The simplest way I can describe Hatsune Miku is that she is a virtual pop idol, or a Vocaloid (
singing voice synthesizer), though that might be a gross simplification.
Not exact matches
Building on the tradition of music
synthesizers that can convincingly re-create the sounds of a string ensemble or a brass band, Vocaloid makes it possible to re-create the sound of the human
voice —
singing melodies and words that you define.
For those unaware, Vocaloid is a
voice synthesizer program that when lyrics and notes are entered, produces a
singing voice.
The product contains Miku's English
singing voice database, vocal editor Piapro Studio and the music production application Studio One Artist Piapro Edition coming with over 200 virtual instruments (guitar, piano, drums, and various other
synthesizers).