard. If you release the buttons during the countdown, the action will be canceled.
* Executing“initialize command” will erase any memory saved on Pocket Miku that was created by the specialized application
or the “System Exclusive.”
If your device is out of tune
☑Execute “tuning command” and calibrate the carbon keyboard.
To ensure that the notes and characters that Pocket Miku sings are consistent,
an internal program monitors the electrical conditions of the carbon keyboard
while the device is on. However, many factors, such as scratches and stains on
the carbon keyboard, the condition of the power source, and moisture in the
atmosphere may cause instability in the pitch and pronunciation. You may also
find that the pitches produced while playing in “do re mi” mode do not match
the corresponding position on the keyboard. Execute “tuning command” to
fix this condition. “Tuning command” reexamines the voltage condition of the
carbon keyboard and corrects its positions to their corresponding pitches. To
execute“tuning command,” press the [O] button while holding down [volume
up] and [volume down] simultaneously. A beeping sound will be heard,
confirming that the command has been executed. After executing“tuning
command,” the carbon keyboard will switch to calibrate mode, and the LED
will flicker. Touch each key from one end of the carbon keyboard to the other
using your stylus at least once. After touching every key, the LED will stop
flickering, indicating that you have finished tuning.
Troubleshooting
Concerning NSX-1 application compatibility mode
Although Pocket Miku is equipped with the sound chip NSX-1, by
default it will not receive CC or SysEx for NSX-1’s character data. If
NSX-1 receives MIDI data or applications that use CC or SysEx character
data, it will not produce action or sound intended by the data’s author.
When you want to use MIDI data or the application for NSX-1, hold
the “Volume up” and “Volume down” buttons simultaneously, then
press [U] in order to turn on “NSX-1 application compatibility mode.”
A beeping sound will be heard, confirming that compatibility mode
has been switched on. Pressing the same combination of buttons
again will produce another confirmation sound, indicating that NSX-1
application compatibility mode has been switched off, and the device
will no longer receive commands for NSX-1.
* When“NSX-1 application compatibility mode”is turned on, Pocket Miku’s character sound table data, and by
extension the contents of the [A] to [O] buttons and the preset lyrics, will be overwritten. To restore Pocket Miku to its
original condition, execute either the “panic command” or the “initialize command.” (See page 12.)
Press simultaneously
Press simultaneously
Press simultaneously
Press simultaneously
For a more detailed user guide, please refer to http://otonanokagaku.net/nsx39/
14 15
Pocket Miku’s functions are not limited to those operated by the buttons on the device. It is also possible to issue
MIDI commands from an external source to use the functions of the Yamaha NSX-1 sound chip that Pocket Miku
comes equipped with. Furthermore, it is possible to customize the functions of the buttons on the device itself.
Providing accompaniment for Pocket Miku using the GM sound generation
functions of the NSX-1
Yamaha’s sound chip NSX-1, which Pocket Miku is equipped with, allows users to utilize not just MIDI channel 1, but
also MIDI channels 2-16 (Pocket Miku uses MIDI channel 1) to produce GM sounds (128 tones and 1 drum kit). For
example, you can run musical accompaniment data on channels 2-16 with a MIDI sequencer while playing a melody
on your Pocket Miku, much like singing Karaoke.
Applying Pocket Miku’s built in eects
Pocket Miku’s built in Yamaha sound chip NSX-1 is equipped with reverb (29 types), chorus (24 types), insertion (181
types) and master EQ (5-band) effects. There are many ways to utilize these effects. For example, by using the pitch
changer, a component of the insertion effect, you can add harmonies to your sound.
* It is also possible to apply these effects to the GM sound generation.
* In order to correct the sound quality produced by Pocket Miku’s internal speakers, reverb and master EQ effects are
applied by default.
