Voice and Character by Students: Industry-Academic Collaboration Voice Library 'ray' Released for 'VoiSona / VoiSona Talk'

Techno-Speech Inc. (Location: Higashi-ku, Nagoya; CEO: Keiichiro Oura; hereinafter 'Techno-Speech') is pleased to announce the release of 'ray' on April 28, 2026 (Tuesday). 'ray' is a new voice library for the singing synthesis software 'VoiSona' and the speech synthesis software 'VoiSona Talk,' both of which use the latest technology to realistically reproduce human voices. This voice library was created based on the voices of multiple students from the 'Tokyo School of Music & Dance' and its higher education division. The character design was contributed by students from the 'Tokyo Design Technology Center.' 'ray' has been installed in all PC rooms of affiliated schools and is expected to be utilized in practical IP projects aimed at nurturing next-generation creators, as well as the operation of virtual artists by students. Sapporo Music & Dance Broadcasting College, Sendai School of Music & Dance, Tokyo School of Music & Dance, Tokyo School of Music Shibuya, Nagoya School of Music & Dance, Osaka School of Music, Kobe Koyo Music & Dance, Fukuoka School of Music & Dance. [New Voice Library 'ray' Information] CV: Students of Tokyo School of Music & Dance. Character Design: Students of Tokyo Design Technology Center. Release Date: April 28, 2026. Song Voice Library: Supports Japanese (default) + English. One-time purchase: 13,200 JPY. Annual: 6,600 JPY. Monthly: 880 JPY. Talk Voice Library: Supports Japanese. One-time purchase: 9,900 JPY. Annual: 4,500 JPY. Monthly: 660 JPY. A virtual ninja transcending dimensions, merging tradition and future, set in Japan around 2045. Equipped with transformative skills, swords, shuriken, as well as modern items like AI mics and headsets. Age: 18. Height: 170cm. VoiSona Product Overview: 'VoiSona' is a singing synthesis software that realistically reproduces human voices using advanced tech. The name is a portmanteau of 'Voice' and 'Persona,' aiming to express diverse personalities through audio. It supports Windows, macOS, iOS, iPadOS, VSTi, and Audio Units.