Can I use Vocaloid music?

Because of illegal downloads, VOCALOID is protected with the typical activation procedures that many software have; however this does not stop hackers breaking the code and discovery methods to “hack” the code essentially open up the VOCALOID for illegal and unimpeded purposes.

Can you monetize Vocaloid songs?

You can make money using vocaloid, such as selling CDs, making albums, etc. But if you want to make original music with the vocaloid, you must keep in mind that the vocaloid is NOT yours, I think you’ll need a license (?), or have to talk to the company that owns the vocaloid DIRECTLY.

Can you use Vocaloid commercially?

In case you composed original songs by using VOCALOID Voicebank of YAMAHA Corp., basically, you can sell them without entering into licensing agreements or obtaining permission, regardless of commercial or non-commercial purpose.

Is Hatsune Miku copyright free?

Hatsune Miku by Crypton Future Media, INC. 2007 is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported License. Based on a work at https://piapro.net/license.

Do Vocaloid producers get paid?

Theoretically, yes producers can earn money from original songs. The copyright issue really comes up when you use the name or image of the vocaloid character, which is technically owned by the company that created the voicebank.

Can I cover Vocaloid songs?

Whether it be handing out a free instrumental to the public, or only giving it to a select few who ask, you need to double-check that it’s okay with the producer to make covers. If you see others (I’d say 3 or more people) covering the song without repercussions, then you should be in the clear.

Is Vocaloid software free?

Though mostly in Japanese, the fandom has produced thousands of voicebanks for the software in various languages. Though some are paid-releases, the majority are free.

Is Hatsune Miku copyrighted?

Is Hatsune Miku free to use?

Freely enjoy Hatsune Miku and the gang with no swashbuckling required!