Customizing the buttons using “System Exclusive”
By using the specialized “System Exclusive”made for Pocket Miku, you can customize your device in a number of
ways, including the functions assigned to the buttons, the content of the preset lyrics, the start-up sound, and the
guiding voice and tone that is heard while operating the device. For example, you can assign internal effects to be
operated by pressing a previously unassigned combination of buttons simultaneously. You can also adjust the start-
up voice for a more natural sound.
For a more detailed user guide, please refer to http://otonanokagaku.net/nsx39/
Advanced users: GM sound generation, effects,
and customizing the buttons on your device
Types of MIDI data that Pocket Miku can send and receive
Only the 5 following types of MIDI data can be transmitted by the Pocket Miku (MIDI Channel 1/ eVocaloid
component) device itself. Additionally, there are some typical types of MIDI data that will not produce effects
when received by the device (* the GM sound generator component is an exception). For details, please refer
to the MIDI implementation chart on our website.
Types of MIDI data that can be transmitted by the main unit operation: Key On (Note On/Note Off), Pitch
Bend Change, RPN 00 00 Pitch Bend Sensitivity, NSX-39 Specialized System Exclusive Data, etc. (Pressing the
Vibrato button on the main unit will not result in the transmission of CC 01 Modulation Data, but the device is
still able to receive CC 01 MIDI data.)
Types of MIDI data that will not allow effects when received: 00 Bank Select MSB, 05 Portamento Time, 0A
Panpot, 20 Bank Select LSB, 41 Portamento, 42 Sostenuto, 43 Soft Pedal, 54 Portamento Control, 7C Omni Off,
7D Omni On, 7E Mono, 7F Poly, Program Change, Channel After Touch, Polyphonic After Touch, RPN 00 02
Coarse Tune, RPN 00 05 Modulation Sensitivity, etc.
These guidelines set out terms of use and cautions regarding your use of the
software, related printed materials, and digital les (hereafter, “the Software”)
provided by the Yamaha Corporation and Crypton Future Media, INC. (hereafter,
“the Companies”) included in the product you have purchased (hereafter, “the
Product”).
Please read through these guidelines before using the Product.
1. Copyright and Licensing
The Companies grant you a non-transferable license to use the programs and
data les that constitute the Software, as well as any corresponding upgrade
programs and data les that may be oered to you under certain conditions
(collectively, “Licensed Programs”). You shall hold the rights to the data that
can be produced through use of the Licensed Programs, but the Companies
and Yamaha’s licensors shall hold all rights related to the Licensed Programs,
including that of copyright.
2. Usage Restrictions
You are not permitted to perform the following actions through use of the
Software.
i. Publication or distribution of content featuring lyrics or other content that is
oensive to public order and morals
ii. Publication or distribution of content that defames, otherwise harms the
reputation of, or in other ways violates the rights of a third party
iii. Publication of content including any of the following without permission of
the Companies
1. Displays in products and services
If “VOCALOID(TM) (this includes descriptions of the same in the Japanese
language)”, Hatsune Miku or any items related to these (hereafter,
“Protected Displays”) are displayed in the following product or service-
related contexts:
a. Products and services with any kind of credit displayed, e.g. singer,
artist, or instrument names, which also show the Protected Displays
b. Products and services that use the Protected Displays in the
context of any kind of promotion or advertising such as packaging or
promotional materials
c. Products and services that use the Protected Displays in any form
recognizable by the consumer in contexts such as the opening or end
credits of video works
2. Use in commercial karaoke
Use in commercial karaoke software, karaoke hardware, karaoke systems
that use the Internet, and any other commercial karaoke product, in
addition to karaoke services (whether online, oine, or in any other form)
3. Commercial use in contexts such as ringtones for telephones or mobile
telephones
Commercial use in sounds such as call alerts or warning sounds for
telephones (including mobile telephones) or telephony devices
(hereafter, collectively “telephony devices”), not including the use of
musical ringtones that are sold exclusively as music to be used for
entertainment purposes
4. Embedding in devices or other such use as sound eects
In addition to the above, use as sound eects for commercial purposes in
home electronics, robots, arcade machines such as pachinko machines,
in-car devices such as car navigation devices, electronic instruments,
computer software including music creation software, computer terminal
applications such as smartphone or tablet apps, or in video game
software
5. Use in commercial video works
Use in commercial video works (not limited to animations, commercial
lms, or video games) where people or characters appear to be singing
or performing
6. Use in commercial CDs and other such products produced by a
company
Use in CDs, records, cassette tapes, MiniDiscs, hard disks, ash memory,
IC memory cards, or any other storage media that has been produced
by companies for commercial purposes (hereafter, “commercial CDs and
other such products”), regardless of whether the recorded materials have
been produced by those companies or provided by a third party
3. Termination
The terms of use are in force from the day you obtained the Licensed Programs.
