Riku 2 voice for Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro by Dreamtonics vocal expansion artwork

Riku 2 Voice for Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro: Male Tenor Singing Voice

Riku 2 Voice for Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro is a male tenor singing voice expansion by Dreamtonics. It is native in Japanese and works with Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro to produce soft, whispery vocals.

REQUIRESSynthesizer VHost synth sold separately
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AVAILABLE ATPlugin Boutique
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01Overview

Riku 2 is a voicebank from Dreamtonics for Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro. The developer describes it as a sensitive, crisp yet brittle-sounding male tenor with a whispery, feather-like tone. It offers several timbres and Soft, Warm and Powerful vocal modes, and its Japanese pronunciation carries a slightly exotic accent. It requires Synthesizer V Studio 2 to run.

Best for

  • Gentle J-pop vocals
  • Romantic K-pop ballads
  • Low-mid tempo electronic
  • Soul vocal arrangements
  • Whispery pad-style vocals
Developer
Dreamtonics
Store
Plugin Boutique
02Key features

What you get

  • Male tenor singing voice with a sensitive, whispery tone
  • Native Japanese voice with a slightly exotic accent
  • Soft, Warm and Powerful vocal modes
  • Selection of timbres for varied vocal color
  • Cross-lingual synthesis for six languages
  • Requires Synthesizer V Studio 2 to function
03In depth

Sound and Vocal Character

Dreamtonics describes Riku 2 as a sensitive male tenor with a soft, soporific quality. The tone is whispery and light, which suits low to mid tempo arrangements.

The voice is native in Japanese. Its pronunciation has a slightly exotic accent that is not typically Japanese-sounding, giving tracks a distinct color.

Vocal Modes and Cross-Lingual Singing

Riku 2 includes Soft, Warm and Powerful vocal modes, along with a selection of timbres to shape the delivery.

Thanks to the cross-lingual synthesis of Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro, the voice can sing in Japanese, English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish and Korean.

04Specs

Will it run?

Formats, systems and requirements as listed by Plugin Boutique. Missing details are left out, not guessed.

DeveloperDreamtonics
TypePreset pack / expansion
CategoryExpansion Packs
RequiresSynthesizer V
05FAQ

Questions, answered

What do I need to use Riku 2?

Riku 2 requires Synthesizer V Studio 2 to function. It is designed for use with Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro.

Which languages does Riku 2 sing in?

Riku 2 is native in Japanese. Through cross-lingual synthesis in Synthesizer V Studio 2 Pro, it also supports English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Spanish and Korean.

What system do I need to run Riku 2?

Riku 2 runs on Windows 10/11 or macOS 11 and later, on Intel/AMD x64 or Apple Silicon. It needs at least 4 GB of RAM (8 GB recommended) and 1 GB of free disk space.

What musical styles is Riku 2 suited to?

Dreamtonics positions Riku 2 for low to mid tempo, gentle and emotional J-pop, K-pop, soul and electronic music.

07Developer

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