The license granted by the terms of use shall automatically terminate without
notication by the Companies should you violate copyright or any articles of
the terms of use. In this event, you must immediately cease use of the Licensed
Programs.
4. Disclaimer
You shall recognize and explicitly agree that you bear all liability for any risks
related to use of the Licensed Programs. The Licensed Programs and bundled
documentation are provided“as-is” without warranty. The Companies, whether
expressly, implied, or by law, make no warranties or representations relating to
the Software, including guarantees of quality, performance, non-infringement
of rights, merchantability, or tness for any particular purpose. In particular, the
Companies make no warranties or representations that the Licensed Programs
are satisfactory to the user’s expectations; against interruptions or delays in the
Licensed Programs; for the safety, accuracy, or completeness of the Licensed
Programs; that the Licensed Programs are free of errors; or for corrections to any
faults or other shortcomings in the Licensed Programs.
5. Limitation of Liability
The Companies’liability shall be limited to licensed items as specied in the
terms of use. The Companies shall not be liable for any damage caused by use
of or inability to use the Licensed Programs whether direct, consequential,
incidental, or indirect (including damage arising from data loss, loss of business
prots, business interruptions, or damage to business information), regardless
of whether damages incurred are ordinary or extraordinary in manner, and
regardless of whether the Companies have been informed in advance of the
possibility of such damage occurring or of damages being claimed by a third
party.
6. Use of Characters
When using the Software to create and publish representations that include
characters for which Crypton Future Media INC. holds the copyright and other
rights, please adhere to the Character Usage Guidelines (http://piapro.jp/license/
character_guideline) set out by Crypton Future Media INC.
7. Third-Party Software
In addition to the Licensed Programs, the Companies may provide third-party
programs, data les, and related documentation (hereafter, “Third-Party
Software”). Should Yamaha indicate that these are Third-Party Software, you
shall be bound by the contractual terms attached to the Third-Party Software,
and understand and agree that the provider of the Third-Party Software bears
all guarantees and other responsibilities with regards to that software. The
Companies do not bear any liability for Third-Party Software. The Companies
make no guarantees at all regarding the merchantability or suitability for any
particular purpose of the Third-Party Software, whether explicit or implied. You
must bear the liability for any risk arising as a result of the use or functionality
of Third-Party Software. The Companies will provide no customer support for
the Third-Party Software regarding instructions for use, faults, or other such
matters. The Companies shall not be liable for any damage caused by use of
or inability to use the Third-Party Software whether direct, consequential,
incidental, or indirect (including damage arising from data loss, loss of business
prots, business interruptions, or damage to business information), regardless
of whether damages incurred are ordinary or extraordinary in manner, and
regardless of whether the Companies have been informed in advance regarding
the occurrence of such damages.
8. General Terms
The laws of Japan (excluding principles related to conict of laws) shall apply
to these terms of use, and it shall be understood that these terms are based
on Japanese law. In the event that any disagreements arise between you and
the Companies, both parties shall begin consultation in good faith; should
this fail, the Tokyo District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction of the rst
instance. Should part or all of any provision of this agreement be found to
be illegal, invalid, or not possible to execute by a court or administrative with
jurisdiction, or in the event that the aected provision (or part of the provision)
be determined not to conform with the fundamental characteristics of the
overall agreement, the legality, validity, or force of the remaining provisions
(including the remainder of the article including the aected provision) shall not
be aected. You shall represent and warrant that you are not resident in a state
subject to a United States embargo or listed on the United States Department of
Commerce list of Specially Designated Nations, and that you are not listed on a
United States Department of Commerce Table of Denial Orders. All legal notices
sent by you must be sent via mail in writing to the following address.
Semiconductor Division, Yamaha Corporation, 203 Matsunokijima, Iwata,
Shizuoka, 438- 0125, Japan
9. Acknowledgment
The conditions of this agreement constitute an entire agreement between
you and the Companies, and shall supersede all related prior agreements and
understandings. Any corrections or changes to the usage agreement are not
binding unless such corrections and changes are made in writing and signed by
the Companies.
10. Changes to the Guideline
The Companies may change the contents of this guideline. Once changes have
been made, the Companies shall inform the users of the changes and the items
changed, or announce the changes and the items changed on their websites.
Guidelines for Use of this Product
14 15
Pocket Miku’s functions are not limited to those operated by the buttons on the device. It is also possible to issue
MIDI commands from an external source to use the functions of the Yamaha NSX-1 sound chip that Pocket Miku
comes equipped with. Furthermore, it is possible to customize the functions of the buttons on the device itself.
Providing accompaniment for Pocket Miku using the GM sound generation
functions of the NSX-1
Yamaha’s sound chip NSX-1, which Pocket Miku is equipped with, allows users to utilize not just MIDI channel 1, but
also MIDI channels 2-16 (Pocket Miku uses MIDI channel 1) to produce GM sounds (128 tones and 1 drum kit). For
example, you can run musical accompaniment data on channels 2-16 with a MIDI sequencer while playing a melody
on your Pocket Miku, much like singing Karaoke.
Applying Pocket Miku’s built in eects
Pocket Miku’s built in Yamaha sound chip NSX-1 is equipped with reverb (29 types), chorus (24 types), insertion (181
types) and master EQ (5-band) effects. There are many ways to utilize these effects. For example, by using the pitch
changer, a component of the insertion effect, you can add harmonies to your sound.
* It is also possible to apply these effects to the GM sound generation.
* In order to correct the sound quality produced by Pocket Miku’s internal speakers, reverb and master EQ effects are
applied by default.
Customizing the buttons using “System Exclusive”
By using the specialized “System Exclusive”made for Pocket Miku, you can customize your device in a number of
ways, including the functions assigned to the buttons, the content of the preset lyrics, the start-up sound, and the
guiding voice and tone that is heard while operating the device. For example, you can assign internal effects to be
operated by pressing a previously unassigned combination of buttons simultaneously. You can also adjust the start-
up voice for a more natural sound.
For a more detailed user guide, please refer to http://otonanokagaku.net/nsx39/
Advanced users: GM sound generation, effects,
and customizing the buttons on your device
Types of MIDI data that Pocket Miku can send and receive
Only the 5 following types of MIDI data can be transmitted by the Pocket Miku (MIDI Channel 1/ eVocaloid
component) device itself. Additionally, there are some typical types of MIDI data that will not produce effects
when received by the device (* the GM sound generator component is an exception). For details, please refer
to the MIDI implementation chart on our website.
Types of MIDI data that can be transmitted by the main unit operation: Key On (Note On/Note Off), Pitch
Bend Change, RPN 00 00 Pitch Bend Sensitivity, NSX-39 Specialized System Exclusive Data, etc. (Pressing the
Vibrato button on the main unit will not result in the transmission of CC 01 Modulation Data, but the device is
still able to receive CC 01 MIDI data.)
Types of MIDI data that will not allow effects when received: 00 Bank Select MSB, 05 Portamento Time, 0A
Panpot, 20 Bank Select LSB, 41 Portamento, 42 Sostenuto, 43 Soft Pedal, 54 Portamento Control, 7C Omni Off,
7D Omni On, 7E Mono, 7F Poly, Program Change, Channel After Touch, Polyphonic After Touch, RPN 00 02
Coarse Tune, RPN 00 05 Modulation Sensitivity, etc.
These guidelines set out terms of use and cautions regarding your use of the
software, related printed materials, and digital les (hereafter, “the Software”)
provided by the Yamaha Corporation and Crypton Future Media, INC. (hereafter,
“the Companies”) included in the product you have purchased (hereafter, “the
Product”).
Please read through these guidelines before using the Product.
1. Copyright and Licensing
The Companies grant you a non-transferable license to use the programs and
data les that constitute the Software, as well as any corresponding upgrade
programs and data les that may be oered to you under certain conditions
(collectively, “Licensed Programs”). You shall hold the rights to the data that
can be produced through use of the Licensed Programs, but the Companies
and Yamaha’s licensors shall hold all rights related to the Licensed Programs,
including that of copyright.
2. Usage Restrictions
You are not permitted to perform the following actions through use of the
Software.
i. Publication or distribution of content featuring lyrics or other content that is
oensive to public order and morals
ii. Publication or distribution of content that defames, otherwise harms the
reputation of, or in other ways violates the rights of a third party
iii. Publication of content including any of the following without permission of
the Companies
1. Displays in products and services
If “VOCALOID(TM) (this includes descriptions of the same in the Japanese
language)”, Hatsune Miku or any items related to these (hereafter,
“Protected Displays”) are displayed in the following product or service-
related contexts:
a. Products and services with any kind of credit displayed, e.g. singer,
artist, or instrument names, which also show the Protected Displays
b. Products and services that use the Protected Displays in the
context of any kind of promotion or advertising such as packaging or
promotional materials
c. Products and services that use the Protected Displays in any form
recognizable by the consumer in contexts such as the opening or end
credits of video works
2. Use in commercial karaoke
Use in commercial karaoke software, karaoke hardware, karaoke systems
that use the Internet, and any other commercial karaoke product, in
addition to karaoke services (whether online, oine, or in any other form)
3. Commercial use in contexts such as ringtones for telephones or mobile
telephones
Commercial use in sounds such as call alerts or warning sounds for
telephones (including mobile telephones) or telephony devices
(hereafter, collectively “telephony devices”), not including the use of
musical ringtones that are sold exclusively as music to be used for
entertainment purposes
4. Embedding in devices or other such use as sound eects
In addition to the above, use as sound eects for commercial purposes in
home electronics, robots, arcade machines such as pachinko machines,
in-car devices such as car navigation devices, electronic instruments,
computer software including music creation software, computer terminal
applications such as smartphone or tablet apps, or in video game
software
5. Use in commercial video works
Use in commercial video works (not limited to animations, commercial
lms, or video games) where people or characters appear to be singing
or performing
6. Use in commercial CDs and other such products produced by a
company
Use in CDs, records, cassette tapes, MiniDiscs, hard disks, ash memory,
IC memory cards, or any other storage media that has been produced
by companies for commercial purposes (hereafter, “commercial CDs and
other such products”), regardless of whether the recorded materials have
been produced by those companies or provided by a third party
3. Termination
The terms of use are in force from the day you obtained the Licensed Programs.
The license granted by the terms of use shall automatically terminate without
notication by the Companies should you violate copyright or any articles of
the terms of use. In this event, you must immediately cease use of the Licensed
Programs.
4. Disclaimer
You shall recognize and explicitly agree that you bear all liability for any risks
related to use of the Licensed Programs. The Licensed Programs and bundled
documentation are provided“as-is” without warranty. The Companies, whether
expressly, implied, or by law, make no warranties or representations relating to
the Software, including guarantees of quality, performance, non-infringement
of rights, merchantability, or tness for any particular purpose. In particular, the
Companies make no warranties or representations that the Licensed Programs
are satisfactory to the user’s expectations; against interruptions or delays in the
Licensed Programs; for the safety, accuracy, or completeness of the Licensed
Programs; that the Licensed Programs are free of errors; or for corrections to any
faults or other shortcomings in the Licensed Programs.
5. Limitation of Liability
The Companies’liability shall be limited to licensed items as specied in the
terms of use. The Companies shall not be liable for any damage caused by use
of or inability to use the Licensed Programs whether direct, consequential,
incidental, or indirect (including damage arising from data loss, loss of business
prots, business interruptions, or damage to business information), regardless
of whether damages incurred are ordinary or extraordinary in manner, and
regardless of whether the Companies have been informed in advance of the
possibility of such damage occurring or of damages being claimed by a third
party.
6. Use of Characters
When using the Software to create and publish representations that include
characters for which Crypton Future Media INC. holds the copyright and other
rights, please adhere to the Character Usage Guidelines (http://piapro.jp/license/
character_guideline) set out by Crypton Future Media INC.
7. Third-Party Software
In addition to the Licensed Programs, the Companies may provide third-party
programs, data les, and related documentation (hereafter, “Third-Party
Software”). Should Yamaha indicate that these are Third-Party Software, you
shall be bound by the contractual terms attached to the Third-Party Software,
and understand and agree that the provider of the Third-Party Software bears
all guarantees and other responsibilities with regards to that software. The
Companies do not bear any liability for Third-Party Software. The Companies
make no guarantees at all regarding the merchantability or suitability for any
particular purpose of the Third-Party Software, whether explicit or implied. You
must bear the liability for any risk arising as a result of the use or functionality
of Third-Party Software. The Companies will provide no customer support for
the Third-Party Software regarding instructions for use, faults, or other such
matters. The Companies shall not be liable for any damage caused by use of
or inability to use the Third-Party Software whether direct, consequential,
incidental, or indirect (including damage arising from data loss, loss of business
prots, business interruptions, or damage to business information), regardless
of whether damages incurred are ordinary or extraordinary in manner, and
regardless of whether the Companies have been informed in advance regarding
the occurrence of such damages.
8. General Terms
The laws of Japan (excluding principles related to conict of laws) shall apply
to these terms of use, and it shall be understood that these terms are based
on Japanese law. In the event that any disagreements arise between you and
the Companies, both parties shall begin consultation in good faith; should
this fail, the Tokyo District Court shall have exclusive jurisdiction of the rst
instance. Should part or all of any provision of this agreement be found to
be illegal, invalid, or not possible to execute by a court or administrative with
jurisdiction, or in the event that the aected provision (or part of the provision)
be determined not to conform with the fundamental characteristics of the
overall agreement, the legality, validity, or force of the remaining provisions
(including the remainder of the article including the aected provision) shall not
be aected. You shall represent and warrant that you are not resident in a state
subject to a United States embargo or listed on the United States Department of
Commerce list of Specially Designated Nations, and that you are not listed on a
United States Department of Commerce Table of Denial Orders. All legal notices
sent by you must be sent via mail in writing to the following address.
Semiconductor Division, Yamaha Corporation, 203 Matsunokijima, Iwata,
Shizuoka, 438- 0125, Japan
9. Acknowledgment
The conditions of this agreement constitute an entire agreement between
you and the Companies, and shall supersede all related prior agreements and
understandings. Any corrections or changes to the usage agreement are not
binding unless such corrections and changes are made in writing and signed by
the Companies.
10. Changes to the Guideline
The Companies may change the contents of this guideline. Once changes have
been made, the Companies shall inform the users of the changes and the items
changed, or announce the changes and the items changed on their websites.
Guidelines for Use of this Product
Pocket Miku default character table
Pocket Miku, the Singing Keyboard
Released on April 15, 2014
Publisher Toru Tsuchiya
Editor Tetsuro Ito
Publishing Oce Gakken Education Publishing Co.,Ltd.
〒141-8413 2-11-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Sales Agency Gakken Marketing Co.,Ltd.
〒141-8415 2-11-8 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo
Design Editor Toshiyuki Nishimura (Otona no Kagaku Editorial Department)
polymoog (ELEKTEL)
Circuit Program Design Michinobu Uda (Uda Denshi)
Voice Database Development
Hiroyuki Ito, Wataru Sasaki, Kimitaka Nishio, Yu Suami, Takaaki Suzuki, Yuji Takatsuka
Hiroshi Yoshida, Daiki Egawa, Naoki Adachi (Crypon Future Media, INC.)
Development Cooperation Hiroaki Matsubara, Junya Ura, Yukio Tada, Yoshiya Kawai
(Yamaha Corporation)
Prototype/Development Masamitsu Nagaoka
Unit Design CaptainMirai
Package and Manual Design Yasuyuki Higuchi (Higuchi Jimusho Co.,Ltd.)
Manufacturing/Printing Tron Link Technology Co., Ltd.
© Gakken Education Publishing 2014 Printed in Malaysia
Number Sound Remarks Number Sound Remarks Number Sound Remarks Number Sound Remarks
0 0 a 32 20 shi 64 40 ni 96 60
1 1 i 33 21 shu 65 41 nu 97 61 fyu
2 2 u 34 22 she 66 42 ne 98 62 fe
3 3 e 35 23 sho 67 43 no 99 63 fo
4 4 o 36 24 ja 68 44 nya 100 64 ma
5 5 ka 37 25 ji 69 45 nyu 101 65 mi
6 6 ki 38 26 jyu 70 46 nyo 102 66 mu
7 7 ku 39 27 je 71 47 ha 103 67 me
8 8 ke 40 28 jyo 72 48 hi 104 68 mo
9 9 ko 41 29 ta 73 49 fu 105 69 mya
10 A ga 42 2A ti 74 4A he 106 6A myu
11 B gi 43 2B tu 75 4B ho 107 6B myo
12 C gu 44 2C te 76 4C ba 108 6C ya
13 D ge 45 2D to 77 4D bi 109 6D yu
14 E go 46 2E da 78 4E bu 110 6E yo
15 F kya 47 2F di 79 4F be 111 6F ra
16 10 kyu 48 30 du 80 50 bo 112 70 ri
17 11 kyo 49 31 de 81 51 pa 113 71 ru
18 12 gya 50 32 do 82 52 pi 114 72 re
19 13 gyu 51 33 tyu 83 53 pu 115 73 ro
20 14 gyo 52 34 dyu 84 54 pe 116 74 rya
21 15 sa 53 35 cha 85 55 po 117 75 ryu
22 16 si 54 36 chi 86 56 hya 118 76 ryo
23 17 su 55 37 chu 87 57 hyu 119 77 wa
24 18 se 56 38 che 88 58 hyo 120 78 wi wi
25 19 so 57 39 cho 89 59 bya 121 79 we we
26 1A za dza 58 3A tsa 90 5A byu 122 7A wo wo
27 1B zi dzi 59 3B tsi 91 5B byo 123 7B n “N\”
28 1C zu dzu 60 3C tsu 92 5C pya 124 7C n “m”
29 1D ze dze 61 3D tse 93 5D pyu 125 7D n “N”
30 1E zo dzo 62 3E tso 94 5E pyo 126 7E n “J”
31 1F sha 63 3F na 95 5F fa 127 7F n “n”
Pocket Miku comes equipped with unique character table information. It is built to quickly respond to any performance commands from the buttons or the carbon
keyboard, enabling it to produce desired character sounds in real time. By using MIDI System Exclusive data to assign numbers that correspond to each character sound
(as shown on this table,) it is possible to create MIDI data with embedded lyrics.
ie. F0 43 79 09 11 0A 00 XX F7 * insert a (hexadecimal) character number from the character table in place of XX, and then insert this just before the desired note data
(when NSX-1 compatible mode is o).
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